My Turn V's
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More pics in a new V folder. Still working on the 'after' shot.
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leaf springs.
A few more pic's of the other side. Went a bit smoother today, still 6hrs to get'em in and set.
One more 'before' picture. Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - wpnaes's Album: Adventures outside the Garage - Picture
Got out the tape measure and the level kit is only 1 7/8'' tall. Picture of putting them on the V leaves. Will do a bit more driving tomorrow to better assess.
One more 'before' picture. Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - wpnaes's Album: Adventures outside the Garage - Picture
Got out the tape measure and the level kit is only 1 7/8'' tall. Picture of putting them on the V leaves. Will do a bit more driving tomorrow to better assess.
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Just picked up some v codes.The guy I got them from said they came off arch down not arch up like the factory x springs.When I swap them I put them arch down right.Also got the trac bar from the f250.Do I use it or is it the same?Hope it raises it up some.It is sitting only about a 1/2" from bump stop.Any input will help. thanks
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Correct, install them arch going down.
Here's a used V compared with a used 'stock' Exc spring. There should be a bit more arch in the V.
Note the photo below shows them arch up.
Here's a used V compared with a used 'stock' Exc spring. There should be a bit more arch in the V.
Note the photo below shows them arch up.
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Nice job! Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but doing one side at a time makes it easier to line stuff up.
I just took the blocks out of the my brothers truck to lower the rear a little. Power tool everything apart, power tool everything back nearly together then torque wrench the last few turns of the nuts. Had all 4 of his rear and front blocks changed out within 45 minutes including running a die down the U-bolts to clean the rust off the unused section.
I just took the blocks out of the my brothers truck to lower the rear a little. Power tool everything apart, power tool everything back nearly together then torque wrench the last few turns of the nuts. Had all 4 of his rear and front blocks changed out within 45 minutes including running a die down the U-bolts to clean the rust off the unused section.
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Nice job! Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but doing one side at a time makes it easier to line stuff up.
I just took the blocks out of the my brothers truck to lower the rear a little. Power tool everything apart, power tool everything back nearly together then torque wrench the last few turns of the nuts. Had all 4 of his rear and front blocks changed out within 45 minutes including running a die down the U-bolts to clean the rust off the unused section.
I just took the blocks out of the my brothers truck to lower the rear a little. Power tool everything apart, power tool everything back nearly together then torque wrench the last few turns of the nuts. Had all 4 of his rear and front blocks changed out within 45 minutes including running a die down the U-bolts to clean the rust off the unused section.
You are my hero!!!!!!
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I guess I'm confused. I thought leaf springs only went on one way.