Minimal Lift
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Minimal Lift
I'm trying to get rid of the broken cobbled-together leaf-pack in my 1978 F150 4x4, tire size would be 33x12.50x15. Not really looking for much lift at all at this point but I have no idea what lift the current coils and junkyard-stacked-springs provide.
Here is what I have picked out so far–
Front Springs: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Coi...uctinfo/23202/
Rear Springs: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Rea...uctinfo/23262/
My questions are:
1. Can I eliminate the factory block (I'm guessing it is 3") if I go with those 3.5" leaf springs? It seems like that would give me only .5" of lift. With the 1-2" coils that seems about perfect.
2. With a 1-2" coil, what degree c-bushings do I need?
3. By removing the factory block, will I need to install leaf-spring shims to adjust my pinion angle?
Thanks!
Here is what I have picked out so far–
Front Springs: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Coi...uctinfo/23202/
Rear Springs: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Rea...uctinfo/23262/
My questions are:
1. Can I eliminate the factory block (I'm guessing it is 3") if I go with those 3.5" leaf springs? It seems like that would give me only .5" of lift. With the 1-2" coils that seems about perfect.
2. With a 1-2" coil, what degree c-bushings do I need?
3. By removing the factory block, will I need to install leaf-spring shims to adjust my pinion angle?
Thanks!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,191
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From: West Union, OH USA
Sounds like a good place to start. Make sure you leave the angle block in there. You may also need a short lift block, say 1-2" just to level it up right. You'll be using trial and error. Let us know how it turns out.
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