Dorman 722-013 Rear Spring Forward Leaf Spring Bracket Kit for Select Ford Models

I've already ordered another one for the other side. Would be nice if they offered them in pairs, or included a bolt and bushing for the leaf spring. Otherwise, the bracket feels substantial and fit the OEM holes fine on my 1997 F-250HD CCLB 460 4x4, and it could fit many other years with a 3" leaf spring. Since I got my truck with a Knapheide service box bed on it and the VIN tag stated it was delivered incomplete, I had feared that I might have a Cab and Chassis with different frame rails and springs, but luckily it has a standard pickup frame. My old bracket was rotted out, and the frame in the area was corroded and cracked, so I fabbed up a repair plate over a 4' section of frame and drilled the holes for the brackets as well as fixing bolts to marry the plate to the frame. The included bolts were long enough to reach through the bracket, repair plate, and frame and still protrude past the flanged nut. Another bracket ordered for the other side, but it doesn't look like I'll have to repair the frame over there, so it should go smoother. Grinding and punching out the factory rivets was a pain, and removing the bushing seized to the bold as well. Having the bed off the truck made it easier, but not necessary for typical replacement of the bracket. This Dorman part was the best deal I found available, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

Direct bolt in but not powder coated like Dorman claims they are, paint before installing.

This spring hanger is made well. Thick gauge steel, fit perfect. Came painted. I removed the factory paint and repainted with POR 15. I also used grade 8 bolts and nuts to install the brackets to the frame.

Fit perfect on my 95 f250

They hold but one bolt snapped while installing with a ratchet. I would recommend swapping out the supplied bolts for grade 8.