Which is better?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: Montreal, Canada
Which is better?
My truck has front coil springs...today I saw another F-350 crew, I would guess 1995 or so, it had leaf springs in the front. What is the difference in performance and which is better?
thanks
Itch
thanks
Itch
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 19,402
Likes: 38
From: Bonita Springs FL
The 2wd trucks came with coils, the F250 and F350 4x4's came with leaf springs in anticipation of carrying a plow or hauling a big trailer. Leaves are stronger and can carry more weight - you don't see coils in the rear of a pickup, do you? 
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: Montreal, Canada
Originally Posted by andym
The 2wd trucks came with coils, the F250 and F350 4x4's came with leaf springs in anticipation of carrying a plow or hauling a big trailer. Leaves are stronger and can carry more weight - you don't see coils in the rear of a pickup, do you?
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 12,342
Likes: 1,318
From: Central Mississippi
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 104
From: Ashland City, TN
sorta correct
250's had IFS. And the 350's had Leaf Springs.
the IFS is kinda poor however with a heavy engine, and is hard to align.
Some of the 250's have a strait axle though.
250's had IFS. And the 350's had Leaf Springs.
the IFS is kinda poor however with a heavy engine, and is hard to align.
Some of the 250's have a strait axle though.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 19,402
Likes: 38
From: Bonita Springs FL
Originally Posted by Talyn
sorta correct
250's had IFS. And the 350's had Leaf Springs.
250's had IFS. And the 350's had Leaf Springs.
the IFS is kinda poor however with a heavy engine, and is hard to align.
Some of the 250's have a strait axle though.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 104
From: Ashland City, TN
the 250's i saw musta been swaped. =\
If you ask in the PSD forum, they will tell you its hard to keep IFS in alignment. They say the motor is to heavy for the susspenssion.
I should be more correct though.
250's ifs, and 350's strait axle.
250's with springs, and 350's with springs.
My information was lack of coffee driven. =)
If you ask in the PSD forum, they will tell you its hard to keep IFS in alignment. They say the motor is to heavy for the susspenssion.
I should be more correct though.
250's ifs, and 350's strait axle.
250's with springs, and 350's with springs.
My information was lack of coffee driven. =)
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 19,402
Likes: 38
From: Bonita Springs FL
The TTB in my F-150 doesn't stay aligned either, and it's not the weight of the I-6 that's doing it. It's an inherent design problem. It's got nothing to do with the weight of the engine.
It's an inherent design problem. It's got nothing to do with the weight of the engine.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 4
From: Michigan
I here this alignment issue all the time, but I have only had my truck at the shop for it once when I put new tires on. They adjusted the toe a little bit. 90k miles later and is still in alignment.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HUBBSTER
2010 - 2014 Ford SVT F150 Raptor
52
Oct 6, 2010 09:55 PM
Itch71
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
8
Nov 28, 2007 03:01 PM
Itch71
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
9
Aug 13, 2007 03:57 PM