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Dorman 43-781HD Leaf Spring Assembly - Rear
Durable Leaf Spring Assembly for Ford and Mazda Trucks
The Dorman 43-781HD leaf spring assembly is engineered to provide reliable rear suspension support for select Ford and Mazda truck models. Designed with heavy-duty applications in mind, this steel leaf spring assembly offers consistent load handling and improved vehicle stability.
- Constructed from high-quality steel with a black finish for corrosion resistance
- Heavy-duty suspension grade with a 1750 lb load rate capacity
- Includes five leaves with a 2.5-inch width for balanced support
- Rear axle orientation designed specifically for Ford Ranger, B2300, B2500, B3000, and B4000 models
- Comes with black bushings included for enhanced durability and noise reduction
- No axle modification or helper spring required for installation
- Leaf spring arch length of 5.5 inches and pack thickness of 1.786 inches
Product Details and Specifications
The Dorman 43-781HD leaf spring assembly is made from durable steel, finished in black to resist rust and wear. This heavy-duty suspension component is designed to handle a load rate of 1750 pounds, making it suitable for trucks used in demanding conditions. The assembly features five leaves, each 2.5 inches wide, providing a balanced and stable ride. It is intended for rear axle installation and includes black bushings to reduce vibration and improve longevity. The spring pack thickness measures 1.786 inches, with an arch length of 5.5 inches, ensuring proper fit and function without requiring axle modifications or additional helper springs.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Ford Ranger rear suspension replacement
- Mazda B2300 leaf spring upgrade
- Mazda B2500 rear leaf spring repair
- Mazda B3000 heavy-duty suspension support
- Mazda B4000 leaf spring assembly replacement
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 43-781HD leaf spring assembly does not require axle modifications or additional helper springs. Ensure the vehicle is safely supported and the rear axle is properly aligned before removing the old leaf spring. Since mounting hardware is not included, use existing or OEM-grade hardware for secure installation. Verify bushing condition and replace if necessary to maintain suspension performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman manufactures this leaf spring assembly to meet or exceed OEM standards for durability and performance. The steel construction and included bushings contribute to long service life under heavy-duty conditions. While specific warranty details are not provided, Dorman products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 43-781HD |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Color | Negro |
| Bushing Color | Noir |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Load Rate | 1750 |
| Suspension Grade Type | Heavy duty |
| Suspension Grade Type | Para uso pesado |
| Leaf Quantity | 5 |
| Leaf Width | 2.5 |
| 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 | 25.625 |
| Length Axis 2 | 25.625 |
| Pack Thickness | 1.786 |
| Leaf Spring Arch Length | 5.5 |
| Spring Research Institute Number | 43-781hd |
This part fits 50 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2003 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2003 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2002 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2002 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2002 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2001 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2001 | Mazda | B2500 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2001 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2001 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2000 | Mazda | B2500 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2000 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 2000 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1999 | Mazda | B2500 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1999 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1999 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1998 | Mazda | B2500 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1998 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1998 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1997 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1997 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1997 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1997 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1996 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1996 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1996 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1996 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1995 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1995 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1995 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1995 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1994 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1994 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1994 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1994 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1993 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1989 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1988 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1987 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1986 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design |
| 1983 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | 4 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 5 Leaf Spring; 1.875 In. Pack Thickness; 1,750 Lb. Average Capacity; Heavy Duty Aftermarket Design; To 1/83 |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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