•  

    Click HERE to join our forum and participate in the discussions.

     

Rear sag


Racenut

New member
Joined
Jan 1, 2013
Messages
17
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1987
Vehicle
Ford
Ok, my b2 has some rear sag. Yes I know about the explorer rear springs. But I was just gona do ether a 1" block or lift shackle. My Q at the lift shackle is. The top bolt, or the one on the rear of the spring that connects it to the frame. Is the nut welded to the back side? I dont c a way to get to it? I can get to the bolt but whats on the back side? Or should I just do the blocks?
Thanks
 


Surefoot1970

New member
Joined
Dec 24, 2009
Messages
0
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Ohio
Vehicle Year
1993
Vehicle
Ford
Engine Size
2.3l
There are tabs on the nuts to keep them from spinning. You may be able to feel them.
 

brokemechanic3000

New member
Joined
Feb 3, 2013
Messages
47
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Oneida, Wisconsin
Vehicle Year
1999
Vehicle
Mazda
Engine Size
3.0L
Having a saggy rear sucks. The other day after work walking to my truck I felt the heels of my feet hitting something so I turned to look and it was my a**.
 

Andy D

New member
Joined
Jul 9, 2011
Messages
0
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Marshfield MA
Vehicle Year
94
Vehicle
Ranger long cab
Engine Size
4.0 OHV
Fords have had saggy rears since 1949 when they went to twin leaf spring rear ends. :D:D
 

70roadrunner

New member
Joined
Feb 27, 2012
Messages
20
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
sedro-woolley, Wa
Vehicle Year
1984
1970
194
Vehicle
ford
plymouth
Engine Size
2.8
the tab sometimes comes loose from the nut, so be prepared to swear at it! I had the same problem, and was gonna do the same thing as you, but my leaves were severely worn, almost 1/4 of the way thru at the end of each leaf. you may want to do an add-a-leaf
 

wildbill23c

Active member
U.S. Military - Veteran
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
911
Reaction score
28
Points
28
Location
Emmett, Idaho
Vehicle Year
1988
Vehicle
Ford Bronco II
Engine Size
2.9L V6
Suspension Style
4wd
My credo
19K, 19D, 92Y, 91F
My 84 B2 has the same sag problem, I looked at the springs the other day and they are completely flat unloaded which means at some point the previous owner severely overloaded my B2 quite often. I'm going to have to look into replacing the springs here at some point soon, not sure where to turn, as I don't have the money and tools to do to many things myself.
 

Top