Comprehensive "Steering Wander" Thread Compilation (and Excursion leaf spring spreadhseet)
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Just want to double check before I place my order:
V code springs with B code overload added: 9/16 x 3 x 11 semi rounded
Modded B Code: HUSKY SPRING Part # UA207R which is "4WD; w/ Helper Springs; 5/8" X 3 5/8" X 13 1/2" Round Bend; w/ Deep Nuts & Thick Hardened Washers; For Rear Spring"
Is that right?
V code springs with B code overload added: 9/16 x 3 x 11 semi rounded
Modded B Code: HUSKY SPRING Part # UA207R which is "4WD; w/ Helper Springs; 5/8" X 3 5/8" X 13 1/2" Round Bend; w/ Deep Nuts & Thick Hardened Washers; For Rear Spring"
Is that right?
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A Husky spring is an aftermarket spring, not a Ford spring, so it's not a B code spring.
Any of the coded springs (V code, X code, B code, C code etc) are Ford designated codes for their springs, and are not applicable to any aftermarket spring.
If you don't want to buy from Ford, you'll have to compare a springs capacity to the proper Ford spring you choose, in order to get something close to what we here on the boards post about when we discuss spring suspension modifications.
Stewart
Any of the coded springs (V code, X code, B code, C code etc) are Ford designated codes for their springs, and are not applicable to any aftermarket spring.
If you don't want to buy from Ford, you'll have to compare a springs capacity to the proper Ford spring you choose, in order to get something close to what we here on the boards post about when we discuss spring suspension modifications.
Stewart
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Ah, I understand now. Your post above (post #92) is actually asking about U-bolts! No wonder it didn't quite make sense to me. I kept trying to read it as a question about springs.
Do this man a favor. PLEASE be specific when asking questions. I read soooooo many posts and threads in one day sometimes my brain doesn't properly discern what a User is talking about when the main subject (in this case U-bolts) isn't included in the post.
Stewart
Do this man a favor. PLEASE be specific when asking questions. I read soooooo many posts and threads in one day sometimes my brain doesn't properly discern what a User is talking about when the main subject (in this case U-bolts) isn't included in the post.
Stewart
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Sorry CC, I was hoping someone else who was better versed in U-bolts would chime in because I re-used mine for the front, and got a set of old take-offs for the rear.
If I were you, I'd just measure the ones you have now, then add several inches to the length and you should be golden.
Stewart
If I were you, I'd just measure the ones you have now, then add several inches to the length and you should be golden.
Stewart
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I'll measure mine if no one else has specs. I have 4" blocks so we could deduct accordingly...
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Help the new guy?!
Sorry if this is a repeated question, I'm obviously new here. I just bought a 2004 Ex that is lifted with what appears to be non-stock leaf springs in the front (they have some 4x4 shop markings on them, otherwise I know nothing about them other than they curve up a bunch to lift the front end) and a 5.5 inch block under the stock springs in the rear. It had some oversized tires which I am taking off this weekend. I'm not really interested in the lift for it's looks. I need this rig to be as economical as possible yet still able to pull a trailer that we are hoping to get within the year. I was thinking about lowering the truck back down to stock height so that got me looking into the threads regarding springs and suspension.
Based on what I read I was thinking about doing V springs in the front and the B springs in the rear. So HERE's my question? What is gained in the modified B spring pack versus just putting the B springs on by themselves (unmodified)?
Again sorry if I missed this question in a thread somewhere.
Based on what I read I was thinking about doing V springs in the front and the B springs in the rear. So HERE's my question? What is gained in the modified B spring pack versus just putting the B springs on by themselves (unmodified)?
Again sorry if I missed this question in a thread somewhere.
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The B springs will raise the rear less.
To fix the relatively lower rear you have 2 options:
1) Do the B "mod"
2) Use a taller tapered block.
B "mod"
Less expensive (but slightly more work)
Raises spring capacity (and I assume stiffness)
Note that unmodded b springs are at axle capacity as far a I know.
Tapered block
More expensive (~$125)
No increase in spring capacity [edit] no increase over unmodded B [/edit]
More droop with a load (like a trailer).
Less stiff than B "mod" (I assume)
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Check out the new guy with the spot on response!
Act like a vet with answers like that TJ and we're gonna give you a raise!
Welcome to FTE to both of you guys!
Stewart
Act like a vet with answers like that TJ and we're gonna give you a raise!
Welcome to FTE to both of you guys!
Stewart
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I just bought a 2004 Ex that is lifted with what appears to be non-stock leaf springs in the front (they have some 4x4 shop markings on them, otherwise I know nothing about them other than they curve up a bunch to lift the front end) and a 5.5 inch block under the stock springs in the rear. It had some oversized tires which I am taking off this weekend.
I'm not really interested in the lift for it's looks.
I need this rig to be as economical as possible yet still able to pull a trailer that we are hoping to get within the year.
Don't swap everything and then find out you are over revving to go 60 mph on stock tires
