Black widow suspension set up

[Wilson]

So Joe you now have WSI springs on? Wondering why ford thought 3 springs where enough. I'm thinking the ride would be stiffer like the old f250 is it not. Ill get to check it out soon

 

[Yukon Joe]

So Joe you now have WSI springs on? Wondering why ford thought 3 springs where enough. I'm thinking the ride would be stiffer like the old f250 is it not. Ill get to check it out soon

Nope, Nationals.

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[Wilson]

Ok same amount of leafs tho right I think a spring is a spring unless it is tempered different.

 

[Jackemuphigh21]

Wilson, Greg is also running the Nationals. He was just at Jimmy's (WSI) shop having the work done. He got the Nationals replaced by RPG under warranty.

 

[Wilson]

I still don't know what the difference is between all 3?

 

[Yukon Joe]

The stock spring is a constant spring. No matter what you put in the bed or how hard you come down on it after a jump, it will push up with the same force.

The progressive leaf pack is a variable spring. The more downward force, the stronger the spring is. At first, the spring may seem soft, and that is why the ride is nice. But when you load it up or get into a big jump, you get into the stronger part of the spring.

Get it? Have more questions??

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[Wilson]

I under stand that part. What is the difference between national, Denver and wis springs. I would say nothing unless they are tempered differently.

 

[Squatting Dog]

As far as WSI springs and Nationals they look vary similar the only visible difference was the metal straps.. Nationals have 3 straps around the pack verses WSI has 4 straps. Other than that number of leafs, the individual leaf lengths, overall length and arch was very similar. WSI leaf springs had a little more arch to them.. But the WSI pack was heavier than the national pack..

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[Wilson]

Thanks Greg this is something I want to do at some point. The wheel hop drives me nuts.

 

[RPG]

As far as WSI springs and Nationals they look vary similar the only visible difference was the metal straps.. Nationals have 3 straps around the pack verses WSI has 4 straps. Other than that number of leafs, the individual leaf lengths, overall length and arch was very similar. WSI leaf springs had a little more arch to them.. But the WSI pack was heavier than the national pack..

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

Greg,

Totally off topic, but your avatar is making crack up.