I am currently fabbing up a swing out tire carrier for my 1980 short bed (3/4 inch shackle lift). I am in the process of moving and I have loaded up the bed with some of my garage stuff to move and noticed its sagging pretty good. By the time I get the carrier, spare tire, and two 5 gal jerry cans of fuel on there plus my camping/ survival gear in the bed its probably going to be pretty close to what I have in there now.

Any recommendations on what to do to help level it out? First I thought of the Zuk mod but I don't always have all the gear in the bed and I don't want it riding super rough when the bed is empty. Anyone use air bags to help?

Thanks
Mike

 

Zuk mod shouldn't make it ride rough when it's unloaded....

 

Love the air bags I installed on my 01 taco. Hate my F-150 springs. But the bags are awesome.

 

Zuk it

Or change springs


What don't you like about your F-150s?

 

Their just really rough. Alot stiffer of a spring then the stock ones. But I did get them new, from general spring. So their not original ford springs, not sure if it matters. But ya they ride alot harsher. MAkes since they are a heavy truck spring..

 

Think I will try the zuk mod first since its cheaper to do. If I don't like it I am not out much.

Any recommendations on what springs to use? Thinking of trying front TJ springs since it looks like they will fit over the bumpstops and I won't have to fab anything up.

Thanks