Couple of L300 front end questions.

[uted]

You're totally correct in describing the factors involved in spring selection. That's what I'm up against ---- a moving target, I like that
Only yesterday did I check the shocks. They were new USA AC Delco replacements I bought years ago for the project. Crikey they're valved hard. Maybe there is part of my problem ? Might end up putting the L300 springs back in and have to find another softer shock -------
I'll investigate Torana ( LH LX ? ) with manufacturers. Some I've spoken to before have no idea of valving specs for their shocks , which is frustrating.
The King Spring technical support crew are very good at supplying dimensions / rates for their springs.

[zuffen]

I'd give the truck a short run with no shocks and see what the spring rate feels like. Also ride height.

If both those seem OK then I'd look for non-gas shocks so they are fairly soft but with enough resistance to stop it bouncing.

I've been lucky with all my builds that the spring rate I fell onto (no real planning) worked.

[uted]

Update. Front end back together with L300 springs and did as you suggested zuffen and sourced some NOS oil shocks. Ride is now improved although still a touch too stiff, but OK for now. Also changed out the bump stops for softer ones and gave a bit more air gap. Next time out I'll use something to get an idea if the bump stops actually get touched.

[Gojeep]

A bit of blue tack on top of the bump stop landing pad works well.

[michael037]

I know I have arrived at the party a bit late on this one, but a number of years ago there was a 40 Ford Ute put back together here in Wagga, and the L300 front end was fitted with the following Pedders brand springs and shocks.
Shocks part # 8001P
Springs part # 2023
This vehicle seemed to handle fairly well, and I did drive it a couple of times and it went down the road well.
Regards Michael

[46 deluxe]

That comes up as a lh - uc torana front spring , good to know .