Hmmm... so one could be removed. I assume the extra leaf is for additional hauling capacity? I don't really haul anything, so that's not an issue.

I guess I need to start spraying the u-bolts and such for a few days before trying to get this stuff apart. Will it need smaller clamps?

 

Hey dixie what do you mean your springs are long gone? Long gone like theyre shot and need replaced or complete different setup? If different, what are you working with now? I too have a taller rear than front (as trucks usually do) and am wanting to cheaply level it until I get the rest of my parts. Then again my truck seems to have a bad case of axle wrap (longbed) so this may be a bad idea for me all together.

 

I think you could remove the broken one and the identical one on the other side. That would be the cheap fix. The 3 and 1's (4-pack) originally installed on my truck, were changed for the 4 and 1's (5-Pack)....and it's a bit too stiff. Unless you have a load, or towing something heavy. I've been contemplating removing one...er' two.*_*

 

yea you could just pull the one out on both sides, but it will ride softer and squat more if you put big loads in the back

 

Not sure if it is recommended to remove 1 of the leafs, but that's up to you if you want to try it. If you do, you will want to remove the leaf from the other side also. Use PB Blaster on the bolts a couple of days before you intend to make the repair and they should break loose without too much trouble.

 

I expect the truck will sit lower even without any load. The springs are going to be softer without those leafs and the weight of the truck alone will have it setting lower.

 

I'm actually hoping it will sit lower. The rear is all stuck up in the air as it is, and hopefully removing a leaf from each side will drop the rear a bit. I don't really haul anything, so payload isn't an issue.

 

Hey guys quick queston while where still on the topic of leafs, will ford f250 rear leafs fit on my f150 what is an add a leaf I want to take my 2'' blocks out and beef the suspension up to 3/4 ton for my camper, can i simply find some used leaf springs out of an old ford f250 and add them ?

 

That should work out for you then. A reverse leveling kit, instead of raising the front, lower the rear.

 

An add-a-leaf is what it sounds like, an "added" leaf to your rear spring pack. it is a short leaf, like the "helper" spring that is already there. It is stiffer and a bit more curved than the helper spring and this gives about 2" of lift and extra weight capacity. I had an add-a-leaf installed in my truck and it raised the rear at least 2" and has helped with hauling heavy items. That should be enough for your camper shell, I think.

As for the F250 springs, they should fit your F150. I think another member here did that to his truck and it gave him a lot more lift than he expected, 4+ inches, I think.