Rear Spring Spacers-removal

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Jan 23, 2013 | 07:27 AM

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seventyseven250

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I don't have this model of truck yet, but I've been wondering about this exact topic. I park occasionally in a parking garage at work, and the clearance is six feet and zero inches. My current truck fits, while wearing a toper (canopy, camper shell etc), but not by much. If there's an accumulation of snow up there, the roof of the garage cleans it off for me if you know what I mean.

Doe this work on 4x4 or just the 2wd?

I do drive off highway somewhat often, so I don't want to actually lower the truck. However, I do want to be able to park at work, AND put a canopy on it.

Jan 26, 2013 | 09:41 PM

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bankshot

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why would you remove spacers? seems like a really short-sighted thing to do. ford engineers are idiots?

Jan 27, 2013 | 12:19 AM

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why would you remove spacers? seems like a really short-sighted thing to do. ford engineers are idiots?

You could say the same thing for anyone who adds lift kits, leveling kits, different bumpers, programmers, intakes or exhaust.

In the end, not every single customer can be satisfied with a stock truck, so it's natural to attempt to make that truck a little closer to "perfect" in that persons eyes.

Jan 27, 2013 | 01:16 AM

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bankshot

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Right, so why do it? What makes it "more perfect" than the engineers that designed it?

Jan 27, 2013 | 04:49 AM

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Right, so why do it? What makes it "more perfect" than the engineers that designed it?

Not trying to ruffle any feathers, but trying to get everyone to see from each point of view.

If the same vehicle was perfect for everyone then we would all be driving around in Toyota Prius's(no offense if you have one) and have no issues.

Besides the front running gear in a 4X4 model, the only suspension difference in the back is that "spacer" that allows a little more frame clearance. I would see no issues in removing it or adding a slightly bigger one as long as your yolk has plenty of travel without disengaging.

Just food for thought.

Jan 27, 2013 | 06:33 AM

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D8chumley

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Originally Posted by bankshot

Right, so why do it? What makes it "more perfect" than the engineers that designed it?

I think "personalization" would be a better word. I want my truck to be how I want it, just a little bit different from most other F150 SCrews you see

Jan 27, 2013 | 11:54 AM

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SnakeOiler

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Thanks. Answers my question well.

Jan 27, 2013 | 12:56 PM

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clydesride

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I did the add a leaf for more weight carrying ability and the shop told me the new bolts they put in had to be re-torqued after about 100 miles. They said get them up to 140 foot lbs and I believe they are a one and done type of thing as well.
Pulling 140 ft lbs is a fair bit when lying on the driveway and yanking on my 2' torque wrench but I can see how they would be stretched out after that.