Yeah I've been thinking about that. I'm trying to keep this whole thing under a $1000 budget with shocks, etc so I've got about $700 left. I THINK I can get that done via SD or ATS but it'll be close. I saw these used ones for sale but after finding out it was on a service body, it made me wonder about the springs themselves. We've all seen a service truck sagging in the rear.......
I may just have to save a little more and bite the bullet and get all new. It is probably the best choice anyway, new springs, bushings etc, no worries.

 

Yes I've been reading all of those threads til my eyes bled. I didn't realize who you were till I sat down at my computer and saw your sig, the mobile version obviously doesn't show that kind of stuff. We've had a discussion like this before when I first bought the Ex and I'm back at it again. I HATE redoing anything. I want it right the first time and will do more research than is probably necessary. I think ultimately I'm just going to go with X/modded Bs from SD or ATS and be done with it. I've got to put tires on it in the next 4 -6 months and obviously want the height set before that happens.
I've gotta make a decision on this and move forward with it, I've gear swaps and engine bulletproofing I also want to do before we hit the road for summer vacation.......

 

Hello fellow Xcursion owners,
I am new to the forum as of yesterday and I found Ford-Trucks.com by researching the SuperDuty leaf spring swap for EXs. I was about to purchase the X and B code spring kits from SD Truck Springs when started reading about ATS springs and the modded Bs on this forum. With that said what is the general consensus on SD Springs or ATS springs. I have read that ATs is a major contributor to the forum.
I have 03 EX EB 4WD 149,000 miles, 6.0 PS. Factory stock cept for full 4 inch mbpr exhaust. Remote Sinister coolant filter, blue spring kit, volant air cleaner. I personally love the sound, performance, RPMs of the 6.0 and would like to get bullet proofed someday like most 6.0 owners would like.
I would love to get a set of 20 inch wheels and a set of the BFG KO2 AT 275.65s. 343.1 inch tall, about 10.4 inches wide I think. Would love to be able to do it with the X\B code swap. Is it possible. Anyone got any advice or suggestions on any of the above. Will be appreciated. BTW: The SD Trucks spring kit included all four springs and hardware, Hellwig sway bars front and rear. 1.5 inch front 1.25 inch rear I think and Bilstein 4600 shocks. Springs were 43-818 and 43-1261. ATS supplies the 43-1263s I think.
Thanks for all the advice and info I have found so far and thank you for taking time to read my post.

 

Welcome to the EX forum!

The letter spring "codes" are something that used for their builds, all with set spring weight ratings, arch and travel. Aftermarket suppliers are not and do not always follow Fords specs when marketing their springs, SDTrucksprings X codes for example are actually very close to the weight rating of Ford's V codes. Pretty good difference between the Vs 5200lbs vs Xs at 6000lbs. Even if all things were equal (which I do not believe....) I would recommend ATS for replacement springs, call them and ask for "Junior", he is not only a site supporter but he drives a nice EX himself!

Sounds like a nice wagon, we LOVE pictures around here.........................

With tires at 34.3" I think that you will need 3"-ish of lift up front, but read this awesome thread to verify, it's a must read for anyone contemplating suspension mods on their EX. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...easurents.html
V codes on a PSD EX should provide about 1.5" of lift, X codes about 2.7", of course they can also be mated with a set of dropped hangers and shackles to get the needed lift.
As you see in the above linked thread, there are tons of options for suspension mods on there big wagons, so give this big jobs plenty of thought before jumping in.

Junior at ATS can set you up with whatever hardware and parts you will need to redo your suspension, he has several very satisfied customers here in the EX family. Give him a call and discuss exactly what you would like to achieve with your suspension mods, he will work with you to get it there.

I think that if you stick around here you find the best group of owners on the web, they can offer all sorts of valuable info and good advice.

 

Thank you Tom,
Looks like I have some reading and calling to do.
Need to take some pics to upload some pics. Coming soon.
Thanks again.

 

I am in Loveland...Not sure how far north you are, but I the b-code mods on the rear of my EX and SD springs in the front not sure which ones. They had less than 100 miles on them and only cost be a bottle of Jack!!

 

I don't know about the X/B set up for sure but it should fit fine. I run the same tire with X/C from ATS and the only thing I needed to do was to remove the front bumper valance.

 

Hello "I am in Loveland",
I am just up the street a bit. Severance.
Which springs did you get for a bottle of Jack? How big of a bottle? 750 or 1.75?
They have any more or.....?
I browsed through your pics and my EX is red as well. Did you put those lights in your EX? HIDs, LEDs, or? Make of light assembly? I like the bumper as well?
I have been looking for a rear aftermarket bumper with winch mount, swing out tire carrier, keep backup sensors and may be a couple surface mount LEDS and 5 gallon can carrier................for $100. Pretty hard to find? LOL!!!
Thanks

 

1.75 for the front springs. Buddy bought the truck and pretty much drove it to the lift shop and pulled them off. I did the HID retro myself with morimoto mini's, the light bar is Rigid led, and fog lights are PIAA leds.