Cheaper alternative for V-B code springs?
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You're looking for '99-'04 F250 4WD springs. It'll give you the option of what spring code when you follow the prompts.
JL
You're looking for '99-'04 F250 4WD springs. It'll give you the option of what spring code when you follow the prompts.
JL
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Looked into getting the springs rearched. They said you cant rearch them because they'll just drop down again. Quoted me $450 just for add a leafs. What do you guys pay for a rearch and hows the durability compared to new springs?
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You could also try a few 4x4 shops in the area, as they will sell the used springs from the trucks that they put lifts on. If you get in touch with some, or visit some, you might get some replacements in short order, even if they currently have none there are always people that upgrade, especially in the spring.
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Being in Maple Ridge, you might want to give Ed a call, and drive down to Seattle to pick up direct from him and save the shipping. When I replaced mine, his price was pretty good, but the drive for me, or the shipping would have killed it. I used his prices to get a local dealer drop his price, even though it was more, I still came out fairly good in total cost. I had ordered a slu or parts, so the springs where a smaller portion of the cost.
You could also try a few 4x4 shops in the area, as they will sell the used springs from the trucks that they put lifts on. If you get in touch with some, or visit some, you might get some replacements in short order, even if they currently have none there are always people that upgrade, especially in the spring.
You could also try a few 4x4 shops in the area, as they will sell the used springs from the trucks that they put lifts on. If you get in touch with some, or visit some, you might get some replacements in short order, even if they currently have none there are always people that upgrade, especially in the spring.
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You might try a discount Ford dealer. There are a number of them online, and they discount the list prices substantially. I'm lucky to have one local to me, so I can pick it up and save on shipping. Just to give an idea of the price-savings, the list price for a single V-code spring was $190, and I paid $127 for each. You might see if there is a dealer local to you who sells parts at discount prices.
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how did you like the procomps? i just ordered a set for our excurison
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I've had them just over 5 years now and they have held up very well with no sagging. When I first installed them I did have to add a 1" block to the rear to level the truck. I installed BFG AT's at the same time and all these years I thought the springs were incredibly stiff but it was actually the tires. Just installed a set of Duratracs and the difference is night and day. The ride is very comfy now.
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I've had them just over 5 years now and they have held up very well with no sagging. When I first installed them I did have to add a 1" block to the rear to level the truck. I installed BFG AT's at the same time and all these years I thought the springs were incredibly stiff but it was actually the tires. Just installed a set of Duratracs and the difference is night and day. The ride is very comfy now.