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chromerunner

chromerunner

The Scrambler
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Biscoe NC
Need help on a f150 susp..Im torn on leaf or coil though..

Truck in question is a 89 F150 2wd std cab/ long bed.

Plans are sas and 4wd conv..

I want to stay with a D44 as it will not see heavy abuse or bigger than a 35-37" tire..

What swap is prefered/simplier/more effective...Leafs or coil...

Opinions?
 
fordwheelinman said:
use coils and radius arms, its what you truck is already set up for so minimal fab and minimal down time.
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X2. You can put the coils in the same frame buckets you've got now, just fab up or modify the 79 truck frame brackets to mount the radius arms, make a track bar bracket, and get the steering set up and run it.

Check out fullsizebronco.com if you want some more info. They have a huge SAS section with lots of info.
 
Two problems with leaves. Pre-80 axles have the spring perches tighter together, so you have to either add new perches outboard (gets into tire/turning radius issues), or build a crossmember up front and some inboard perches in the back. Then you've got to figure out what springs to run.... fewer choices and flexibility here, for sure.
 
Tim C said:
Check out fullsizebronco.com if you want some more info. They have a huge SAS section with lots of info.
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Just to help out: http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=29

There's an entire section on leaf SAS if you go that route. If your rig is going to see a decent amount of time on the road, I'd go with the coil setup as it's much more well mannered. Both are very capable on the trail when done right.
 
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