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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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I changed my front springs last week along with shocks.I put 450 springs and kyb shocks and tweeked my steering box.Now the issue is that the X is low on the back.I assume that if the front springs are soft so are the rears.So should I change the rears or just add spacers.......Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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if you tow with it i'd replace the springs, but the fronts might settle a little after some miles so you might wanna wait a while before you decide
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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The only thing I tow are 2 fat golden retrievers that would live in the back if I let them.Fat dan The taper blocks are they available in different heights.My originals are 2.250 and if I want to level the truck I need 4 inch blocks
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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i'm sure if you look at some suspension companies web sites you could probably find what your looking for, just try to stay away from stacked blocks or spacer blocks they are junk. find one solid block
 
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there are taper blocks available to level the truck, not sure specifically about 4" but i believe there are 5.5's. and ford has stock blocks:

Left side 3.5" tapered block: Part #F81Z-5598-FA
Right side 3.5" tapered block Part #F81Z-5598-GA
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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after i put X code springs(which gave almost 3" of lift over stock) in i had to add the tapered factoy f-350 blocks to level it out.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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alaska have you got a part number???????????? thanks
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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should be the part numbers above my last post. i dont know what the part numbers on the u bolts were. if you search you will find all the info you need, i searched for a few months before doing my swaps(front/rear)
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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I checked out yor MPG think I am in the same boat...Thanks for the info...
 
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code x springs?
 
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Code X springs are the HD springs put in with the plow package. They are quite stiff, but gives a very sturdy front end, they are also helpful when adding a HD bumper like a ranch hand or Warn Bumper.
 
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I think I will go with new springs and be done with it.Thanks for the input all.
 
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