Suspension?
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Suspension?
Hello everyone. I have a 79 F250 4x2 w/ a 460. If I am not mistaken, I can add certain leaf springs to the rear and bigger coil springs up front to get 2-3 inches in height can't I? Anyone have a link to both or know of some that will fit? It sucks it is not a 4x4. There are all kinds of lift kits for those.
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You will need a lift kit to do it right. Throwing bigger springs under the front will throw the front end WAY off on geometry. Some guys have messed with it with mixed results.
You will need a lift kit to do it right. Throwing bigger springs under the front will throw the front end WAY off on geometry. Some guys have messed with it with mixed results.
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You can add leafs but it will make the ride stiffer as well as raise the rear of the vehicle slightly. I would add no more than two leaves. To really raise the rear the springs need to be re-arched or even longer higher arch springs added. Avoid using blocks or you will get some very nasty wheel hop and other bad problems.
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Originally Posted by cobra04
Anyone have a link to both or know of some that will fit?
3" lift: http://www.autofab.com/65-79.htm
5" lift: http://www.autofab.com/5lift.htm
They're not cheap by any means but it's my understanding that they work very well. ClassicMetalMan has one installed:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=15677
Hope this helps.
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