front coil spring ?
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From: rome ny
front coil spring ?
hello, i have a 1991 f-150 4x4 and i am wanting to install daystar spring spacers in the front. i tried using a 1 1/8" socket and it seems like it is stripping the nut. 1 1/16" wont fit and 27mm will not fit either. my question is, does anyone know what size the nut is on the bottom of the coil springs? i need to buy the correct socket for the spring. also, any info on installing them would be appreciated. also, what is the biggest size tire that will fit? thanks
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From: Williamson, NY
For what it's worth my 1977 F150 2wd is 1-1/8". Is the nut all rusty? You might want to try and heat the nut up with a propane torch and then spray on some penetrating oil and then see if yoy can get the nut off. Also try a wrench from the side between the spring coils. Make sure your socket is in good shape and not cracked. I actually broke mine trying to loosen the same nut you are talking about.
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1 1/8" all the way to 96'.Are you using a 6 or 12 pt. socket?A good 6 pt. should do it(a chinese socket probably won't work).Agree with cujo,I usually heat the nut with propane and soak with P/B or 556,the heat will draw the lube in.
