Ned Campion
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• effingham, NH, USA |
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 Posted:5/11/2003 19:51 |
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I really like this truck.great for the whole family.I have a couple of questions,but first it is a 2001,XLT,V10 38,000 miles.I paid $20,000 i think that was fair. after reading this forum i picked some Vcode springs,Front springs only.My question is will the truck be level or should i put blocks or more springs in the rear? Also will 235/85R-16 or even 255/85R-16 tires fit a stock excursion? I like the tall skinny tire look plus they do better in snow.
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E. Long
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RS-TX
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Posted:5/11/2003 23:03 |
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Howdy, Ned, glad you found us.
I can't help much with the springs, but I can offer an opinion on tires. My dad's 2000 F250 4x4 PSD has 235/85-16 tires straight from the factory. He loves them. I assume they will fit your X beautifully. I can't say for sure, but I think 255s would also fit without rubbing.
I'm basing this opinion on the assumption that you have a 4x4. I believe 235s will also fit well on a 4x2. They should help your mileage some, too. 
Rick
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Ned Campion
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• effingham, NH, USA |
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Posted:5/12/2003 04:46 |
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yep it's a 4x4.it was just traded.it had only been at the ford dealer a day or two.My wife is taking me to bring it home today.She is thrilled! no more dogs and muddy boots in her car. |
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monsta
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Posted:5/13/2003 03:09 |
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| Quote: | | My question is will the truck be level or should i put blocks or more springs in the rear? Also will 235/85R-16 or even 255/85R-16 tires fit a stock excursion? |
Both those tires will fit the stock rim & should clear.
The V-codes should make it level. Have you looked at the Spring Chart?
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Ned Campion
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• effingham, NH, USA |
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Posted:5/13/2003 04:37 |
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Thanks for all the help.I'm going with 255/85R-16 and i got my new springs.Will the new tire size chance anything with the computer? My daily driver is a 1961 F-350 4x4 so i'm new to trucks with all these electronic gadgets |
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monsta
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Posted:5/13/2003 14:02 |
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Yes, your computer will be off.
Those 255s will turn about 629 RPM. They are about 1.5 inches taller than stock.
Stock tires 265s turn about 657 RPM. That is a difference of a little less than 5% SLOWER.
Everything will be off 5%. I think, however, that the pCM can accomodate this small change. See your Ford dealer. He can vary the RPM (tires not engine) to a certain point. I do not know exactly.
You will get a little better highway mileage but acceleration may suffer.
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Ned Campion
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• effingham, NH, USA |
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Posted:5/13/2003 20:09 |
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Thanks for the info! I have towing gears with a factory limited slip.I think i willbe all set. |
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greateastern
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Posted:5/13/2003 20:22 |
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Welcome aboard Ned. You will love it.
Gary
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'02 X LTD, 4X4, PSD, 3.73LS. True Blue & Gold. 15K miles. Pretty much stock. (Sigh!) Upgraded load range Steeltex tires. Roof rack bars removed. Ford spare tire organizer. Way overdue on getting guages... Sunnybrook 30FKS travel trailer, 31ft, 8000lb. |
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birdman127
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Posted:5/13/2003 21:17 |
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| Quote: | I really like this truck.great for the whole family.I have a couple of questions,but first it is a 2001,XLT,V10 38,000 miles.I paid $20,000 i think that was fair. after reading this forum i picked some Vcode springs,Front springs only.My question is will the truck be level or should i put blocks or more springs in the rear? Also will 235/85R-16 or even 255/85R-16 tires fit a stock excursion? I like the tall skinny tire look plus they do better in snow.
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Welcome aboard Ned!
Great price on the "X"! We will be here for your questions!
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