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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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f-150 spring swap problems.

Okay i have a 94 yota im tryina do this swap on but the bushings needed replacing in the springs i got so we went ahead an removed them. Now i cannot find anywhere to get new bushings. anybody got any ideas? i think the truck i got em off of was somewhere around a 2000 model 2wd.
another thing is mine are only a 2 leaf and overload. has anybody ever used these on the swap? most i see now that i already got them are atleast 3 leaf and overload. Thanks for any help
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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I've never done this swap but im sure the bushings are online somewhere or maybe you have to go to the ford dealer. Why are you not going with the 3 spring and overload setup?
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I wasnt intending too thats jus what i got ahold of at the local pull a part.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Oh, will that give you the desired height? Because unless the arch is significantly more than the three pack it should be lower.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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I wouldnt figure it would be much lower if any. Jus from the fact that its coming off a longbed for f150 that def. weighs more than my little bobbed off flatbed. but i was looking for ride quality/ flex with this. ill more than likely have to put a inch or two block under them to match my front lift. I got a 4in sas on the front an now i have stock leafs with add a leaf and 3in blocks and its still lower than the front by 2 inches or so. but i figure even if i block the ford springs itll still ride an flex better than where im at now. I would really like to find some polyeurothane ( or however u spell it) bushings to put in it as aposed to press in stock bushings but ill take stock if thats all i can get.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Are you sure you want to put a block on it? Chevy 63's give you 4 inches of lift....
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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63s do less than the ford springs lift wise.. but even if i wanted to go 63s i dont have the frame to mount the shackle mounts further. my frames bobbed at the stock shackle mount.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Ohh, good thing you've done your homework because i certainly did not! Anyway Ford should have your bushings.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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if i cant find an aftermarket for it i reckon ill have no choice! lol
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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That's so surprising! Have you tried summit and Moog?

Here's Moog: http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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yea moog dont show anything for sure ill check summit but i work at an auto parts house so ive pretty much decided moog, dorman, rockhill chassis, and stuff like them aint gonna have anything for it
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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hmm sorry to hear that, it definitely puts your plans on hold. Next start looking for other models with the same bushings i guess.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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idk which way i should go ill figure somethin out
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