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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Rear coil spring conversion

Does anybody know how to do a rear coil spring conversion. I have a 1979 F150 4wd that I would like to take the leaf springs off of and put coils under with a 4 link setup. Any idea would be helpful. Thanks
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Also...

I forgot to mention, I am looking for better flexability, and this is a long wheel base truck, so I can shorten the rear end a little bit.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Not that it can't be done, but I don't think anybody on here has done it. I toyed with it at one time, but never did it.
If you do it, post up lots of pics!
 
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I've seen it done on a 75 a few years back, but cannot remember how they did it. It looked awesome. They also had a flat bed on it. I'll toy with it and post pics. Thanks. Anybody else have any ideas?
 
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Buy some box tubing to make a crossmember. You can buy mounts from somewhere like Jegs or Summit Racing. Then continue to buy a 4-link setup. Or you could run ladder bars and a track bar.
 
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