Coil spring sag, F250
#1
Coil spring sag, F250
72 F250 w/ 390, left front is 1/2" lower than the right. Looks like I could shim to balance but found some threads about Moog CC808 on F100s
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-cc808
Given I have a 250 that has higher rate springs than a 100, is the 808 still a good choice? In addition to level left to right, I was hoping to raise up sagged out front end like other have done. I'm OK with softer ride and reduced load capacity, just don't want to lower it any more than it already is.
Thoughts? Other options?
Thanks
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-cc808
Given I have a 250 that has higher rate springs than a 100, is the 808 still a good choice? In addition to level left to right, I was hoping to raise up sagged out front end like other have done. I'm OK with softer ride and reduced load capacity, just don't want to lower it any more than it already is.
Thoughts? Other options?
Thanks
#2
I have a 69 F250. I swapped out the front end with a Crown Vic and no longer have need for the springs. The truck came factory with a 300 but was swapped out to a 351C in the early 70s. The springs had spacers on them, not sure why though. You're welcome to them. The truck rode level until I pulled it apart last year. I don't believe new springs cost a whole bunch, might be the best route.
#3
I have a 69 F250. I swapped out the front end with a Crown Vic and no longer have need for the springs. The truck came factory with a 300 but was swapped out to a 351C in the early 70s. The springs had spacers on them, not sure why though. You're welcome to them. The truck rode level until I pulled it apart last year. I don't believe new springs cost a whole bunch, might be the best route.
#4
Looks like the F250 can have a different and taller spring bucket on the frame. My truck (7500 GVW) does have the tall buckets and needs a spring with pig tails on both ends. Looks like 73-79 springs may work.
Post #30 here has some pics of both (Dents but similar)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...250-2wd-2.html
ultraranger's 69 w/CC808
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15424705
So I would assume the 808's are too short and would not work. Perhaps Moog CC828 or 8646 but my need work to adapt lower mount.
Post #30 here has some pics of both (Dents but similar)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...250-2wd-2.html
ultraranger's 69 w/CC808
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15424705
So I would assume the 808's are too short and would not work. Perhaps Moog CC828 or 8646 but my need work to adapt lower mount.
#5
#6
Well I took the left spring out and the top isn't exactly a 'pigtail' like the bottom. It is more of a rectangle shape that fits into contours in the bucket. Note sure how well other springs would work. I corrected ride height with a spacer. See my thread for details https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ect-truck.html
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