leaf springs and traction bars - Diesel Forum

citus23 · 09-08-2008, 09:51 PM

Does anyone know where I can get good aftermarket leaf springs and traction bars to go with my 4.5" lift. My stock springs on my f250 are shot and I need to replace them, and was wondering if there are better ones out there than OEM. Also want to put traction bars on... any suggestions??? thanks

sbechtold · 09-09-2008, 12:09 AM

Call Deaver Springs they have made some springs for the new 08's. I run their springs on another vehicle and they are incredible. If you search for traction bar you will find a bunch of them out there. I say just pick one and go with it.

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GAZ4x4 · 09-09-2008, 01:39 AM

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**Overkill** · 09-09-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by citus23

Does anyone know where I can get good aftermarket leaf springs and traction bars to go with my 4.5" lift. My stock springs on my f250 are shot and I need to replace them, and was wondering if there are better ones out there than OEM. Also want to put traction bars on... any suggestions??? thanks

These would be my recommendations:

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 1999-2007 FSD Plush Ride 5" Rear Leaf Springs - Rear Suspension Springs - Truck Toyz Store

One Up Offroad Fixed Weld-On Traction Bars - 1999-2008 F250/350 Short Bed & Excursion - Rear Traction Bars - Truck Toyz Store

Thanks, Gaz4x4!

sbechtold · 09-09-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Overkill

These would be my recommendations:

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 1999-2007 FSD Plush Ride 5" Rear Leaf Springs - Rear Suspension Springs - Truck Toyz Store

One Up Offroad Fixed Weld-On Traction Bars - 1999-2008 F250/350 Short Bed & Excursion - Rear Traction Bars - Truck Toyz Store

Thanks, Gaz4x4!

Those Icon leaf springs won't work on the 08 models as the leafs are 8" longer then on previous years. Icon does not make anything in terms of leafs for the 08's.

**Overkill** · 09-15-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sbechtold

Those Icon leaf springs won't work on the 08 models as the leafs are 8" longer then on previous years. Icon does not make anything in terms of leafs for the 08's.

Opps, I should have known by where this thread was posted that this was an '08 truck. Here is what we offer for rear springs for these:

Deaver 6 Inch Rear Springs - 2008 F250/F350 4wd - Rear Suspension Springs - Truck Toyz Store

Rize Industries 6 Inch Soft Ride Rear Leaf Springs - 2008 FSD - Rear Suspension Springs - Truck Toyz Store

BDS 8 Inch Rear Spring Kit - 2008 F250/350 4wd - Rear Suspension Springs - Truck Toyz Store

thomatt12 · 09-26-2008, 08:53 PM

Deaver Suspension is good. I am using them on my ride, and it performs well.

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firemansdiesel · 01-25-2009, 02:45 PM

Old thread, but Carli Suspension has Full Leafs for a 4.5 System (specificaly designed for them from Deaver for thier kit, but works for any 4.5 system). Also a six leaf mini pack to replace your big chunk of a overload leaf for a more smooth ride in the rearend and still keep OEM tow/haul capacity.