3/4 Ton-O-Fun
90F250 na7.3IDI 4x4
I was quoted $400 to re-arch and add a leaf for ~+1.5 over stock for the front of my truck if I brought in just the springs. Seemed excessive when new springs from sdtrucksprings, generalspringkc and autoandtrucksprings are $300 or less. I would like just a little extra but don't want the ride any worse.
So I got to thinking why not extend the front shackles 3" and extend the frame notch? or...
Why not weld on drilled tabs so the front shackle mounting point is dropped 3"(keeping the distance between front shackle mounting hole and rear spring mounting hole constant)?
Either one should net that 1.5" and stock ride with the dropped mounting point being stronger/easier/cheaper and the longer shackle being much more difficult but possibly more flex.
Any thoughts? Any better places to buy new springs?
Thanks
So I got to thinking why not extend the front shackles 3" and extend the frame notch? or...
Why not weld on drilled tabs so the front shackle mounting point is dropped 3"(keeping the distance between front shackle mounting hole and rear spring mounting hole constant)?
Either one should net that 1.5" and stock ride with the dropped mounting point being stronger/easier/cheaper and the longer shackle being much more difficult but possibly more flex.
Any thoughts? Any better places to buy new springs?
Thanks