1996 f150 camber/spring question
 

Hello,

I've got a 96' F150 4x4 extra cab with the 5.8L and I have a front spring question. It appears the front springs have "settled" over the last 15 years. I understand (from others) that the front springs will sag and cause negative camber and excessive wear on the front tires. This can be fixed by my local alingment shop or by me but either way, a Camber kit needs to be installed before an alingment can be completed.

My question is.... if I installed new springs from Orielly's (Moog) will this correct the need for a Camber kit?

Second question....I have a choice of two different springs; one is Hevy duty and the other is not. will either spring yeild a different lift or just a different ride quality with the same lift?

Last question....if for example i get a "little lift" from the Hevy duty spring will I need to install a Camber kit?

below is a link for both springs in question.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...996&vi=1122433

Thank you in advance.

If you put heavy duty f250 springs then it will lift you up but if it's heavy duty f150 4x4 springs I wouldn't think so

ok...I wouldn't mind a small lift (leveling both front and rear). I'm still curious if I would need to install a camber kit; I would like to install it while I'm in there. I fiqured I would replace both upper and lower ball joints as well.

If I need a Camber kit, I would like to install it myself. The alingment shop wanted about $200 bucks. :glare:

If I get one, should i get +-2 degrees?

and...will the f250 make the ride harsh? I kinda like the ride quality now and don't want to sacrifice it too much. But if it's not that bad and worth the little extra lift then I all for it.:thumbup:

It all depends on the spring design. Length and spring rate is what you are looking for. Most stock spring are progressive rate to give you the best ride. Autozone for example lists the same heavy duty springs for the f150- 250 they are taller but still have a progressive rate spring.

You're really not going to know if you need the camber kit until you install the springs and check the alignment. That's just how it is.

thanks,

So I am thinking....

from the sounds of it, I will not know if I need a camber kit until after installing new springs. right?

That being said; I will install one regardless...just not sure which camber kit to start with. So I going to start with +-1 degree. :huh:

Watcha think?

Hello, Once you have removed your original coil springs, measure the overall length then try and buy new springs which are approximately 1-2 inches longer. This will most probably negate the need to install new camber adjustment kits as the original adjusters will most likely compensate for the new spring length.
If on the other hand you want a higher front end i.e. 2 - 4 inches, then you will definately have to install new compensatory camber kits.

I have a 1991 F150 4 x 4 auto which has had longer coil springs installed in the front.
They make the truck sit up 1.5 - 2 inches higher than it was before therefore I need to install a camber kit as the original adjustment will not compensate.
Could anybody out there advise me exactly what I need in terms of a camber kit etc in order to accomplish the correct angle of camber. Cheers

Why dont you install either f250 springs and a small 1-1.5" leveling spacer. Or new f150 springs and a 2-2.5" level. Either one of those will require a camber kit.

:D