There is a guy selling a bunch of new V code springs in my area for 400 bucks. I have heard of X codes and thought they were the best for heavy duty work. I assume that V codes are a little less stiff then the X codes.I plow in the winter(when/if we ever get snow), my stock springs have started to sag and I am wondering if these would be worth it for me to pick up. $400seems high to me, but I don't know...

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/3504226141.html

 

As I recall the V code is for 4X4 trucks, X code is for trucks with snow plow package. And $400 is too much IMHO. See here.

 

That is not a Ford X code spring. Please do not go by the claim of ANY aftermarket company saying they sell a Ford coded spring. Compare the aftermarket specs to Ford's actual spring specs first. We are constantly helping and correcting spring info in the Excursion forum because swapping in F250 springs onto an Ex is a common (almost a "must") modification.

Tousley Ford has V code springs for $129.58 each.

Ford Parts - Tousley Ford Parts Depot

If the CL ad wants $400 for all six springs, that's a deal.

Stewart

 

But are V's softer than X's Stewart?

 

More info on SD springs can be found here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12515006

Stewart

 

Yes, but they are an excellent spring. Just not as "strong" for plows and such over the long haul.

V codes are 5200/pair, 2600lbs per spring.
W codes are 5600/pair, 2800lbs per spring.
X codes are 6000/pair, 3000lbs per spring.

What springs do you have on your truck now?

Stewart

 

I have no idea. I was never able to determine.

 

No more door jamb sticker, eh?

Stewart

 

Stewart, got any tips for finding x-codes on the tousley site?

 

I have one, but the printing on it is really blurry for some reason.

 

Crud.

I cannot for the life of me find where I have that info saved!

Stewart

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Tousley just says, ask for by spring code, but here is the P/N 2C3Z5310AF

2000 Ford F-350 SUPER DUTY Parts - Tousley Ford Parts Depot

 

Outstanding, thank you very much.