rear leaf springs
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From: Sullivan
rear leaf springs
Hi guys,havent logged on in a while,missed you all dearly,I love old fords and b-s ing about them.Anyways my buddy at the local junk yard has a nice set of springs off of the rear of a highboy,not sure what year, but they are 2 1/4'' wide. I have a 78 3/4 ton light duty. The springs I have are 3'' wide and are getting real weak,would like to upgrade to a beefy spring but is it possible.I priced pro comp springs with an overload and its 198.00 for both out of oreillys magazine,but if I can get away with using those I would sure do it.
Tell me what your opinions are thankyou kindly
Dave
Tell me what your opinions are thankyou kindly
Dave
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From: Chimacum/Jefferson County
rear leaf springs
Hey bigbrownie......Those leaf springs you are referring to could be off a early 77 and older highboy. I have a early 77 with that size spring. Im not sure if they would work on your 78. I removed mine and took them to a spring shop to be reworked. I had them install a few extra leafs for added strength. So now I have 13 leafs per side. Rides stiff and takes alot to squat the rear, but I like that way. Plus I wanted a extra inch in lift. Just seemed easier to do it this way than buying a new set. Cost is a factor too, might be cheaper to buy a new set. Custom springs get kinda expensive.
just my 2cents.
77 F250 Highboy 4X4
"The Money Pit"
"If it wasn't for Chevy's my tools would rust"
just my 2cents.
77 F250 Highboy 4X4
"The Money Pit"
"If it wasn't for Chevy's my tools would rust"
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rear leaf springs
BB,
I just add springs. I might throw a few originals out and add a few from the junkyard until i get what i want. I got a mixed set of F150 and Mopar 1 ton springs on my F100. I can haul anything i want.
Consider it.
KingFisher
I just add springs. I might throw a few originals out and add a few from the junkyard until i get what i want. I got a mixed set of F150 and Mopar 1 ton springs on my F100. I can haul anything i want.
Consider it.
KingFisher
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From: Sullivan
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alright guys I will try and do that.I have a good buddy in the junkyard business that will give me any thing I want basically for a case of hillbilly fun in a box,aka beer. Much abliged
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