Front Axle SumoSpring Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-53

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Last week my brother and I were looking at the Sumos. His unit 2012 - F53 -16,000# My unit 2015 - F53 - 18,000# Your site called out for SSF 182 54 Fronts and SSR 186 54 Rears. I cannot find the SSF 182 54 listed on the site although in tech help this is what is recommended ? Also they are sold in pairs ?

asked by: Dwight D

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Expert Reply:

For SumoSprings for the front axle of both the 2012 and 2015 Ford F-53 the correct part number is # SSF-170-40-2 which is a confirmed fit. The old part number you mentioned has been replaced by this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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