Suspension questions
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Suspension questions
Since I have a rwd excursion, I think I found the proper suspension parts needed.
I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein Shocks: 00-05 Excursion 2WD - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
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I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein Shocks: 00-05 Excursion 2WD - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
Thanks
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Since I have a rwd excursion, I think I found the proper suspension parts needed.
I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein*Shocks:*00-05*Excursion 2WD* - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
Thanks
I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein*Shocks:*00-05*Excursion 2WD* - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
Thanks
Our original Ford gas pressure shocks would not open when compressed.
It sat level when measured along the running board. With a non-Ford stock F250 spring rated at 3000 lbs per spring 5 leaf 4/1, 2 stage, the rear was raised about 3/4".
The body lean without a rear sway bar was unnerving.
Huge difference in ride, handling and towing our 23' WW.
Check out Tire Rack for the Bilstein shocks - $74/$97
I think the leaf springs from General Spring were around $375 including shipping.
The Hellwig bars are lower priced at Amazon with free shipping, but I found a better price, not sure where.
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This thread may make for some good reading for your 2WD suspension ideas. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...50-y-code.html
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I was just about to place my order for the 4600 series then I came across a thread about using the 5100 series of shocks.
Anyone have experience with the 5100 and are they a better shock than the 4600 series?
With so much information out there, I'm just trying to find the best parts I can without having to repurchase parts if something doesn't work
Anyone have experience with the 5100 and are they a better shock than the 4600 series?
With so much information out there, I'm just trying to find the best parts I can without having to repurchase parts if something doesn't work
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I was just about to place my order for the 4600 series then I came across a thread about using the 5100 series of shocks.
Anyone have experience with the 5100 and are they a better shock than the 4600 series?
With so much information out there, I'm just trying to find the best parts I can without having to repurchase parts if something doesn't work
Anyone have experience with the 5100 and are they a better shock than the 4600 series?
With so much information out there, I'm just trying to find the best parts I can without having to repurchase parts if something doesn't work
YES , By 500
. You can not put a single shock on an X that is to stiff or to good. I've never run them ,BUT if I were picking between that choice I go with the 5100s.
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Since I have a rwd excursion, I think I found the proper suspension parts needed.
I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein*Shocks:*00-05*Excursion 2WD* - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
Thanks
I am wondering if this is correct and if not, what do i need to add or change.
Rear: 3C3Z-5560-CB | SPRING - REAR | OEM Ford Parts
Front: 2C3Z-5310-WA | COIL SPRING | OEM Ford Parts
Shocks: Bilstein*Shocks:*00-05*Excursion 2WD* - eShocks.com:
Hellwig Rear Sway Bars Ford (00-05) 2WD & 4WD Excursion | BlackSmokeIndustries.com
Thanks
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Even though I don't have a lift, the 5100 are still worth getting over the 4600?
Anyone ever use the monroe reflex shocks?
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A lift has nothing to do with the equation.
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Bilstein's website says they're good for lifted trucks.
I think I'm going to go with the 5100 and new springs.
Don't need the adjustable ones but bilstein look to be the best option
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If you get new springs you'll get a lift
1 1/2"-3"
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He's 2WD, new coil springs are suppose to be all 12" (at least Ford's are spec'd that way). Higher spring rates just won't sag as much, and OLD springs likely sag a bit more than new springs. With 140k miles, I gained 0.5 to .75 inches upgrading my 2WD coil springs from stock S-code (excursion) to Y-code (F350 dually) - however, the increased spring rate is awesome - (so far) NO bottoming out on the bump stop going across off-camber driveway entrance/exits..
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He's 2WD, new coil springs are suppose to be all 12" (at least Ford's are spec'd that way). Higher spring rates just won't sag as much, and OLD springs likely sag a bit more than new springs. With 140k miles, I gained 0.5 to .75 inches upgrading my 2WD coil springs from stock S-code (excursion) to Y-code (F350 dually) - however, the increased spring rate is awesome - (so far) NO bottoming out on the bump stop going across off-camber driveway entrance/exits..
NEVERmind, That's very different!!!
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I'm ok with a natural lift that comes with now components, not looking to do a lift kit.
In talking with Misky6.0, he really helped settle some doubts I had in which route to go on how to approach what I wanted to do.
I'm probably going to go with ATS springs in the rear after talking to Junior from ATS and Bilstein shocks in the rear.
I hope some of what I need is part of the Amazon sale tomorrow.
In talking with Misky6.0, he really helped settle some doubts I had in which route to go on how to approach what I wanted to do.
I'm probably going to go with ATS springs in the rear after talking to Junior from ATS and Bilstein shocks in the rear.
I hope some of what I need is part of the Amazon sale tomorrow.