replacing rear leaf springs
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From: fargo
replacing rear leaf springs
so i have a 96 f250 that i use for my concrete company. i spend a lot of time pulling skid steers, dump trailers, and form trailers. and i think my rear springs are worn out. i only have 335k miles on it so the engine is fine. but i would like to put bigger springs in so as to "upgrade" it to an f350. i spend at least 50% of the time towing so ride comfort is not an issue.
where is the best place to buy springs? what should i look for? and should i buy any other parts to ease the install process?
where is the best place to buy springs? what should i look for? and should i buy any other parts to ease the install process?
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From: Souderton
Do you know your truck’s spring code? These trucks came equipped with a handful of different options from factory. Best to start with knowing what capacity you currently have and see what heavier options you can go with. There are some HD springs that are only a few hundred pounds heavier per side to what you may have on there currently so definitely worth getting the code so you’re not wasting your money.
We normally sell full kits which will give you all hardware and shackles so you can literally go under there and start cutting/torching everything off. Just makes things a tad easier.
We normally sell full kits which will give you all hardware and shackles so you can literally go under there and start cutting/torching everything off. Just makes things a tad easier.
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From: Bahstun
code is on the actual spring but here is a thread with codes
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ring-code.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ring-code.html
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From: Souderton
Your factory spring should have a 3/1/pad set up rated for 2,600 lbs PER side. You can go with this leaf spring which will have a capacity of 3,100 lbs:
https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...t_version=true
If you don't think that will be enough we have another option which will have a rating for approximately 3,500 lb capacity. We don't have a listing on that because we like to make sure people know what to expect from that heavy of a spring. You should expect a little bit of height increase with either option, I would say right around 2"-2.5" over factory spec height.
Both options can be put into kits which will give you the springs, eye bolts, U-bolts, shackles, upper plates, etc.
https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...t_version=true
If you don't think that will be enough we have another option which will have a rating for approximately 3,500 lb capacity. We don't have a listing on that because we like to make sure people know what to expect from that heavy of a spring. You should expect a little bit of height increase with either option, I would say right around 2"-2.5" over factory spec height.
Both options can be put into kits which will give you the springs, eye bolts, U-bolts, shackles, upper plates, etc.
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