Have a 97 F150 4X4 without ORP, just put on 285/75R16 BFG all terrain TA's no rubbing problems at all. Now I want to lift the rear a tad, I was told by adding a helper leaf spring in the back it will give me about a 1 1/2-2in lift I would also like to add one for I will be towing a trailer and could use that help. I found exactly what I was looking for in JC whitney but they did not offer it for a 97. SO does anyone know where I can find such a kit?

I am talking about just adding another spring bar and NOT the complete leaf spring that bolts to the top. SO instead of having 3 leaf springs I would have 4. I then plan on cranking up the torsion bars a turn or 2 to level it off a tad. PLEASE HELP. THANKS

 

Call 4 Wheelparts And tell them you want an "Add a Leaf" Will raise rear 2 Inches

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 35x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains

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Valerossi,
I did exactly what you want to do. I took the rear springs off my truck an went to a custom spring shop. I went to St. Louis Spring Company in St. Louis, Mo. They added 1 spring to the pack and put insulators imbetween each spring with permanant clamps to keep the springs together. It raised the rear end about 2 inches and allowed me to carry an added 1500-2000lbs all without the stiff ride(8ft slide in camper). They added the spring right after the top spring and it is almost as long as the top spring. I then cranked up the torsion bar two turns on the adjustment bolt. This made it almost level with just a little rake from front to back( back higher than the front by 1-2 inches). If you look at the signature you will see that I have a longbed and that will account for some of the reason for not loosing the good ride.

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'97 F150 Red/Silver Lariat, SC, 157" wheelbase.
Factory Equipment includes: 4x4, 5.4L, Automatic, 3.55LS, Graphite leather, Power bucket seats, HD Tow package, Rear sliding window, Ford bed Liner, electric shift on the fly.

Aftermarket additions/modifications: Superchipped, K&N Air filter, Air box Mods, 2-1/2" True Dual exhaust with chrome tips out the back, 36" glass packs, 265/75/16 Michelin LTX A/T's, custom rear spring pack, cranked torsion bars, Bug deflector, Window Drip edge guards, Sony 10 Disk CD changer, Chrome Nerf Bars, Extang Tonneau cover.


Future additions: Hellwig bar, tinted front windows, super white lights, IAS Shocks and the list goes on and on and on and...

 

Check your local telephone directory. Here in Tucson, AZ there are shops that do springs, u bolts, etc. on a drive in basis. The would probably sell you a leaf to add to your springs and you could specify how strong you wanted it to be.

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97 F-150,4.6 Windsor, Magnecor 8.5mm Wires, Bosch Plat +4s,Reg Cab, Flareside, Air Aid Kit, TransGo Shift Kit,
Superchips, Gibson Single Cat Back, ******* Bed Cover,
EGR Bug Shield, XL Full Length Running Boards,
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs