I was just wondering how many leaf springs you guys have on each side of your trucks. I was told by a mechanic at a truck modification shop that I had more (4) than he had ever seen stock on an F-150. He said that any that he'd seen had 3 on each side. The only thing I can think of, if this is true, is that I have a long bed which Ford may feel needs a little beefier suspension.

Just curious.

 

do you have the tow package? could be an overload spring...I HAVE 12!!!!! they are long travel though..LOL..but i think my old ones had 4 w/ tow package

 

12?! That doesn't seem right... Anyway I don't believe it's a tow package considering that my truck doesn't have a hitch. I just assume that the tow package would come with a hitch. And 3.73 gears for that matter. I've got 3.55s. Who knows, maybe I'm just retarded.

 

it might not be the tow package, but it is an overload spring for sure...most have 4. i looked at pics from mine and ya it did.. and the 12 leafs are a custom leaf pack i have from Deaver spring...Great guys down there, and make an awsome springs for whatever you need..towing to froading...Mine cycle 18in. of wheel tavel.

 

The guy who told me this was supposed to be getting me new u-bolts because I was putting lift blocks under the leafs. When I spoke to him on the phone, he said he knew what size I needed, but when I went to pick them up, they were not long enough. I'm thinking he told me that just so he didn't look like as much of an idiot.

 

This mechanic doesnt seem very smart

 

I think I was reading an article about Deaver springs in an off road mag. Is that the company that will basically make a custom set of springs for you? I was thinking about seeing if I could get a set of springs to eliminate the factory lift block on my truck.

 

thats them...for sure look into it, it will ride so much better and not to mention safer than blocks... tow better, you name it they can do it. give them a call. very helpful guys..if you are in the area, so-cal, you can bring your truck they weigh it and make them arched perfect..i need to get mine rearched soon.. they can make any lift you want...AWSOME product

 

Where are they located? I'm along interstate 8 about an hour from yuma, and 1 1/2 hours from San Diego.

 

Been awhile, but i believe they are in santa ana. here is there Phone # 714-542-3703. Just shoot em a call

 

3 leafs + and overload leaf so ummm 4 then lol

-Patrick

 

04-05 F150 has 4 leafs total, 3in wide
06-07 F150 has 3 leafs total, 3in wide

Dad had an 05 and I have an 06, mine rides much smoother then his. Don't know why they changed it, but I think it had to do with the ride.


As for pre 04, Had an 02 fx4 4 leafs, 97 4x4 3 leafs, and of course these were the 2 1/2 wide leafs.