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Re: 4x4 Suspension Questions
I used the front leaf springs out of an 1979 ford F250. They have an off set center pin and all I had to do was to move the front spring hanger forward and the springs turned around backward. I removed the 2nd leaf and added two thinner helper springs. The Ford springs are wider so I widened the bracket. The rear shackle location seems to work fine. Tires are centered in the wheel well. I have over 125 hours on the hourmeter (speedo is off 5 mph, next on the list) I have had no problems at all driving. I plan on going with a 2-3 in lift as soon as the money tree blooms this spring. The truck is a high school class project so we tried different suspension mods just to see what works and what does not. One foot longer springs in rear with thinner helper springs. Longer springs in front. Ride on highway was improved. I have the factory steering linkage and have no bump stop or death wobble, up to 70 mph (GPS). Help this helps.
Roger Page
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