ClayJ Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Rusty is going to be so proud! Those 31's will be just right. Can anyone tell me if the rear suspension has a block that fits between the axle and the leaf springs? Rusty did not have blocks under the leaf springs. I'm looking at the diagram on LMC Truck and the block it shows says it's for a Bronco. I've ran into some issues upgrading the rear suspension on Rusty as the original springs were 2.5" wide and the Rough Country springs are 3". I've already replaced the shackles and both fwd and aft spring hangers to accommodate for the wider springs. I also discovered the top plate for the U-bolts was also for the 2.5" springs. So I've ordered 3" plates from JBG. The block I'm speaking of is item number 3 in the diagram. BTW I've gotten pretty good at drilling out these frame rivets. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Can anyone tell me if the rear suspension has a block that fits between the axle and the leaf springs? Rusty did not have blocks under the leaf springs. I'm looking at the diagram on LMC Truck and the block it shows says it's for a Bronco. I've ran into some issues upgrading the rear suspension on Rusty as the original springs were 2.5" wide and the Rough Country springs are 3". I've already replaced the shackles and both fwd and aft spring hangers to accommodate for the wider springs. I also discovered the top plate for the U-bolts was also for the 2.5" springs. So I've ordered 3" plates from JBG. The block I'm speaking of is item number 3 in the diagram. BTW I've gotten pretty good at drilling out these frame rivets. Ha! Yes, there's supposed to be blocks in there. See the pic below of Dad's truck. I may have an extra set if you need them. And, btw, Rusty was originally 2wd and that explains the spring width differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayJ Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yes, there's supposed to be blocks in there. See the pic below of Dad's truck. I may have an extra set if you need them. And, btw, Rusty was originally 2wd and that explains the spring width differences. That sure is a clean rear end Gary. But seriously that picture of Dad's Truck is super clean. I figured the fact that Rusty was originally 2wd was why I was seeing the width differences. Took me a bit to figure that out as no matter how much I bent the ear on one forward hanger that spring just wouldn't fit. haha. Live and learn. Yes, I will need a pair to finish the rear suspension install. Let me know if you have a set on the shelf, I would sure appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayJ Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yes, there's supposed to be blocks in there. See the pic below of Dad's truck. I may have an extra set if you need them. And, btw, Rusty was originally 2wd and that explains the spring width differences. I'm also assuming the correct orientation of the block is with the tapered end pointing towards the differential on both sides yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I'm also assuming the correct orientation of the block is with the tapered end pointing towards the differential on both sides yes? Clay - These are the blocks. The ID# is E3TA 5A799-EA and that cross references to PN E0TZ 5729-B, which are the right ones for a 1980 through at least 1989 F150 4WDs. They are 2" blocks. They'll go out in the morning if you want them. I don't need them, so if you'll pay the shipping they are yours. And they point in, as shown in the pic above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayJ Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Clay - These are the blocks. The ID# is E3TA 5A799-EA and that cross references to PN E0TZ 5729-B, which are the right ones for a 1980 through at least 1989 F150 4WDs. They are 2" blocks. They'll go out in the morning if you want them. I don't need them, so if you'll pay the shipping they are yours. And they point in, as shown in the pic above. Gary, Sounds like a deal. I'll definitely take them. Let me know how much the shipping will be and how I can pay for it. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Gary, Sounds like a deal. I'll definitely take them. Let me know how much the shipping will be and how I can pay for it. Thank you! I'll just email you the receipt with the cost and tracking number. Still at 11035? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayJ Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I'll just email you the receipt with the cost and tracking number. Still at 11035? Yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I'm also assuming the correct orientation of the block is with the tapered end pointing towards the differential on both sides yes? The leg has to point in so it hits the bump stop attached to the lower frame rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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