blocks in the front?
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From: saranac lake
blocks in the front?
I saw a 99 f-250 toady and it had blocks that looked like huge hocky pucks un the front suspension. he said it is for plowing. It keeps the front of the truck from dropping when you put the plow on and when you are plowing. I need them in my truck. any one know what they are called or where i could find them. Thanks Dan
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From everyone here, I've learned that blocks in the front is usually not a good idea.
A stiffer or higher-arc spring would be the way to go for that, or what they call a "leveling kit".
There's a reason for the "plow" package. Mostly uprated front springs, sometimes (always?) a heavier-duty front axle.
More people will join in very soon, I'm sure, and dispense lots more information than I have
A stiffer or higher-arc spring would be the way to go for that, or what they call a "leveling kit".
There's a reason for the "plow" package. Mostly uprated front springs, sometimes (always?) a heavier-duty front axle.
More people will join in very soon, I'm sure, and dispense lots more information than I have
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no no no! no blocks for the front end! it throws off steering geometry, and it is extremely dangerous because of the side loads that the leaf springs see. the turning axle on any vehicle should NEVER have springs. it would be too easy to turn too hard and make enough force to dislodge a block and have a real big problem. stick to a leveling kit (which i have, check my gallery) or add-a-leaves. a leveling kit will most always not increase load capacity, but will keep ride smooth. add-a-leaves will increase capacity while increasing the harshness of ride factor too...
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Before you bite the poor guy's head off. I believe he is talking about the Timbren SES system that be250 mentioned. It doesn't go under the springs, it goes above them between the frame and the top of the spring. Here's the website-->http://www.timbren.com/
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From: ind. (kc)
again they are NOT BLOCKS!!!!
they are rubber springs. they help carry the extra load of a snow plow ,thanks barry
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