1 ton springs in my 3/4 ton

carwash · 10-22-2008, 02:02 AM

Ok, I want to stiffen up the rear of my 2005 2500HD Siverado 4WD SRW for towing a heavier trailer. I know i can do add-a-leafs, or a timbren kit. But thought why not try and see about swapping in the springs from a 1 ton of the same year or body style.

Anyone ever hear of this? How much more are the 1 ton springs rated for? Is this a good option, or does anyone have a better suggestion?

WrenchMonkey · 10-22-2008, 02:34 AM

The guys on a ford truck site I used to frequent swore that the springs were identical between the F250 and 350. Had part numbers from the dealer to back it up, and that the only difference was a 4" block versus a 2" in the 250...

I guess this really means nothing to your 2500, except as a warning that you might not gain as much as you're hoping for...

Good luck...

Robert

carwash · 10-22-2008, 02:50 AM

i was wondering if the springs might be the same... wonder where i could find a definitive answer... dealer i guess.

JeffK5 · 10-22-2008, 05:31 AM

Airbags...

94Dodge Truggy · 10-22-2008, 07:42 AM

Airbags are awesome. You can still keep the 3/4 ton ride quality. On dodges the 3/4 to 1 ton springs are a direct swap. I ordered my 3/4 ton with the 1 ton axle and spring package to cheat the city ordinance on parking one tons on the streets and insurance can get more expensive with a 1 ton.

carwash · 10-22-2008, 10:25 AM

Yeah, airbags seem like a possibility. Jeff, do you just air them up when you have a load on them, or do you keep them aired at a certain psi all the time?

BTW, did you get my PM with the buggy parts?

Nuts · 10-22-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Airbags are awesome. You can still keep the 3/4 ton ride quality. On dodges the 3/4 to 1 ton springs are a direct swap. I ordered my 3/4 ton with the 1 ton axle and spring package to cheat the city ordinance on parking one tons on the streets and insurance can get more expensive with a 1 ton.

Aren't the axles the same on 3/4 and 1 ton Dodges? Or is it just the Cummins trucks that are the same?My '94 3/4 ton and '99 1 ton had basiclly the same junk 60 in the front.

10-22-2008, 02:02 AM	#1
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	1 ton springs in my 3/4 ton Ok, I want to stiffen up the rear of my 2005 2500HD Siverado 4WD SRW for towing a heavier trailer. I know i can do add-a-leafs, or a timbren kit. But thought why not try and see about swapping in the springs from a 1 ton of the same year or body style. Anyone ever hear of this? How much more are the 1 ton springs rated for? Is this a good option, or does anyone have a better suggestion? __________________

10-22-2008, 02:34 AM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	The guys on a ford truck site I used to frequent swore that the springs were identical between the F250 and 350. Had part numbers from the dealer to back it up, and that the only difference was a 4" block versus a 2" in the 250... I guess this really means nothing to your 2500, except as a warning that you might not gain as much as you're hoping for... Good luck... Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

10-22-2008, 02:50 AM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i was wondering if the springs might be the same... wonder where i could find a definitive answer... dealer i guess. __________________

10-22-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Airbags are awesome. You can still keep the 3/4 ton ride quality. On dodges the 3/4 to 1 ton springs are a direct swap. I ordered my 3/4 ton with the 1 ton axle and spring package to cheat the city ordinance on parking one tons on the streets and insurance can get more expensive with a 1 ton. __________________

10-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Yeah, airbags seem like a possibility. Jeff, do you just air them up when you have a load on them, or do you keep them aired at a certain psi all the time? BTW, did you get my PM with the buggy parts? __________________

10-22-2008, 05:31 AM	#4
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Airbags...