U bolts for C Codes
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U bolts for C Codes
I am going to pick up some C codes off of a salvage lot tomorrow and i'd like to know what U bolts I need for the back. Do I just order stock ones for a 350 dually or is there more involved? Thanks.
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No one knows what U bolts to use? Is someone out there pissed off enough that this has been gone over 40 million times that feels like sending me a link to it and calling me an idiot?
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I did a quick check and there are a few threads with members putting in the C-code springs in there X rather than the B-codes. None of the ones I read talked about needing to use a different sized u-bolt.
I did run across one thread that said you need to use the C-codes off a DRW and not a SRW which I am not sure why.
So that being said I believe if you are going to use the C-code the needed u-bolt will be determined by other factors like
1. are you going to mod the C-codes like the B-code mod?
2. which block are you going to use with it?
Perhaps you can send a PM to the user in this thread to find out what specific u-bolt he used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...different.html
Tim M
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I did a quick check and there are a few threads with members putting in the C-code springs in there X rather than the B-codes. None of the ones I read talked about needing to use a different sized u-bolt.
I did run across one thread that said you need to use the C-codes off a DRW and not a SRW which I am not sure why.
So that being said I believe if you are going to use the C-code the needed u-bolt will be determined by other factors like
1. are you going to mod the C-codes like the B-code mod?
2. which block are you going to use with it?
Perhaps you can send a PM to the user in this thread to find out what specific u-bolt he used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...different.html
Tim M
I did run across one thread that said you need to use the C-codes off a DRW and not a SRW which I am not sure why.
So that being said I believe if you are going to use the C-code the needed u-bolt will be determined by other factors like
1. are you going to mod the C-codes like the B-code mod?
2. which block are you going to use with it?
Perhaps you can send a PM to the user in this thread to find out what specific u-bolt he used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...different.html
Tim M
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I have C codes ready to put on and they are the about the same thickness as the stock X pack, so I ordered ones from Ford that fit the stock X. Jeepij8 has already done the X/C swap like I am doing, he bought stock X U-bolts as well. Did not have a problem. He used the stock X block as well with the X codes and it sits level. These are the C codes without the overloads that I am talking about! The ones from a 2003 DRW F350.
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I did a quick check and there are a few threads with members putting in the C-code springs in there X rather than the B-codes. None of the ones I read talked about needing to use a different sized u-bolt.
I did run across one thread that said you need to use the C-codes off a DRW and not a SRW which I am not sure why.
So that being said I believe if you are going to use the C-code the needed u-bolt will be determined by other factors like
1. are you going to mod the C-codes like the B-code mod?
2. which block are you going to use with it?
Perhaps you can send a PM to the user in this thread to find out what specific u-bolt he used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...different.html
Tim M
I did run across one thread that said you need to use the C-codes off a DRW and not a SRW which I am not sure why.
So that being said I believe if you are going to use the C-code the needed u-bolt will be determined by other factors like
1. are you going to mod the C-codes like the B-code mod?
2. which block are you going to use with it?
Perhaps you can send a PM to the user in this thread to find out what specific u-bolt he used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...different.html
Tim M
I dont know if there is a real value to modding the C's? I would think they'll take as much weight as a modded B, and I didnt really need much more. Not looking to lift the truck, just wanting it to be able to take the added weight of a 34 ft TT.
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Yes that may be true. You should see if you can get someone to give you the after height measurement of C-code install.
One of the reasons to modify the B-codes is for the added height - the C-codes may not need this as you mentioned.
The moded b-codes is a good match for putting in the V-codes springs in the front.
What springs do you have in the front?
Tim M
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Yes that may be true. You should see if you can get someone to give you the after height measurement of C-code install.
One of the reasons to modify the B-codes is for the added height - the C-codes may not need this as you mentioned.
The moded b-codes is a good match for putting in the V-codes springs in the front.
What springs do you have in the front?
Tim M
One of the reasons to modify the B-codes is for the added height - the C-codes may not need this as you mentioned.
The moded b-codes is a good match for putting in the V-codes springs in the front.
What springs do you have in the front?
Tim M
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I noticed in another thread that you picked up a pair of X/C code springs.
I just read this from Jeeplj8 thread....
results are very good. The truck sits level with front x code, rear c code. maybe a little rear high, looks very stock. I did not use any of the ex springs packs.
So you may be right on track with your sweet deal on the spring purchase.
Tim M
I just read this from Jeeplj8 thread....
results are very good. The truck sits level with front x code, rear c code. maybe a little rear high, looks very stock. I did not use any of the ex springs packs.
So you may be right on track with your sweet deal on the spring purchase.
Tim M
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I noticed in another thread that you picked up a pair of X/C code springs.
I just rear this from Jeeplj8 thread....
results are very good. The truck sits level with front x code, rear c code. maybe a little rear high, looks very stock. I did not use any of the ex springs packs.
So you may be right on track with your sweet deal on the spring purchase.
Tim M
I just rear this from Jeeplj8 thread....
results are very good. The truck sits level with front x code, rear c code. maybe a little rear high, looks very stock. I did not use any of the ex springs packs.
So you may be right on track with your sweet deal on the spring purchase.
Tim M
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I have C codes ready to put on and they are the about the same thickness as the stock X pack, so I ordered ones from Ford that fit the stock X. Jeepij8 has already done the X/C swap like I am doing, he bought stock X U-bolts as well. Did not have a problem. He used the stock X block as well with the X codes and it sits level. These are the C codes without the overloads that I am talking about! The ones from a 2003 DRW F350.
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My dealer gives me cost plus 10 so I got lucky. However there are lots of suspension shops our there that have ' rolled ' threads on there u bolts. A drive line shop near me had them cheaper than OEM but it was too late when I found them. Also check eatonspring.com they have them very reasonably priced.
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