Leaf Springs
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Leaf Springs
hey guys i have a 92 f250 7.3 and the 3rd and 4th leafs on the right rear are broken about halfway. so it makes the truck sag quite a bit and it doesnt look good. my question is how hard is it to change out the 3rd and 4th leaf. i dont really feel like spendin a bunch of money for whole new leaf springs. but has anybody done it before? if so any pointers thanks
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the thing is though i already got the 3rd and 4th leaf for free from my buddy. so i was thinkin of just replacin the 2 broken ones. but didnt know how hard or what was all involved with it. what other year leaf springs would fit my truck anybody know
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From: portsmouth n.h.
that actual changing of the leafs isnt so hard, have the right tools, and some good jack stands and your all set. depending on the condition of the u bolts you may want to invest in some new ones. only because your safety is on the line, dont be cheap when it comes to suspension, it affects your overall breaking distance, and ride of course. probally a 4-5 hour job depending on the tools and condition of your truck i guess, ive always gone with used sets, junk yards are awesome for this stuff. good luck bud
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When you break the pack down, the center bolt will probably break.
The head fits down in a hole in the spring perch, and is important since it keeps the axle from sliding.
The head looks more like a pin than it does a bolt, you may need to find a new one of those bolts.
Most mechanics will tell you to use new U bolts once they have been installed and removed.
The head fits down in a hole in the spring perch, and is important since it keeps the axle from sliding.
The head looks more like a pin than it does a bolt, you may need to find a new one of those bolts.
Most mechanics will tell you to use new U bolts once they have been installed and removed.
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yeah my buddy gave me a center bolt alon with the 2 leafs. now im just waiting for it to stop rainin so i can fix it
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and when you do--torch the old bolts---torch the center bolt. have it jacked so when you cut the bolts--the spring packs are just setting on the axle. then cut the center bolt--and let what fall, then clean all the leaves--and put it together with the new center bolt--AND DONT TIGHTEN THE CENTER BOLT!!!! let the truck down--and hammer the springs into the true position. then put the u bolts on, and tighten them to the correct torque--yes theres a value for them. after the bolts are tightened--then tighten the center leaves bolt. if you try to tighten this bolt first--youll more than likely strip or break it.normally you can get a standard socket down thru the spring bracket to tighten this bolt--
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and when you do--torch the old bolts---torch the center bolt. have it jacked so when you cut the bolts--the spring packs are just setting on the axle. then cut the center bolt--and let what fall, then clean all the leaves--and put it together with the new center bolt--AND DONT TIGHTEN THE CENTER BOLT!!!! let the truck down--and hammer the springs into the true position. then put the u bolts on, and tighten them to the correct torque--yes theres a value for them. after the bolts are tightened--then tighten the center leaves bolt. if you try to tighten this bolt first--youll more than likely strip or break it.normally you can get a standard socket down thru the spring bracket to tighten this bolt--
Have done this on 100's of pickup leaf springs and HD truck springs without a problem. Just put a leveling kit on my neighbors Super Duty the same way.
Jason