front leaf springs?
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Mountain Pass
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front leaf springs?
Hey all, New here. Trying to figure out if my front leafs are factory or not. I assume so but they look extremely weak for a 9k rig. Ive been searching but I have not come across anything that specifically answered my question
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Cargo Master
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From: Mount Royal, NJ
negative arch, two leaves, jounce bumper cut off to provide clearance for sagging springs... I'd say, yep. those are C code OEM original springs. Worn out.
Looks like time for B's and V's.
Looks like time for B's and V's.
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From: Mount Royal, NJ
I makes the rear look like it is squatting. The rear ends up low. You can drive it like that and really have no ill effects.
The B's and blocks give a somewhat better ride though, and bring back the correct 1.5" back to front rake.
The B's and blocks give a somewhat better ride though, and bring back the correct 1.5" back to front rake.
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First off your Excursion isn't 9,000 lbs; it's closer to 7,800. And secondly if you ever look at the front springs of a Freightliner road tractor you'll also see a 2-leaf spring that doesn't look much beefier, and that's rated for 12,000 lbs axle weight! You can't judge a spring by the look.
And yup, looks factory to me! My V-codes left my front a good 1-1.5" higher than the rear, so you may be dissatisfied with the results. There are other options such as airbags for the front, and those are adjustable to provide the amount of support you're looking for.
And yup, looks factory to me! My V-codes left my front a good 1-1.5" higher than the rear, so you may be dissatisfied with the results. There are other options such as airbags for the front, and those are adjustable to provide the amount of support you're looking for.
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Cargo Master
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Found it. Excursion springs (Ccode)are 4300lb per set. I was wrong. So they rate them by the set for the excursions and Superduties..
Interesting.
Interesting.
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Since it looks like you have the Diesel I would say so X codes if you plan on adding a large bumper setup. V codes will work just fine, I have X's in my Ex and the ride actually isn't as bad as everyone says. The X code is the Plow prep package springs from F250-F550 Gas or diesel. When I did my swap I did the front first the rear sat about 3-1/4 inches lower then the front.
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Just curious, but what did you see in the pics, that I missed, that leads you to believe he has a diesel?
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