Barry Wolk Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Someone added 3 full-length leaves to my front spring, which pretty much didn't allow for any movement. It rode like it had no suspension. It was missing an interim spring. I matched the length of the missing spring by cutting down one that had been added and returned the front suspension to it original capacity. With all new shackles and slippery tape the front suspension is now quiet and compliant.I took the back spring apart and found that it had only 6 of the original 11 leaves. Every other one is missing, as evidenced by the marks left by the removed springs leaves.I'm thinking this was done to accomplish a couple of things. With half the capacity removed I would think that the rear suspension became more car-like. I also think that they did it to adjust the height of the truck by about an inch.There will never, ever, be anything carried in the bed of this, so I don't need the capacity. If I'm happy with the ride height should I be concerned about how many leaves are in the spring, knowing that it won't be used for hauling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I don't see a problem, unless there is a overly long length of main spring that is unsupported by the leaf above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'll measure, but I don't think it's much over 4-5".Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I don't see a problem, unless there is a overly long length of main spring that is unsupported by the leaf above it.I must agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As long as the truck doesn't "bottom out" when you hit a railroad track, pothole, big bump, etc, you will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I removed every other spring on my 56 F750 to lower it and to allow for some spring travel with a light load. The GVW of the truck is 22000lbs and I only carry 3000 lbs on it. There are no shocks on it and it rides nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I was thinking about adding rear shocks, but I'll wait until the modifications are done.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Ask Mike Eaton at Eaton Detroit Spring, Michigan and 10th. If it's transverse spring, he's done it. Worth a visit just to see the shop. It's like being hurled backward through time. Eaton Detroit Spring Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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