Custom Leaf Springs
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Custom Leaf Springs
I have an '89 F-150 4X2 with a 6 inch Skyjacker lift. My problem is that when I bought my lift kit I didn't know about blocks increasing axle wrap and breaking apart. I've found a good spring shop that will build me some custom springs for about 500 bucks. I figure since I'm going that far I'll get a military double wrap (2 mains) and a extra inch or two of lift cause my truck is pretty flat as is. I know that just getting a taller spring will increase the spring ratio and make the ride stiffer whitch is fine cause my 1 year old OE springs are too soft anyways.
My question is does anyone know how much stiffer an 8" taller spring would be? Or how to calculate the spring ratio?
I figured I could move my spring mounts farther apart slightly to allow for a gentler curve but still have the extra lift.
Has anyone done anything similar that may help me?
thanks
My question is does anyone know how much stiffer an 8" taller spring would be? Or how to calculate the spring ratio?
I figured I could move my spring mounts farther apart slightly to allow for a gentler curve but still have the extra lift.
Has anyone done anything similar that may help me?
thanks
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