Leaf spring question
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Leaf spring question
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I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping maybe someone can help me out. I have a 1960 F100. The front leaf springs look to be original and have zero arch in them. I want to raise the front end of my truck up about 1-1 1/2 inches to level it out with the back. Will replacement springs from LMC, Truck Shop, etc. achieve this? I guess what I'm asking is "does any one know how much arch a front leaf for a 2-wheel drive 1960 F100 should have when it's installed in the truck and loaded with the weight of the engine, etc.?" Thanks in advance for any replies.
I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping maybe someone can help me out. I have a 1960 F100. The front leaf springs look to be original and have zero arch in them. I want to raise the front end of my truck up about 1-1 1/2 inches to level it out with the back. Will replacement springs from LMC, Truck Shop, etc. achieve this? I guess what I'm asking is "does any one know how much arch a front leaf for a 2-wheel drive 1960 F100 should have when it's installed in the truck and loaded with the weight of the engine, etc.?" Thanks in advance for any replies.
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I would look for a local spring shop and let them re-condition the old springs. They will know the specs.
You may have to take them off to save a few bucks and bring them in but then, you were going to remove them anyway so... It's worth a shot and bound to be less expensive then buying new ones.
You may have to take them off to save a few bucks and bring them in but then, you were going to remove them anyway so... It's worth a shot and bound to be less expensive then buying new ones.
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Thanks for the reply and, you're right...I stopped at a local spring shop after work today and the owner of the shop said he can level the truck out to within 1/4" for around $350 parts and labor by adding a new leaf with the proper arch. That's less than I can buy new springs for and that includes installation.
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