Dorman 43-1541 rear leaf spring for the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion holds the weight and payload carried at the rear of the vehicle. Also called a leaf spring assembly, it comes with its bushings.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Steel leaf spring with 7 leaves, 3 inch leaf width and 3.168 inch pack thickness
- Load rate of 2275 pounds
- Up-turned eye at both ends, with bushings included
- Replaces leaf springs damaged by overloading, collision, cracking or corrosion
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 43-1541 leaf spring
- Also called: leaf spring assembly
- Fits: 2000-2005 Ford Excursion
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A sagging rear end, a cracked or broken leaf or heavy rust can mean a spring is worn or damaged. With the engine off, look the spring over for cracks, shifted leaves and worn bushings before replacing it, since other suspension parts can cause a sag too. Both rear springs are normally replaced together, and the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion takes two; this listing is one spring.
Fits
This is a leaf spring for the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, designed to replace the original spring on that vehicle.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Length axis 1: 25 in
- Length axis 2: 25 in
- Length B: 33.25 in
- Arch length: 5.625 in
- Leaf width: 3 in
- Pack thickness: 3.168 in
- Ends: up-turned eye at both ends
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Leaf quantity: 7
- Load rate: 2275 lb
- Grade: standard replacement
- Bushings: included
- Helper spring: no
- Axle modification needed: no
- Condition: New
In the box
One leaf spring with bushings. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new hardware, as the old pieces may not be reusable.
Interchange: 43-1541DAY · 043-1541-00
3C745560BA · 3C74BA · 3C7Z5560BA
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3C745560BA, 3C74BA, 3C7Z5560BA, 43-1541DAY, 043-1541-00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 43-1541 one of the rear leaf springs for the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion?
Yes. Dorman 43-1541 is a rear leaf spring for the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, which takes two. This listing is a single spring.
Does this Dorman leaf spring come with bushings?
Yes. Dorman 43-1541 includes its bushings. Mounting hardware is not included.
How many leaves and what load rate does this rear leaf spring have?
This rear leaf spring has 7 leaves, a 3 inch leaf width and a load rate of 2275 pounds. Its pack thickness is 3.168 inches.
How can I tell if a rear leaf spring is cracked or sagging?
Look with the engine off for cracked or broken leaves, rust or a sagging rear end. A shop can test anything that looks unclear.
Does Dorman 43-1541 replace number 3C745560BA?
Yes. 3C745560BA is on the interchange list for Dorman 43-1541, along with 3C7Z5560BA and 3C74BA.
