VB Spring Conversion Report
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VB Spring Conversion Report
Now that I have completed this job, I thought it might be helpful to list the part numbers for the mounting hardware, some of which took 3 to 5 attempts to order until the correct part number was found by my local Ford parts warehouse. I also added a rear sway bar, 30mm in diameter, at the same time (Ex never had one). Thanks to all here who have recommended this mod, it works.
The Excursion is now stable on bends and turns at highway speed, no more loose weaving feeling out of the rear. Yes, the ride is slightly harsher, but after a week of use to allow the new parts to settle in, I like it better (I don't tow). I used the Excursion specified Edelbrock IAS shocks already on the vehicle. (Fronts list the same for F250)
I measure the height change on all corners between the frame and axle. The result was a height increase in the front of 1 ¾ inch and 1 7/8 inch in the rear. Now, if my BFG tires ever wear out I can go bigger.
FRONT SPRING V CODE SPRING 2C3Z-5310-HA use 2
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT F81Z-5705-ZA use 4
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT NUT N805480-S426 use 8
REAR SPRING B CODE SPRING 3C3Z-5560-CB use 2
3.5” BLOCK LEFT F81Z-5598-FA use1
3.5” BLOCK RIGHT F81Z-5598-GA use1
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT N811667-S436 use 4
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT NUT
N620485-S441 use8
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT EXCURSION LENGTH
(for Ex block) N80442-S436 use 4
REAR SWAY BAR MOUNTINIG
SWAY BAR TO AXLE U BOLT 1C3Z-5705-AA use 2
SWAY BAR TO AXLE U BOLT NUT W520113-S441 use 4
SWAY BAR TO AXLE STRAP E5TZ-5486-B use 2
SWAY BAR TO AXLE BRACKET E5TZ-5B498-AA use 2
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK 3C7Z-5K484-EA use 2
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK NUT N800937-S301 use 4
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK WASHER N801527-S2 use 4
The Excursion is now stable on bends and turns at highway speed, no more loose weaving feeling out of the rear. Yes, the ride is slightly harsher, but after a week of use to allow the new parts to settle in, I like it better (I don't tow). I used the Excursion specified Edelbrock IAS shocks already on the vehicle. (Fronts list the same for F250)
I measure the height change on all corners between the frame and axle. The result was a height increase in the front of 1 ¾ inch and 1 7/8 inch in the rear. Now, if my BFG tires ever wear out I can go bigger.
FRONT SPRING V CODE SPRING 2C3Z-5310-HA use 2
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT F81Z-5705-ZA use 4
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT NUT N805480-S426 use 8
REAR SPRING B CODE SPRING 3C3Z-5560-CB use 2
3.5” BLOCK LEFT F81Z-5598-FA use1
3.5” BLOCK RIGHT F81Z-5598-GA use1
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT N811667-S436 use 4
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT NUT
N620485-S441 use8
AXLE TO SPRING U BOLT EXCURSION LENGTH
(for Ex block) N80442-S436 use 4
REAR SWAY BAR MOUNTINIG
SWAY BAR TO AXLE U BOLT 1C3Z-5705-AA use 2
SWAY BAR TO AXLE U BOLT NUT W520113-S441 use 4
SWAY BAR TO AXLE STRAP E5TZ-5486-B use 2
SWAY BAR TO AXLE BRACKET E5TZ-5B498-AA use 2
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK 3C7Z-5K484-EA use 2
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK NUT N800937-S301 use 4
SWAY BAR TO FRAME LINK WASHER N801527-S2 use 4
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What did your swaybar (including hardware) run you? I take it that you used a Ford bar?
Great post, BTW. I'm confident that there will be many who will really benefit from it.
Rep points to you.
Great post, BTW. I'm confident that there will be many who will really benefit from it.
Rep points to you.
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Thanks Monsta - I sure hope the parts list can save some other member the weeks it took me to get the right factory parts. Yes, the rear bar was the thicker 30mm Ford part, but I got it when I bought the springs, all slightly used from another member as a free-bee. The mounting hardware for it was in the area of $125 to $150. Ford isn't afraid to charge for nuts and bolts, but everything fits right. The inner brackets locate on 2 pins on the outer edges of the axle center section preventing any posible rotation of the bar mount.
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Originally Posted by Seriouossnowmobiler
Dear bucky440. I assume you used the "V" code spring in the rear and the "B" Code inthe front, is this correct.
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Originally Posted by i eat hybrids
So you got 2 inchs of lift in the rear from the b code springs, plus you got 3.5 inch blocks for the rear?
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I had Edelbrocks on when I switched to U code in front and F's (modified with two extra leafs). The Edelbrocks already had 35K miles on them and by 40K they were shot. They are not designed for the new spring height on the front and will give very harsh ride. I changed back to the stock shocks fronts for now and the ride is actually much better. Edelbrock told me height change > 1 inch would not work well for the front shocks.
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Originally Posted by 01x7.3
Does the back sit a little higher then the front now?