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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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1994 F150 4x4 Supercab 5.0L


I am wanting to replace the current suspension for something that will hold up better under load. I will be using the truck to haul loads of firewood, in the bed, off road and up fairly steep inclines. I dont know much about suspension so, any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

For the Coils I am going with Moog cc844

For the Leafs, I want to go with a 5stack F250 leaf. They should fit since i have the 4wd and it is 3".
- For this, Could someone recommend a good brand?
- Will also be replacing the shackles on one side.

For Shocks, I dont have any idea what to go with on this one, and need some recommendations. I need to have some flex, but nothing major, and need them to be rated to work well with the other replacements.

Im sure there are more suspension parts, but those are the only ones that i know, So if you could please educate me, and give recommendations on other suspension parts to be replaced w/brand and model/part name/#

Thanks,

Dustin

[edit] Just so i put it out there, I do realize that the trucks are built to carry a certain size load, and when upgrading to carry a larger load you have to take more than just the suspension into account, you have to make sure your drive train and frame and all that jazz can carry the load.

for the record, im not going to be carrying loads in excess of the what the truck is rated for.

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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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i like a company that is just a few hours from me called general spring of kc

http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php

nice easy to navi site. and good prices.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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awesome, thanks
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