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Old 02-19-2013, 07:35 PM
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I can't delete this, so just ignore it... Thanks
 

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Old 02-19-2013, 07:36 PM
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Here's a couple links to things I'm looking at:

Leaf Spring Helper:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0146&ppt=C0339

Coil Insert:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0146&ppt=C0339
 

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Old 02-19-2013, 08:04 PM
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I tried searching around the forum for it and I couldn't really find anything on the helper springs, but I know what your talking about now ha. Just couldn't find it because everyone either goes with an aal or airbags.

As for that coil spacer, DON'T buy that. Biggest waste of money ever, makes for a pretty bad ride, and kinda unsafe too. They have a risk of pretty much just falling out if the truck flexes, bounces, etc.

If your not going to go with the f250 coils, you need a spacer that either sits on top or below the spring.
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 01:11 AM
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@pizzaman711 Thanks for the heads up! I haven't decided if I'm gonna go with the 250 coils, but if not, do you have a link for those "plugs" that go on the top or bottom? thanks!


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Old 02-20-2013, 01:13 AM
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Or could I just use that same one I linked, but instead of putting it in the coil, could I just set it on top or bottom? Either way, is it better to put it top or bottom?


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Old 02-20-2013, 01:20 AM
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Forget about that cheap peice of rubber for a spacer. It has a slit in the middle to. Go on ebay and get a real spacer. I mean you can do what you want obviously but im just trying to help. And also leaf spring helper? I dont even..
 

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Old 02-20-2013, 01:34 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-1996-Fo...79bbad&vxp=mtr

You need something like that.

That one you linked originally is a complete waste of money, and it wouldn't work whether you put it in the middle, top or bottom.

As for where to put it different manufactures will specify that, majority make them for the top but some make them for the bottom also.
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 02:49 AM
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Your best bet would be the F-250 coils and an add a leaf. Helper springs are good for what they are, but add no lift height.
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 12:56 PM
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Does anyone have experience with lift blocks? The ones you put under the leaf packs.


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Old 02-20-2013, 08:30 PM
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Do the 4x4 150s have the same springs as the 250s? I'm just wondering bc mine is a 4x2.


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Old 02-20-2013, 09:07 PM
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If im correct the 4x2 and 4x4 f-150 springs are interchangeable, not components. 4x2 f250 springs will fit on a 4x2 f150, but im not certain if they will fit in a 4x4 f150.
 
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Old 02-21-2013, 09:27 AM
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Quick thought, I have 29's on my truck. they're not gonna be too small, will they?


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id run em til they are done then upgrade to 31's. you shouldnt have to much of an issue with 29's.
 
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:19 AM
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Thanks! though that might be awhile, as I put them on, brand new, about 2 weeks ago. haha


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