REAR SPRING BRACKET - Overload
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REAR SPRING BRACKET - Overload
I just installed a set of 2018 leaf springs on my 2011 F250. The new springs have the auxiliary over load springs and my truck did not originally have those. I did not think much of it until I read somewhere that under HEAVY load they could come into contact with your bed and cause damage. I really don't think that would ever be an issue for me but thought I might consider finding some brackets and installing them. I found some on eBay but they are $45 each. I'd prefer not to spend $180 on new parts so I thought I'd ask the community if they felt they are needed? Should I just leave it as is? maybe I could get lucky at a pick-your-part.
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I don't see how the bed could ever touch a spring bracket unless you bend the bed rails. Before changing springs I'd want to compare load rates to see if there is a benefit ...like softer ride but same load rating.
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Sorry, what I was saying was that the overload spring could contact the bed if the overload bracket was not there in a heavy load. Not that the frame bracket could do that. I've had the truck for 2 years (had a 2005 6.0 prior) and the original owner kept a cab over camper in it. The rear springs always felt dead to me. The new springs make a world of difference but I'm just wondering if I should install the brackets. Without them the overload spring is useless.
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The upper additional spring is called the Auxiliary Spring. The overload spring is thick one at the bottom of the pack.
The frame contacts (upper brackets) are riveted on from the factory, so pulling them from a junkyard truck wont be a fun endeavor.
My suggestion: if you wish to use (get the benefit from) the Auxillary Springs, then order the OEM frame contacts which will come with bolts, not rivets. If you dont, and you think they could possibly contact the bottom of the bed, then the simplest thing to do would be to take a Sawzall and cut them back 6-8 inches from each end of the leaf. Problem solved.
The frame contacts (upper brackets) are riveted on from the factory, so pulling them from a junkyard truck wont be a fun endeavor.
My suggestion: if you wish to use (get the benefit from) the Auxillary Springs, then order the OEM frame contacts which will come with bolts, not rivets. If you dont, and you think they could possibly contact the bottom of the bed, then the simplest thing to do would be to take a Sawzall and cut them back 6-8 inches from each end of the leaf. Problem solved.
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Guess ford changed things because my dad 2000 and my 2004 brackets are bolted from the factory
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Brackets off any truck with 3" springs should work, might need to drill some new holes. Best bet is to find someone parting one out on Craigslist. How often will you tow near the trucks weight capacity? Might be cheaper to just remove the aux. springs if you'll never really need them.
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They bolt on, the holes should already be there.
Look at 9 and 10.
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...uspension-scat
Look at 9 and 10.
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...uspension-scat
More Turbo
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They bolt on, the holes should already be there.
Look at 9 and 10.
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...uspension-scat
Look at 9 and 10.
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...uspension-scat
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