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When I realized, I work in a fabrication shop, we have 3x1/2" flat bar laying around, I'll save like 50 bucks making my own. All I bought new were a set of U-bolts. Now, is there anything I should know BEFORE I rip into this? Seems every time I replace something on my truck I end up running into something unexpected.
I would seriously consider getting a set of replacement springs instead of that junk on eBay there is a reason they are so cheap. The other thing you need to know before doing this is wether your truck is an early or late 99.
I would seriously consider getting a set of replacement springs instead of that junk on eBay there is a reason they are so cheap. The other thing you need to know before doing this is wether your truck is an early or late 99.
I only bought u-bolts, I'm just going to use 3"x1/2" steel flat bar under the springs to level the truck. That's what I would get if I bought one of those kits. It's an early 99. Build date of December 98 IIRC
Also, does anybody know the lengths of the spacers. I was going to make the bottom one like 6", and each one getting longer by 2". So the bottom is 6", on top of that it's 8", then 10" and 12" on the top. Is that about right or do I need to go bigger or smaller??
They're not terrible, it's the rear springs. This picture was taken before I replaced the rear leaf springs. I got a good deal on f350 springs at a salvage yard. The new springs add at least an inch to the rear end, and the truck already looked way too raked for me when this was taken.
Truck actually looked normal to me from that picture, also there is NO difference between f250 and f350 springs. The f350 dually even though has the same four leaf pack they are higher pounds per square inch so if you bought f350 dually springs that would explain the 1" lift in the rear now
I don't think they were dually springs, I believe they were from a 99-04 CCSB. What I forgot to mention was the passenger side had a broken leaf, which is why I changed them in the first place. It did visibly sag a little, especially with a load. I just measured the distances from the top of the tire to the edge of the fender. Fronts are at 8 1/2", and rears are at 13". Also, part of it for me is the tiny tires, they are just stock 265's. When these wear out I might go for 285's, I just don't want to kill too much torque for towing.
The way to compare "ride height" measurements is to measure from CENTER of hub to fender's wheel opening. This prevents different tire sizes from effecting the measurement.
Be aware: the '99 early build (have a different u-bolt - more squarish with rounded corners)
My '99 F350 is a 4/98 build and I've been looking at getting the ATS Springs HD version since with my new plow the front-end is too low and the plow mount hits things)
FWIW, I just measured and my distance from center of front hubs to fender above is 22 (driver) and 22.5 inches (pass)
I'm hoping for a 2-4 inch front lift and the HD version of springs from ATS Suspension, so the plow mount won't be hanging so low, and when empty the rake will be reduced/eliminated.
The way to compare "ride height" measurements is to measure from CENTER of hub to fender's wheel opening. This prevents different tire sizes from effecting the measurement.
Be aware: the '99 early build (have a different u-bolt - more squarish with rounded corners)
My '99 F350 is a 4/98 build and I've been looking at getting the ATS Springs HD version since with my new plow the front-end is too low and the plow mount hits things)
Ok, never thought of that. I'll re-measure when I get a chance.
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