Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2 | 1996 F-Series Workshop Manual |
The F-150, F-250, F-350 4x2 vehicles use front coil springs (5310) with the two I-beam type front axles. The front coil springs are mounted between the frame spring pocket and the axle.
The F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome Chassis vehicles use tapered, single stage, constant rate leaf-type springs. The forward end of each spring is attached to a bracket on the frame sidemember. The rear end of each spring is shackled to a bracket on the frame sidemember.