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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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sd obs springs

on standard sd spring mounting on to obs in relation to obs spring how far ahead do the sd springs sit at the front bolt s of the springs
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Are you talking about if you install V-codes on the OBS?

Its not much IIRC, like an inch or 2.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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ya v codes /the difference on the front bolt
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Neal is the only one I know who's done the V-code upgrade with an RSK.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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ya i just wont to no when an obs sitting there with stock springs and the diff. between one with sd springs...where that lead bolt sits in relation to the obs stock set up
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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SD springs are 4" longer.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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What does v code mean or what is it?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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so center pin to mounting eye is 4" longer then a obs center pin to mounting eye?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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I thought I understood they stuck out further in the front, but the rear mount was the same?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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My 88-93 SD springs were the same as my 97 f350. are you talking about the front springs?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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ya the diff. in 97 obs to 99 sd
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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My 88-93 SD springs were the same as my 97 f350. are you talking about the front springs?
V-codes are different springs bro.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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ok thank for the info.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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ok thank for the info.
V-code is like the ultimate spring upgrade for our OBS trucks.

Longer spring makes for a smoother ride, but there is more work involved.


Send neal97f250 a message about it.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Alright, I was just thinking that if they longer they might ride better. I was battling just putting the SD springs in from the 93. I'd try it now that i did this one. I was thinking about getting rid of those front shackles anyway. Boy if they stick out four inches futher in the front they must come out close to the end of the frame.
 
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