need to change my leaf springs. what is the trick to lining up the bolt holes when installing new leafs? how many leafs did the truck originally come with? i have an '85 1/2 ton with only 2 leafs. plan on loading her up with wood, dirt, and kids toys...not all at once

 

It definitely comes with more than 2 leaves unless you're not counting your overload (fat bottom spring). Call your local ford dealership, give them your vin and ask for the rear leaf spring part number and I can tell you what springs you are supposed to have on there as far as number of leaves and spring capacity.