different susupension?
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From: Stephenville TX
different susupension?
is there a major difference in the frontend suspension of a diasel over a v10?
the front end of my truck is really low compared to the back end of the truck. i want to replace the leafs in the front but i was thinking maybe i can replace the frnt leafs repalceing then with something allittle more haevy duty, and was comsidering the diesel pakcage since the diesel engine is a bit heavier.
thanks for any comments
the front end of my truck is really low compared to the back end of the truck. i want to replace the leafs in the front but i was thinking maybe i can replace the frnt leafs repalceing then with something allittle more haevy duty, and was comsidering the diesel pakcage since the diesel engine is a bit heavier.
thanks for any comments
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Just get a Leveling spring if thats all you want to do. You can get it for around a 100 bucks and its easy to install!! I put a spring arched 3 inches on my front and added a inch block to level everything out!!
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Lanegra99
Create a signature or post some specs on your vehicle.
Most of these trucks are deliberatly set up by the Factory to be towing machines and so the rear end is higher without a load on it. Many folks don't like the look so they spend money to "level" with either smaller blocks in the back or some method if lift 1.5"to 3" in front. Depending on your vehicle there are a bunch of different ways to do it.
Yes there is a difference in the front of PDS vs. V10 simply because the Diesel motor is a LOT heavier than the gassers. But the real only difference is spring rateings and how many leafs in the stack sometimes.
Droop or sag can and does ocassionally happen and is fixed with new springs.
Folks mix and match different spring codes all the time and you can even find plenty of fellow who had lift kit install with new springs that left them with rusting mess in the garage they would like to be free of.
Check the FAQs, search for info, check out the want adds both here and the diesel site and you should be able to do a trade to stronger or more arches spring set. Don't forget about issues with your shock length once you start changing things around. They will only compress and extend so far so if you get out of theur range they will need to be replaced with longer ones.
Create a signature or post some specs on your vehicle.
Most of these trucks are deliberatly set up by the Factory to be towing machines and so the rear end is higher without a load on it. Many folks don't like the look so they spend money to "level" with either smaller blocks in the back or some method if lift 1.5"to 3" in front. Depending on your vehicle there are a bunch of different ways to do it.
Yes there is a difference in the front of PDS vs. V10 simply because the Diesel motor is a LOT heavier than the gassers. But the real only difference is spring rateings and how many leafs in the stack sometimes.
Droop or sag can and does ocassionally happen and is fixed with new springs.
Folks mix and match different spring codes all the time and you can even find plenty of fellow who had lift kit install with new springs that left them with rusting mess in the garage they would like to be free of.
Check the FAQs, search for info, check out the want adds both here and the diesel site and you should be able to do a trade to stronger or more arches spring set. Don't forget about issues with your shock length once you start changing things around. They will only compress and extend so far so if you get out of theur range they will need to be replaced with longer ones.
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Go get some X-code springs. They are the heaviest stock springs. They come with the snowplow package. That'll level your ride. 
FWIW, springs rates are computer selected based on cab configuration, engine, packages and options. There are basically 6 different types of springs that are all letter coded. I can dig up the codes if you need.
OR search the Excursion forum for SPRING CODE CHART. I posted it all a year or so ago. It'll also give you an idea how much lift the springs will give you.
FWIW, springs rates are computer selected based on cab configuration, engine, packages and options. There are basically 6 different types of springs that are all letter coded. I can dig up the codes if you need.
OR search the Excursion forum for SPRING CODE CHART. I posted it all a year or so ago. It'll also give you an idea how much lift the springs will give you.
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As far as aftermarket goes, in my research anyway, Rancho is the only one to make a gas and a diesel leveling kit spring. This is the main reason I went with Rancho. It is a 9 leaf spring with a spring rate of 430lbs, just a little more than my "U" springs that have rate of 410lbs. I got 2 1/4" of lift.
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I used to run a small truck accessory shop, we had some serious issues with the weight of the Power Strokes. We had to limit our reccomendations to the Superlift leveling kits for those trucks. We always guaranteed that the lifts we recomended would work. And every other kit we sold at the time came back to us with a sagging front end(on the Power Strokes)
I have kept in contact with the guy who runs the shop now, and he has told me that the only suspension lift that they will reccomend now for the V-10 is the Superlift for the same reasons I mentioned above.
I have no experience with the Superlift on the V-10, (as I left the shop before Ford put the V-10 in the pick-ups) but I would be interested to here from those who have. I still havn't decided to lift my truck or not.
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I have kept in contact with the guy who runs the shop now, and he has told me that the only suspension lift that they will reccomend now for the V-10 is the Superlift for the same reasons I mentioned above.
I have no experience with the Superlift on the V-10, (as I left the shop before Ford put the V-10 in the pick-ups) but I would be interested to here from those who have. I still havn't decided to lift my truck or not.
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