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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I have a 1996 F250 HD 4x4 with a 5.4. I'm wondering if i can put F350 front leaf springs in it. I have reverse arch now and want to switch to regular arch. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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You can, the larger spring will have a little more arch, and provide additional ride heigth, but keep in mind that you are now using a TTB front axle, so you will have to align the front end, and if you find some springs with a bunch of arch, you may not have enough camber adjustment. This will require a drop bracket for the axle pivot.
Little more to this than just throwing in larger leafs.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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You can, the larger spring will have a little more arch, and provide additional ride heigth, but keep in mind that you are now using a TTB front axle, so you will have to align the front end, and if you find some springs with a bunch of arch, you may not have enough camber adjustment. This will require a drop bracket for the axle pivot.
Little more to this than just throwing in larger leafs.
I have an 01 SD (see sig) and planned on using some Front Springs from an 03 SD Diesel. Would that cause any issues?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by one_wicked_element
I have an 01 SD (see sig) and planned on using some Front Springs from an 03 SD Diesel. Would that cause any issues?
Shouldn't have any issues and be a direct bolt on. Your (our) V10's get a rating +1...and the PSD diesel get a rating +2 for the heavier engine.


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