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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 04:40 PM
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Leaf Springs

Looking to get a lift on my 2019 f250. Wondering how to count leaf springs. I think it’s 3, but don’t know if you count the bottom. Please let me know if this is 2 or 3.

 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 04:51 PM
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2 Leaf and a bottom Jack Plate
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Hackenbush
2 Leaf and a bottom Jack Plate
why wouldn’t this be considered 3?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 05:10 PM
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The first two leafs act as the suspension ( Load bearing) to support the Estimated Weight , when you get to the limit the Jack plate kicks in like a bottom overload spring, You should see that the Jack plate is parabolic Thicker in middle and tapers out towards the end. If you add a leaf it would be part of top two leafs arched to match the top two leafs arch . They should also add a clip to the added leaf to keep them in line. I owned and operated a Spring & Alignment shop for 30 years. Retired now.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hackenbush



The first two leafs act as the suspension ( Load bearing) to support the Estimated Weight , when you get to the limit the Jack plate kicks in like a bottom overload spring, You should see that the Jack plate is parabolic Thicker in middle and tapers out towards the end. If you add a leaf it would be part of top two leafs arched to match the top two leafs arch . They should also add a clip to the added leaf to keep them in line. I owned and operated a Spring & Alignment shop for 30 years. Retired now.
so I should order a 2 leaf main pack option for lift?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 06:49 PM
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Don't you have a spring shop where you live ?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hackenbush
Don't you have a spring shop where you live ?
not that I know of, do you mean a suspension shop?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Eli45511
why wouldn’t this be considered 3?
It is considered a 3 leaf pack.

Here is an example (not 2019) of how Ford lists spring count, your would a 250 with 3. Maybe some additional info would help like whos asking and why they want to kmow your spring count.


 
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 05:31 AM
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What's your location ?
That chart counts pieces of metal. Make sure the suspension shop has the capabilities of manufacturing leaf springs such as adding a leaf / re-arching / Rolling a Eye. The top two are primary load rated, Bottom leaf is secondary. If you're riding on all three it will ride like a buckboard.
Lift the front end as much as you want and take it to a spring shop and have them level the rear to your desire. You'll be happier and you won't lose your comfort. leveling rear to front is cheaper than the lift kits.They should be able to make new U-Bolts there. Also make sure they're using American Steel for the add a leaf or two.

This may help
 
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All this talk yet we really don't know what you are wanting to buy or how high a lift you want to have on the rear springs.
 
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
All this talk yet we really don't know what you are wanting to buy or how high a lift you want to have on the rear springs.
I am just getting a 4in BDS lift. I am not replacing the rear leaf springs. Just adding a bigger block below them.
 
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
All this talk yet we really don't know what you are wanting to buy or how high a lift you want to have on the rear springs.
also it’s for this

 
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Originally Posted by Eli45511
also it’s for this

The only reason I can think of why they would ask that is for u bolt length. So being that there are only 2 choices, and the 4x4 F-250 doesn't come with a leaf pack containing less springs than yours, I guess I would pick the the 2 leaf option.
 
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Originally Posted by 4wd6.7L
The only reason I can think of why they would ask that is for u bolt length. So being that there are only 2 choices, and the 4x4 F-250 doesn't come with a leaf pack containing less springs than yours, I guess I would pick the the 2 leaf option.
That is correct Key word is main pack
 
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Originally Posted by Hackenbush
That is correct Key word is main pack
Thank you! Massive help
 
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