Spring advice
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the leaf springs job is to locate the axle, support the desired payload and set the ride height.
shocks job is to control the speed at which the axle can move. by controlling the speed it determines the ride quality. if your shocks are “blown” then they are not controlling the speed and even a small bump can bottom out the suspension.
the more valving in a shock the stiffer ( slower ) the axle moves. stiffer = takes a bigger bump to bottom out.
so yes, a good shock will keep your suspension from bottoming out for normal driving.
the KYB monomax is a great choice for stock ride height and stock size ( weight ) tires.
once you raise the ride height or use larger heavier tire you will need different length shocks and different valving profile.
edit, no idea what your driveway looks like or how fast you are going when you turn into it. my driveway entrance has a 2.5 foot flood control gully st the entrance and i like to hit it at 50mph
shocks job is to control the speed at which the axle can move. by controlling the speed it determines the ride quality. if your shocks are “blown” then they are not controlling the speed and even a small bump can bottom out the suspension.
the more valving in a shock the stiffer ( slower ) the axle moves. stiffer = takes a bigger bump to bottom out.
so yes, a good shock will keep your suspension from bottoming out for normal driving.
the KYB monomax is a great choice for stock ride height and stock size ( weight ) tires.
once you raise the ride height or use larger heavier tire you will need different length shocks and different valving profile.
edit, no idea what your driveway looks like or how fast you are going when you turn into it. my driveway entrance has a 2.5 foot flood control gully st the entrance and i like to hit it at 50mph
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try a different vendor on amazon, i just looked snd using 2 separate vendors they are in stock
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They show in stock prime delivery add to cart and hit check out and it changes from Thursday to Feb/Mar delivery. Rockauto shows them in stock
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I had a similar problem (although not as bad as yours) and I installed X & B code springs. I got about 2.75" back in the front and the rear pretty much stayed the same, less than 1/2". My front springs looked like your do now... a frowny face smile.
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that is how they are supposed to look.
keeping good working shocks and bump stops on the ex is critical since the ex was designed to have less travel.
keeping good working shocks and bump stops on the ex is critical since the ex was designed to have less travel.
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I'd like to suggest holding off on the new shocks. Your goal of staying off the bump stops and wanting to do mild off roading would be better remedied with a lift and more travel. This contradicts fitting in parking garages. What I'm wondering is what is the typical parking garage height and how tall is your EX now? Maybe you can lift it and still fit? I'd be surprised if new shocks keep you off the bump stops enough to make you happy. I guess it really depends on the quality of roads you typically drive on. I just thought it's worth taking a step back before you start spending money.
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Tuned
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I'd like to suggest holding off on the new shocks. Your goal of staying off the bump stops and wanting to do mild off roading would be better remedied with a lift and more travel. This contradicts fitting in parking garages. What I'm wondering is what is the typical parking garage height and how tall is your EX now? Maybe you can lift it and still fit? I'd be surprised if new shocks keep you off the bump stops enough to make you happy. I guess it really depends on the quality of roads you typically drive on. I just thought it's worth taking a step back before you start spending money.
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From googling I think universal studios Orlando parking garage is 8'2". I have seen F250/350s in there. So if you do just a straight swap of the F250 v/b codes with no additional lift over what the springs give I would think it should fit? Unless the Ex has a taller body or something I am not taking into account
https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2000-Fo...4dr_4x4/specs/ This says 80.4 inches or roughly 6 ft 9 inches. That would seem correct because stock I think they fit in a 7 ft tall garage door. Even with a 4 inch lift and taller tires you'd be 7ft 1-3 inches. I guess I'd check if that's a common parking garage height. If so, you can address staying off the bump stops and a longer travel suspension for off roading with a better perspective.
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Tuned
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I’ll see what I can do about getting a measurement tomorrow.
I figure the shocks were 3 years old if the receipts i found in the truck are correct and I figured on replacing them anyways. So if it isn’t the whole solution its at least one piece of it done.
I’m guessing these shocks will work with the v/b code spring mod
Unrelated question how do you like the banks power pack kit?
I figure the shocks were 3 years old if the receipts i found in the truck are correct and I figured on replacing them anyways. So if it isn’t the whole solution its at least one piece of it done.
I’m guessing these shocks will work with the v/b code spring mod
Unrelated question how do you like the banks power pack kit?