Yet another V/B spring upgrade question

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Oct 5, 2013 | 11:16 AM

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housedad

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Thanks, I updated my original post. With this number. The Husky (Grade 5) cost more than OEM online prices.

I can't seem to find that considering the Husky bolts come with new nuts. The nuts from Ford are $2.50 to 3.00 each.

Oct 5, 2013 | 12:00 PM

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tjmike

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Originally Posted by enormiss

Appears your in NJ, I have f350 lift blocks and some other leftover parts if you want them...

I sent you a PM on NJJA, I can't PM here yet...

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Originally Posted by housedad

I can't seem to find that considering the Husky bolts come with new nuts. The nuts from Ford are $2.50 to 3.00 each.

I stand corrected. Yes, if you look at the cost correctly the Husky ones are less expensive - unless the OEM come with nuts as well.

Do you know where the Husky ones are made?

Oct 5, 2013 | 12:39 PM

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housedad

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Originally Posted by tjmike

I stand corrected. Yes, if you look at the cost correctly the Husky ones are less expensive - unless the OEM come with nuts as well.

Do you know where the Husky ones are made?

I wish I did. Sadly, not a clue.

I just shot out a email to the company to find out, though.

Oct 5, 2013 | 05:34 PM

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housedad

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Wow, that was FAST and on a weekend!

I got back a email within a couple of hours.

Here is what they said.:

"Bion: Our stock plated u-bolts are manufactured for Husky Spring in Canada. We also bend to order nonplated u-bolts in each of our 3 Minnnesota and 1 Iowa warehouse. The material we use is made in Ohio and Indiana. Thanks for your inquiry. Mike Hamari , Husky Spring"

Looks like US and Canadian all the way. Makes me feel good about buying it when I needed it.

Oct 5, 2013 | 07:09 PM

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Stewart_H

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Plated? Non-plated?

Stewart

Oct 5, 2013 | 07:34 PM

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housedad

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Plated. Yellow chromate zinc. Comes with locknuts and washers.

Oct 5, 2013 | 07:39 PM

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Stewart_H

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Originally Posted by housedad

Plated.

Oh jeez...don't even ask where my brain was.

Think: Metal stacking "plates" in some kind of weird *** forging process for the bolts.

Literally, it's just the plating process of the surface, like for corrosion.

Stewart

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Oct 5, 2013 | 10:20 PM

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housedad

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Well, it is Saturday night, after all, Stewart. That makes it OK.
We all have to let our brains rest now and then LOL

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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:20 PM

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parrotplayswings

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I have an 03 EX...I am interested in upgrading my suspension aswell to kill the Wandering issue. However, because I am interested in a 3-4 inch lift, Can I just get a lift kit to Kill the wandering issue or should I do both....V/B swap and add a lift kit?

Oct 10, 2013 | 06:46 PM

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UFMcG

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Would these be the correct part numbers for the Rock Auto Huskys on V/mod B swap?

Front:
Part # UA168C Shackle Bolt - Front; 4WD; 9/16" X 3" X 9 1/2" Semiround Bend; w/ Deep Nuts & Thick Hardened Washers

Rear:
Part # UA207R Shackle Bolt - Rear; 4WD; w/ Factory Helper Leafs; 5/8" X 3 5/8" X 13 1/2" Round Bend; w/ Deep Nuts & Thick Hardened Washers

Oct 12, 2013 | 08:30 AM

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fishintheobx

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Originally Posted by LivingLarge

Looks good to me, can I suggest the Hellwig rear sway bar, just as good as the OEM and available everywhere and if you go the route of the F350 blocks with your stock rear springs look into the RoadMaster Active Suspension. That combo with the v's really worked out for me on my previous EX.

That's good to hear... I put the RAS on my stock setup about 6 months ago. Definitely fixed the axle wrap issue, but it picked the rear up almost a good 2 inches. I need to look into lifting the front now to even things out. Hoping with V's up front and the RAS on stock rear springs I can move to a nice 20" wheel.