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I read in a different forum that 73 - 77 F250 front springs are interchangeable
with 77 - 79 front 2 leaf springs.
Has anyone done this on their truck?
I have a 78 F250 4X4 and would like to raise the front this seams like it would be cheapest and easiest.
Thanks hotfalcoon
73-77 HB front leaf springs will bolt on to 78/79 hangers, the springs are both the same width. Are you buying new HB springs or getting used? USED is a BAD idea IMO. I bought a 79 with some (PO installed) worn out HB springs on the front end. After the PO smacked the front axle pumpkin on the swapped in 460 (that he left a front sump) oil pan....he added blocks. FAIL. Those worn out HB leafs are in the scrap bin. I put a Rough Country 4" on and clear 35's ok.
What size tires you want to run? You might get away with a cheap, but not the best idea, in some peoples opinion's, add-a leaf for 1.5" of lift. That will get some 33's out of the front fenders better. You might just need a 2" or a 4" all based off tire size.. Remember to factor in with a 4" or 6" lift kit, the need for longer front brake lines, a drop pitman arm and an adjustable steering link for the front. And then the back end has to be handled.
Thanks for all the info.
I already have a used set of HB springs looking to run 33’s
Thought I would use the HB springs to see if I liked the height or if I need to go taller.
Well since you already have them, it is just a lot of work for the possibility to find out that they are worn out. Are they 6 leafs? They might look nice and curved now, wait until the weight of the truck comes on as the jack goes down. Make sure you have your fine thread u bolts clean clean clean. And you still might have to cut them off. Having a new set on hand, sure makes it nice. Also are you going to replace the used HB leaf spring bushings with some Energy Suspension ones? Here is how ol blue was with its USED HB leafs...and blocks. Blockhead PO. Last pic is right after the Rough Country's were hung.
Flattened out...almost like re-curved the wrong direction. When I took them off they even sort of went back sort of curved. I got a deal on the Rough Country lift and am regretting it now. I have a measurable difference between the two sides when it came right off the jack stands. Cheap and easy is not always the best route.
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