Yet another leaf spring thread
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The only way to make sure they are correct is to get them while they are still on the truck so you can check the sticker on the cab. Don't trust ANY numbers on the springs themselves, and don't trust any recycler if they don't have the sticker info from the truck. I went through three of them here and none had proof they were correct...the 4th had 3 trucks all with springs still on them and the cab sticker intact.
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When I did my V/Modded B, I just measured my current U bolt and added the appropriate height (for me, the added leaf plus another 1/4" for the different spacers). If you are swapping out the blocks for higher ones, add the difference. Remember, go too long vs. too short - a 4" cutting wheel will let you shrink them up. Spring shops will bend them for you on site - I think they charged me $14 per bolt when I did mine.
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It sure would be nice to have you make a specific thread detailing your suspension mods. Yup, it sure would be reaaaalllllly nice to be able to link to a specific, dedicated thread where your spring mods are delineated with specific details regarding what you had, what you did, and the end results. Yup, really nice indeed! 
To the OP, Tom already stated it, but I wanted to make sure you saw his response so I'm gonna repeat it: B codes can come with or without the top overload spring he used to mod his X codes.
If ordering from the dealership, you'll have to specify which one you want. If getting used, you'll have to check to make sure it has the overload spring.
Stewart
To the OP, Tom already stated it, but I wanted to make sure you saw his response so I'm gonna repeat it: B codes can come with or without the top overload spring he used to mod his X codes.
If ordering from the dealership, you'll have to specify which one you want. If getting used, you'll have to check to make sure it has the overload spring.
Stewart
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It sure would be nice to have you make a specific thread detailing your suspension mods. Yup, it sure would be reaaaalllllly nice to be able to link to a specific, dedicated thread where your spring mods are delineated with specific details regarding what you had, what you did, and the end results. Yup, really nice indeed!
Stewart
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Again.................
OK boss, I'll work on it.
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awesome guys. got lots of pointers and I agree with Stewart. and I must now quote him
"Yup, it sure would be reaaaalllllly nice to be able to link to a specific, dedicated thread where your spring mods are delineated with specific details regarding what you had, what you did, and the end results. Yup, really nice indeed!".
Lmao.
anyways. I have to recruit some help for the swap and try to get those springs. I guess missing the B codes will depend on whether or not it has the overload but I'm not going to be running around everywhere looking for it. I'll just use whatever I get.
thanks all
"Yup, it sure would be reaaaalllllly nice to be able to link to a specific, dedicated thread where your spring mods are delineated with specific details regarding what you had, what you did, and the end results. Yup, really nice indeed!".
Lmao.
anyways. I have to recruit some help for the swap and try to get those springs. I guess missing the B codes will depend on whether or not it has the overload but I'm not going to be running around everywhere looking for it. I'll just use whatever I get.
thanks all
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I agree! And all thanks to the good people of FTE!!!!!
Hey guys. Just picked up the springs from the junk yard.
X codes had 110k miles and C codes had 60k miles. The rears did have the top overload which is quite nice as I did want to mod the X codes.
HOWEVER... I was not able to get the 3.75" F350 tapered blocks. They dont have that in their shelves/racks and the open yard only had 1 F350 which didnt have the blocks.
I guess I'll have to order it from Tousley ford maybe? Anybody know the part number? I tried looking something similar in their site by the part diagram but $100 for both? ouch. Will it hurt if I dont use the longer blocks?
Can I just add longer shackles to the rear if the stock 2" isnt enough?
Thanks!
Hey guys. Just picked up the springs from the junk yard.
X codes had 110k miles and C codes had 60k miles. The rears did have the top overload which is quite nice as I did want to mod the X codes.
HOWEVER... I was not able to get the 3.75" F350 tapered blocks. They dont have that in their shelves/racks and the open yard only had 1 F350 which didnt have the blocks.
I guess I'll have to order it from Tousley ford maybe? Anybody know the part number? I tried looking something similar in their site by the part diagram but $100 for both? ouch. Will it hurt if I dont use the longer blocks?
Can I just add longer shackles to the rear if the stock 2" isnt enough?
Thanks!
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Got the springs from the junkyard and decided that since I have to take them apart to mod them, I might as well sand them down and re-paint.
Some pics of the progress so far...
Front x code from the recycler. Both came with the shackles. One came with the whole front mount.. was a pain to remove.. ugh!
Sanded and hanging up ready for priming.
Primed and ready for the paint
One painted and one primed (still wet)
Got 4 leaves done... got A LOT more to go..
Hopefully this well help it with the fight against road salt.
Some pics of the progress so far...
Front x code from the recycler. Both came with the shackles. One came with the whole front mount.. was a pain to remove.. ugh!
Sanded and hanging up ready for priming.
Primed and ready for the paint
One painted and one primed (still wet)
Got 4 leaves done... got A LOT more to go..
Hopefully this well help it with the fight against road salt.
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