Leaf spring separating pads?

[orion_134]

I need a part number for the pads between the individual leaf springs of my 99. Ford found them but says they arn't serviceable...anyone know better?
Jesse

 

[Frankenstien]

Hello Marine,

I replaced mine with a thin piece of Rubber. About the thickness of an inner tube, Did this around 40 K ago, they seem to be holding up well, plus it seemed to quiet the ride down by just a bit. to install I jacked the truck up, to the load off of the suspension, used a tire iron to separate the spring then inserted the rubber square on top of what was left of the pad.

 

[orion_134]

Sounds like a good fallback plan. Mine are completely gone and have been for some time now.
Jesse

 

[Tail_Gunner]

There is a Ford part number for a plastic pad/separater for the front springs. I'll see if I can find out what that number is. Never heard of anything for the rears.

 

[uloadit]

I think this might be it (( 1C3Z5B302AA ))

 

[orion_134]

I'll give that a try.
BTW...I need a dog house like yours...

 

[JRJ04]

hey when you noticed they were bad were you getting a squeaking kind of noise from the front end when you rock the truck back and forth? I've got that and a kind of knocking sound and I'm wondering if this could be it?

 

[orion_134]

Yes, plus I just looked under the truck and noticed that they didn't exist any more

 

[JRJ04]

interesting...I guess I need to look and see if mine need to be replaced too. that knocking sound is annoying!

 

[orion_134]

Ford just says it's a kit for $43, I'll update today when I pick it up.