Do you have to replace you bolts with leaf springs?
Do you have to replace you bolts with leaf springs?
We STRONGLY recommend you replace your u-bolts at the same time that you are replacing your leaf springs. Old and worn out u-bolts can cause stress cracks and breaks within your leaf springs and the risk of instability and safety is never worth it.
What kind of spring do I need for my F250?
We carry almost every front and rear leaf spring available, including the more popular f250 and toyota rear leaf springs. Often, other components such as bushings, u-bolts and shackles need to be replaced and are also available on our website. Sometimes you just need to add a leaf for needed additional load capacity.
Are there leaf springs that are OEM replacement?
A: All leaf springs are OEM replacement parts that have been powder coated to protect from rust and other weather elements. These leaf springs are made to fit and additional hardware is readily available throughout the rest of our site. Feel free to check out our u-bolts and eye bolts.
When to add leaf springs to a truck?
Sometimes you just need to add a leaf for needed additional load capacity. Our extra leaf kits are for light duty trucks, vans, utility vehicles, motorhomes and mini buses and come equipped with full taper leaf springs for the front or rear of your vehicle.
How to install leaf spring shackle on Ford F-150?
If bed removal is not accomplished, removal of the rear fender to bed support rail brace will be necessary to allow for leaf spring shackle installation clearance. (PHOTO 1) 3. Block the front wheels of the vehicle and raise the rear wheels of the vehicle off of the ground with a floor jack rated for this load.
Can a rear axle spring hanger be lowered?
Lower the rear axle housing to allow the forward leaf spring eye to come clear of the forward leaf spring hanger. CAUTION: DO NOTallow the rear axle housing to be lowered to the point that any of the brake lines come under any tension. 8.
What kind of Springs does a Ford F150 have?
The Ford F150 rear suspension can be made up of many different leaf springs depending on the year, trim, drivetrain, and other factors. The best thing to do when selecting new leaf springs for F-150 is to get the spring code off of your door panel as you can see above.
How do you replace a leaf spring bolt?
Take out the lower bolt from the shock absorber. Lower the axle to remove some of the pressure from the leaf springs. Unfasten and set aside the spring-retainer bracket and U-bolts. Loosen the rear shackle bolt and take out the front and rear eye bolts. Remove the leaf spring. If the leaves are in good condition, remove and replace the center bolt.
