Originally Posted by
TXfirefighter
After getting the engine and trans back in my truck, I pulled the front springs and removed the first and third leaves then put new center bolts in and re-installed them. They still didn't flex much when the weight of the truck sat down on them....
I built my own engine mounts but I'm looking at cutting them out and welding in a Ford cross member to sit the engine in. That will tie the frame rails together better and support the front 12K lb winch better when it is under a load.