Leaf Springs vs. Coil Springs

[R.E.Lee]

Guys,

I am in the process of looking for another Powerstroke truck and am a bit on the fence about what I want in terms of looks/driveability. Ideally I want the 2005-2006 front look though the pricing on the 2005 trucks makes me shy away a bit.

Important fact to mention is that whatever truck I buy will already have an 8-10" lift and 37"+ tires (that has been the criteria for most trucks I have taken interest in).

My last truck (1997 F250) had a 9" lift via leaf springs. It rode pretty rough, primarily as the previous owner used add-a-leafs to accomplish most of the front lift. As well, the 38.5" boggers rubbed the springs alot when making a sharp parking lot turn (even when nowhere near full lock). The crappy turning radius is something I REALLY want to avoid this time around.

The 2005 truck I looked at recently had a 10" lift and the coil springs made both the ride and turning radius substantially better than my 97.

My question is, if the lift is done correctly with leaf springs on an '01 truck will 37" tires rub on the leaf springs no matter what and will the leaf springs never ride as well as a truck on coil springs?

Thanks!

[ffdbrooks]

Coils all the way if you want performance and a good ride! That is just my opinion. I have had several different types of vehicles and the ones with coils always performed and rode better. Again, this is just my opinion. Good luck with the purchase and post pictures as soon as you get it.

[R.E.Lee]

Originally Posted by ffdbrooks

Coils all the way if you want performance and a good ride! That is just my opinion. I have had several different types of vehicles and the ones with coils always performed and rode better. Again, this is just my opinion. Good luck with the purchase and post pictures as soon as you get it.

Yep..opinion is all I can ask for.

Thanks and keep the thoughts coming...