My V code and B code swap
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From: Michigan
Thanks for the info. reps sent. I am picking up my V codes this weekend and will need to start planning on the additional parts needed so I will be ready to start soon. Need to send the kids to friend's houses so they won't be hearing the lovely sounds of busted knuckles and colorful language that day! 
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That Sir, is one good eye you got. Yes, it is our 1984 34W triple axle Avion.
It is another project that I have been working on for a year now. We sold our 2009 38 foot Jayco fifthwheel for a smaller trailer with no slides. Our rv buddies think we are nuts. Have a few more projects to make it real nice but I just put 6 new Maxxis tires on it Tuesdays so the funds dedicated to it this year are low.
I am really excited to get the Hensley installed. I am really hoping and expecting something amazing.
It is another project that I have been working on for a year now. We sold our 2009 38 foot Jayco fifthwheel for a smaller trailer with no slides. Our rv buddies think we are nuts. Have a few more projects to make it real nice but I just put 6 new Maxxis tires on it Tuesdays so the funds dedicated to it this year are low.
I am really excited to get the Hensley installed. I am really hoping and expecting something amazing.
If you need any advice on installing the Hensley, let me know. I've installed mine on 3 different trailers. I finally gave up on the orange paint and painted everything black.
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Rear Blocks
Looks good....
Did you use your original rear block with the B-codes?
I have a dilema in that I don't have the original rear block so I am not sure what most people have as stock. I picked up two blocks one it about 1 7/8 inch and the other is a tapered block that is about 2 1/4 to 2 3/8. Not sure which one is right to use with my moded b-codes.
Tim M
Did you use your original rear block with the B-codes?
I have a dilema in that I don't have the original rear block so I am not sure what most people have as stock. I picked up two blocks one it about 1 7/8 inch and the other is a tapered block that is about 2 1/4 to 2 3/8. Not sure which one is right to use with my moded b-codes.
Tim M
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From: Alton
To be truthfull, I am not 100% sure. I know they had an arrow that pointed to front. So I am 99% postive they had some taper but they were not the big ones from an F350.
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On a side note, I did mod my B's because I do tow a lot. I have been suprised how much the rear settles with the mod B's and the RAS. Not sagging in the rear but level.
So I would recommend to anyone that ever plans on towing even once in a while going the coughing up the cash and going the mod B route instead of factory stuff with the F350 blocks.
The trailers I tow are car trailer and a dump trailer not weight distribution set ups. Each trailer is normally filled with firewood, a B series kubota, or a bobcat. I also tow my Avion which has around 1000 pound tongue weight when fully loaded.
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So I would recommend to anyone that ever plans on towing even once in a while going the coughing up the cash and going the mod B route instead of factory stuff with the F350 blocks.
The trailers I tow are car trailer and a dump trailer not weight distribution set ups. Each trailer is normally filled with firewood, a B series kubota, or a bobcat. I also tow my Avion which has around 1000 pound tongue weight when fully loaded.
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