V codes verses X codes
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V codes verses X codes
Hi Guys, I just installed the RAS and at the lowest setting I got an inch lift.
Now i'm looking to raise front about 1.5 inches. Was thinking of replacing my V-codes for X-codes.
At that point I would also go from my 285's to 315's.
Also looking for Ford part numbers for X-code.
All opinions are welcome, and thanks in advance for your replies,
Michael
Now i'm looking to raise front about 1.5 inches. Was thinking of replacing my V-codes for X-codes.
At that point I would also go from my 285's to 315's.
Also looking for Ford part numbers for X-code.
All opinions are welcome, and thanks in advance for your replies,
Michael
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1.5 inches more than my V-codes should do it. x-codes on v10 should be 3 inches over stock.
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I have 4" all spring lift and 315's rub on 16x10" rims. I can't see how anyone expects to run 315's without rubbing on 2-3" of lift. My stock F250 ran 315's on 8" rims and rubbed. I went to 4" blocks and a Edge mini spring pack for an additional 1.5" of lift and barely clear enough not to rub. 305's are the biggest you can run, safely.
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I've been running a 3" shackle kit up front, and 315s all day long.
... and it's a PSD (heavier)
However, on the stock wheel... it'll rub heavily on the leaf spring at full lock. And even with a 8.5" wheel, it rubs, and does so a tad bit on the inner fender well when I'm at full lock and the suspension cycles a tad bit.
So sure it rubs, but nothing like it's tearing inner wheel wells apart. I ended up using large zip ties to pull the wheel well away from the tire, and it's worked great for a long time.
... and it's a PSD (heavier)
However, on the stock wheel... it'll rub heavily on the leaf spring at full lock. And even with a 8.5" wheel, it rubs, and does so a tad bit on the inner fender well when I'm at full lock and the suspension cycles a tad bit.
So sure it rubs, but nothing like it's tearing inner wheel wells apart. I ended up using large zip ties to pull the wheel well away from the tire, and it's worked great for a long time.
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Agree'd with the rest, I think you're going to need more than X codes to run 315s. I was rubbing on hard lock with my 4" hanger and stock springs. Granted they were pretty worn out but you get the idea. Add a small 2" hanger to X codes, or save some coin and add a 4" to your V codes. Are they new spring packs? Hate to see you start all over money wise.
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In case a photo would be helpful... Front passenger side tire: 305 in the first pic vs. 315's in the 2nd.
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Well if you decide to swap out those V's for something else i'd be interested in taking the V's off your hands.
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Agree'd with the rest, I think you're going to need more than X codes to run 315s. I was rubbing on hard lock with my 4" hanger and stock springs. Granted they were pretty worn out but you get the idea. Add a small 2" hanger to X codes, or save some coin and add a 4" to your V codes. Are they new spring packs? Hate to see you start all over money wise.
If i go the hanger way, i would probably keep the V-codes.
Thanks
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Ya know, now that I look at mine and others, I wonder if mine is a 2" hanger? It kind of looks like it. I'll do some measuring when I get home. The PO said it was a 4" and it sounded right because it had 315s on 10" rims.
NOW, I wonder...
NOW, I wonder...
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Mike, the rear on your truck looks about level, do you only have the 350 blocks on there?
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Funny, I googled '4" hanger kit excursion' and there's four pics of my truck on page 1 and one pic of my old F250 on page 2.
I'm SOMEBODY!!
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Yes you are!!