Swap Out
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,635
Likes: 2,430
Yeah, like posted above, I would pass on the shocks. The coils shouldn't be a problem but the difference in height up front is only around 1/2".
What coils do you currently have and what are you trying to accomplish?
What coils do you currently have and what are you trying to accomplish?
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,635
Likes: 2,430
I'm aware of the differences in coils and rear blocks between the different years. The blocks on the 17-19 are slightly tapered, 3.25" at their tallest point.
It's not uncommon to see less than 1" difference in height up front on a 20/21 vs 17-19. 1/2" being pretty common. Your experience is 1". The rear is where most of the height difference is.1.5" +/- seems to be typical.
Ofcourse that's on similar builds.
Do you have a lead on some cheap take offs, is that why you are looking at 17-19 coils vs. some other method of gaining 1"?
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
What coils do you have now, as in 5200, 5600, 6000? What coils did your 19 have?
I'm aware of the differences in coils and rear blocks between the different years. The blocks on the 17-19 are slightly tapered, 3.25" at their tallest point.
It's not uncommon to see less than 1" difference in height up front on a 20/21 vs 17-19. 1/2" being pretty common. Your experience is 1". The rear is where most of the height difference is.1.5" +/- seems to be typical.
Ofcourse that's on similar builds.
Do you have a lead on some cheap take offs, is that why you are looking at 17-19 coils vs. some other method of gaining 1"?
I'm aware of the differences in coils and rear blocks between the different years. The blocks on the 17-19 are slightly tapered, 3.25" at their tallest point.
It's not uncommon to see less than 1" difference in height up front on a 20/21 vs 17-19. 1/2" being pretty common. Your experience is 1". The rear is where most of the height difference is.1.5" +/- seems to be typical.
Ofcourse that's on similar builds.
Do you have a lead on some cheap take offs, is that why you are looking at 17-19 coils vs. some other method of gaining 1"?
as to the coils I dont know what I have or what the 19 is I'm new to this BTW thanks for the help
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,635
Likes: 2,430
You can see what coils you have by looking at your white jamb sticker, top left where it says, Front GAWR (××××). If the replacements from the 19 are the same then you can expect the 1/2"-1" lift, if they are a higher number then you might see even more lift. If the person selling them doesn't have the truck you will have to decipher what springs they are from the tags on them. The oem shocks are basically worthless, unless he is throwing them in for free I would pass on them.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
You can see what coils you have by looking at your white jamb sticker, top left where it says, Front GAWR (××××). If the replacements from the 19 are the same then you can expect the 1/2"-1" lift, if they are a higher number then you might see even more lift. If the person selling them doesn't have the truck you will have to decipher what springs they are from the tags on them. The oem shocks are basically worthless, unless he is throwing them in for free I would pass on them.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,635
Likes: 2,430
If you get around to doing the swap, post some before and after measurements.
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
twincam00
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Dec 9, 2012 04:51 PM
screwxtr
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
Feb 8, 2011 09:01 PM