I got a new set of axles for the truck and I've got them mocked up under the truck. However, in order to buy leaf springs for this, what do I need to know? I figure if I know the weight of the truck on the axle I'm working with, and know what I want the compressed height to be, I should be able to get the right spring. Is that correct?
If so, does anyone know the approximate weight on the front and rear axles of a 71 F-350 with an FE, NP435, divorced Dana 24? It's the two door cab and has a flatbed. I've also got about 500 lbs of winch on the front
Does anyone have any recommendations for guides/etc on setting up leaf spring suspensions? Does anyone have a store they recommend?
How to buy the right leaf springs?
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How to buy the right leaf springs?
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1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
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-Aaron Taylor aka...Mr. Winch
1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
1982 KZ-1300 - 650 pounds, 120+ HP, 85 MPH Speedo
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re: How to buy the right leaf springs?
Have you tried looking for a local spring shop?
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re: How to buy the right leaf springs?
Dude, call these guys. They did my springs and even re-arched the fronts to set better with with the weight I have up there.
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re: How to buy the right leaf springs?
Got ahold of them today. They're going to set me up. Thanks a bunch!
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1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
1982 KZ-1300 - 650 pounds, 120+ HP, 85 MPH Speedo
-Aaron Taylor aka...Mr. Winch
1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
1982 KZ-1300 - 650 pounds, 120+ HP, 85 MPH Speedo
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re: How to buy the right leaf springs?
Uhm, you have a 71 F-350 4x4? Ford never built an F-350 4x4 in 71, do you have a conversion?
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re: How to buy the right leaf springs?
I'm kindof building it out of several trucks. However, the frame and suspension are off a '71 F-350. The axles are off a newer F-350. So I call it an F-350 but it's a Heinz 57. Sorry for the confusion
Thanks,
-Aaron Taylor aka...Mr. Winch
1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
1982 KZ-1300 - 650 pounds, 120+ HP, 85 MPH Speedo
-Aaron Taylor aka...Mr. Winch
1967 F-250 HiBoy - 352ci, NP-435, Dana 24, Dana 44 & 60, 4.56's, Riding on BFG 35's
1982 KZ-1300 - 650 pounds, 120+ HP, 85 MPH Speedo