Desolate Motorsports HD Rear Suspension Kit – 1980–1997 Ford F-Series

Desolate Motorsports HD Rear Suspension Kit – 1980–1997 Ford F-250 & F-350

Your OBS Ford was built to work—but that doesn't mean it has to ride like a 40-year-old truck. The Desolate Motorsports HD Rear Suspension Kit is engineered to modernize the ride quality, handling, and off-road capability of your 1980–1997 Ford F-250 or F-350 without sacrificing the durability these trucks are known for.

Designed for drivers who demand premium performance on the street and confidence off the pavement, this complete 100% bolt-on rear suspension system replaces outdated factory geometry with purpose-built components that dramatically improve ride comfort, rear suspension compliance, and overall vehicle stability.

Whether you're building the ultimate daily driver, overland rig, or weekend adventure truck, this is the suspension your OBS deserves.

🔥 Key Features

• Fits 1980–1997 Ford F-250 & F-350

• 100% Bolt-On Installation

• Purpose-Built Heavy-Duty Rear Suspension System

• Custom Deaver Progressive Leaf Springs
  Designed exclusively with Deaver Spring for outstanding ride quality and suspension performance

• King 2.5" Compression Adjustable Shocks
  Fine-tune ride quality for highway driving, dirt roads, or off-road adventures

• Desolate Front Leaf Spring Mounts
  Precision engineered for improved suspension geometry and strength

• Desolate Shackle & Hanger System
  Increases articulation while improving ride compliance

• Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coated Components
  Durable corrosion-resistant finish with a clean factory-inspired appearance

🛠️ Why Upgrade?

Factory rear suspension was designed decades ago with a focus on payload capacity—not ride quality.

The Desolate Motorsports HD Rear Suspension Kit completely transforms how your OBS drives by delivering:

• Dramatically improved ride comfort

• Increased rear suspension articulation

• Better control over rough roads

• Reduced harshness on washboard surfaces

• Improved stability and confidence

• More predictable handling on and off-road

The combination of custom Deaver springs and King 2.5" compression-adjustable shocks creates a suspension that feels planted, controlled, and remarkably refined.

💪 Built as a Complete Suspension System

Every component has been engineered to work together as a complete package.

The system features:

• Proprietary suspension geometry

• Progressive-rate Deaver leaf springs

• Compression-adjustable King 2.5" shocks

• Heavy-duty fabricated mounting components

• Premium hardware and finishes

Instead of simply replacing worn factory parts, this kit modernizes the entire rear suspension for today's driving demands.

🚚 Fitment

• 1980–1997 Ford F-250

• 1980–1997 Ford F-350

🚙 Ideal For

This suspension system is tuned for:

• Daily driving

• Weekend adventures

• Overland builds

• Mild towing

• Mild to moderate off-road use

• High-speed dirt roads

• Desert exploration

• Backcountry travel

💪 Recommended Companion Upgrades

For the ultimate OBS suspension package, pair this kit with:

• Desolate Motorsports Dana 50 TTB Coilover Conversion

• Desolate Motorsports Daily Driver Super Duty Axle Conversion Kit

Together, these systems create a balanced front-to-rear suspension that dramatically improves ride quality, handling, steering precision, and off-road capability.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Designed specifically for 1980–1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks

• 100% bolt-on installation

• Optimized for ride quality and suspension performance—not maximum payload capacity

• Recommended maximum payload: 1,500 lbs

• Recommended maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs

• Not recommended for extremely heavy towing or constant heavy-load applications

📦 What's Included

• Desolate front leaf spring mounts

• Desolate shackle and hanger system

• Custom Deaver rear leaf springs

• King 2.5" compression-adjustable rear shocks

• Powder-coated fabricated components

• Required installation hardware

If you're ready to leave the harsh ride of factory leaf springs behind, the Desolate Motorsports HD Rear Suspension Kit delivers a modern driving experience without compromising the rugged character of your OBS Ford. With premium Deaver springs, King shocks, and purpose-built Desolate engineering, this is the suspension upgrade that transforms how your truck performs both on and off the pavement.