Leaf Spring Companies...??
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Leaf Spring Companies...??
I need to get some new suspension for my F100. Sometimes when i go over bumps, it sounds like everything is going to fall apart, since everything is sooo old and a lil rusted. Seeing how only the rear half of my chassis is a F100, im looking for some new suspension components like leaf springs. Anybody know some good companies i could look into?
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I purchased mine from Eaton Springs. Very happy. If you want original, check with Mid Fifties, Sacramento Vintage. They have a good selection of springs. Your springs may be OK, check out the bushings, etc. They tend to wear out first.
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Definitely check out the spring bushings and hangers. You may have some cracked spring leafs (leaves???) that will cause the rear to sag. Worn bushings and/or brackets, however, will cause the rear end to bang around and even move sideways if they are really worn. 
Last edited by Earl; Aug 7, 2005 at 04:30 PM.
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yea i think my bushings in the rear are pretty shot. The truck was put together about 15 years ago, then it sat for 12 years before i got it. The rear is really bouncy and does tend to bounce sideways sometimes, atleast it feels like it.
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Forgot to mention before, if you need bushings, etc try Macs Auto Parts one of our sponsors and located in NY
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