Why?

[Daniel Steele]

Why are the 2003 sport trac's rear axles leaf springs on the bottom of the axle

 

[Bill Barber]

Because thats the way they came in 03. simple enough.

 

[Dave S 2]

Don't know...Why???

 

[EddieS'04]

All '01 to '05 are that way. You must be wanting an SOA lift.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Why are the 2003 sport trac's rear axles leaf springs on the bottom of the axle

So it makes it easier to lower it. Essentially, that is the way it was designed. There is no perfect position to mount the springs. Over the axle, under the axle. I am just happy there are springs there.





Tom

 

[Todd Z]

Over the axle, under the axle. I am just happy there are springs there.

AGREED !!!!!!!

 

[Art G]

That's the way Ford designed it. Mine is at the bottom of the axle so as my 1967 and 1973 Mustangs. Most Chevrolets the springs are on top of the axle.

 

[Dreman]

Most cars seem to be below the axle, while most trucks are above the axle. I don't guess it really matters all that much. Just whatever fits your particular layout when you design the car.

 

[Chad Merry]

It because of towing. Spring under axle is better for towing with smaller trucks.