Anybody running these? How much differenece is there in ride quality? People that are Using these with factory 08 springs would you do it again after feeling the ride? I have an 06 F -350 cclb that will be getting an icon 4.5" lift. I'm also thinking about installing pmf 3 or 4-link when the lift goes in. thanks in advance for your input.
PMF rear '08 spring hanger conversion ride quality
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Betarocker
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Haven't heard of that. There are springs in the valve train, fuel and oil systems (regulators), and the serpentine belt idlers.
91turbogsx
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PMF makes a front spring hanger so pre '08 trucks can use the new longer and supposedly better riding rear leaf springs. They 8 or so inches longer than the old ones and center the axle on the spring versus off center like the old style.
Betarocker
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OHHHHHHH!!! My bad. I thought it was engine related, since that is where it was posted.
TripleE44
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PMF also sells complete lifts if you didn't already know. I have one, and it uses icon coils and shocks. Very nice product, and definitely an option if you were wanting a 3/4link from them.
91turbogsx
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Ahh yes good point. I failed to notice.
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The ride quality is a definitly an improvement and I would do it again for that alone.
Im currently running 2011 leafs with carli add a paks under them.
Ive read the 2011 and up ride a little better than 08 to 10 leafs. Since your lifting Carli offers a full leaf pack that will level a 4.5 inch lifted truck and not require any blocks between the pack and axle.
If your truck is an 05 up then you can probably get away with relocating the factory hangers without interfering with the parking brake cables.
Aaron
Im currently running 2011 leafs with carli add a paks under them.
Ive read the 2011 and up ride a little better than 08 to 10 leafs. Since your lifting Carli offers a full leaf pack that will level a 4.5 inch lifted truck and not require any blocks between the pack and axle.
If your truck is an 05 up then you can probably get away with relocating the factory hangers without interfering with the parking brake cables.
Aaron
BlueScab
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Any idea how much it moves the axle? I've thought about doing the conversion but I don't want it to cause a problem with the way my traction bars line up.
Thanks for the reply, Thats what I wanted to know. Any body else using these?
From what I understand it doesnt move the axle. On the 07 and earlier spring the axle is not centerd in the spring. 08+ the spring is (I think 8") longer and the axle is centered in the spring improving ride quality. If I'm wrong someone please correct me
BlueScab
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:doh: Makes sense now reading it again. Thanks
NotStock
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Yes, you are correct. The axle itself does not. Most traction bar setups should not be affected. Simply the front spring mounting point. The '11-12 leafs ride a bit nicer than the '08-10 although they are harder to find aswell. Imo, they are only worth it if you can find some for a reasonable price. There will be a noticeable ride improvement with this upgrade.
da94broncodude
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Trevor have you ever run the 08 procomp 5" leafs, im thinking about grabbing your hangers but was having a hard time finding the newer springs at a reasonable price and the other day cruising through procomps stuff i found they make a 5" leaf for the 08 and newer and me being a dealer/installer i get them stupid cheap, i would imagine theyd have to ride better than my 06 rear springs with add a leaf and block
NotStock
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If I was going to guess, I would say yes, they would ride better than your current setup. Again, just a guess but I think an OEM set would ride better than the Pro Comps though. Typically I see them used for $200-250ish. Are you not finding any in that area? Do you tow very often?
da94broncodude
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thats what i was figuring, they would be better than what i have but not as good as oem, only ones i can find would be new from the dealer. procomp retails the leafs new for like 200
