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Oct 31, 2006 | 08:54 PM

bummy

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i need some advice, i put a plow on my 1979 f 150 351m and the front of the truck really sags with all of the weight on it. i was wondering if i buy a stock set of new springs, or try to get a set for a 460 truck if it would make a big difference.i was wondering if they are different springs for different engine and trans packages?

Oct 31, 2006 | 11:40 PM

Mil1ion

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Yes there is.

Get a set of springs for a F150 with a 460 .....with A/C.

That's as high as they go.

Nov 1, 2006 | 06:56 AM

77460f150

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Get a set of springs for a F150 with a 460 .....with A/C.

Wouldn't those springs be for a 2WD truck with the 460 in it?? -Ed

Nov 1, 2006 | 12:18 PM

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Yes, the OP never mentioned whether it was a 4x4 or 4x2.

Nov 1, 2006 | 12:27 PM

bummy

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sorry to forget it, it is a 4x4 truck

Nov 1, 2006 | 12:53 PM

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You know ,the nice thing about those parts stores that have online application lookup is for us to see what is available.

I found this on the rockauto (FTE sponsor) site for you.

HUSKY SPRING Part # RV816
Front Coil Spring w/ AC, w/ A/T; Exc. 155" WB, 6300 GVW & Up; 4WD; w/ Rear Leaf Springs {Pair}

ACDELCO Part # 45H1021
SPRING,FRT -; VARIABLE RATE OPTION-TWO WHEEL DRIVE; 4 WHEEL DRIVE {pair #88913554}
**Non-stock item--shipping delayed up to 12 business days**

Nov 1, 2006 | 02:03 PM

77460f150

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Yes, the OP never mentioned whether it was a 4x4 or 4x2.

Your correct, I was assuming that if he was installing a plow on it, it was a 4X4 truck. -Ed

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Nov 1, 2006 | 02:48 PM

77f2504by4

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you could plow with a 2wd truck, all you need is weight in the bed. if you load it with enough, it'll push almost anything.

Nov 1, 2006 | 02:49 PM

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samickguy15

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You could also get a set of 2" lift springs. That would probably make it sit about stock height with all of the extra weight. Again, get them for a 460 truck and not the modified.

Nov 1, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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Pickupmanx2

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I have a 77 F-150 4x, I used Superlift 1 1/2'" - 2" lift coils, I bought them from 4Wheel parts, about $120, raised it up nice, look in my gallery.

Nov 7, 2006 | 08:54 PM

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my grandpa plowed with a 4x2 1974 F100 with a 302 and a C6. He lived in northern WI. He had snow tires onthe back and a load of firewood. That is why I love these trucks and plowing snow. I loved anything my grandpa did or had.