Topic: rear springs whats the best and why

[Red_Runner]

i have decided to finish my truck i don't no what springs to put in the rear i was going to use chevys but i want to no if there is something els out there let me no 

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f150s, all pro, alcan, or just build your own...

[greg_k113]

Everyone will say F150's or Chevy 63's. Cheap and work well.

[Sparkplug]

for more lift f150 for less lift chevies

[SloCrawler]

i like f150s on my 1st gen $50 at a junk yard. i thought alot more people where going chevys on 4 runners beacuas they dont need to be short.

[Red_Runner [OP]]

what year for the f150 and how much lift? im puting the ranch 44044 up front i dont want to use the chevys because the block do you pull any leafs out of the pack? where do you mount them? thanks

[SloCrawler]

I used a pair of spring from a 2wd early to mid 90s f150 minus overload there  same width as Toyota but alot longer. I had to move my spring hangers foward 11"  to work properly, gave me 2-3" of lift my truck is low though all my hangers are between the frame . Look it up there tons of builds on f150 springs

[greg_k113]

I got like a good 4"out of my F150's but I also have 1 1/2 inch longer than stock shackels.

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just picked up my chevy 63s today. will be putting them on next weekend with no blocks. see how it goes. i'm guessing i'll get 2-3" of lift which will be super nice and clear my 35s.

[dirtchicken]

what year for the f150 and how much lift? im puting the ranch 44044 up front i dont want to use the chevys because the block do you pull any leafs out of the pack? where do you mount them? thanks

Don't waste your time with the 44044s. They don't not move your axle forward as opposed to rears up front. Use late 80s/early 90s F150 springs. They are 57" long.

[greg_k113]

I would build a 5 or 6 leaf ruff pack for the front that should put you pretty level with you Chevy's.

[OOPS]

You want the best leaf springs, have Deaver make you some. They are going to cost you but everyone I know that has them, loves them.

[steveco.]

You want the best leaf springs, have Deaver make you some. They are going to cost you but everyone I know that has them, loves them.

X2!!

[SloCrawler]

orbital eye springs are the best..

[Red_Runner [OP]]

what year rear springs do you use on the front?

[k-nutty]

i have the chevy 63" and i love them. a ton of flex but not enough lift.

[Red_Runner [OP]]

thanks guys im going with the 44044 only cause i bought them a few years ago i would like to go with deaver but they are to much money right now so i think I'm going to try the chevys for now then ma bey the f150s but i still want to no what year rear springs i can put up front thanks

[k-nutty]

good choice on the chevy springs