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My 72 F250 2WD Sit's a little low on the right
side too. I was going to buy new springs or buy
Spring adjusters to level it out. But after
reading these post's it must be a common problem
and will have it look at cutting the left side
thanks for bringing up the subject !!
side too. I was going to buy new springs or buy
Spring adjusters to level it out. But after
reading these post's it must be a common problem
and will have it look at cutting the left side
thanks for bringing up the subject !!
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I know that it's a newer truck but I have an '87 F-150 4x4 that was sagging in front on both sides(about 1" more on the right) Bought new springs at local Napa for about 80 bucks. Cured what ailed my truck. Just thought I'd throw that into the mix. Hope it helps somebody.
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You should not be cutting coil springs. If you change the length of a coil spring you will also affect the rebound caracteristics.
The number of full and partial coils all have a direct affect on how the vehicle will bounce, assuming the shocks and other suspension components are all correct.
The number of full and partial coils all have a direct affect on how the vehicle will bounce, assuming the shocks and other suspension components are all correct.
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If we were discussing variable rate springs, then you have a point. But these are straight coils with between 8 to 9 coils. Trimming off excess height with this tall of a spring will do nothing to the handling but level a lopsided truck which is better than leaving it crooked. I have done this before and will do it again and will recommend it too. When my 79 broke the right coil, the shop had to trim it to level the front end and we replaced both of the front coils. I thought it was crazy but my cousin was a Ford shop mechanic and he confirmed it as a fix. Yes you can use shims but they can can move over time so just trim a little off and enjoy the results.
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