{"product_id":"1961-64-ford-truck-dual-leaf-drop-front-leaf-springs-pair-posies","title":"1961-64 Ford Truck Dual Leaf Drop Front Leaf Springs (Pair) - Posies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1961–1964 Ford Truck Dual-Flex Drop Front Leaf Springs (Pair)\u003c\/b\u003e by Posies (Part #D164F) is a performance front suspension lowering kit engineered specifically for fourth-generation Ford F-100 pickups (1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964 2WD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to lower the front ride height by \u003cb\u003e2-1\/2\" to 3\"\u003c\/b\u003e, these springs combine modern full-taper leaf technology with a dual-leaf configuration to provide a sleek, dropped stance, superior ride comfort, and a 100% increase in safety compared to traditional single mono-leaf springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory multi-leaf front springs on early 1960s F-100 trucks are notoriously stiff, resulting in a harsh, bouncy ride over road imperfections. While mono-leaf springs are often used to drop front ends, they lack redundancy and risk catastrophic failure if the single leaf breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosies solves this with their \u003cb\u003eDual-Flex full-taper leaf technology\u003c\/b\u003e. The two-leaf tapered design provides the clean, minimal aesthetic of a mono-leaf with a secondary full-length leaf for fail-safe structural redundancy. Combined with Posies' signature moly-nylon SuperSlide buttons, inter-leaf friction and binding are eliminated, allowing the front beam axle to react smoothly to bumps while maintaining tight, predictable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-1\/2\" to 3\" Lowered Front Stance:\u003c\/b\u003e Drops the front chassis 2.5\" to 3\" below factory ride height for an aggressive, level truck stance without sacrificing travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Flex Full-Taper Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Two tapered leaves deliver a progressive spring rate with built-in safety redundancy over mono-leaf designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperSlide Inter-Leaf Damping:\u003c\/b\u003e Moly-Nylon friction-reduction buttons eliminate metal-on-metal squeaks, binding, and rust for a softer, quieter ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFront \u0026amp; Rear Bushings Pre-Installed:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes complete with pre-pressed front and rear eye bushings to speed up chassis installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Shorter U-Bolts:\u003c\/b\u003e Package includes shorter U-bolts specially sized to fit the thinner, high-efficiency 2-leaf pack thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican-Made Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled and tour-tested in the USA using premium tempered spring steel with proven 100,000+ mile reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature \/ Metric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Part #\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosies Rods \u0026amp; Customs (P\/N: D164F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964 Ford F-100 2WD Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuspension Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Beam Axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStance Drop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 2-1\/2\" to 3.0\" Lowered Front Stance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaf Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Flex Tapered 2-Leaf Pack with SuperSlide Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair; Pre-Installed Front \u0026amp; Rear Eye Bushings; Shorter U-Bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear Front Spring Shackle Kit Available (Part #164FSP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Weight \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 42.0 lbs per Pair (48.00\" L x 9.00\" W x 6.00\" H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Installation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBump Stop Clearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Because this kit lowers the front axle by 2-1\/2\" to 3\", factory frame bump stops must be trimmed down or removed entirely to allow full suspension travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAxle Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e After installing lowering front springs on early Ford F-100 beam axles, verify front axle caster and toe-in alignment to prevent uneven tire wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Posies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645450285188,"sku":"POS D164F","price":525.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/1180\/5316\/files\/D152-Dual-Flex-FORD-truck.webp?v=1786024676","url":"https:\/\/hotrodhardware.com\/products\/1961-64-ford-truck-dual-leaf-drop-front-leaf-springs-pair-posies","provider":"Hot Rod Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}