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Heavy duty front coil springs?

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Does anyone know where to obtain a heavy duty coil spring? Can another heavy duty or super heavy duty coil spring be fitted to our bumpside?
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Thanks, they do have a heavy duty part number in stock. I may try those. I'm attempting to stiffen up the front of my 67 so it doesn't bob & weave so dramatically every time you make a turn or brake hard. Heavy duty shocks, steering damper, sway bar are all part of this ongoing process.

If anyone knows a of an even more stiffer spring please let me know.
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I have a set of 73 F350 springs you can have if you're close. They'd probably be excessive once cut to length needed for a F250 though.
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guhfluh wrote:I have a set of 73 F350 springs you can have if you're close. They'd probably be excessive once cut to length needed for a F250 though.
socal, I can get 350 springs around here... Interesting. I wonder if they are the same diameter. Thanks for the info.
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I believe the coil is, but it's a thicker metal and taller...If that makes sense.
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I have Moog Cargo Coil springs on my truck. I'm very pleased with them.
I recommend KYB Gas-a-Just shocks, also.
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BobbyFord wrote:I have Moog Cargo Coil springs on my truck. I'm very pleased with them.
I recommend KYB Gas-a-Just shocks, also.
Thanks. I do think I'm going to go with a proper bolt on HD spring rather than mess with cutting and fitting 350 springs.
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Try out the Bilstein shocks and a sway bar first and then make a decision on HD springs. Just the shocks made a huge difference on my F250 Crew, even though they're speced for a F100. I still have sway bars to add as well.
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guhfluh wrote:Try out the Bilstein shocks and a sway bar first and then make a decision on HD springs. Just the shocks made a huge difference on my F250 Crew, even though they're speced for a F100. I still have sway bars to add as well.
I've used KYB's on my former trucks, with seemingly good results. When I looked for Bilstein, they redirected me to Belltech shocks.

Those Beltechs might be just the ticket... :)

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Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Belltech's Street Performance line of twin tube shock absorbers sets the standard in performance handling. Our engineers focused their attention on tuning the low speed compression characteristics of this shock absorber, which is responsible for controlling your truck.
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ximy wrote:
guhfluh wrote:Try out the Bilstein shocks and a sway bar first and then make a decision on HD springs. Just the shocks made a huge difference on my F250 Crew, even though they're speced for a F100. I still have sway bars to add as well.
I've used KYB's on my former trucks, with seemingly good results. When I looked for Bilstein, they redirected me to Belltech shocks.

Those Beltechs might be just the ticket... :)

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Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Belltech's Street Performance line of twin tube shock absorbers sets the standard in performance handling. Our engineers focused their attention on tuning the low speed compression characteristics of this shock absorber, which is responsible for controlling your truck.
Visit Shockwarehouse.com for Bilsteins, KYBs, etc. Good prices and their staff is really knowledgeable.

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Reviews on the Beltech shocks are not good. I did find the Bilstein part number for the f100. They look totally bullet proof. I'm going to try those.

Internal Design: Monotube
Collapsed Length: 10.83 in / 275 mm
Extended Length: 15.89 in / 403.5 mm
Boot Included: Blue Straight
Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z097A00
Spring Seat: No
Finish: Yellow Paint
Supercedes: F4-B46-1105-H1

Part #: 24-184656
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Shockwarehouse.com:
24-184656 F4-B46-1105-H1 Bilstein Ford E-Series Van Chassis
each $91.04

AJUSA.com:
On Sale!
each $80.46
46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
Sold Individually: Not in Pairs
To Buy Multiples: Change Qty in Cart
Internal Design: Monotube
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Don't buy the rears for a 70-72 if you have a 67-69, like I did... :x
I have two brand new useless rear Bilsteins now... :cry: :lol:
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guhfluh wrote:Don't buy the rears for a 70-72 if you have a 67-69, like I did... :x
I have two brand new useless rear Bilsteins now... :cry: :lol:
I'll use KYB's in the back. Thanks for the note. I did order the fronts. :D
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