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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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My dealer had a new F-250 4x4 in today. 6.0L with Auto and when I looked under the front end I saw coil springs......eeeeeeeeeeahahhhaaa... ...say it isn't so, I thought I was at the Dodge Dealer.

OK, OK, OK, calm down... ....Is this an option or are the leaf fronts gone even in the F-350's......I need a wet towel on my head and some medication.....
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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That's the key to a great truck, huh?... Leaf springs.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:07 AM
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Love the leaf springs. Not very excited about the front coils. I will reserve judgment until I see how durable and reliable the new set up is.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:39 AM
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i test drove an 05 crew cab f250 w/ 6.0. The front coils made the ride a little spongy for what i thought it should be. I am waiting to see if it holds up also.
 
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That's the key to a great truck, huh?... Leaf springs.
My reason anyhow....I don't care about heated seats and cup holders.....just give me the choice of locking diffs and bullet proof drivelines. Dodge has coil springs, and that is the first reason I would not buy one.

Is the coil spring across the board for the Super Duty's?
 
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