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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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Yet another spring thread search

I found the springs for sale for this truck. The list says they only had 1k miles on them when a lift was installed. What are the chances they are v/b codes? I asked him to check the door code, but he did not find it.

"4C34-5560-MA painted on the spring if that helps"







 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Front V code springs: Part #2C3Z-5310-HA
Rear B code springs: Part #3C3Z-5560-CB

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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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Actually that number corresponds to spring code P on a wide rear pickup
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:40 AM
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According to the vin, it was built with a V code BUT early V codes were ~410 lb/in, that spring is now a U code. A typical V code like the part number above is 430 lb/in. Not much difference. I don't know the code for the rear but it's 350 lb/in BUT doesn't transition to until ~2400 lbs, what this means is a good ride but not so good for towing/heavy load. You would definitely need to have the rear higher than the front due to this spring rate. Meaning, once you load up with cargo, it may sag. The 2400 lbs transition I mentioned is very late for what we use these trucks for. As an example, a B spring transitions at 1650 lbs, a SRW C transitions at ~1800 lbs. These numbers refer to sprung mass (above the axle). I've done the math before and weighed my truck and with a full tank, each spring sees ~1500 lbs. I have a spreadsheet somewhere on FTE that lists the spring you mentioned and many others.

PS that vin was built with 3C34 5310 ADA front springs, 4C34 5560 MA rear springs. Hope this helps your decision.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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I was going to say that those front springs look significantly flatter than the ones I have in garage, plus I think the "b" codes have a spacer and another overload leaf on the top of the springs...it does get removed, but being a take-off it should still be there.

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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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I think I am going to pass on these. They are a great deal for $60. But I use the truck mainly for towing a 30 ft camper. I don't want to be doing this a second time.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pkthomas
I think I am going to pass on these. They are a great deal for $60. But I use the truck mainly for towing a 30 ft camper.
Where are these at? I don't plan on towing anything, just haul kids around.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by agsmv1
I was going to say that those front springs look significantly flatter than the ones I have in garage, plus I think the "b" codes have a spacer and another overload leaf on the top of the springs...it does get removed, but being a take-off it should still be there.

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There are two part numbers for B codes, with and without the overload spring. Some prefer the version with the overload because you get a longer center pin (bolt) that you'll need for the B mod (if you're doing that).
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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There are two part numbers for B codes, with and without the overload spring. Some prefer the version with the overload because you get a longer center pin (bolt) that you'll need for the B mod (if you're doing that).
Ahhh, thanks. I am still new to this myself.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2wdDezlX

Where are these at? I don't plan on towing anything, just haul kids around.
They are in Memphis.

http://memphis.craigslist.org/pts/4986104448.html
 
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