What coil springs to lift 72 F100 4X4 1.5" to 2"

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What coil springs to lift 72 F100 4X4 1.5" to 2"

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I'm looking for info on coil springs to lift a 72 F100 short bed 1.5 to 2 inches. My biggest concerns are ride quality and not durability. I don't plan on four wheeling much with the truck. I installed 2.5" lift coil springs from Rough Country and the ride is horrible, need to change them. Currently looking at 2" lift coils from Skyjacker. Any input would be appreciated.
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Re: What coil springs to lift 72 F100 4X4 1.5" to 2"

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I used a set of 5 +1/2" lift springs for an early Bronco on a full size '79 Bronco and these gave a 2-3 inch lift and a good ride.
I wanted a little lift because I had a snowplow on it, but a soft ride.
I think they came from James Duff , they're a variable rate spring .
It's been over 8 years and the top coils are compressed but it still handles the plow well.

In the old days the cheap lift for a Bronco was F100 springs, you would gain about 2 inches.
So I used the 5 +1/2 s and have been happy.
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Re: What coil springs to lift 72 F100 4X4 1.5" to 2"

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I"ve got the Skyjacker 2" lift springs on mine. Ride is good and they were just about perfect leveling the truck.
Old skool fool....
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