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Oct 22, 2008 | 08:32 PM

ExcursionSVOand5.0

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Front leaf spring question...

Took a look at mine the other day and I think the front leaf springs on my 02 might be de-arching. Could someone take a measurement right where top of the leaf spring is over the axle to the frame? My rubber bumpers are completely missing as well.

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Rob

Oct 25, 2008 | 05:22 PM

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Can anyone measure theirs for me? I'll send the ruler..lol

Oct 25, 2008 | 06:12 PM

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5.5" this is taken just in front of U bolt/shock bracket top of leaf spring to botton of frame, hope this helps you.

Oct 25, 2008 | 07:56 PM

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Best fix is U or V code springs from Superduty, and buy new bump stops. Excursion stock springs are no good.

Oct 25, 2008 | 10:37 PM

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Measure from the center of the 4X4 hub to the bottom of the fender lip, that way you dont have to go crawling under your car.

Gonna go see if I can find a tape masure real quick.

EDIT: 23 and a touch under a 1/4" from the center of the 4X4 hub to the bottom edge of the fender for my 03 limited. I think I got the new suspension as I was a very latye 03 build and I have the rear swaybar. Not sure if the updated suspension changed ride height at all.

Oct 25, 2008 | 11:17 PM

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Gotta measure it in the morn...thanks guys.

Are your's de-arched as well or is it just because mine is old?

Oct 26, 2008 | 05:04 AM

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I think mine are still fine? I have some clearance between the bump stops and the axle, not sure how much. I'll check that tomm after my driveways dry. I was washing another car all day in preparation for winter storage so I didnt wanna lay under my truck on a wet driveway tonight lol.