F150 leaf Springs.....

[rusty ol ranger]

Ive got 2 broke on my 96. My question is how far back (year wise) can i go for springs? Scrounging through yards 92-96 4x4's seem to be in short supply. Byt 80-91 and 73-79's seem to be somewhat plentiful.

Im gonna replace the whole pack.

Help?

later,
Dustin

 

[metalmacguyver]

leafs from 80-91s will probably fit. just bring your tape measure to be sure.

 

[alaskan155]

make sure u pull them from the 4x4, heard that generation they where different width.they talk about it HERE

always could try a f-250 350 maybe, i would just measure, beleave the f-350 leaves are good till 96

the FS bronco leaves are the same


basically 80-96 is you best bet 4x4 f150 or bronco

would check on the 250 and 350 as an alternative

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I thought about Light duty 3\4ton springs but I heard there different lengths.

My buddy has a set but there 5 leafs....and im not sure if im going to change the whole pack or not....i got 4 thick leafs instead of 5 thin ones.

So 80-96? 4x4 only. Bronco's ok?

later,
Dustin

 

[Mutant Pony]

Two thing come to mind:
1- If the main leaves aren't broke you don't want to change them if you don't have to, A major pain in the rectum!
2- factory leaf springs in those years are really soft, Adding leaves would be an improvement.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I pulled a set from a 87-91 3\4ton 4x4. There 3 inch springs. Im thinking about getting longer U\Center bolts and using the extra leaf and i would basically end up with a 3\4ton. Mine only had 4 as opposed to 5 on the 3\4.

thanks.

later,
Dustin

 

[Mutant Pony]

The 3/4 ton springs may also be a thicker material, they usually are.
I would just cut the eyes off the 3/4 ton mains and install the whole spring under the 1/2 ton main. (new center bolts required). It'll be stiff but, It will haul anything the axle shafts can handle.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

They look to be the same thickness.....

later,
Dustin

 

[Mutant Pony]

I did the same thing to my '89. It sits with a little rake to it. I've had six junk motors in the back and the truck sat nice and level.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

How much harder did it ride?

The truck is my daily driver and i dont mind it riding a little rough....but i dont want it to ride like a freight train like my 78.

later,
Dustin