Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Kumho

Remove rear spring spacer?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 05:10 PM
  #1  
mleichtle's Avatar
mleichtle
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Remove rear spring spacer?

Hi Guys, I have an '82 F150 4wd reg. cab short box. Old plow in front. the guy I bought it from says it has 1 ton springs on it. can that be true if the front springs are coils? Also can I just take out the spacers under the rear springs and just bolt the spring right to the axle to level it? or am I gonna mess up the drive shaft? I know I'm going the wrong way but it still sits kinda high.
 
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 05:40 PM
  #2  
racsan's Avatar
racsan
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 2
From: central ohio
i removed the lift blocks from my '93 4x4 ranger because i thought the back end was way too high. now sits level. no problems. i still have the stock shocks need to put on 2wd shocks. the only thing i would worry about is the driveshaft bottoming out if you hit a really hard bump. that could knock out u-joints or damage the transfer case. i need to remove my driveshaft and see how much compression travel i have left. i like the "level" look better. hard to get the spare out from under now.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bass-n-fire
1997 - 2003 F150
2
Dec 24, 2016 11:59 AM
TitanoBlu
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
5
May 26, 2016 10:00 AM
1972RubberDuck
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 11, 2016 02:25 AM
4x4 94 f150 302
Offroad & 4x4
62
Jan 30, 2008 11:03 PM
Desert Dog
Bronco II
16
Dec 15, 2006 09:39 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE