Used Spring question
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Used Spring question
Looking at picking up a set of springs off from an F250 partout. Truck is a '99 with abt 75,000 miles.
My question: Is the mileage too high to consider these for the upgrade?
Not sure how much longer I'll keep this truck. I know for at least a couple years as kids are getting older & won't need the capacity.
How much should I offer for these springs should I decide to get them?
My question: Is the mileage too high to consider these for the upgrade?
Not sure how much longer I'll keep this truck. I know for at least a couple years as kids are getting older & won't need the capacity.
How much should I offer for these springs should I decide to get them?
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The mileage would be just one of the factors. Things like:
1) How was the truck used? (construction, towing, daily driver, etc.)
2) Where was the truck used (Salt air, desert environment, etc.)?
3) Are they the codes that you are looking for and have you verified that info?
4) Do you have to remove them yourself or are they already off the truck?
I'd suggest you do a parts search on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market and see what the "Auto Re-cycle" yards are getting.
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1) How was the truck used? (construction, towing, daily driver, etc.)
2) Where was the truck used (Salt air, desert environment, etc.)?
3) Are they the codes that you are looking for and have you verified that info?
4) Do you have to remove them yourself or are they already off the truck?
I'd suggest you do a parts search on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market and see what the "Auto Re-cycle" yards are getting.
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Found another set.
Opinions on this please. Seller says they are aftermarket. Ground to wheel well measurement on my vehicle is right at 37.5 inches in front. Rear is at 39.
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Wonder why they were taken off the F250 if they were "aftermarket"?
If they really lift 2.5 in over "stock" , your truck will be running "up hill" until you can do something about the rears. Most agree the rear needs to be higher (1.5 to ?) for the truck to look good.
I'd want to know more about the springs (spring deflection rate, etc.). Also keep in mind that you have a fixed steering link on the front end. If you raise the front end too much you will need to replace that wiht an adjustable one to keep the steering geometry correct. I'm not sure what the "lift" is that makes that necessary. CaryT (a well known expert on the forum) recommends them for every "lift".
See if you can find a pair of X codes which will give you more than the V codes but not "over the top".
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If they really lift 2.5 in over "stock" , your truck will be running "up hill" until you can do something about the rears. Most agree the rear needs to be higher (1.5 to ?) for the truck to look good.
I'd want to know more about the springs (spring deflection rate, etc.). Also keep in mind that you have a fixed steering link on the front end. If you raise the front end too much you will need to replace that wiht an adjustable one to keep the steering geometry correct. I'm not sure what the "lift" is that makes that necessary. CaryT (a well known expert on the forum) recommends them for every "lift".
See if you can find a pair of X codes which will give you more than the V codes but not "over the top".
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That was a concern of mine as well with the appearance of going uphill. I'm having a hell of a time locating used v code. I may just have to go with new. I'd prefer a level stance as opposed to the rear being higher. This is more so a family hauler with towing a utility or mc trailer every blue moon.
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