highboy measurments
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 90
Likes: 1
highboy measurments
hi can someone with a highboy measure from the frame down to the center of the front leaf spring? i just bought a custom set of leaf springs and want to know exactly how much lift they are. there supposed to be 8" but they seem like more. i know they'll settle down but i'd still like to get a stock referance to use in the future. also i dont have bump stops on so you'll have to go to the frame thanks brandon
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
On my '74 highboy, original springs, original bushings etc. etc., measured from the bottom edge of the frame to the top of the top leaf (not the u-bolt pad), dead center, 4.25 inches on the passenger side. The motor is a 360 FE, tranny an NP 435. It has the heavy-duty 3550 GAWR Dana 6CF (44HD) front axle.
I have no idea if this is how it should be or if the truck has shrunk because of spring settling, bushing wear, etc. over the past 30 years. Stock bumper, no winch, though it carried the spare on the front for most of its life. The truck looks right, sits tall, but when you take into account the bump stops I've only got about 2" of suspension travel up front. This could explain why it rides like a tractor.
I'm planning my frame off for later this year, anybody out there think I should look into getting the springs re-arched? If so, where would I get the dimensions?
I have no idea if this is how it should be or if the truck has shrunk because of spring settling, bushing wear, etc. over the past 30 years. Stock bumper, no winch, though it carried the spare on the front for most of its life. The truck looks right, sits tall, but when you take into account the bump stops I've only got about 2" of suspension travel up front. This could explain why it rides like a tractor.
I'm planning my frame off for later this year, anybody out there think I should look into getting the springs re-arched? If so, where would I get the dimensions?
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 90
Likes: 1
thanks
rakent thanks for the info thats just what i was looking for. i dont like to get springs re arch. they will settle back down. i suggest a new set of stock srings if you dont want to lift it. thanks again brandon
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
77429highboy
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Nov 27, 2012 08:51 PM
SuperDuty93
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Nov 23, 2012 05:35 AM
