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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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need help identifying rear leaf springs

I am getting a set of rear springs from a 2002 f250 2wd diesel. There wasn't any tag in them and the door sticker was long gone. If my memory serves me correct there are 4 main springs and a top overload. Does anyone know what springs these are.

Also can I use the top overload bump stops and bolt them or weld them onto the excursion?

Also is there any difference between a rear 250, 350 and X block. I would like the biggest lift using factory parts.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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The springs should be a 4/1 (4 leafs in the main pack over a thick one the bottom) with a possible overload spring that sits on top, either bolted to the main set of springs or sits on top and held down by U-bolts.

Tough to say exactly without doing some certain measurements but the main spring pack may be a B code.


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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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That's exactly the setup on these springs
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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F350 blocks come in at 3.75" where F250 and Excursion are around 2". Here is a thread all about the blocks. Be aware there are two types tapered and flat. Look for post #22. Depending on wheelbase length detemines what is needed.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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I recall someone saying not to use the upper overload springs as they'll contact the rear A/C hoses on the passenger side.

Plenty of info in the tech folders.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12962144
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by nojoke327
I am getting a set of rear springs from a 2002 f250 2wd diesel. There wasn't any tag in them and the door sticker was long gone. If my memory serves me correct there are 4 main springs and a top overload. Does anyone know what springs these are.

Also can I use the top overload bump stops and bolt them or weld them onto the excursion?

Also is there any difference between a rear 250, 350 and X block. I would like the biggest lift using factory parts.
Do you have the vin? If so, I can tell you what it was built with. Also there should be a part number on the spring itself, supposed to be stamped on the last leaf. I can tell you from either one.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop
F350 blocks come in at 3.75" where F250 and Excursion are around 2". Here is a thread all about the blocks. Be aware there are two types tapered and flat. Look for post #22. Depending on wheelbase length detemines what is needed.
Good info there. Thank you.


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I recall someone saying not to use the upper overload springs as they'll contact the rear A/C hoses on the passenger side.

Plenty of info in the tech folders.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12962144
Thanks. That's what I figured but wanted to double check
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Do you have the vin? If so, I can tell you what it was built with. Also there should be a part number on the spring itself, supposed to be stamped on the last leaf. I can tell you from either one.
I do not have the vin. The body is long gone. I didn't see any number on the springs but they were dirty and it wasn't very light out. Once I get them I can look closer. The springs will still be on the truck for another month or so until the chassis is finished being stripped.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 05:21 PM
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Hey Rob Ross-
Here's one for you (please!)
Rear leaf springs "RPN 3168 F81A BE
Thanks!
Sorry for the thread jack!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Hey Rob Ross-
Here's one for you (please!)
Rear leaf springs "RPN 3168 F81A BE
Thanks!
Sorry for the thread jack!
I'm on it, I'll report tomorrow am.

(Also sorry for the thread jack)
 
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 07:39 AM
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F81A 5560 BE is a B spring. It's just an earlier part number but the specs are the same.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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Are you able to do this with front springs? If so what would these be

YC35AMARPN0150
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by superdave02f552
Are you able to do this with front springs? If so what would these be

YC35AMARPN0150
YC35 5310 AMA is a V code.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:39 AM
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YC35 5310 AMA is a V code.
that's awesome I picked them up for next to nothing, but I don't a the 5310 anywhere is that no never mind it still decodes to a v?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:40 AM
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