I have a 1997 2wd Reg Cab F150. The overload springs are starting to "kick out" from the rest of the spring pack. The top 2 are clamped together and are fine. I have never seen this before. The dealer tells me that "it's not a very good design" but won't fix it. Any clue on what to do? There must be a recall or something?!?!?!

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1997 F-150 Reg. Cab/Short Box, 4.2L, Auto 3.31 Rear, Black/Silver

 

Oh, by the way I apologize for putting this in the TRANSMISSIONS topic.

 

There was a recall on the 4x4's and they added clips to mine. Maybe you could look into these clips and see if you can use them.

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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
Better Built Stainless nerf bars

 

I added the 4wd clips to my 2wd. My binder clips were loose and ratteling. They were easy to do(you need a floor jack) and cost about $12.00. I think the box is in the garage. I'll get the part# if you need it.

 

Does the new clip include all 3 leaf springs or just the top 2? Also, if it does include all 3 leafs, where does it mount (in front or back of the axle) and what's the part #?? Thanks all! Again I apologize for putting this in the trans. area....


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1997 F-150 Reg. Cab/Short Box, 4.2L, Auto 3.31 Rear, Black/Silver

 

Kat,
Just gets the top two srings forward of the axle. Kit is # F85Z-5A581-AA

 

Thanks, but the bottom (overload) leaf is the one giving me the grief. I'll figure out something. I'll be sure to post it (w/photos) if possible. Maybe I'll just remove it! I don't haul anything anyway!

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1997 F-150 Reg. Cab/Short Box, 4.2L, Auto 3.31 Rear, Black/Silver