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Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and Aftermarket Upgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.

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Old 03-15-2010, 09:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lift Question??

Im new to this forum, and would like to get some information on installing the leaf springs to the front end. 1996 f-250 7.3 powerstroke. Installing 4" Rough country lift with ttb axle. Springs act like they dont want to fit, any tricks to getting them in the shackle.
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Old 03-15-2010, 11:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Position the Rough Country leaf springs with the long end towards the rear of the vehicle. Bolt up the rear eye;
torque to 120-150 ft/lbs. Because of the spring arch, it may not seem long enough to bolt up to the front
shackle. If so, place some type of spacer and pry bar between the springs attaching point at the shackle and
the spring eye. Jack up the axle ands as pressure is applied to the spring it will become longer and will enable
the spring to be bolted into place. This procedure can be very dangerous, use caution when loading the spring.
Another alternative is to slot the frame to allow for the shackle to move rearward.

did you try the procedure in your instruction manual ;>? the bushings also fit tightly if thats what you mean wont fit put some grease on or try to spread the shackle some
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