1997 - 2003 F-150

Original Rancho Shocks 200000+ Miles

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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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OK will do, looking for stock leaf springs I had no idea it would he this hard to locate some....called Ford they say $355.14 for the set...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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I bet you would be "shocked" at how worn out they are if you compared them with new ones.
^^This^^
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Not a bad price for a oem set considering most aftermarket runs will run you 500+. And you probably should buy them new, junk yard leafs will suffer the same sag problem and will be hard to find an even set.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Your springs are worn, it happens with that kind of miles. And the more you use the bed and the more weight you put in their the faster those leafs springs sag. I bet if you look closer or go take a tape measure you'll notice the side with the gas tank is lower than the side without it too in the rear.
Yeah, this is exactly what's wrong with mine. Lopsided and worn out.

$355 for a whole set or per side? Either is really cheap.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Yeah, this is exactly what's wrong with mine. Lopsided and worn out.

$355 for a whole set or per side? Either is really cheap.
He said $355.14 for the set...guess I better look no further...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzaman711
Not a bad price for a oem set considering most aftermarket runs will run you 500+. And you probably should buy them new, junk yard leafs will suffer the same sag problem and will be hard to find an even set.
He asked for the last 8 of the VIN not year make & model, I hope the quoted price is correct
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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$355 is the cheapest I've ever seen, so I'd go ahead and pick them up! Skyjacker makes some for around that price per side, but I'd rather have OEM.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Guess Ill definitely get the OEM boys from Ford, suprised they are the cheapest...

My brake pedal smashes to the floor so I got a new master cylinder didnt do crap, found the guide to adjusting the little bolt behind the cylinder last week, gave it a try today...can not make it work...I either have it to where the brakes are always engaged or loose like it was to start...tried it 8 diff times...can't find that sweet spot...so very annoying... I gave up for the nite wind is picking up...maybe I'll try again tomorrow...
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DeltaFX4
Guess Ill definitely get the OEM boys from Ford, suprised they are the cheapest...

My brake pedal smashes to the floor so I got a new master cylinder didnt do crap, found the guide to adjusting the little bolt behind the cylinder last week, gave it a try today...can not make it work...I either have it to where the brakes are always engaged or loose like it was to start...tried it 8 diff times...can't find that sweet spot...so very annoying... I gave up for the nite wind is picking up...maybe I'll try again tomorrow...
The brake hoses on our trucks have an issue with rotting on the inside and not allowing fluid fully into or out of the calipers. If you have not replaced yours ever I would start there. I did all of mine as my brakes were getting very spongy with only 70,000 miles on the clock.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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There are so many possibilities with this truck...Transmission shudders in OD as well as 3rd gear, seems like I may need clutch packs as it shudders during very low speed turns & I have a soft pedal...sighs...
 
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