B code question?
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B code question?
Hey guys I am getting ready to install the V/B codes this weekend and just wanted to verify that if I install the B's on the rear with the stock block and without the helper I should be close to stock height?
I know it has probably been covered but I have read so many threads about it my head is about to explode and I am one of those overly cautious people who needs reassurance
TIA!
I know it has probably been covered but I have read so many threads about it my head is about to explode and I am one of those overly cautious people who needs reassurance
TIA!
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That's my recollection Tom. The other factor that I had some challenge with is the age and condition of your stock rear springs. Mine were taxed after 13 years and the newer C's probably gave more lift than i would have gotten if i had done the swap in 2001, when the stock rear Ex springs were young & spry.
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fwiw, I just measured my Ex's in the shop the other day, the 05 is still on the springs it was built with, the 2000 had new springs front and rear (V/B) two years ago, the 2000 was about 1 to 1.5 inches higher in the rear than the 05. Are you concerned about it fitting in a 7' garage? My 2000 fits in my house garage just fine! Respringing the 2000 Ex was the best thing I have ever done to that truck, the 05 will get it in 2 years!
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That's my recollection Tom. The other factor that I had some challenge with is the age and condition of your stock rear springs. Mine were taxed after 13 years and the newer C's probably gave more lift than i would have gotten if i had done the swap in 2001, when the stock rear Ex springs were young & spry.
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fwiw, I just measured my Ex's in the shop the other day, the 05 is still on the springs it was built with, the 2000 had new springs front and rear (V/B) two years ago, the 2000 was about 1 to 1.5 inches higher in the rear than the 05. Are you concerned about it fitting in a 7' garage? My 2000 fits in my house garage just fine! Respringing the 2000 Ex was the best thing I have ever done to that truck, the 05 will get it in 2 years!
I just dont want it higher in the rear. I would prefer level if not just a tiny bit higher in the front if anything.
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My truck sits level, if you want a picture I can send one of the 2000 Ex, pm me you email and I can send one. I have the stock rear blocks and the spring pack front and rear is not modded at all. The truck is going to sit a inch or two higher all the way around.
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In that pic, I've got both f/r factory springs and a 2 inch level kit in front. It's changed since then, but worked out well for me for 2 yrs. see a pic of the mini spring pack below.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-turn-vs.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-turn-vs.html
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My X is a 7.3L and I have the aftermarket V/Bs with stock rear blocks without any mods. My truck sits about 1" lower in the rear when full of fuel. Near empty, I don't even notice. I have new 4" blocks to go on it to put the factory rake back in it. The look that I like.
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In that pic, I've got both f/r factory springs and a 2 inch level kit in front. It's changed since then, but worked out well for me for 2 yrs. see a pic of the mini spring pack below.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-turn-vs.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-turn-vs.html
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Stewart is always good for V/B advice.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uspension.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uspension.html
Now I gotta track down the B codes. I had some in line but they ended up being A codes and from what I can find they are the same as what is in there now??
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