Lifting 80's F-series, problem

Monty35 · 11-29-2008, 05:08 PM

We're trying to install a 6" skyjacker kit into an 80's F-series with a TTB front axle, it is leafsprung. The kit has softride springs to lift the front as well as the shocks/pitman/drop brackets.

Drop brackets bolted up fine, front leaf packs are about 1-2" short eye to eye. Suggestions on flattening the pack to reach the eye holes?

Tried to just jack up the spring but its too stiff and lifts the truck, Tried a come-alone but the chain twists the leaf as it tightens. HELP!!!

Dangeranger3 · 11-29-2008, 06:17 PM

Maybe bolt one end in place, then take a stout piece of metal or wood and a few c clamps and use the clamps to flatten the springs against the metal or wood.

Heres a pic where the spring is blue, other metal or wood is black and apply the clamps at the red X's

Jrrrrrr · 02-09-2009, 01:36 PM

I would call the lift manufacturer and ask them if this is a common problem. Maybe they sent you the wrong parts.

rusty ol ranger · 02-11-2009, 08:54 AM

No, its prolly the right parts. If you look at the stock springs they are bowed upwards where they hook to the axle, not like the rear springs that arch up.

later,
Dustin

93Ranger4x4 · 02-16-2009, 11:12 PM

actually all the stock springs i've seen on the 80s up to like 90-91 the springs arch down not up.

11-29-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
Monty35 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 93 Rep Power: 12	Lifting 80's F-series, problem We're trying to install a 6" skyjacker kit into an 80's F-series with a TTB front axle, it is leafsprung. The kit has softride springs to lift the front as well as the shocks/pitman/drop brackets. Drop brackets bolted up fine, front leaf packs are about 1-2" short eye to eye. Suggestions on flattening the pack to reach the eye holes? Tried to just jack up the spring but its too stiff and lifts the truck, Tried a come-alone but the chain twists the leaf as it tightens. HELP!!!

11-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
Dangeranger3 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 621 Rep Power: 13	Maybe bolt one end in place, then take a stout piece of metal or wood and a few c clamps and use the clamps to flatten the springs against the metal or wood. Heres a pic where the spring is blue, other metal or wood is black and apply the clamps at the red X's __________________ 89 Longbed, reg cab, 5 spd, 2.9, 2wd, lockrite, 33's My rig is no more 87 F350, 6.9 IDI, 5 spd, 2wd, reg cab, utility bed, DRW, 4.10 LS

02-11-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
rusty ol ranger Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,420 Rep Power: 14	No, its prolly the right parts. If you look at the stock springs they are bowed upwards where they hook to the axle, not like the rear springs that arch up. later, Dustin __________________ A truck without an 8ft bed? It isnt a truck, its a glorified four wheeler! *Big Cubes, Big Carbs, and big cars....the american way!* 87 Ranger XLT "Rusty" 2.9\TK5sp\2wd 300K, ...not my only vehicle.

02-16-2009, 11:12 PM	#5
93Ranger4x4 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 495 Rep Power: 12	actually all the stock springs i've seen on the 80s up to like 90-91 the springs arch down not up. __________________ 93 Ford Ranger Splash 4x4 (blown up,again)3.0 5spd, Too much to list 96 Ranger 4.0 5spd 4wd stock for now...(Project: Purple Haze) 01 Ford F-350 4x4 7.3l powerstroke

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02-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
Jrrrrrr New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 26 Rep Power: 11	I would call the lift manufacturer and ask them if this is a common problem. Maybe they sent you the wrong parts.