New springs help please!
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New springs help please!
My leaf springs are shot on my 5.4 v8 powered 4X4 Excursion. I would like to put on some used F250/350 springs. Which ones do I use? Do I need longer u-bolts too? A list of needed hardware would be handy to have. I have tried searching this forum and most deal with v10s and PSD's. Got frustrated and decided to ask this same old question again. Any help would be appreciated.
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V's for the front and B's for the back? How do I find the codes so I know I have the right ones? Do I modify the B's or will it sit level without modifying them? I would rather have the back higher if necessary instead of the front higher,you might run into headlight glare on other drivers otherwise.
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Yep, all the talk about the V-10 getting the v and b springs translates to a little bit higher lift, with the smaller, lighter v-8. You will want to either modify the back spring pack or add the larger 3.5" tappered block to the back. If you do a search for v/b springs swap you will get more reading than enough to make a decision. Some have gone to other front springs, and just modded the rear to get the same.
Yes you will want to replace the u bolts. The front are the same size, but when you mod the back, or add the bigger block you will need longer u bolts. As per ford they are one time use. If you search the threads you will get part #'s and all. Good luck on your decisions. You will be happy either way you go.
Yes you will want to replace the u bolts. The front are the same size, but when you mod the back, or add the bigger block you will need longer u bolts. As per ford they are one time use. If you search the threads you will get part #'s and all. Good luck on your decisions. You will be happy either way you go.
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