F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:28 pmI see references to this on EF. Anyone know the details?
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:28 pmRe: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 11:05 amFor the rear?
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 11:29 ami think it has to do with an increased spring rate for heavier loads, and the ability to flex more? I know you dont use the whole leaf pack (too long) but like the shorter springs...i could be completely wrong though lol
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 11:51 amYeah, for the rear.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 1:18 pmOn a similar note, does anyone know the exact difference in wheelbase that can be achieved by flipping the leaf springs (i.e. the front of the leaf spring to the rear, rear to front)?
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:19 pmYou'd be better of flipping the axle over it.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:34 pm
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:31 pmFlip the axle over - leafs mounted on top = more clearance.
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Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 6:32 pmUm, yeah, I did that 12 years ago.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 1:51 pmPlease note - yelling at forum members gets you no where.
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Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 2:21 pmPlease don't confuse my dismissiveness for yelling. 
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:24 pmPlease note why you have not received any other responses besides mine... :p
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:27 pmRussell replied 
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 7:32 pmI don't think he meant to.... 
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 3:39 pmno, i meant to, i just didnt know very much about the mod, so maybe i shouldnt have replied?
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 3:40 pmIf people weren't allowed to post when they had no clue, Parker would be stuck at 0 posts.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:12 pmI'm flipping my springs.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 8:45 amSweet, take measurements. 
You're goig to try to squeeze 38.5's on there, correct? That's the number that I am shooting for, so I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
You're goig to try to squeeze 38.5's on there, correct? That's the number that I am shooting for, so I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 11:40 amTrue that.
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Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 2:09 pmMy current wheelbase is 113". If I'm measuring right I'll have a 116.5" wheelbase after the spring reversal.
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 2:15 pmCool, so 3.5" difference. I'll be looking forward to your confirmation after trying it out. 
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 3:54 pmAdd a leafs came today so maybe this weekend I will try to do this swap
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:06 pmAre you trying to become a T-8000?
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 1:53 pmWhy do you say that Parker?
Re: F-150 Leaf Spring Mod
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:31 pmHe says you're working too hard.