Is Drilling Needed to Install TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade on 2006 Ford F-350

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I have 2006 f350 4x4 crew cab single wheel. Will drilling the overload spring weekin the spring and cause it to crack over time? Does my truck require drilling? They recommend a tla 7311 Thanks,

asked by: Juan L

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Drilling is required to install the TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade # TLA7311 in your 2006 Ford F-350 but this suspension upgrade is designed to be used with trucks like yours that have factory leaf springs and a lower overload spring.

I have cut out a part of the linked installation manual which explains that "drilling holes in the overload springs (using part number A7311) in the same factory locations found on vehicles with pre drilled holes will have no affect on your springs integrity or operation."

I do strongly recommend taking a look at the linked install manual because starting on page 5 it has very detailed instructions on how to drill holes in your lower overload leaf springs which you will want to follow to the letter.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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