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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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would putting 1 ton springs from a 87 F-350 in to a 82 F150 be a bolt in thing
 
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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if they are both are either 2wd or both 4wd.

if you have any doubts (or even if you don't), break out the tape measure, and measure them,
 
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Ok Thanks
would they be the same width
 
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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2wd leafs are 2.5" wide. 4wd springs are 3" wide. you also want to make sure they aren't too long (I think they all are about the same length though).
 
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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would 4wd springs be higher
if i wanted to use 4wd springs would i need the shackes
 
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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you would have to get a front spring hanger, the rear shackle bracket, and a new shackle. they all have to be from a 4wd.

chances are that your rear shackle hanger has rusted through aways, and needs replaced. my '84 went bad like 4 years ago.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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What about coil springs are they a straight swap? I have a Econoline van I would like to use the front coils in my f-100 to better support a big block. I guess I could measure width, but the front end has no motor weight to check the height.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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What about coil springs? are they a straight swap? I have a Econoline van I would like to use the front coils in my f-100 to better support a big block. I guess I could measure width, but the front end has no motor weight to check the height.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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i've never worked with the coils, but AFAIK, they are the same width, but different heights or thicknesses.
 
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