i am goin to put some new leaf springs on my front. as i dont like the factory nosedive and mine are kinda weak. ive seen guys put 350 springs in the front before, does that raise the front about level with the back? not worried about the ride as its a work truck, and thats what i expect. if so, i was also wondering about putting 350 springs in the rear to boost my bed capacity, is there any problems with that? going with heavier duty shocks as welll as duals on the front and a steering stabilizer. if anyone has pics of theirs with 350 springs, please share.

 

Well, I posted this pic back in the spring, but I reckon I can do it again...



The front springs are Spicer one-ton units from rockauto.com, and the rear springs are 2800# ¾-ton units (from a local spring shop) with the lift blocks left out. Right now, the truck sits dead-nuts level...I might fab up some 1" blocks (since I don't think the aftermarket makes one that "short") so that the truck sits level with a loaded trailer on the hitch.

And as I always say...no making fun of the rust...it's the only thing holding the truck together...
Pat

 

what motor do you have, just curious as far as weight goes. also did you buy the 750#rated speings or the 1300# rated springs?

 

I wanna do the same with my 94 150. its got the 3/4 ton (1645# or 1654#)factory springs in it (they were part of the tow package i guess). and we put new front springs in it 6? months ago after I broke the right side. when we replace the rear, i wanna go with either;
1 ton springs
or exact replacement of what i have, but with overload springs. Id use junkyard overload brackets and use 1 leaf per side from my old springs and install em that way.

I like the second idea better cause id be the only F150 to my knowledge to run overloads.

how does the rearend ride with the 2800# springs?



i wont make fun of youre rust, cause ive got some too lol.
people say my truck looks ugly cause of it, well i just tell em "ugly trucks dont break down"

 

guitar...I have the 300, although I'm not sure it matters much in an F-150, unless you've done a 460 swap . Everything I've read regarding engine weights says a small block weighs about 50 lbs more than a 300, but I'm betting that with all the accessories and fluids, it's probably a dead heat. Even if the 300 IS 50 lbs lighter, I don't think that's enough to make a significantly measurable difference in ride height. And I'm not sure which springs I got...all I can tell you is that they're Spicer p/n 5871124.

12engine...the ride is, um....rough! You know where every concrete expansion joint is on the four-lane...and back roads can be more than a little bumpy, too. But I'm in the process of building this truck to be a towin' fool, so I expected a couple tradeoffs with the HD springs. I like your idea regarding the overload spring...I've even seen one or two 150s with overloads. I bet a resourceful fella could make a pair of overload bumpers out of a couple short pieces of angle iron and some chunks of old tire. Definitely like the overload spring idea a lot better than my original idea of making a 1" lift block.

And as I always say to someone who might hack on my truck: trucks and tractors don't hafta look pretty, they just hafta WORK!

Pat

 

alright thanks guys