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Aug 27, 2010 | 09:19 AM

fordboy2

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From: freeland, mi

x codes or add aleaf

I am putting a fabtech 3.5 inch shackle lift in my truck here pretty quick, and am thinking of beefing the front springs up to handle my plow better. which do yo all think will be better and why? A set of add aleafs in the front or buying the x codes. If the x codes does anyone have a part number for them. I have had add aleafs in my 01 and was fine with the ride so I am not worried about that. thanks for your input in advance

Aug 27, 2010 | 09:29 AM

rwilimo

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Since your already doing the lift you will have plenty of height, I would go with x code springs as they will droop less with load of the plow. I have x codes with an 8.5' western pro plus and they hold it fine.

Aug 27, 2010 | 11:47 AM

fordboy2

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where did you buy your x codes?

Aug 27, 2010 | 11:57 AM

ExplorHer1369

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I got my set from a local Ford dealer around a month ago.

Part number 2C3Z-5310-AF

U-Bolts are F81Z-5705-ZA

Nuts are N805480-S426

Last edited by ExplorHer1369; Aug 27, 2010 at 11:59 AM. Reason: Added Part #'s.

Aug 27, 2010 | 01:20 PM

fordboy2

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wow 166 per spring it would be a whole lot cheaper to do the skyjacker add aleaf I had in my 01.

Aug 27, 2010 | 01:21 PM

fordboy2

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you dont have the part numbers for the f350 blocks and ubolts by chance also do you?

Aug 27, 2010 | 02:16 PM

ExplorHer1369

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Check to see if you need tapered blocks or not. Mine is an Ext. Cab Short Bed, so my blocks are tapered.

Left Tapered Block: F81Z-5598-FA
Right Tapered Block: F81Z-5598-GA
U-Bolts: 5C3Z5705AA
Nuts: N620485S441