Oh yeah, now I remember.
Tips on changing to X-code leafs in the front.
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Tips on changing to X-code leafs in the front.
Hey guys/gals. I'm about to do this swap and wonder if you guys that have done this before can give some tips on making the job go smooth. Any special way to jack the truck up? Would it be better to jack the frame up and put it on jack stands, then jack on the axle housings to release tension on the springs? Any help would be great. Thanks.
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Thanks Robin. That will help me a lot. I know you only posted this, but I will rep you when they let me.
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Fortunately the link was still in my deleted mail folder.
Don't worry about the rep, just the thought is good enough for me.
Have fun installing the springs and pics we will all want.
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Good thing I had just seen that thread, you know, before CRS had time to do it's work.
Fortunately the link was still in my deleted mail folder.
Don't worry about the rep, just the thought is good enough for me.
Have fun installing the springs and pics we will all want.
Fortunately the link was still in my deleted mail folder.
Don't worry about the rep, just the thought is good enough for me.
Have fun installing the springs and pics we will all want.
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It helps a lot to have the truck suspended by the frame and then you can use a floor jack to support the axle. I had my truck on a lift and used my floor jack for the axle to move it up and down to line up the holes for the spring pack. A big 'C' clamp helps for lining up the rear spring mount too...
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Big Bars, Beer, Big Hammers....
I haven't done springs on a PSD, but have done them on enough other vehicles to recomend these three key ingredients.....
Might start spraying down some bolts/nuts with penetrating oil a week or so before hand as well, might make life a touch easier. We used to do that before we put lift kits on, it helped alot, but we didn't have a big shop liek it sounds you do.
have fun!
Tom
I haven't done springs on a PSD, but have done them on enough other vehicles to recomend these three key ingredients.....
Might start spraying down some bolts/nuts with penetrating oil a week or so before hand as well, might make life a touch easier. We used to do that before we put lift kits on, it helped alot, but we didn't have a big shop liek it sounds you do.
have fun!
Tom
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What are you talking about? 
Thanks, that is what I was planning on doing. Big C clamp is a good idea.
It helps a lot to have the truck suspended by the frame and then you can use a floor jack to support the axle. I had my truck on a lift and used my floor jack for the axle to move it up and down to line up the holes for the spring pack. A big 'C' clamp helps for lining up the rear spring mount too...
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Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Big Bars, Beer, Big Hammers....
I haven't done springs on a PSD, but have done them on enough other vehicles to recomend these three key ingredients.....
Might start spraying down some bolts/nuts with penetrating oil a week or so before hand as well, might make life a touch easier. We used to do that before we put lift kits on, it helped alot, but we didn't have a big shop liek it sounds you do.
have fun!
Tom
I haven't done springs on a PSD, but have done them on enough other vehicles to recomend these three key ingredients.....
Might start spraying down some bolts/nuts with penetrating oil a week or so before hand as well, might make life a touch easier. We used to do that before we put lift kits on, it helped alot, but we didn't have a big shop liek it sounds you do.
have fun!
Tom
Thanks Tom.
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I just saw this thread and was gonna post, but it looks like Robin has ya covered.
It's really easy to remove the front springs once you have the front bumper off (4 bolts) and having a spare floor jack to help position the springs makes the job easier too.
A second set of hands isn't a must, but gosh darn they are a lot more helpeful than just helping your beer disappear.
Stewart
It's really easy to remove the front springs once you have the front bumper off (4 bolts) and having a spare floor jack to help position the springs makes the job easier too.
A second set of hands isn't a must, but gosh darn they are a lot more helpeful than just helping your beer disappear.
Stewart
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you will love the x codes, just did them on mine several weeks ago. wow, what a difference!! actually nice to drive my Excursion again! i also put a hellwig swaybar on the rear and i swear it handles like a car now!!
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BFBs, BFBs, and BFHs.
onelionhunter covered the important things.
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Stay out from under the truck,fix Joe and Roland blacken catfish and hand them Cold beer and it will be done in no time,LOL.
These guys have it covered for you Rick and lots of pics when you do it.Have fun and be safe.
These guys have it covered for you Rick and lots of pics when you do it.Have fun and be safe.