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skanj0
Jul 11, 2014Explorer
67avion wrote:
I have long been puzzled about "factory overload springs". I believe they are "top" springs. Am I correct? I have a 2004 F350 SRW Diesel. I have installed Firestone airbags, but I seem to have similar issues as Buzzcut... a sort of white knuckle driving experience as the truck wanders and wallows. Its not that bad, but it leaves me tired out at the end of the day, and worries me at times. So, I am real interested in the installation of upgraded sway bars if that will finally solve the problem.
Take a look at the photo and note there is no upper overload or top spring. Does anyone understand this? Appreciate any comments.
It appears that either the spring packs in your truck have been changed to ones without the OEM auxiliary springs, or a previous owner got tired of the OEM auxiliary springs slapping the frame contacts when empty. Since your truck has the frame contacts riveted on, they are original. I added mine and Ford supplies bolts in that case.
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