Well thats done it . Ive just found the reason for the sag on the right hand side. Front main leaf broken accross the top of the axle. $490 from my dealer here in Aus. But I note that ford recomends renewing the U bolts at the same time. Is there a reason for this or are they just trying to get a few more $ from me?

 

They say that they should be replaced any time the nuts are loosened, but I have had mine off of the truck 3 times and they are still going strong, even after 3 years.


RON

 

you really should get new u bolts. they do streach. is it worth the $$$$ just to be a little on the safe side. that $490, is that for both front springs i hope.

 

$490 for both front springs! I wish.

 

If you ever wanted a lift now is the time. I love the ride of my 4" Donahoe Racing springs (now Icon Vehicle Dynamics), way better than stock.

 

Does that include installation (I hope)? If not list price for X-Code springs is like $209. I found them on Ford Genuine Parts Online for $138 plus shipping. Never order anything from them but it was a good price.

 

Guys keep in mind. 1) He's in austrailia. 2) springs are heavy.

It may not be a great price, but it is 245 a piece or so. It's not unreal. I think when I was looking at front springs for my 97, they were a decent price around 180 each from a spring shop. That was a couple of years ago too.

 

Oh I didn't see he was from Australia. I think he was saying it was $490 per spring not for both. The list price I gave per spring was in USD and I know the AUD is about the same value so it could (probably) be Ford has a much higher list price in Australia.

 

You blokes are an the money when you say Ford has a much higher list price in Australia.
That $490 is below Ford list and is about $US515 and doesnt even include installation or freight. Another example - Auto hubs are shot- they want $us420 per side for originals & manuals are available for $us430 a pair. I'm going to try getting some parts direct from US. Couldn't be dearer but springs are heavy

 

Hmm, re-reading it, well now I'm not sure! He doesn't say. I was assuming TWO since that would be really bad for one, and I would do them in pairs, in the front at least. Think he would chime in again!

 

Rusk, look into the warn premium hubs. They are cheaper then the ford stock ones and way better. I bet you can get them local "down unda"

 

My single replacement spring arrived today. $A508 including freight. Thats about $US535.You Ford drivers in the States dont know how lucky you are. On the subject of hubs the ones available here in Australia are SuperWinch brand at $A410 $US430 a pair. Does anyone know anything about this brand

Something different- 2002 F250 XL 4x4 supercab tipping trayback 4.2L MWM intercooled turbo diesel 5 speed manual.

 

There's a guide on here somewhere on rebuilding the stock hubs, doesn't look like too bad a job and a lot cheaper than new ones.