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Dorman 43-1681HD Leaf Spring Assembly - Rear
Dorman 43-1681HD Rear Leaf Spring Assembly
Dorman 43-1681HD is a heavy-duty rear leaf spring assembly built for Ford Super Duty trucks that need stable load support and consistent suspension performance. It is a steel leaf spring with a black finish, upturned eye ends, and included bushings for a direct replacement-style repair.
Key Features
- Steel construction for rear suspension service
- Heavy-duty suspension grade with a 4,400 lb. average capacity
- Leaf spring arch length: 5.75 in.
- Pack thickness: 3.234 in.
- Leaf width: 3 in.
- Upturned eye attachment at both ends
- Black bushings included
- Rear axle orientation
Fitment and Application
Compatible with 2008-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, and 2008-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear. Also fits 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, and 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear. This part number is 43-1681HD, and it cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 43-1681HD for the same application.
Detailed Description
This rear leaf spring assembly is designed for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks that use a heavy-duty rear suspension setup. The steel spring construction, 3-inch width, and 4,400 lb. average capacity support the vehicle’s rear load-carrying function while helping maintain suspension geometry and ride control. The assembly uses upturned eye ends and includes bushings, which simplifies replacement of a worn rear spring on the specified Super Duty applications. The part number 43-1681HD is listed for 2008-2016 Ford Super Duty rear applications, including 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty models.
Common Repair Uses
- Sagging rear ride height
- Reduced rear load support
- Worn or fatigued leaf spring pack
- Rear suspension noise from deteriorated spring components
- Uneven rear stance under payload
Installation Notes and Tips
Review the vehicle’s existing spring pack thickness, leaf count configuration, and rear suspension layout before ordering. Fitment notes call for reusing the U-bolt on certain 2011-2016 applications. Confirm rear axle orientation and end attachment style before installation. The part number 43-1681HD should be matched to the vehicle’s exact Super Duty configuration for proper fit.
Quality Assurance
Dorman OE Solutions parts are built as replacement components for specific vehicle applications, with fitment data provided for the listed Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty rear models.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 43-1681HD |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Color | Negro |
| Bushing Color | Noir |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Load Rate | 4400 |
| Suspension Grade Type | Heavy duty |
| Suspension Grade Type | Para uso pesado |
| Leaf Quantity | 1 |
| Leaf Quantity | 1 ensamble de manguera del calentador |
| Leaf Width | 3 |
| Axle Orientation | Arrière |
| Axle Orientation | Rear |
| Axle Orientation | Trasero |
| Helper Spring | No |
| Helper Spring | Non |
| Axle Modification Needed | No |
| Axle Modification Needed | Non |
| Bushings Included | Oui |
| Bushings Included | Sí |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Non |
| Length Axis 1 | 33.188 |
| Length Axis 2 | 33.188 |
| Pack Thickness | 3.234 |
| Leaf Spring Arch Length | 5.75 |
This part fits 36 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2016 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2015 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2015 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2014 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2014 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2013 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2013 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2012 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2012 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2011 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt | |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2011 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; Reuse U-Bolt |
| 2010 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design | |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2009 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design | |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2008 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design | |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 5 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 6 Leaf Spring; 3.25 In. Pack Thickness; 4,400 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.