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Old 06-23-2021, 10:25 AM   #1
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Default 49 F1 Front Springs

I need to replace my front springs and I would like to keep stock height. Keeping the Stock 8BA motor. Just want to replace them. Anyone purchase from any of these places and have preference? If you have other options please let me know.
https://www.truckspring.com, https://www.generalspringkc.com, https://www.sdtrucksprings.com/

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Old 06-23-2021, 11:17 AM   #2
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Default Re: 49 F1 Front Springs

No experience directly with any of those, but I have heard multiple good things about sdtrucksprings. I believe Eaton makes their 43-134-US, which would be a good thing. You can also buy direct from Eaton, https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/d...tsinquiry.php?
Price appears to be very similar. SD offers a cheaper spring, probably foreign-made. I've had the Eatons on my front for almost 15 years, they fit right and no issues. Made in USA. Back then, JCWhitney sold them and they were $100 a pair, shipped for $10!
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Thanks for the info. Has anyone ever used Dayton Springs?
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Thanks for the info. Has anyone ever used Dayton Springs?

Dennis Carpenter has carried a pretty good variety of NOS Ford springs in the past. DD
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