V code Or X code Front Springs
Lead Driver
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From: Georgia
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Sitting pretty much level, but it gives the impression that the front is higher, I might dial the RAS to a Quarter + Dime Gap to raise the rear .5". I think my Monroe silver shock in the front makes it look like a bigger space then what it is.
I haven't taken it over the Appalachian mountains yet, but I can tell it rides stiffer and true to course when I hit local pot holes and railroad tracks at 55.
Change out Rear sway to 30mm. People say this combats the roll a lot over stock.
Sitting pretty much level, but it gives the impression that the front is higher, I might dial the RAS to a Quarter + Dime Gap to raise the rear .5". I think my Monroe silver shock in the front makes it look like a bigger space then what it is.
I haven't taken it over the Appalachian mountains yet, but I can tell it rides stiffer and true to course when I hit local pot holes and railroad tracks at 55.
Change out Rear sway to 30mm. People say this combats the roll a lot over stock.
I love the Hellwig, other than actual spring swap, it's the best mod I've done.
Lead Driver
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From: Georgia
The Hellwig most are talking about is just the rear. I am not sure they make one for the front. They are a few millimeters thicker than the stock ones IIRC. It made a TON of difference in my X as it came without one from the factory.
Tuned
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Ok... now I'm confused. I thought the X codes were the springs that offered the highest 'raise' just swapping the springs. I dont remember seeing V code before today... If I want the highest lift with just springs... what do I want? 
Thread Ender
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From: SC
u want x codes
Laughing Gas
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From: Country
Good luck!
Garry
Tuned
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Soooooo I guess the X codes are F250 Specific? I asked about them for the Ex and they werent an option.
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From: Media PA
Yep, the EX's didn't have any spring choices or options, just these low weak EX specific leaves. The X codes came on F-250/350 trucks with the snowplow prep package and also on F-550's, they are heavy duty units!
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Tuned
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A year (and many problems) later... And I'm checking x codes... Sdtrucksprings has them for 99$ a piece plus 60$ shipped to my door... I do believe I'm gonna order some tonight. Will my front sit too high with the stock rears?
Laughing Gas
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From: Ithaca
I used v in the front and modded b in the rear. Rear was higher than the front I ended up adding one of the leafs from the old rear springs to the front to get it a little higher. In hindsight I would have gone with the x codes after putting the winch and bumper on it.
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front with extra leaf
front with extra leaf
Logistics Pro
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From: Panama City, FL
It means WEAK. You must have a 7.3. That's what I have in mine CG and my front springs are just about inverted. I'm slowly gathering parts for my swap.
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From: Southern NM
Mine is actually a 6.8, and my fronts are inverted, sitting just a couple inches off the bump stops. I barely squeeze under the garage door as it is, with the 285/75r16's on there, dunno if I could squeak it in with 3 more inches of height, lol. Would be nice to have the heavier springs though.
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From: ramsey mn
Diesels are DG codes