leaf spring question
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leaf spring question
Thanks to all who answered up. Replaced my lower actuator. Took three hrs.... not too bad. New prob...91 F150. While goofing with the tail-lights, (Brake lights aren't working), I discovered the passenger leaf-spring is swinging in the breeze. The rearward most bracket on the frame is shot. Is this a part I can buy? Looks like there's 4 bolts holding it onto the frame. Glad I found this before putting it on the road!
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Yes you can. Takes a couple of hours, one if you're good and have done it before. You will need to grind the rivets off that are holding the bracket to the frame. Those will be replaced with grade 8 bolts.
You can buy the part directly from a Ford dealer for about 25 bucks or so. If you search around a little, you will find threads on here about this. I've explained in full detail how to do it.
Materials you will need-
The leaf spring bracket. Tell them if it is a 2wd or 4wd, it will matter.
4 Grade 8 bolts, plus 4 lock washers and standard washers, and nuts of course. Must be grade 8.
Buy the bolt from Ford that holds the leaf hanger to the bracket. Just in case your old one is junk, and it's good to have new anyways.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! If you can't find my previous posts about this topic feel free to ask and I'll help ya out!
You can buy the part directly from a Ford dealer for about 25 bucks or so. If you search around a little, you will find threads on here about this. I've explained in full detail how to do it.
Materials you will need-
The leaf spring bracket. Tell them if it is a 2wd or 4wd, it will matter.
4 Grade 8 bolts, plus 4 lock washers and standard washers, and nuts of course. Must be grade 8.
Buy the bolt from Ford that holds the leaf hanger to the bracket. Just in case your old one is junk, and it's good to have new anyways.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! If you can't find my previous posts about this topic feel free to ask and I'll help ya out!
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From: Minnesota
well if you only broke a leaf and not the bracket wat you can do is put the leaf back in a use two screw-on hose clamps to hold it in place. i did that when mine just broke and i havent had a problem with them yet.
