V code, B code upgrade finished
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V code, B code upgrade finished
Well, I finally finished the spring upgrades and Bilstein shocks all the way around.
For all those interested, here is what I added to the Ex:
Front V code springs: Part #2C3Z-5310-HA
Rear B code springs: Part #3C3Z-5560-CB
Left side 3.5" tapered block: Part #F81Z-5598-FA
Right side 3.5" tapered block Part #F81Z-5598-GA
...and the Bilstein part numbers if you use the above springs:
Front: BE5-2818 (OEM length for the F250 4x4)
Rear: BE5-6209 (OEM length for the Excursion 4x4)
And I topped it off with a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
When I talked with Shane at Bilstein. He recommended using the shocks for the F250 4x4 on the front of my Ex, but to stay with the Bilsteins for the 4x4 Excursion on the rear.
Shane said the fronts can use the extra length the F250 shock gives because the front V code springs raise the Ex about an inch an a half, but the Excursion Bilsteins for the rear are long and have a lot of travel. He said you could put a 3" lift on the Ex and still use the stock Bilstein for the rears.
I reused the front U-bolts, but had to obtain some OEM F250 U-bolts for the rear because of the bigger block I added. I don't have those part numbers because I didn't order them from Ford, but rather, obtained them from a 4x4 shop. They were take-offs they had lying around.
The Ex has a slight lift to it now. Very noticeable over the stock 4x4 height. I like it.
The install was pretty straightforward and anyone who has any wrenching skills should be able to handle this modification.
All I have left now is to replace the steering stabilizer.
As for the results on the road, the handling is much improved and the wander has been eliminated.
The Bilsteins give excellent road feedback and coupled with the spring upgrade and Hellwig bar, you now can anticipate how your Excursion will handle and respond on dips and bumps in the road.
I should have done this a long time ago...
Stewart
For all those interested, here is what I added to the Ex:
Front V code springs: Part #2C3Z-5310-HA
Rear B code springs: Part #3C3Z-5560-CB
Left side 3.5" tapered block: Part #F81Z-5598-FA
Right side 3.5" tapered block Part #F81Z-5598-GA
...and the Bilstein part numbers if you use the above springs:
Front: BE5-2818 (OEM length for the F250 4x4)
Rear: BE5-6209 (OEM length for the Excursion 4x4)
And I topped it off with a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
When I talked with Shane at Bilstein. He recommended using the shocks for the F250 4x4 on the front of my Ex, but to stay with the Bilsteins for the 4x4 Excursion on the rear.
Shane said the fronts can use the extra length the F250 shock gives because the front V code springs raise the Ex about an inch an a half, but the Excursion Bilsteins for the rear are long and have a lot of travel. He said you could put a 3" lift on the Ex and still use the stock Bilstein for the rears.
I reused the front U-bolts, but had to obtain some OEM F250 U-bolts for the rear because of the bigger block I added. I don't have those part numbers because I didn't order them from Ford, but rather, obtained them from a 4x4 shop. They were take-offs they had lying around.
The Ex has a slight lift to it now. Very noticeable over the stock 4x4 height. I like it.
The install was pretty straightforward and anyone who has any wrenching skills should be able to handle this modification.
All I have left now is to replace the steering stabilizer.
As for the results on the road, the handling is much improved and the wander has been eliminated.
The Bilsteins give excellent road feedback and coupled with the spring upgrade and Hellwig bar, you now can anticipate how your Excursion will handle and respond on dips and bumps in the road.
I should have done this a long time ago...
Stewart
Last edited by Stewart_H; 10-08-2012 at 11:16 PM.
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You need to get new U bolts on there ASAP. U bolts are not ment to be re-used.
I have been wanting to do this to my X, especially since I have the stock 250 springs from my truck sitting around. My wife wont let me do it though. She says it will ride to rough like my truck. I tried to explain to her that the X has more weight and it wont ride bad at all. Sometimes driving the X can be darn scary after driving my truck for long periods and being used to how it handles.
I have been wanting to do this to my X, especially since I have the stock 250 springs from my truck sitting around. My wife wont let me do it though. She says it will ride to rough like my truck. I tried to explain to her that the X has more weight and it wont ride bad at all. Sometimes driving the X can be darn scary after driving my truck for long periods and being used to how it handles.
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Originally Posted by S_Harvey
For all those interested, here is what I added to the Ex:
Front V code springs: Part #2C3Z-5310-HA
Rear B code springs: Part #3C3Z-5560-CB
Left side 3.5" tapered block: Part #F81Z-5598-FA
Right side 3.5" tapered block Part #F81Z-5598-GA
...and the Bilstein part numbers if you use the above springs:
Front: BE5-2818 (OEM length for the F250 4x4)
Rear: BE5-6209 (OEM length for the Excursion 4x4)
And I topped it off with a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
The Ex has a slight lift to it now. Very noticeable over the stock 4x4 height. I like it.
Stewart
Front V code springs: Part #2C3Z-5310-HA
Rear B code springs: Part #3C3Z-5560-CB
Left side 3.5" tapered block: Part #F81Z-5598-FA
Right side 3.5" tapered block Part #F81Z-5598-GA
...and the Bilstein part numbers if you use the above springs:
Front: BE5-2818 (OEM length for the F250 4x4)
Rear: BE5-6209 (OEM length for the Excursion 4x4)
And I topped it off with a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
The Ex has a slight lift to it now. Very noticeable over the stock 4x4 height. I like it.
Stewart
I'm very seriously considering doing this mod, I want a tiny bit of a lift in the front to fit bigger rims/tires. What do you think the approx lift height is over the stock height?
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I knew I should have taken pictures and measurements from before and after. But it wasn't important to me, and I didn't think about it (to help others) until after I finished the job.
This coming from a guy who takes pictures to document EVERYTHING on my Lightning when I modify it.
Go figure!
I can measure from the center of the front wheel hub, to the bottom lip of the fender, so you can do a comparison with your stock setup, if you want.
Stewart
This coming from a guy who takes pictures to document EVERYTHING on my Lightning when I modify it.
Go figure!
I can measure from the center of the front wheel hub, to the bottom lip of the fender, so you can do a comparison with your stock setup, if you want.
Stewart
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Originally Posted by XHunter
I found the chart.
I found it by searching for V code spring, it was on the main page after I searched.
I found it by searching for V code spring, it was on the main page after I searched.
X, I'll be glad to take some pictures. Gimme a bit of time and I'll have 'em up for you.
Stewart