Rear Leaf Spring Question
Laughing Gas
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From: Flat Rock, MI
I'm not sure what code those are but they are about ~8" too long for your truck. Spring rate is high also, ~450 lbs/in.
Well still trying to find a set of springs. I hate to ask for help again but I did find a set of springs but they don't have a VIN or even know what year they came from. They look in excellent shape as I could read the paint code numbers:
7C34-5A975-DF and they have "FRT" painted on them as well
Can anyone decipher this?
They are asking $300.00 for the pair with two brand new factory shocks as well.
If they truly are rear C codes can I use these springs with a factory 4" block to gain around 4" rear lift? I have my auxillary WVO tank ready to go on and I plan on adding a custom rear bumper so I would rather use C codes instead of B's
I did score a set of brand new air bags for the rear for 220.00 the other day. I guess lady luck does shine thru from time to time!
Thanks,
Rob
7C34-5A975-DF and they have "FRT" painted on them as well
Can anyone decipher this?
They are asking $300.00 for the pair with two brand new factory shocks as well.
If they truly are rear C codes can I use these springs with a factory 4" block to gain around 4" rear lift? I have my auxillary WVO tank ready to go on and I plan on adding a custom rear bumper so I would rather use C codes instead of B's
I did score a set of brand new air bags for the rear for 220.00 the other day. I guess lady luck does shine thru from time to time!
Thanks,
Rob
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
I paid I think $75 for "F" codes out of a 2005 F-250. My X rode very nicely with them after doing the "B" mod.
I too wouldn't pay $500...hell I wouldn't pay $200 for new leafs. That's ludicrous for something they made millions of.
where are you located? see if your area has a local Facebook group. I'm up in CT and we have a "Rednecks Craiglist" group on Facebook. Lots of awesome deals all the time get posted in there that I never see on Craigslist
I too wouldn't pay $500...hell I wouldn't pay $200 for new leafs. That's ludicrous for something they made millions of.
where are you located? see if your area has a local Facebook group. I'm up in CT and we have a "Rednecks Craiglist" group on Facebook. Lots of awesome deals all the time get posted in there that I never see on Craigslist
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Northern California
$75 bucks for all 4 leaf packs is a deal.
Around here the local pick and pull junk yard gets $75 per pack. So if you could find what you are looking for it is still $300 used and you still have to pull them and then built the packs.
Compared to $500 delivered to my door and ready to run.
Around here the local pick and pull junk yard gets $75 per pack. So if you could find what you are looking for it is still $300 used and you still have to pull them and then built the packs.
Compared to $500 delivered to my door and ready to run.
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
you don't need 4 packs. you just need B codes. although I highly recommend the F codes
take your OEM G codes and modify them with the B/F codes
then take your leftover leafs from the merging and install up front. I'll try to dig up the post, but I did that in my V-10 2002 X. Stopped that stupid front axle slap cold
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-build.html
take your OEM G codes and modify them with the B/F codes
then take your leftover leafs from the merging and install up front. I'll try to dig up the post, but I did that in my V-10 2002 X. Stopped that stupid front axle slap cold
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-build.html
Lead Driver
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From: Northern California
you don't need 4 packs. you just need B codes. although I highly recommend the F codes
take your OEM G codes and modify them with the B/F codes
then take your leftover leafs from the merging and install up front. I'll try to dig up the post, but I did that in my V-10 2002 X. Stopped that stupid front axle slap cold
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-build.html
take your OEM G codes and modify them with the B/F codes
then take your leftover leafs from the merging and install up front. I'll try to dig up the post, but I did that in my V-10 2002 X. Stopped that stupid front axle slap cold
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-build.html
Fwiw, overvalving your compression and or rebound is not a very effective way to deal with body roll but it can slow it down, unfornutatly as much as it slows down the onset it also slows down the recovery. Basically it just ends up in less responsive handeling. Then again, I doubt many expect their EX to handle more then the brick it is.
Cost wise, i see no added value to your setup over just getting the correct spring new at $125 each when you consider the additional cost of new shackles, shock mounts and 2 additional shocks.
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
you're reading too much into it.
I had the modded front leafs for months before I ever installed the quad shocks. that was just something I was curious about and went with. probably wouldn't do again, but it wasn't horrific either
I had the modded front leafs for months before I ever installed the quad shocks. that was just something I was curious about and went with. probably wouldn't do again, but it wasn't horrific either
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for the help and input everyone! Really appreciate it.
I have been looking for replacement springs for two years on/off as this is not a top of the list project and I have five vehicles in the family to keep running.
I refuse to pay $500.00 for springs and then pay for the US/Can exchange of 35% on top.
Local pick/pull yards are asking 150 Cdn a leaf spring pack and some of these have had the crap beat out of them.
I am also keeping in mind that I still need to buy U bolts, shackle bolts, shocks and what ever else looks like needs replacing.
It is a good thing that I am a patient person.
Rob
I have been looking for replacement springs for two years on/off as this is not a top of the list project and I have five vehicles in the family to keep running.
I refuse to pay $500.00 for springs and then pay for the US/Can exchange of 35% on top.
Local pick/pull yards are asking 150 Cdn a leaf spring pack and some of these have had the crap beat out of them.
I am also keeping in mind that I still need to buy U bolts, shackle bolts, shocks and what ever else looks like needs replacing.
It is a good thing that I am a patient person.
Rob
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Northern California
I refuse to pay $500.00 for springs and then pay for the US/Can exchange of 35% on top.
Local pick/pull yards are asking 150 Cdn a leaf spring pack and some of these have had the crap beat out of them.
I am also keeping in mind that I still need to buy U bolts, shackle bolts, shocks and what ever else looks like needs replacing.
Rob
New or used,.... you still need new ubolts shocks and whatever else. Just sayin.
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Laughing Gas
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pirate4x4 camo,
When you posted $500 for springs I assumed it was for a pair. The cheapest new springs around my area were $325 each for X and C spring equivilents.
Could you post a link for those springs please.
I may still end up purchasing used ones as I do have a number of other projects I would like to do to my Ex.
Rob
When you posted $500 for springs I assumed it was for a pair. The cheapest new springs around my area were $325 each for X and C spring equivilents.
Could you post a link for those springs please.
I may still end up purchasing used ones as I do have a number of other projects I would like to do to my Ex.
Rob
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