rdenewet
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• Novi, MI, USA |
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• Registered on 11/10/2009 |
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 Posted:2/27/2010 15:25 |
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I did this swap yesterday on my 02 Excursion. It was very simple and took 2.5 hrs. and I would guess 45 minutes of that was cleaning snow off to find the bolts and mopping the shop floor.
I pre-read your directions as I had never worked on this truck before. I did buy new U-bolts and nuts for an 02 Excursion just to be safe. Thanks for the tip.
I did not have any issues removing the front leaf spring bolts though. I did not remove the corner supports or any of the bumper brackets.
There is a rubber air dam that I removed the retainer for then pushed it up out of the way. Then removed the small support bracket for the AC condenser. Then the bolt comes right out. The hardest part of the whole job is getting that retainer for the rubber air dam back in. Also, The front leaf spring bolts did require a long ratchet with a 2 ft. extension to get them off just like you said. Also, I hit them with penetrating oil first but it didn't help much. I did one side at a time and lubed the front end while I had it in the air.
I started at 3:30 and was done at 6:00 including mopping the floor for at least 30 -45 minutes as a lot of snow was melting off the underside of the vehicle.
Rides very nice, the harshness from hitting the bump stops is completely gone. Now the front is 1/2 inch lower than the rear. I am thinking of doing the rears next just because..... Thanks for the tips.
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billman
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• Central, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 12/10/2009 |
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Posted:3/18/2010 11:56 |
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What type of springs did you do for the rear? Did you post somewhere for the rear install? Lastly, did you use ex or 250 shocks for the rear? Nice job on the front spring install.If you happen to read this send me an email if you have any info on this install [email protected]
Thanks for all the help.
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billman
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• Central, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 12/10/2009 |
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Posted:3/22/2010 10:44 |
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Did my fronts on my 02 ex. All I can say is without a step by step I don't think I would have been very happy. It took a little longer than I expected doing this by myself.......... getting the springs to seat to the axle was a challenge and I ended up putting the rear driver side bolt in from the back side since it took a little prying with one hand and the drive shaft was in the way when I finally had things lined up. The ride to work was noticably smoother. Not sure how I rode around with the front the way it was for so long. Next weekend the rear springs. |
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billman
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• Central, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 12/10/2009 |
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Posted:3/24/2010 11:07 |
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I seem to be having trouble getting past page 1. If a moderator reads this let me know what I'm doing wrong. I can post as you can see but can't get to see past pg 1. email me how to [email protected]
*** Looking to see if anyone has done the rear b codes and has any tips to get it done. you can email me even if it is a link.
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:3/25/2010 21:36 |
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| Quote: | I did this swap yesterday on my 02 Excursion. It was very simple and took 2.5 hrs. and I would guess 45 minutes of that was cleaning snow off to find the bolts and mopping the shop floor.
I pre-read your directions as I had never worked on this truck before. I did buy new U-bolts and nuts for an 02 Excursion just to be safe. Thanks for the tip.
I did not have any issues removing the front leaf spring bolts though. I did not remove the corner supports or any of the bumper brackets.
There is a rubber air dam that I removed the retainer for then pushed it up out of the way. Then removed the small support bracket for the AC condenser. Then the bolt comes right out. The hardest part of the whole job is getting that retainer for the rubber air dam back in. Also, The front leaf spring bolts did require a long ratchet with a 2 ft. extension to get them off just like you said. Also, I hit them with penetrating oil first but it didn't help much. I did one side at a time and lubed the front end while I had it in the air.
I started at 3:30 and was done at 6:00 including mopping the floor for at least 30 -45 minutes as a lot of snow was melting off the underside of the vehicle.
Rides very nice, the harshness from hitting the bump stops is completely gone. Now the front is 1/2 inch lower than the rear. I am thinking of doing the rears next just because..... Thanks for the tips.
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I spent a lot of time on this project figuring out the best way to do this as I didn't have a set of instructions to go by. I find I waste the most time go back and forth to grab tools and dealing with seized bolts. (Also, stopping to take pictures adds a lot to the timeframe)
For a question above, I installed F-codes for the rear springs. I highly recommend this. I didn't document this because I had the work done by a local spring shop, but found this member's photos and instructions the most helpful: http://www.supermotors.net/registry/6660/57634-2 The main thing was having to reuse one of the leafs from the original rear springs.
V-Code fronts + F-Code rears make all the difference in the world. Way better than stock.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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sweet
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• cincinnati, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 3/5/2011 |
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Posted:3/7/2011 08:18 |
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I have a 2000 4x4 Excursion with 214,000 miles, and I broke the front passenger side main leaf under braking. I held the broken leaf away from the tire withe a clamp and made a 150 plus mile trip back home towing my 35' car trailer (4000lbs empty ). Although I don't recommend driving it like this we did make it home. I ordered the new spring and U bolts. I received the square U bolts also (and on a Friday when I could not do anything about it until Monday).
So I thought I would add to this thread a little info about the square U bolts. The Excursions where made with the square U bolts until 8/99. If your truck was made after that date you will need the rounded style of U bolts. The date of origin for your truck can be found on the same sticker as the spring codes in the drivers door jam.
If you call Ford and order them they will look up a 2000 in the catalog and you will get the square set. Unless your parts guy is savvy and looks deeper that is. |
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kmcgrail
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• Fairfax, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 9/4/2013 |
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Posted:9/4/2013 20:07 |
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Hi, I have a 2000 Ford Excursion V10 with factory springs with an awesome bumper from http://www.southtexasoutfitters.com/ and a Warn winch.
I'm looking at an X code upgrade to accommodate the extra weight of the bumper.
Based on this page http://m.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288505, I think I'm looking for these parts:
(2) 2C3Z-5310-AF Springs @ $154.32 ea
(4) F81Z-5705-ZA U-Bolts @ $15.88 ea
( N805480-S426 Nut @ $1.86 ea
Anyone happen to confirm that's the part # for the springs they used on a 2000 V10 Excursion to replace the front springs?
Regards,
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HBJJAM
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• Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 6/23/2005 |
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Posted:10/30/2014 08:06 |
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anyone ever put on front air bags instead of replacing the springs?
It is about the same cost, and to save the aggravation of bolts and such I have thought about the Air-lift front bags. |
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gneill794
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• Papillion, NE, USA |
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• Registered on 4/4/2016 |
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Posted:4/4/2016 08:53 |
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Hi, I have a 2003 Limited Ex, 4WD, 6.0L.
Thanks for the tutorial, very helpful. I was able to swap the passenger side leaf spring with no issues. On the driver side, I ran in to the issue where the aft spring bolt wouldn\\'t come out because the drive shaft was is the way. I was able to jack the truck up and get the bolt out. My question is ... how in the heck did you guys get this bolt back in the same way it came out? Or did you flip it and put the bolt towards the frame? Does it matter?
Thanks in advance,
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