X Code Springs?
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X Code Springs?
I have read about the X code springs but I have a few questions.
1. What all needs to be done besides just replacing the springs?
2. Will I have to change my shocks at the same time?
3. Where have people had the best luck on pricing for this item?
If someone could answer a few of these questions it would be great. Thanks.
1. What all needs to be done besides just replacing the springs?
2. Will I have to change my shocks at the same time?
3. Where have people had the best luck on pricing for this item?
If someone could answer a few of these questions it would be great. Thanks.
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I have been intrested in getting these for my truck as well.
These are the springs that will basically "level" the front end of the tuck, correct ?
Looking forward to seeing what people say , a Ford part # would be very helpfull as well
These are the springs that will basically "level" the front end of the tuck, correct ?
Looking forward to seeing what people say , a Ford part # would be very helpfull as well
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X codes will leave you nose high. They are part of snow plow package and intended to carry alot of weight. They will provide about 2.5 inches of lift to the front end. To level the front use U codes in V10 and V codes for PSD. This will raise front about 1.5 inches and provide the extra travel you need to avoid bottoming out.
You could replace U-bolts during swap also. Some think it is needed but I used originals.
I suggest using longer shocks even for the U or V codes based on my experience. I have a V10 and run U codes. I'm running F-350 part number Monroe reflex on the front. The extra height blew out my Edelbrock stock length shocks(they had 70K miles on them, about 25K with new springs). You can get by with stock length for U or V for awhile, but not for X.
I bought from dealer at cost $112 each. Lucked out on install, Ford wrench did for cash really cheap.
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You could replace U-bolts during swap also. Some think it is needed but I used originals.
I suggest using longer shocks even for the U or V codes based on my experience. I have a V10 and run U codes. I'm running F-350 part number Monroe reflex on the front. The extra height blew out my Edelbrock stock length shocks(they had 70K miles on them, about 25K with new springs). You can get by with stock length for U or V for awhile, but not for X.
I bought from dealer at cost $112 each. Lucked out on install, Ford wrench did for cash really cheap.
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