2008-2011 rear springs info/help

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

Im looking at putting 08-11 rear springs on my 2000 truck. I have been looking around a little bit for some springs, and found a good deal on firestone ride right springs. I am curious if anyone has used them or knows about them? Are they stock height? I do not want to go higher than stock springs as I am going to be lowering the truck, so I just want to make sure these firestone springs are stock height (or even lower would be ok lol). Any info and help would be appreciated.

TxFireman1972 · Sep 15, 2011

Are you talking about the Ride-rite helper bag "air springs? I'm a little confused on exactly what you are asking. Maybe it's cause I only had one cup of coffee this morning lol

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

No, they make an actual replacement leaf spring.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/d...apwcid=P1135867996W43b3f85c7ab9e&apwid1g8T4Om
I was confused too till I started searching around. The part number is F36F02S. Here is the description given:

FIRESTONE RIDE-RITE LEAF SPRINGS, SET OF 2 -- Provides axle control; This is a set of high quality, OE replacement leaf springs; Easy installation.

Series: Firestone Ride-Rite
Location: Rear
Quantity Sold: Set of 2
Product Fit: Direct fit
Anticipated Ship Out Time: 2-3 business days
Layers: 2
Warranty: 2-year or 24,000-mile Firestone limited warranty
Fit note: 81.8 in. Bed, 4WD, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt), 81.8 in. Bed, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt), 81.8 in. Bed, RWD, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt), 98.0 in. Bed, 4WD, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt), 98.0 in. Bed, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt), 98.0 in. Bed, RWD, OEM# : W4T000F02S, Rear 10.5 in. (14 Bolt)

This product fits the following Ford F-250 Super Duty submodels
2008-2011: King Ranch; All Engines;
2008-2011: Lariat; All Engines;
2008-2011: XL; All Engines;
2008-2011: XLT; All Engines;
2010-2010: Cabela's; All Engines;
2008-2010: Harley-Davidson Edition; All Engines;
2008-2009: FX4; All Engines;

NotStock · Sep 15, 2011

Holy crap! That is cheeeeap. Shipping usually runs around $100-150, so the springs are free. I just ordered a set, lol. I wonder how these are gonna hold up and ride?

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

Thats why I was asking about them. I want to jump on them as long as the height is about the same as stock. I already have a lowering shackle on my truck and will be doing Ibeams on front and hanger on the rear, just dont want these to be higher than stock and still be trying to find a way to lower my truck more. But honestly at that price I will probably just get these anyways and hope for the best lol

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

NotStock said:
Holy crap! That is cheeeeap. Shipping usually runs around $100-150, so the springs are free. I just ordered a set, lol. I wonder how these are gonna hold up and ride?

Trevor, I just found them cheaper if its not to late to change your order. They are about $113 shipped here http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/2010-ford-f-350-super-duty/leaf-spring/

SEABEE08FX4 · Sep 15, 2011

Being single leaf your not going to be hauling or towing anything with those. Axle wrap is going to be an issue too if you don't have some traction bars.

If all your looking for is a set of 08 leafs I have a set sitting in my garage.

TxFireman1972 · Sep 15, 2011

RedSmokey said:
Trevor, I just found them cheaper if its not to late to change your order. They are about $113 shipped here http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/2010-ford-f-350-super-duty/leaf-spring/

That Is definitely CHEAP!!!

SEABEE08FX4 said:
Being single leaf your not going to be hauling or towing anything with those. Axle wrap is going to be an issue too if you don't have some traction bars.

If all your looking for is a set of 08 leafs I have a set sitting in my garage.

Couldn't you run a set of helper bags with them?

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

SEABEE08FX4 said:
Being single leaf your not going to be hauling or towing anything with those. Axle wrap is going to be an issue too if you don't have some traction bars.

If all your looking for is a set of 08 leafs I have a set sitting in my garage.

Sending you a PM now

RedSmokey · Sep 15, 2011

SEABEE08FX4 said:
Being single leaf your not going to be hauling or towing anything with those. Axle wrap is going to be an issue too if you don't have some traction bars.

I think im going to end up going with these and running caltracs

TxFireman1972 said:
Couldn't you run a set of helper bags with them?

And im not planning on towing with this truck, but that is what I will do if I end up towing with it later on.

SEABEE08FX4 · Sep 15, 2011

RedSmokey said:
I think im going to end up going with these and running caltracs

And im not planning on towing with this truck, but that is what I will do if I end up towing with it later on.

You may want to do a frame mount set being the stress is on the leaf.