Just did X/B Mods
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Just did X/B Mods
Well I just did my X codes and B Mods with the Rancho XL 9000's and it is riding great. I want to thank everyone for the posts and instructions because they came in very handy as well as Tousley Ford for the excellent pricing. The only thing that is bothering me is that pesky driver's side front lean. It's just bad enough where I can't let it go...d*** OCD!!!
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Here are a couple quick shots. The ride is 100% better. I thought the X codes would be a lot stiffer, but they ride very nice with the combination of the Ranchos. Still waiting on my rear shock adapters to come, I am using F-250 rears. I had to remove my Firestone airbags in the rear because they weren't long enough. I'll need to get the spacer for them. Now I just need my new tires.
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Looks good, will be even better with more tire! Is that the top overload leaf spacer block on top of the factory EX block?
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It is, I took am angle grinder and lopped off the guides to make it flush on both sides. I moved it to the bottom and ran the bolt through the entire pack. It acts like a mini spring pack instead of a block because it's still bolted together with the springs.
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I thought so, member BeachEx recently did the same mod, it sure is a lot cheaper than buying the taller blocks like I did! 
Your Ex's new stance is looking good, reps sent. I think my modded X/Bs ride better than the stockers too.
Your Ex's new stance is looking good, reps sent. I think my modded X/Bs ride better than the stockers too.
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Yeah, it worked out well. I wish I used one on the left front and left rear to reduce the typical lean.
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From: ramsey mn
What size tires are currently on the truck if they are near stock could you get some wheel well measurements I'm tossing back and forth on v or x springs I got a free set of b's at work so I'm half way there and I'm talking with JR. For new fronts
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Just go with the X's, they ride great and don't lift it that much. I have stock 265's and I have 10.5" from right front to the top of the tire and 10" front left front to the top of the tire.
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Are they gonna make a set of front springs for you that match the Ford X code specs?
If so, lemme know how much they end up costing ya.
Stewart
If so, lemme know how much they end up costing ya.
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From: ramsey mn
Well my goal is to level the truck out with the stock rear, then keep it level with bags while towing and I don't tow that much yet. I have the b's in the rafters in case I decide I need those in the future if and when I get a camper