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Best place for replacement coils and leafs?

460

460

I run with scissors.
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What's the best place to get replacement coil and leaf springs for my '79 F150 2wd?

And did Ford use different coil spring rates depending on engine? Example: Are the coil springs from a F150 with a 351M the same as an identical truck with a 302?

Thanks, I'm needing to get an idea of how much it's going to cost to get my truck the way I want it, and 4 new springs are part of the plan.

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radialarm

radialarm

Clown of Death!
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I got Moog brand at O'reilly thay seem fine, no problems in 5 years. It does matter what engine and also if it has A/C, or Heavy Duty suspension.
 
Mil1ion

Mil1ion

Still Da Man
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I have all the Moog or Sealed Power numbers you may need.

For my Truck and Mustang because Calgary has a Spring Manufacturing company Standen's Springs.. I got mine there made to MY Specs and they redrew them to meet that spec.

Yes there are different springs for different applications

When I put my 429 in my truck I opted for a 460 with A/C front coil spring application.
It is different than the 351m/400 app.

I also opted for Gabriel adjustable shock front and rear.

I pull a 4500 lb holiday trailer.
 
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460

460

I run with scissors.
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Awesome, I wasn't aware that Moog makes replacement springs. I checked the O'Reilly website and couldn't find anything.

Dennis, I'd gladly take some part numbers. Mine is a '79 F150 2wd that I'm swapping a 302 into. I'm looking for a smooth riding daily driver, and I won't haul a trailer very often.

Thanks.
 
Mil1ion

Mil1ion

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brentleedragon

brentleedragon

Ayeee
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Hey Dennis/others there isnt any "fab" mod work if I put 460 a/c springs on my 302 a/c is there? Isnt it pretty much take them off put them on? I ask because I am looking to put it slightly above the "stock" level (right now it sits an inch lower, yes the springs are decompressed that much I measured) I just dont want to get them if they wont bolt right up, as the cold is here I am not a fan of fab work when it is 15 degrees lol
 
Mil1ion

Mil1ion

Still Da Man
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Coil size and height but all fit the same way.
 
MikeWire

MikeWire

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Found this post during a search...and I'm going to bring it back from the dead.

I need to replace my sagging drivers side leaf spring, but the local truck supply shops have new springs for $250 each. 0_o

I really only need one spring, but I hesitate to buy used or from a junkyard because I think a used my be in the same condition as mine currently and it may be a waste of $$. What do you guys think?

Should I replace the one drivers side sagging leaf spring with a new or used leaf spring?

Has anyone else had a similar problem?
 

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