i know i read this somewhere on here but cant find it, what springs fit a 89 bronco? plow is sagging the front end down and airbags are shot! just wanna put heavier springs in. and are they hard to install?

 

I believe the F250 would fit, but you can also try some of the stronger F150 springs (extended cab, I think)

 

If you are talking front springs, f250 and f350 front springs are leafs not coils on the 4x4s. You may be able to find some junk yard springs off of a 2wd heavy duty truck that may work but not sure.

 

Now a 89 250 is TTB right? Does it still use leafs? I figured they were coils.

 

so if i get f 250 springs it has to come off a 2wd not 4x4? what years from the f 250 fit the 89 bronco?

 

this is my 3rd bronc with a snow plow.
the air bags will leak over time. If you don't mind a slighly harsher ride, the
springs from a F-250 2 wheel drive will fit.
I copied this from a previous post. I used the CC844S springs from the
1990 f-250 aand they fit perfectly and raised the front end enough
so that it doesn't sag under the weight of the plow.
QUOTE:
I have been answering alot of threads with regards to spring specs, so I figure I would post a list and possible make it a sticky. The specs are for 92-96 F-series. As you will see there are only a few coils that are actually used and YES they are interchangeable.
Included is the Moog/TRW P#.
Load and rate are in LBS.

F150 installed load rate free length

CC818 12.13" 1258 337 15.75"
CC820 12.13" 1428 366 16.19"
CC822 13.00" 1430 366 16.38"
CC824 13.00" 1442 366 16.94"

F250

CC820 12.13" 1428 366 16.19"
CC822 13.00" 1430 366 16.38"
CC824 13.00" 1442 366 16.94"
CC844 12.75" 1557 630 15.40"
CC844S 13.00" 1759 629 15.79"--- This is the one i used!!!!

F350

CC844 12.75" 1557 630 15.40"
CC844S 13.00" 1759 629 15.79"

BRONCO

CC818 12.13" 1258 337 15.79"
CC820 12.13" 1428 366 16.19"

 

The 05 and 06 f250/350 are no longer leafs in the front, there coils so they might work

 

i meant "they're" not 'there". i think i need to back to the third grade

 

is it as simple as unbolting the tabs that keep them in place and replacing? i know id have to get a spring compressor right?

 

Not necessarily, though it might be easier if you have one.

 

No spring compressor needed. the CC844S 13.00" 1759 629 15.79 is the same
height as the bronco coil. follow intructions below. hardest part for me was
getting the shocks out (quads) as the nuts were rusted. shoul take 2-3 hrs total. good luck
Springs

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

F-150 and Bronco Models

1. Raise and support the front end on jackstands.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower attaching bolt and nut.
3. Remove the spring lower retainer nuts from inside of the spring coil.
4. Remove the upper spring retainer by removing the attaching screw.
5. Position jackstands under the frame side rails and lower the axle on a floor jack just enough to relieve tension from the spring.
   
   NOTE: The axle must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal, and must not be permitted to hang from the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose does not provide sufficient clearance it may be necessary to remove and support the brake caliper.
   
6. Remove the spring lower retainer and lower the spring from the vehicle. To install:
   
7. Place the spring in position and slowly raise the front axle. Make sure the springs are positioned correctly in the upper spring seats.
8. Install the lower spring retainer and torque the nut to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
9. Position the upper retainer over the spring coil and tighten the attaching screws to 13–18 ft. lbs. (18–24 Nm).
10. Position the shock absorber to the lower bracket and torque the attaching bolt and nut to 65 ft. lbs. (88 Nm).
11. Remove the jackstands and lower the vehicle.

 

Is there any way to read the spring code while they are installed in a truck? If I go to a salvage yard I don't want to wait until I remove them from a truck and measure them to find out they aren't the ones I want. Any markings or color codes on the springs?

 

If it is any help--When I ordered my 85 bKO with the snow plow package,the code for the front spring was--G--. I don't know if it was the same for other years.