Please help I need leaf springs BAD! What aftermarket are good?
03-18-2015, 01:32 PM
#1
Please help I need leaf springs BAD! What aftermarket are good?
Please help I have a 97 F150 4x4 and my leaf spring are shot and I am looking for aftermarket that can give me a slight lift and a nice ride the only problem is I just learned that i k or how they work but that's about it! What are you guys running?
03-18-2015, 02:02 PM
#3
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My previous springs got flattened because of axle wrap, then I got my F-250 LD springs and put an add a leaf in them and so far the axle wrap is gone. I guess the add a leafs will settle a little bit so don't be surprised like I was when you put a load in your truck and now it sits an inch lower than before the load lol.
What is wrong with your current ones? Just flat, or broke, or what? If they re just flat you could get them re-arched and do an add a leaf.
What is wrong with your current ones? Just flat, or broke, or what? If they re just flat you could get them re-arched and do an add a leaf.
03-18-2015, 02:16 PM
#4
My previous springs got flattened because of axle wrap, then I got my F-250 LD springs and put an add a leaf in them and so far the axle wrap is gone. I guess the add a leafs will settle a little bit so don't be surprised like I was when you put a load in your truck and now it sits an inch lower than before the load lol. What is wrong with your current ones? Just flat, or broke, or what? If they re just flat you could get them re-arched and do an add a leaf.
03-18-2015, 02:28 PM
#6
Senior Member
I think I got almost 2" between the extra 2 leaves and the right arch. It settled a bit so IDK what the exact numbers are now. It did make the ride more stiff but not uncomfortable, I guess I would call it a solid ride? I feel more comfortable lol. You may need to get new shocks too, I have about 1/4" of shock action going on. That and you may need new U-bolts.
03-18-2015, 02:47 PM
#7
I think I got almost 2" between the extra 2 leaves and the right arch. It settled a bit so IDK what the exact numbers are now. It did make the ride more stiff but not uncomfortable, I guess I would call it a solid ride? I feel more comfortable lol. You may need to get new shocks too, I have about 1/4" of shock action going on. That and you may need new U-bolts.
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03-18-2015, 02:47 PM
#8
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I don't know where you are at, but does your town (city) have a spring shop? They, by far, will give you the best spring for the money, and you would have local warranty. We have a great shop in Anchorage, and these guys here, can make about anything you can imagine. Just a thought.
03-18-2015, 02:48 PM
#9
I think I got almost 2" between the extra 2 leaves and the right arch. It settled a bit so IDK what the exact numbers are now. It did make the ride more stiff but not uncomfortable, I guess I would call it a solid ride? I feel more comfortable lol. You may need to get new shocks too, I have about 1/4" of shock action going on. That and you may need new U-bolts.
03-18-2015, 03:04 PM
#10
I think I got almost 2" between the extra 2 leaves and the right arch. It settled a bit so IDK what the exact numbers are now. It did make the ride more stiff but not uncomfortable, I guess I would call it a solid ride? I feel more comfortable lol. You may need to get new shocks too, I have about 1/4" of shock action going on. That and you may need new U-bolts.