‘94 f250 leaf spring mount replacement

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Hey guys, does anybody have experience changing the rear leaf spring mounts on a f250? The front mounts are rotted pretty good on both sides of my farm truck and I’m hesitant to load anything heavy until they’re swapped. Any process guidance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

 

[rtrevith]

My dad and I replaced them on a '94 F150 at one point. The original brackets were riveted to the frame and we had to drill out the rivets and replace with bolts.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

My dad and I replaced them on a '94 F150 at one point. The original brackets were riveted to the frame and we had to drill out the rivets and replace with bolts.

I haven't crawled underneath yet, but that was one thing I was wondering/afraid of... Thanks for the head's up

 

[Weldor]

How's the frame? Is it rotted also?

 

[doc holiday13]

How's the frame? Is it rotted also?

This.. The ole hammer test can tell you how bad it is, but its highly possible to still have a good frame. If the suspension has never been replaced, expect to use a torch and break some stuff. Hope you have a welder cuz you might need one. Buy new Ubolts since you gotta take those off anyway but don't take them off till you check out the frame mount bolt and shackle bolt and get them off first

If it ain't rusted shut then it's an easy job. You'll likely need a long breaker bar. 1/2 or 3/4" drive . A 3/8 drive socket will likely snap with the amount of torque you'll need to apply

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

How's the frame? Is it rotted also?

Gonna go check that now. My 2000 Silverado frame rusted out completely, so unfortunately I know what to look for with my hammer.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I’ve cut off old spring perches and welded replacement units on multiple old fords. Takes maybe an hour total time. A good welding or fab shop wouldn’t charge much for this.