Front Suspension - Low Ride Height

Article No.
96-23-16

11/04/96

FRONT SUSPENSION - LOW IN FRONT/STRIKE THROUGH ON BUMPS - F-350 4X4 EXCEPT MONOBEAM AND F-250 4X4 OVER 8500 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT

LIGHT TRUCK:
1980-86 F-350
1980-97 F-250

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include newer model years.

ISSUE:
The front end of some vehicles may ride low and/or camber cannot be brought into specifications using stock adjusters. Other symptoms may include negative front camber, tire wear, drift/pull and strike through on bumps.

ACTION:
Install a front spring "added leaf" kit. The front spring kit will not increase front end load capacity, it will only raise ride height. Refer to Instruction Sheet 5582A, included in the kit, for detailed installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

EOTZ-5B302-A Leaf Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 86-22-19

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1980-1991 And Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-97 Model Year Vehicles

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962316A Install Leaf Kit 2.0 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5310 63

OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000