2000 F250 rear leaf spring replacement question.

Looks like install parts will arrive Monday and the springs Friday. Luring in helpers with Pizza is working well. A little more jigging one person but pretty sure he will bite. He owes me... LOTS...
Install should happen next weekend tarps or shine...

Not putting anymore $$ in my rig, rust is getting the best of it, glad to hear your 2000 is holding up better. My truck bed is about to fall apart.

Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
I'm hoping so. I'd prefer not to have to drive the
"Leaning Tower of Truck Camper"
down the road.

Are you sure your springs were not made in Pisa, Italy?

Mildly inflated air bags can help save springs in the long run or have new double springs added to both sides. At any rate I would replace both sides.

Grit dog wrote:
Nice!
That’ll make a huge difference Jeff.

I'm hoping so. I'd prefer not to have to drive the
"Leaning Tower of Truck Camper"
down the road.

mkirsch wrote:
What are the new springs made of, gold?

Local spring shop recurved a set of springs and added a leaf for $150. Including taking them off the truck and putting them back on.

It sounds like the spring gods like you better than me. You got the Deal of the century for your upgrade. Considering per hour shop time, price of an add a leaf spring, time to disassemble the spring pack and clamps and new parts with larger clamps plus time to reassemble the now thicker spring pack. I suppose the job could be done with the springs in the vehicle. Just undo the U-bolts, leave the main leaf and remove the other leaves, insert the add a leaf, then reassemble the rest of the leaves back into the spring pack, clamp things together with new teflon pads between leaves. When finished however, you still have an old set of springs that have been stressed through years of use.
Doing the job myself will save me half the cost, $1200.00, from having the local reputable spring shop do it for me. Got my helpers, all mechanically inclined, lined up. Have funding for pizza and beer. This may happen over the weekend if the parts get here. I'll need to setup tarps because the weather is supposed to suck. I'll also get all 4 wheels brake pads replaced. The truck and camper are going to be in good shape for my little trip coming up. That'll be another post.

Nice!
That’ll make a huge difference Jeff.

What are the new springs made of, gold?

Local spring shop recurved a set of springs and added a leaf for $150. Including taking them off the truck and putting them back on.

MikeJinCO wrote:
Just a caution. When I had to have my GMC 3500 springs replaced I used the 7 leaf 3300lb ea and the springs themselves were heavy enough I couldn't move them by myself. It is a job for young strong folks with HD air tools. Yes the unloaded ride is pretty rough, but the campers on have have been in the 5k pound range.

I'm a decent condition 60 yo still working construction. I do have access to youngins and friends who will help for pizza.

Just a caution. When I had to have my GMC 3500 springs replaced I used the 7 leaf 3300lb ea and the springs themselves were heavy enough I couldn't move them by myself. It is a job for young strong folks with HD air tools. Yes the unloaded ride is pretty rough, but the campers on have have been in the 5k pound range.