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Camper_Jeff___K
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Dec 07, 2018

2000 F250 rear leaf spring replacement question.

My left rear leaf spring is bent near the front shackle causing the left side to be 1-1/2" lower than the right side. A bad left lean when the TC is on the truck. Has anybody replaced or able to recommend a heavier duty spring, F350, F450, aftermarket, that is a direct replacement for the springs I have. I don't care about ride smoothness. I want better TC load handling capacity.

12/20/2018
Video of new springs,

12/21/2018
Video Of New Frame Shackle Mounts and Shackles.

All the parts are in. This baby happens Saturday.
Truck Campers

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  • Camper_Jeff___K's avatar
    Camper_Jeff___K
    Navigator
    Dec 24, 2018
    Loaded the truck camper and it rides really great. Much less bounce and sway. Airbags need 2 1/2" spacers to remount. I'll have it mounted a few days and keep testing.
  • Camper_Jeff___K's avatar
    Camper_Jeff___K
    Navigator
    Dec 23, 2018
    Got the springs installed. Truck rides nearly level. Not very noticeably rougher on the ride. I'll load 5he truck camper tomorrow and see how it rides. Best part, we took less than 4 hours to do the swap.
  • Camper_Jeff___K's avatar
    Camper_Jeff___K
    Navigator
    Dec 18, 2018
    SidecarFlip wrote:
    Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
    My left rear leaf spring is bent near the front shackle causing the left side to be 1-1/2" lower than the right side. A bad left lean when the TC is on the truck. Has anybody replaced or able to recommend a heavier duty spring, F350, F450, aftermarket, that is a direct replacement for the springs I have. I don't care about ride smoothness. I want better TC load handling capacity.


    I replaced the spring packs in my 97 F350 4x4 myself and added an extra leaf. It rides like a tank empty but with the camper, rides like a caddy. Got the packs and springs at NAPA, got the bushings and the through bolts too. Did the front too.


    Good to know. I expect a tougher ride but if I'm going to use the truck for the camper, the rough ride will be worth it. I may do front springs at a later date. The 5.4 liter engine is lighter than the diesel.
    I get the springs tomorrow and the balance of parts Friday. Excited!
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Dec 18, 2018
    Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
    My left rear leaf spring is bent near the front shackle causing the left side to be 1-1/2" lower than the right side. A bad left lean when the TC is on the truck. Has anybody replaced or able to recommend a heavier duty spring, F350, F450, aftermarket, that is a direct replacement for the springs I have. I don't care about ride smoothness. I want better TC load handling capacity.


    I replaced the spring packs in my 97 F350 4x4 myself and added an extra leaf. It rides like a tank empty but with the camper, rides like a caddy. Got the packs and springs at NAPA, got the bushings and the through bolts too. Did the front too.
  • Camper_Jeff___K's avatar
    Camper_Jeff___K
    Navigator
    Dec 18, 2018
    Got The U-Bolts today. Springs on schedule for Friday. Installation Saturday still a go if everything else is.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    Dec 15, 2018
    mellow wrote:
    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.


    That's the beauty of not living in the rust belt, or the sun belt.
    The wet side of the PNW is arguably the least harsh climate/conditions on vehicles in the country.
    Now anything that is fiber based is a differnet story. I can hear my house and fence rotting on a quiet night!

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