f250 spring install
f250 spring install
My 66 F100 was purchased with broken springs. Being the cheap one that I an I salvaged springs off the 69 Camper special I was scrapping. I used main spring over and lower one. I left the second from top out and added drop shackles. I am happy with the result.
1966 F100 240 3speed
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
Re: f250 spring install
Should work good 
Though I have been guilty of re-using U-bolts in the past...
I try to use new ones whenever I take off old ones
Though I have been guilty of re-using U-bolts in the past...
I try to use new ones whenever I take off old ones
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'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: f250 spring install
Looking good, PackRat!
When I owned my '63, I added used & extra leaf springs at the rear with success. I also would recommend new U-bolts when possible. I would also recommend adding some leaf spring alignment clamps. Here is a good instruction and depiction of them.
http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstruc ... S60913.pdf
I made mine out of two pieces of 1/4" steel, 1.25" wide and about 3" long, drilled two holes and ran a Grade 5 bolt on either side of the leafs, drawing the two straps together. You don't need to pinch the leaves tight, just hold them in alignment. Double nutting helps to secure without being so tight. Their function is to keep all the leafs in alignment preventing them from turning on the center bolt. I had a leaf turn at the center bolt and nearly puncture my tire! I also have cracked old leafs and the alignment clamps help keep the halves from falling out quicker....... BTDT.
BarnieTrk
When I owned my '63, I added used & extra leaf springs at the rear with success. I also would recommend new U-bolts when possible. I would also recommend adding some leaf spring alignment clamps. Here is a good instruction and depiction of them.
http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstruc ... S60913.pdf
I made mine out of two pieces of 1/4" steel, 1.25" wide and about 3" long, drilled two holes and ran a Grade 5 bolt on either side of the leafs, drawing the two straps together. You don't need to pinch the leaves tight, just hold them in alignment. Double nutting helps to secure without being so tight. Their function is to keep all the leafs in alignment preventing them from turning on the center bolt. I had a leaf turn at the center bolt and nearly puncture my tire! I also have cracked old leafs and the alignment clamps help keep the halves from falling out quicker....... BTDT.
BarnieTrk
Re: f250 spring install
No new ones available on Sunday in this design. My spring shop requires one old one to make new ones and they are not open on Sundays. Will get new ones when I get a chance. The 250 springs have built in brackets to line then up. I just need to install new bolts. Hard ware store in closeist town was closed. Will do it this weekend.
1966 F100 240 3speed
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
Re: f250 spring install
Best news is I can sit on the tail gate and it does not drop 5 inches. Much firmer ride.
Cant wait to hook my trailer to it and take it camping.
Cant wait to hook my trailer to it and take it camping.
1966 F100 240 3speed
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
Re: f250 spring install
PR,
If you're interested, here is a web link to some good info on leaf spring U-bolt torque values, type of nuts, grade of threaded rod to use, etc.: http://stengelbros.com/U-bolts.htm#Torque
If your local source is too busy, you probably could order up whatever size you need from Dorman Products:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalog/m ... _Part1.pdf
BarnieTrk
If you're interested, here is a web link to some good info on leaf spring U-bolt torque values, type of nuts, grade of threaded rod to use, etc.: http://stengelbros.com/U-bolts.htm#Torque
If your local source is too busy, you probably could order up whatever size you need from Dorman Products:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalog/m ... _Part1.pdf
BarnieTrk