1250# rear springs????

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1250# rear springs????

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My 71 I just bought sits up pretty high in the rear. I was looking at the original invoice and an "extra " that was added was 1250 rear springs . Are they like an overload spring or totally different springs? I don't know if I like it sitting so much higher in the back... :hmm:
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Re: 1250# rear springs????

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Well o.k. , looks like it has flexomatic springs . I don't mind a truck sitting up high as long as it is level , maybe I will raise it in the front :evil: !
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Re: 1250# rear springs????

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You could order the truck with heavier suspension to carry a bigger load... Check out this ford brochure that the main site has. http://www.fordification.com/lit/images ... re_p16.jpg it shows the option and the heavier tires to go with it, plus the payload difference...
It will make the truck sit higher in the back some...
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Re: 1250# rear springs????

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Thanks for the response . I found the original brochure with my paperwork I got with the truck. I actually took time to read it and found the info about the springs , the same one you linked for me. Thanks again! Yeah and it also came with a heavy duty radiator and bumper option also. Oh and we can't forget the fancy am radio option :lol: !
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