leveling kit?
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leveling kit?
i have a 95 f150 I6 4x4 reg. cab long bed. When i first got the truck, it sat like a 2wd in the rear, i soon figured out it was a broken leaf spring, that set me back $125. Now the rear sits fine, but the front sits so low the truck looks like a tubbed out mustang. I was wondering what can i do to fix this, i've looked at leveling kits that go inbetween the coil spring, but what would that do for ride quality? I dont have a very big budget, i'm still in highschool and play football, so i can only work on weekends, wat can i do to fix this problem?---buget is 100-250
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From: Pensacola, FL
if it's sitting that low the coils are probably wore out. spacers can bring it back up but that's not what i would do. with the coils already worn out the spacers will make ride quality worse. go to junk yard and get two coil springs from another 4wd. they aren't that difficult to remove, you'll need some PB blaster and a large socket and breaker bar to get the bottom retaining nut off. the top is held in place with a small bolt and bracket, and the shock will have to be removed to let the axle drop down far enough to get the spring out. i believe the brake line will need to be removed also to give you enough drop. i'm not sure if they are interchangeable or not, but i think you can, but i'd look for even a 3/4 ton truck to get the coils out of, they will be heavier duty, especially one with a diesel motor. 92-96 is a definate match, but i think the 80-91 could work also since the sheetmetal is the only signifigant difference.
