V-Code Front Spring Upgrade
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V-Code Front Spring Upgrade
Has anyone done a V-Code front spring upgrade without upgrading the rear Springs? I just replaced my front factory bumpstops (one tore off) and only have .75" of suspension travel in the front, with 4.5" in the rear. The front springs have bottomed out a couple times and need the upgrade.
I have had no problems with the rear springs carrying the weight in 5000 miles of towing, and see no need to upgrade the rear. I tow a 7500 pound travel trailer with 800 pounds tongue weight (Cat Scale verified), with an Equalizer brand Hitch. My only suspension upgrades have been Bilstein Shocks and a Helwig Rear Sway bar.
I have had no problems with the rear springs carrying the weight in 5000 miles of towing, and see no need to upgrade the rear. I tow a 7500 pound travel trailer with 800 pounds tongue weight (Cat Scale verified), with an Equalizer brand Hitch. My only suspension upgrades have been Bilstein Shocks and a Helwig Rear Sway bar.
Last edited by Ant1; Jul 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM. Reason: More info
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I have the V's up front with the RAS www.activesuspension.com in the back and it sets level 325's scrub the spring a bit at full turn. It will look squatted when pulling a trailer with a heavy tongue weight.
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I put V's on the front of my F250 and it raised the front 3/4". Considering how worn your springs are, you will probably get 2-3". In my case I still needed more, so I added a mini-spring pack to mine. Now it sits level with the 4" blocks (F350 equivalent) in the back.
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I have the V's up front with the RAS www.activesuspension.com in the back and it sets level 325's scrub the spring a bit at full turn. It will look squatted when pulling a trailer with a heavy tongue weight.
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Ditto !
My 305's are rubbing slightly on the inner fender.
with V's up front !
My 305's are rubbing slightly on the inner fender.
with V's up front !
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From: mt.prospect
Will the V code springs help with the wagon type ride? I need to do something about the rough ride with the stock springs. They bottom out on big bumps and are violent on small buckels in the road.
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Yes. While they are stiffer, the increased ride height keeps you from bottoming out on the bump stop. My X rides much better since I installed them.
sorry for the slow reply.. i also pulled the inner fender back with a piece of wire will get a pict of that too
