P1050076.JPG 5619 hits | 67.44 KB | Posted: 2/21/05 A shot of the 3/4" coolant hose ending just a couple inches past the tranny crossmember/support (Posted in: CCV Modifications)
P1200041.JPG 5656 hits | 74.65 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 Unfortunately, the front leaf spring eye-bolts are not easy to get to, so you have to remove the corner bumper supports.
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13mm socket (for the bumper-support bracket bolts)
impact wrench (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200063.JPG 5657 hits | 74.01 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 Position 2 jack stands under the blocker beam so it doesn't crash to the ground when you unbolt it.
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(2) jack stands (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200034.JPG 5698 hits | 77.51 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 All 4 u-bolts removed. Notice the round mark on the bump-stop from the rubber stopper. This is from constant bottoming-out of the suspension! (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200053.JPG 5702 hits | 68.11 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 Before we drop the front axle, we must disconnect the way bar. If we don't, the sway bar will prevent the front axle from dropping all the way and separating from the leaf spring.
P1200011.JPG 5721 hits | 73.71 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 Pry off the lug nut wheel cover. (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200080.JPG 5727 hits | 76.08 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 Reinsert the eye bolt in the front of the leaf spring first (save the rear bolt for the next step for easier installation). The front spring mount is stationary while the rear spring shackle does pivot -- thus making it easier to install the rear eye... (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P9290017.JPG 5728 hits | 58.72 KB | Posted: 9/29/05 Refurbished Ford Powerstroke alternator from Napa with a 3-year warranty. (Posted in: Alternator Replacement)
P1200085.JPG 5737 hits | 71.42 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 The completed install! There's actually room for spring travel again.
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This project was painfully drawn-out as I struggled with seized bolts and identifying the most efficient way to disassemble and reassemble. Once finished and ... (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200074.JPG 5761 hits | 69.43 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 New leaf spring (bottom) and old leaf spring (top). There doesn't appear to be a significant difference when compared side-by-side (other than the fresh coat of paint). However, the old leaf springs have 175,000+ miles on them and are fatigued. The n... (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
P1200029.JPG 5805 hits | 61.4 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 With the shock disconnected, we can now remove the nuts on the u-bolts. My u-bolts actually turned out to be in great shape so I decided to reuse them (considering the dealer sold me the wrong ones in the first place).
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21mm d... (Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)
