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**Dieselwrencher** · 10-04-2018, 12:01 PM

The OBS Fords (88-97) use the front shackle in the front and they drive ok. But it is a lot better when you put the shackle in the rear and even better when you put a longer leaf spring up front. Granted you won't get the coil spring ride quality of a 05 up, bu it is a big improvement.

If you go cross over, make sure to put a panhard or track bar on the front axle.

6BT 56 · 10-04-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The OBS Fords (88-97) use the front shackle in the front and they drive ok. But it is a lot better when you put the shackle in the rear and even better when you put a longer leaf spring up front. Granted you won't get the coil spring ride quality of a 05 up, bu it is a big improvement.

If you go cross over, make sure to put a panhard or track bar on the front axle.

Ya I'd like to change front springs. I keep coming to the realization that if I buy new front springs, get some sort of perches and shackle mount money wise I'm close to buying a bunch of 4 link parts . Was thinking abt arms like this

10-04-2018, 12:01 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My 56 6bt 4X4 build. The OBS Fords (88-97) use the front shackle in the front and they drive ok. But it is a lot better when you put the shackle in the rear and even better when you put a longer leaf spring up front. Granted you won't get the coil spring ride quality of a 05 up, bu it is a big improvement. If you go cross over, make sure to put a panhard or track bar on the front axle. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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