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Apr 25, 2007 | 12:56 PM

dnvoss

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need rear spring code

I have a 2000 F-250 SD 7.3 L PSD crew cab 4x4 Short bed SRW. I need to replace my rear springs. what is the code and part # for the heaviest springs I can put on it( i.e short bed DRW). my current springs do not have overload spring

Apr 25, 2007 | 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dnvoss

On the Warranty (VIN) Plate there is the SPRING codes. There may be a decoder here on FTE that will give you the load ratings. 1980 and later Ford Parts Catalogs no longer list springs by application and load rates, only by what the door codes state. What this means is: load ratings between different springs and applications can no longer be compared...A PITA! Prior to 1980, it was a piece of cake to compare springs. Not anymore.

Last edited by NumberDummy; Apr 25, 2007 at 01:39 PM.