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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Front spring replacement Yes or No suggestions

Asking for tips and suggestions

Ok the truck is a 2001 Ford f 350 crew cab 315k 7.3 diesel 2 wheel drive

I carry about 500 to 600 load daily

I do not tow a trailer and the truck never has

I have all the replacement parts to replace 10 pcs total ...all the control arms, upper and lower ball joints, sway bars, inner and outer tie rods, inner and outer bearings, rotors

Front Shocks have about 10 months on them pro comp

Question is should I replace the front springs when I am in there
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 67camaro
Question is should I replace the front springs when I am in there
I would only replace them if they're sagging or have any broken leaves. You may get other opinions.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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Front coils

I should have noted this is a 2 wheel drive
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 67camaro
I should have noted this is a 2 wheel drive
In that case, I would probably only replace them if they're sagging. But coil springs are way cheaper than leaves, so you may still want to for peace of mind.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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Thanks I was looking at the Tuf Springs
They have good reviews for replacements only few hundred

Your avatar picture looks like it needs some shocks ha.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 09:37 PM
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I put F450 front coils in my F350 to cure the death wobble.
 
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