leaf spring help

1995 FORD F-150
V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWENSON
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i need to know what size socket i need to get the leaf spring shackle bolts out anyone have any idea??
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Good one... They are in and around 3/4 inch.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:13 AM
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SWENSON
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i believe it is metric because i put 3/4 on it and it is way too loose
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I don't have an F 150 here to check for sure. If 3/4" is loose and 5/8" is too small, 17mm is between them. Try that and let me know.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:29 AM
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SWENSON
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maybe 7/8 was too big i know 19mm was too small for sure
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I can't imagine them being much bigger than that. Try a 22mm.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:39 AM
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SWENSON
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i just wanna make sure because i have to buy it and if its wrong than i gotta go through the whole hassel of returning and rebuyin
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM
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I understand. I will check to see if we have any in for service tomorrow. The manual I use doesn't give me this info. If you can tell me the standard sizes you have, for example 7/8 is too big and 3/4 is too small, I can figure it out for you. Let me know quickly because it's 1am and I need to get to bed. I'll wait for a little while longer to see if you reply.

Joe
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:53 AM
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SWENSON
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i believe 7/8 was too big and the next size smaller was too small so its between that
Oct 6, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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7/8 is almost an inch. 1"= 25.4mm. I would say it should be around 22mm
Oct 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM