fosgate3

I have a 1995 F150 XLT, 2wd with just over 306k miles on it. A few years ago, I changed out the coil springs after discovering that the end link on the driver's side was knocking against the bottom of the spring tower. The new springs seemed to fix the problem and the ride felt much better (plus no more knocking). Since then, I've noticed that the coils on the top of the springs are really compressed, to the point that they are touching, as seen in the picture. I'm wondering if it's normal or maybe I need to change them again and use a better brand (I don't remember what I used last time). I was told after I bought and installed the springs that there were three different types--linear, dual range, and progressive; and looking back, I have no idea which type I purchased and more importantly, which type come stock.

Thanks in advance for reading!

fosgate3

Oh and the end links (and the rest of the sway bar) are off right now as I am waiting for new bushings to come in... just in case anyone was wondering.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

Those look beat. Get Moog this time. 822, 824, 844.

fosgate3

Thank you! I looked each of these up on the Moog website -- CC822, CC824, CC844. The CC844 seems to be for the F250 and F350 so that one's out. With the CC822 and CC824, they both seem to be the same. What am I missing? Which one is better?

Thanks again!!

fosgate3

Nevermind, I found it. It took some digging. The CC824 has a load rating of 1,442 pounds while the CC822 is 1,230 pounds.

Thanks for all the help.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

822 is pretty much stock. 824 is taller, will help level the truck up a bit. 844 fits, lifts it a bit and give you less roll on the cornering ( but the ride is a little stiffer).
I have a 95 2WD reg cab longbox, I put the 844's in. picked it up enough to get 32" tires under it.

fltdriver

x2, went with 824 and it leveled the truck out to within 3/4". If you go 824 or 844 you will probably need new bushings (I used 2 x moog k80108, $22 each on amazon-free shipping if you get one for each side). I love the ride with mine, like a brand new truck, well brand new 1994 truck.

822 would be stock height and leave the truck with the forward rake.

sdmartin65

I went with a set of cc820 for a softer ride, little more articulation.

fosgate3

I've never done my own camber bushings but would love to as it costs around $130 for a good alignment around here. They are thorough and knowledgeable, and I trust their work but still...that's $130 I could use for beer and/or a hooker. Aside from AC work (which i thankfully haven't needed), it's the only maintenance that I don't do myself. How hard is it? (inb4 "that's what she said")

fosgate3

Leveling the truck is on my list of things to do so the 824's are my choice. Thanks!