Heavy duty front coil springs?

[ximy]

Shucks, the Eaton springs are not in stock and need to be made. I called them and they can take up to 2 months to make. I might do that anyway because the Moog springs do not have a true cargo coil available. They list part # 8228 and some dealers list them as oem replacements. Part # cc808 is variable rate oem replacement.

[ximy]

Here's something interesting regarding the Bilstein shocks.

The Bilstein has a .550 piston rod and the heavy duty replacement shock has a thicker .620 rod.
Also, the shock bodies are reversed but they should bolt right up.

[BobbyFord]

Shucks, the Eaton springs are not in stock and need to be made. I called them and they can take up to 2 months to make. I might do that anyway because the Moog springs do not have a true cargo coil available. They list part # 8228 and some dealers list them as oem replacements. Part # cc808 is variable rate oem replacement.

808's are what I have in my truck. They are excellent, IMO. I'm also running a heavy 460.

[ximy]

Shucks, the Eaton springs are not in stock and need to be made. I called them and they can take up to 2 months to make. I might do that anyway because the Moog springs do not have a true cargo coil available. They list part # 8228 and some dealers list them as oem replacements. Part # cc808 is variable rate oem replacement.

808's are what I have in my truck. They are excellent, IMO. I'm also running a heavy 460.

Ok, I'm going to order the 808's since they are available and my original springs are out right now.

I hope the 808's with the Bilstein's make a noticeable difference

[BobbyFord]

...Ok, I'm going to order the 808's since they are available and my original springs are out right now.

I hope the 808's with the Bilstein's make a noticeable difference

I expect it will be a very noticeable difference.

[guhfluh]

The Bilsteins are a monotube design and should be just fine "inverted", though I'd speculate they are designed to be inverted to reduce unsprung weight. What is the "heavy duty replacement" shock your showing? Monroe?

[ximy]

The Bilsteins are a monotube design and should be just fine "inverted", though I'd speculate they are designed to be inverted to reduce unsprung weight. What is the "heavy duty replacement" shock your showing? Monroe?

They are Monroe Gas Magnums, not very old, and I really can't blame them for the truck's quirky suspension. I think any shock on our I-beam is going to need some additional help regarding the handling.

Before, I had a pretty good rebuilt front end. steering stabilizer, Monroe gas shocks, and additional toe-in. Really runs down the street and freeway well.

I want to make the twin I-beam handle better around some turns now.

As soon as I save the bux I'll add the sway bar(s).

[ximy]

The coils came. They are substantially heavier than the stock coils, and wound tighter on both ends.

For $70.00, they might be the most economical way to improve the suspension. I hope to install this weekend.

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[ximy]

Bilstein shocks, coils installed, and new tires, 275/60/16.

I noticed during a test drive the truck tracks straight on rough roads now, steering doesn't kick to right or left. I don't think I need sway bars now. We'll see after I get it driving on the road some more.

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[Fordzert]

Nice truck you have there. Anyway, I just have a random thought. Has anyone here tried to use Bilstein on the fronts and Monroe shocks on the rear? Bumping this up in case anyone has a feedback about it. I've seen quite a few comparing Monroe and Bilstein but did anyone tried to install both for the suspension?

I've read about this one:

Also, there are many cases where you are trying to set your vehicle up a particular way for special needs, such as towing. You may use a Bilstein design in front, and use Monroe Load-levelers in the rear for support. Mixing different designs, front to rear, is ok. (though, side to side, no. You do not want to use one design on the left side of a vehicle, and another on the right).