Lean Correction - Front, F-250 and F-350, 4x2
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If lean correction is required, remove the high side front coil spring (5310); refer to FRONT - 2WD - EXCURSION, F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
- Compare the height of the original front coil spring with a new one with the same part number. Note the difference.
- If the original front coil spring exceeds the height of the new one by 13 mm (1/2 in.), install the new front coil spring in the vehicle; refer to FRONT - 2WD - EXCURSION, F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
- If the original front coil spring is shorter than the new one by at least 13 mm (1/2 in.), remove the low side front coil spring from the vehicle; refer to FRONT - 2WD - EXCURSION, F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
- Compare all three front coil springs and select the two most evenly matched for installation.
- Install the tallest replacement front coil spring on the low side of the vehicle; refer to FRONT - 2WD - EXCURSION, F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .