leaf spring?
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leaf spring?
Is there a difference between a V8 front leaf and a v10 front leaf. I put V8 Leafs on my v10 after removing the lift and seems to be swaying a little to much for my taste. I just wondered if there was a big difference between the two. I have replaced the ball joints after removing the lift so it is not a ball joint problem. Could the springs be causing the sway? Should I put v10 leafs back under it?
Thanks,
Cam
Thanks,
Cam
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helpus2,
First welcome to FTE, lots of good information and people around here.
You didn't give us the year and model etc of your truck, but basically there are several different springs rates available for the SD. The Spring rate chosen by the factory is determined by the equipment and packages installed on the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The tech folder is currently down for upgrades so i can't link you there for all the info on the springs available and there codes.
You could have installed a softer spring rate than what was originally spec'd on the truck. Also the lift kit that was installled may have had very stiff springs in the kit, which would give you a different feel now.
Other things to check in the front end are pitman arms, tie rod ends, wheel hub bearings, steering gear box play. Did you have the front end aligned after you removed the lift kit and installed different springs and new ball joints?
Hope this helps
First welcome to FTE, lots of good information and people around here.
You didn't give us the year and model etc of your truck, but basically there are several different springs rates available for the SD. The Spring rate chosen by the factory is determined by the equipment and packages installed on the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The tech folder is currently down for upgrades so i can't link you there for all the info on the springs available and there codes.
You could have installed a softer spring rate than what was originally spec'd on the truck. Also the lift kit that was installled may have had very stiff springs in the kit, which would give you a different feel now.
Other things to check in the front end are pitman arms, tie rod ends, wheel hub bearings, steering gear box play. Did you have the front end aligned after you removed the lift kit and installed different springs and new ball joints?
Hope this helps
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Thanks for the quick reply. It is a 2001 F250 sd sorry. I did have it aligned and checked everything that you listed when I lowered it back to the stock heigth. Everything seems to be kosher (except for the ball joints) which were replaced. I was not aware of the different spring rates. I have a set of springs that were taken off my truck, but the original owner cut the military wrap off the end of one of the springs. Does that make a difference? If not I can put those back on.,
Thanks,
Cam
Thanks,
Cam
