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Jun 10, 2012 | 10:41 PM

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94FordI6

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Originally Posted by 92'FordF150

How was the replacement? it looks just like a few bolts, front hanger, rear hanger, and the two u-bolts.

Definite will want a big breaker bar, the bolts on the hangers were okay since they had be replaced recently but the u-bolts were hard, the impact wouldn't move them and I broke an extension.

Jun 11, 2012 | 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1990-5.0-4x4

were the 99-04s just a bolt in? or did you have to change the hangers? i need new leafs in the rear something fierce.

and to the OP, i wouldnt drive that far especially not having taken your truck that far before. its not just your safety to consider. if you lose it on the highway and slam into a bus full of nuns or something, thats no good.

that falls under bad karma.

It's a bolt in swap. Just have to drill your spring hangers for larger bolts.

Jun 11, 2012 | 12:15 AM

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7700SCREW

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Originally Posted by 92'FordF150

BTW 7700 in Alberta, how hard was the replacement? do you have any tips If I decide to do this my self?

If you have a lot of rust it can be a bitch. But not bad if you have the right tools.

Jun 11, 2012 | 07:39 PM

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92'FordF150

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Originally Posted by 94FordI6

Definite will want a big breaker bar, the bolts on the hangers were okay since they had be replaced recently but the u-bolts were hard, the impact wouldn't move them and I broke an extension.

Could I just grind off the u-bolts with an angle grinder?