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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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No, they were a direct bolt in. Using the rear leafs up front just relocated the axle forward like an inch or so!

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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Don't the leafsprung trucks use a shackle to the front of the spring? If so, do a shackle reversal and it'll smooth out a helluva lot.

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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Yes, I reversed the shackle on mine and it helped a great deal.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 95-F-350-4x4
sounds like you need a custom airbag suspension or a 4 link. pricey but a smoother ride than a leaf spring.
Suspensions with 3,4 and 5 links take quite a bit of time to tune properly. Stick with the leafs. If they are still stock, then they are probably sagged badly and are in need of an upgrade.
 
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Just grab 2 sets of rear leaves off of an old LTD and put 'em on there.
 
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