It's time to upgrade my springs so I looked into getting a V and B code set and it's going to run me $250 and $400 each, after taxes thats almost $1500 just for springs. If I go used, which model/year did these come on and how can I identify them? Does anyone know of cheaper alternatives?

 

Try the Pro Comp's from Summit. Some good deals on packages. HTH!!!

 

Thanks. I found these earlier for $123 now just need something for the back.
Amazon.com: Explorer Pro Comp 22210 Black Powdercoated Leaf Spring: Automotive

 

You can also just have a spring shop respring your truck for much less than those prices you quoted.

 

X2. I don't know why more people don't do this. A spring shop will re-arch the springs and can add more leafs for much less $$ than buying new or used Ford parts.

 

I actually got the rear springs on mine done for free. I swapped some stump work for the owner of the spring shop. He's also going to respring the front for me for $100 as part of the deal. Now all I have to do is find an extra $100 laying around. lol

 

Holy mackrel! That's ridiculous!

I think I paid right around $600 for my springs and shocks. It's been awhile and I'd have to look it up, but I'm pretty sure it was around that cost.

Stewart

 

That's what I said except I worded it at little differently. $600 for f & r springs and shocks . Mind you I'm in Canada so parts can be quite a bit more. I might try ordering them from a dealer in the states or just go with the Procomp springs.

 

Just checked one of my old posts from 4 years ago. I paid about $600 for the new springs and rear blocks. I paid $1,068.98 for new springs, shocks, rear blocks, and Helwig rear sway bar.

Stewart

 

keep an eye on craigs list and hell even put out an add. i got my front springs (x-codes) for $45.

 

Junkyards are really cheap too! each set was around $75 here in Florida wrecking yard.

 

I just got a 00 exc 7.3 with some really sad front leafs. Will these fit?

 

According to Procomps info they will fit and give you a 2" lift.
http://www.explorerprocomp.com/PDFs/07cat/28-43.pdf


If I can find something used, which years and models used the V-B springs?

 

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
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

 

I would get them from summit so you have some customer service

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