Removing a leaf spring?
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Removing a leaf spring?
Anyone ever thought of or have done already done, removing 1 of 3 (smallest) leaf springs from rear axle to help the ride quality. I have ranch I rs9000 adjustable shocks and have done all settings, and have 360lbs of concrete in bed to help lighten up the bouncing. Fabtech 8" lift with 24@ fuel chrome wheels and 37" wild peak tires in great condition. Solid 9" pmf suspension block and air bags in the rear. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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How was the ride before the lift? Tire pressure has a lot to do with it. My stock truck is a bit rough and stiff, but it's the stiffer springs and tire pressure. If you are bouncing, I would associate that with lift.
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If you only have three leaves in the pack (the lowest-rated base F250 pack) then you'll essentially cut your RGAWR to 4000# by pulling one leaf on each side. My rear axle weighs 3,440# empty, so that block of concrete will essentially max out your load capacity. With how badly the late models sag my guess is you won't be able to sit on the tailgate without pointing the nose in the air (/sarc). Doesn't make sense unless the truck is purely a toy.
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I've thought about that myself, actually. Taking a leaf or two out and adding air bags to retain the load capability. You might try dropping your tire pressure to ~50 if you haven't already instead of running ~75, or whatever your tire/sticker says all the time.
If you go for it, please post up your results for us to check out!
If you go for it, please post up your results for us to check out!
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I removed 4 leaves from my front and rear leaf springs many years ago to try to soften the ride on my 2000 with a donahoe racing 4.5" all leaf lift. it helped a lot on the socal freeways. if you really want to soften your ride ditch the 24's for some 17's with 37's and 35 psi rear and 40 psi front. more sidewall = softer ride
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