Marty Cosgrove
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• Seaford, DE, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2004 |
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 Posted:4/14/2004 13:33 |
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I am thinking of upgrading to the superduty v code springs....I have a couple questions that I am sure this highly skilled and intelligent group will be willing to bear with me and answer.
I want to update with new shocks and rear anti-sway bar. I have 51K on my 2000 limited X v10. The new tires have given me the bug to try to maximize my ride out. I find that the ride is a little to close to the ride of my mom's '72 pontiac station wagon with the wood paneled sides. I want it tightened up a bit.
If I go with the V code springs, what will the difference in new height of the truck?? Can I get new shock now and use them with the new springs or should I wait and do it all at the same time??? Same goes for the sway bar, now or later???? Finally, where is the best place to go for the springs????? |
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Lance Keelan
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• L.I., NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/27/2004 |
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• 60 posts |
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Posted:4/16/2004 08:15 |
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Marty I don't have an answer to your question, but I am getting ready to purchase my first X and was wondering the same thing. I like the "tighter" ride of the Super Duties and was wondering if/how I could duplicate this on the X.
If you get an answer please pass it along.
Somebody out there must know! |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:4/16/2004 10:08 |
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I think in the 1-3" range...
was looking for the post where I saw the ranges...
give me a bit...
let's see how this looks - but this s aimed at Ex's mostly - your results may vary !
Front axle weights used are 4080, & D code springs for the PSD and 3680, & C code springs for the V-10
Application---Code---Capacity-----Rate----Travel --------- V-10 ----- PSD
Exc V8 --------- B ----- 4100 ----- 330 ----- 5.02 ---------- -0.25 ----- -0.66
Exc V10 ------- C ----- 4300 ----- 350 ----- 5.01 ----------- 0.00 ----- -0.37
Exc PSD ------- D ----- 4700 ----- 380 ----- 5.14 ---------- +0.33 ---- 0.00
F250/350 All springs are computer selected
Also the use of a rear sway bar and what size it is package dependant
Code---Capacity-----Rate----Travel --------- V-10 ----- PSD
S --------4000 ----- 370 ------ 4.34 --------- +1.22 --- +0.88
T --------4400 ----- 390 ------ 4.63 --------- +1.42 --- +1.11
U --------4800 ----- 410 ------ 4.89 --------- +1.60 --- +1.32
V --------5200 ----- 430 ------ 5.13 --------- +1.77 --- +1.50
F450
W --------5600 ----- 450 ------ 5.34 --------- +2.77 --- +2.52
F550 & 350/ DRW with Snow Plow prep Package
X-------- 6000 ----- 470 ------ 5.54 ---------- +2.90 --- +2.68
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:4/18/2004 10:21 |
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Marty I have V codes on now and getting ready to replace them with X codes. I got almost 2 inches and used the stock size shocks(Rancho 9000X). I love the improved ride and handling but want the X codes and a Edge 2 in mini spring pack up front and a add a leaf in the rear with the 4 in block and Landyots radius bars. I will go with a 315/75/16 with the 16x8 wheel. My V codes will be for sale soon, 2003 v codes with abut 10,000 miles on them.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
check my gallery
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Marty Cosgrove
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• Seaford, DE, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2004 |
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• 10 posts |
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Posted:4/18/2004 22:55 |
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Birdman-
Shoot me an [email protected] I would like to know a little more about your v codes and when you plan on moving up. |
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Ray Eskridge
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• Chicago, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 3/7/2004 |
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• 14 posts |
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Posted:4/26/2004 15:41 |
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I have a 2002 Ford Excursion Limited V10. I have "C" code leaf springs in the front and "G" code leaf springs in the back. I would like to change these out and get between 1"-2" of lift. I would like it to be "even" (Same lift for both front and back). My ride now is very level. I noticed the nice specs on the front leaf springs, anyone have specs on the rea leaf springs?? What code leaf springs would give me the 1" - 2" lift??
Thanks
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:5/2/2004 17:46 |
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Get a add a leaf for the rear springs. V codes in front and a extra leaf in the rear and a 2 inch higher and level ride.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
check my gallery
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