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May 17, 2007 | 10:52 PM

98FordTruck

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Suspension mods

What would be a good way to beef up my suspension on my 98 F150 4.6L 4x4. I don't tow very often but would like better handling capability when I do. I have read on some of the other threads that gearing to 4.10 helps with towing but what about the suspension? I have done some looking around and noticed that there isn't much out there for this particular truck for making mods to the suspension. Are there any good suspension kits out there?

May 17, 2007 | 11:07 PM

bla1879

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you can put helper springs onto the truck so it doesnt sag so much when your towing or hauling a heavy load, you can also put airbags in the rear which pretty much do the same thing, i think you have to remove the shocks in back to put airbags on, but im not sure on that. helper springs arent to expensive, but bags are a bit on the pricey side
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May 17, 2007 | 11:19 PM

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I have helper srpings on it now, though they a re pretty light. Is there a particular brand you would recommend?

May 17, 2007 | 11:21 PM

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Is it possible to swap out the leafs with an f250?

May 17, 2007 | 11:53 PM

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They won't help you level the load, but some good shocks will sure help keep it under control. I and many others prefer Bilstein. A little pricey, but worth every penny.

May 18, 2007 | 12:39 AM

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thanks for the info, I will look into those. What is a good manufacturer of helper springs?

May 18, 2007 | 05:59 AM

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i put 900lb of add a leaf under my truck...man it really helped with the heavy loads...i just went to my local spring shop and they cut me a set with u bolts and everything i needed to swap them in for 130 bucks... gave me about 2 inches of lift in the rear.