Front Spring Replacement

ottr1967 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:20 AM

Only my second post, but I have a problem this weekend. I decided to replace my front springs on my '03 F250. They were originally only 4800# springs, which doesn't seem high enough for the 6.0L. I purchased 5200# instead.

So, I replaced the drivers side first (it was sagged the most) and then I went to replace the passenger side. I cannot get the axle to line up with the spring in order to get the locating pin from the spring into the hole on the axle.

I have been trying all kinds of things with the jacks and jackstands I have for hours.......... but no-go.

Do I need to disconnect the track bar, and if so will I be able to re-connect it?

Any help you guys can offer would be great.

Thanks

Roy

Ryan Rønning · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:23 AM

Have you tried ratchet straps?

ottr1967 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:27 AM

I've got one on there right now as tight as it will go, but it still is not enough. I could mess around with different placement perhaps.

Ryan Rønning · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:46 AM

Sounds like you will have to unhook the track bar then. It can be a pian to reatatch!

Ryan Rønning · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Oh my bad,

Welcome to the ORG dude!

ottr1967 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try and let you know how it comes out.

ottr1967 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the support, I finally got it with the help of a come-a-long. It was a pain in my back, but it is done. Going for a test drive now.

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