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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 12:25 AM
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Coil Spring

I have a broke coil spring retainer that holds the coil spring on the top bucket, I know they are obsolete, does anybody have an idea on what I could use that might be a close match?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Slick collector
I have a broke coil spring retainer that holds the coil spring on the top bucket, I know they are obsolete, does anybody have an idea on what I could use that might be a close match?
C6TZ-5B300-F .. Coil Spring Retainer - UPPER / Obsolete

1965/70 F100/250 2WD - 1971 F100/250 2WD before serial number L80,001.

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 10:32 AM
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What’s it look like?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 10:40 AM
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Basically like this, except this is for 4x4, I have two of them off another project and they do not line up, I’d have to cut and weld to make it work and even if I did that I’m not sure how well it would line up
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Slick collector

Basically like this, except this is for 4x4, I have two of them off another project and they do not line up, I’d have to cut and weld to make it work and even if I did that I’m not sure how well it would line up
Those look pretty easy to make.
Or, this 👇🏻
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394558883102
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 11:25 AM
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Should be the same as, D5TZ5B300A, no?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2023 | 02:12 PM
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Should be the same as, D5TZ5B300A, no? No.
1973/79 F100 2WD // 1975/79 F150 2WD // 1974/79 F250 Regular Cab w/6200 & 6900 lbs. GVWR w/o 460.

1972 F100/250 from serial number L80,001, 1973 F250, some 1973/79 F100, some 1974/79 F250, some 1975/79 F150 is different again.
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
1973/79 F100 2WD // 1975/79 F150 2WD // 1974/79 F250 Regular Cab w/6200 & 6900 lbs. GVWR w/o 460.

1972 F100/250 from serial number L80,001, 1973 F250, some 1973/79 F100, some 1974/79 F250 is different again.
It was a guess 😬
They look easy to make.
 
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...very easy to make, and only functional when the lower arm is "dropped", otherwise the compression on the coil spring holds it in place.
 
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Thanks for the responses guys, I have one that is in decent shape that I can copy, so I’ll just make one and call it good
 
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