V/B spring swap finished
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V/B spring swap finished
It took my brother and I 8 1/2 hours but it was well worth it. We did modified B codes in back. The back went very smooth. We only had to make a few trips to Lowes for some sockets. The fronts were a little more challenging. Getting the axel lined up with the springs on the perch. A couple ratchet straps finally got everything lined up nicely.
The result is amazing. The truck drives like it should. No wandering and I even got rid of a nasty vibration that I've been chasing down. I measured the rear before and after and gained 2 3/4". I forgot to measure the front. My bad.
Much thanks to Stewart_h and Robert_l_Ross and everyone else who contributed to the very helpful tips to doing the swap.
The result is amazing. The truck drives like it should. No wandering and I even got rid of a nasty vibration that I've been chasing down. I measured the rear before and after and gained 2 3/4". I forgot to measure the front. My bad.
Much thanks to Stewart_h and Robert_l_Ross and everyone else who contributed to the very helpful tips to doing the swap.
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I can offer up a couple tips.
Use a couple ratchet straps to shift the front axel to line up with the springs on each side
After removing the front bumper, remove the two brackets that support the transmission cooler. This will allow the front bolts on the front spring to slide out.
I got my parts from Robert Horne Ford in Mesa Arizona. The price was a little higher than Tousley but it was 6 miles from my house so I didn't have o pay shipping. If you are in the Southwest, it may be a good option. If you call them ask for Rod Egnash.
Use a couple ratchet straps to shift the front axel to line up with the springs on each side
After removing the front bumper, remove the two brackets that support the transmission cooler. This will allow the front bolts on the front spring to slide out.
I got my parts from Robert Horne Ford in Mesa Arizona. The price was a little higher than Tousley but it was 6 miles from my house so I didn't have o pay shipping. If you are in the Southwest, it may be a good option. If you call them ask for Rod Egnash.
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Ha, funny you ask. I did think to take before and after pics.
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Funny thing happened. During the install, my running boards fell off
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Funny thing happened. During the install, my running boards fell off
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Don't plan on putting anything in their place unless climbing in gets too old. I like the clean look. I do plan on putting on tires that will raise it up another 1/2" so, if I do need something, I'll probably get four of the single steps.
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swheeler, your truck looks good! Losing the running boards made it look even taller too.