08 Leaf Spring Conversion - Anybody Done it?

[TxFireman1972]

Ok I talked to the guy that had the kit listed on EBAY. Iasked him the same thing I asked in the post above. His response was:

No, just think if you welded 8 inches onto the front of your current leaf springs…..the rear shackle and axle center pin remain in exactly the same place, its just that the front eye is moved forward by 8 inches….this actually makes the leaf springs the same length in front and in back of the axle like it should be….the 99-07 design is really a terrible design because of the shorter front section really affects ride quality and limits maximum load….



Like I said, we have them on all of our company 1999-2001 F350 duallies, and it makes a huge difference, both in ride quality and weight carrying capacity, and there were absolutely no issues with regard to axle location, simply removing the existing front hangers and replacing them with ours 8 inches further toward the front is all that’s necessary….

[matt05]

I thoughts that how the 08 springs worked, but I wasn't sure, so I didn't want to chime in.

[blueovalman14]

Originally Posted by Pahrump

They do ride better than the older trucks IMO.

BTW...did you come in my wifes shop today? I think I seen your truck int he parking lot in front of my store, I was covered up with customers so I did not go out to see.

Where are ya'lls shops at?? I frequent Port Arthur/Beaumont area for work and pleasure....... I might just have to stop in and say Hi.

[dayusex]

do you have to drill into the frame? or are there already bolt holes there??

[TxFireman1972]

Originally Posted by dayusex

do you have to drill into the frame? or are there already bolt holes there??

Not sure, and the guy with the listing on eBay is not wanting to share any info or pics

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by dayusex

do you have to drill into the frame? or are there already bolt holes there??

from what i heard i think you have to weld.... their is no factory wholes for the 08 springs

[TxFireman1972]

Well I've tried talking to the guy that has the listing. Not much luck on getting info out of him. I asked him if he would sell me a set of just the mounts and he told me he couldnt because this was the last set he was trying to clear out, thats why the price is so cheap. LOL I told him:

Well I'm interested but want to see what the brackets look like. So send me a pic of them and we'll see what we can do. There has to be a way to let me see what they look like if you are "trying to clear out this last set". Why wouldnt a person just be able to get a set of factory mounts and move them forward 8 inches? Just put yourself in my shoes, would you spend $1000 on something that somebody doesnt even want to show you a picture of?

He responded:

Because:

1) you don’t know the correct location to mount them (not as simple as 8 inches forward)

2) what are you going to do when the main frame crossmember falls out (and it will if you do the sequence wrong)

3) how do you plan to handle the parking brake cables (existing bracket is 8 inches forward of existing spring mount)

We’ve already figured out all these issues and several others that you will encounter…..

[TxFireman1972]

Just heard back from him again, he told me:

We are not going to send you a picture of the mounts for the simple reason that they can be copied……..that is the reason there is no picture of the mounts to begin with in the auction….if you are interested in this kit, you are welcome to do the buy-it-now…….if not, we understand and thanks for your interest…..Scott @ IST

[InMotionJosh]

Sounds like someone i wouldnt want to do business with. You should respond back and say ok well when i get the brackets and see that they can be copied i will go ahead and copy them and let everyone see them.

[Pahrump]

Originally Posted by InMotionJosh

Sounds like someone i wouldnt want to do business with. You should respond back and say ok well when i get the brackets and see that they can be copied i will go ahead and copy them and let everyone see them.

LOL...and sell em for half as much in turn making twice the money