Leafspring Help

[paulb3]

Okay so I got these Rough Country front leaf springs pt# 8062 according to the Rough Country catalog they are for

94-97 F-350 STRAIGHT AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION (POWERSTROKE ONLY)
8062-FRT LEAF SPRINGS

4" lift.

The correct springs according to the catalog would be 8044 for my 89 F350.

Here are the specs from the catalog on the springs.

LEAF SPR # | LIFT | LENGTH (A) | ARCH (B) | LEAVES | WIDTH
8044 | 4 | 53.5 | 6.75 | 5 | 3
8062 | 4 | 50.5 | 8 | 6 | 3

So the question would they still work for my truck? Any caveats?

Mahalo
pb

 

[Optikalillushun]

Yes but they may add more lift than intended.

 

[Diesel_brad]

A powerstroke weighs 920lbs. What does a IDI weigh

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

i heard that the IDI wieghs 900lbs dry.

 

[paulb3]

Thanks everyone guess I'll just buy some longer ubolts and give it a shot would I need to get the drop pitman arm and longer shocks?

 

[Diesel_brad]

Yup. pitman arm and shocks should be all you need. O and 2" more lift for the rear to level the truck back out

 

[paulb3]

You got any suggestions on the brand of shocks or drop pitman arm (inexpensive but good, yeah I know oxymoron) I am going to have to order everything there are no shops here.

 

[riotwarrior]

I would be cautious and preppared for also purchasing longer shackles or having to move hangers as your spring eyes are closer together and your shackle angle may be out too lunch because of it. Just something to keep in mind....I just a set of springs too and I suspect they are for a PS not an IDI as they are shorter....which would make less travel for me...grrr...oh well I"ll flip em and make a few bucks and be happy!

 

[rjjp]

For the weight claims are:
920=PowerStroke
900=Turbo IDI
860=NA IDI
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/faq/engcomp.php3

 

[Diesel_brad]

You got any suggestions on the brand of shocks or drop pitman arm (inexpensive but good, yeah I know oxymoron) I am going to have to order everything there are no shops here.

Any brand pitman arm.

As for the shocks, Skyjacker, Superlift, RAnchos are all cheap junk. If you want a quality shock, look into Bilstein