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gibbogr · 03-30-2009, 08:09 AM

i have an f-250 and i recently got a new rear rockwell and am in the process of getting a front. i want to run some 57" ag tires on the truck but dont really want to do it with leaf springs. the leafs i have now are really solid and if i get new leafs with more arch they will be even stiffer. i was looking to get coil overs but with the cost of those i dont think thats an option right now. anyway, i was looking online at some trucks who did this with coil springs. i did some looking and i can get some for pretty cheap. i was thinking of building a four link and run coil springs. i figure this would be a smoother ride then leafs but not as expensive as coil-over shocks. does anyone have any sugestions for going about this or any reason that i shouldnt do this.

iniviate · 03-30-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbogr

i have an f-250 and i recently got a new rear rockwell and am in the process of getting a front. i want to run some 57" ag tires on the truck but dont really want to do it with leaf springs. the leafs i have now are really solid and if i get new leafs with more arch they will be even stiffer. i was looking to get coil overs but with the cost of those i dont think thats an option right now. anyway, i was looking online at some trucks who did this with coil springs. i did some looking and i can get some for pretty cheap. i was thinking of building a four link and run coil springs. i figure this would be a smoother ride then leafs but not as expensive as coil-over shocks. does anyone have any sugestions for going about this or any reason that i shouldnt do this.

it works fine... just more fab work than coilovers.

reddwarf · 03-30-2009, 02:11 PM

Search in gen4x4 and you'll find plenty of build threads

I'm using Skyjacker lift coils from a 79 F150 under mine but I am going 1 link not 4 link.

I've heard the 08 Super Duty coils are working for guys too

Search is your friend on P4x4

Power Giant · 03-30-2009, 02:49 PM

Skyjacker 6" lift coils for Ford F-150 or Bronco, with four link.

TEX · 03-30-2009, 06:35 PM

I've seen the 60's era 2wd GM rear suspension style used (front AND rear) on a number of trucks with some success.

LegendKiller89 · 03-30-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Power Giant

Nice shot of the four link and coils.

03-30-2009, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
gibbogr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 129618 Posts: 7	lift question i have an f-250 and i recently got a new rear rockwell and am in the process of getting a front. i want to run some 57" ag tires on the truck but dont really want to do it with leaf springs. the leafs i have now are really solid and if i get new leafs with more arch they will be even stiffer. i was looking to get coil overs but with the cost of those i dont think thats an option right now. anyway, i was looking online at some trucks who did this with coil springs. i did some looking and i can get some for pretty cheap. i was thinking of building a four link and run coil springs. i figure this would be a smoother ride then leafs but not as expensive as coil-over shocks. does anyone have any sugestions for going about this or any reason that i shouldnt do this.

03-30-2009, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
reddwarf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5306 Location: Melrose Fla Posts: 2,134	Search in gen4x4 and you'll find plenty of build threads I'm using Skyjacker lift coils from a 79 F150 under mine but I am going 1 link not 4 link. I've heard the 08 Super Duty coils are working for guys too Search is your friend on P4x4 __________________ "I'm ridin like a felon" -- Doug

03-30-2009, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
TEX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 603 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 14,194	I've seen the 60's era 2wd GM rear suspension style used (front AND rear) on a number of trucks with some success. __________________ www.probog.com Thanks to: www.heiseroil.com Extreme Performance www.kmelectronics.com Bear Creek Auto Recyclers www.svrehorsepower.com

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03-30-2009, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Power Giant Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110135 Location: North Idaho Posts: 971	Skyjacker 6" lift coils for Ford F-150 or Bronco, with four link.