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Rear Spring source recommendations? 83 F150 4x4 Flareside


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Hi Guys. One leaf spring is broken, so I figured that they should be replaced in a set.

LMC is one source, but BeattiesSpring.com looks like they might know more about this stuff.

Example: LMC offers a 4-leaf spring, Beatties has true 4 leaf, as well as 3+1, as well as others. They rate the spring load capacities. They give more specifics.

All together, with bushings, U-bolts, and shipping, I am looking at maybe $650.

Possibly another option could be to repair my existing R.side spring. I think there is a kit. The middle (2) leaves are busted. simcoespring.com offers that. I am still researching on that.

NOPE, scratch that, the vehicles that the kits are for is very limited.

Is there anyone out there with experience with these, or other suppliers?

I live in MA. and would love to avoid paying shipping, but that is unrealistic.

Thanks

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Have you considered going to an actual spring shop?

There are places that work on more than heavy duty trucks, and I know you live near a major city not out on the back of beyond.

I notice there's a place in Allston that has both regular and HD springs for '80-'96 F-150 4x4's listed.

43-713. 1785#

43-713HD 2450#

 

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For what it's worth I ordered "Husky" springs from RockAuto to put on my 85 F250 in 2017. I've been pleased with them.

Thanks guys.

I had planned to check a spring repair place in Worcester today.

I will definitely check the Allston shop, as well a Rock A.

Much appreciated.

 

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