lift gain after Excursion spring swap - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

the ponz · 05-03-2011, 01:59 AM

From what I have read, most people who install V code springs, gain around 1.5” of lift in the front.
My questions is, what is the amount of lift people have experienced in the rear after installing:

unmodified B code springs?
B code + one leaf?
B code + two leaves?
unmodified F code?
F code + one leaf?

For those who reply, please indicated what size block was used along with the spring installation.
If RAS was also part of the set up, please note that as well.

My desire is to install the V code springs on the front of my 2001 7.3l diesel Excursion,
and do what is required to end up with the rear sitting 1.5”, or so , above the front.

Thank you.

DaveBen · 05-03-2011, 09:27 AM

I have V code springs in the front of my F-350 and I left the rears alone. The rear of my truck is about 3" higher than the front and I am currently running 4" blocks in the rear. If you remove the 4" blocks and replace them with 2" blocks (F-250) you should get what you want. I don't know anything about B or F code springs.

Dave

bigbrother44 · 12-13-2011, 02:24 AM

The $1,000,000 question...thought I'd post to bring this back to the top as I am looking for the same answers right now. Looks like the V-code springs added to the front of the Excursions add about 1.5". Is that the only spring code available for the front? Isn't there also an X or Y code for the front? If so, what do they add?

aklim · 12-13-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbrother44

The $1,000,000 question...thought I'd post to bring this back to the top as I am looking for the same answers right now. Looks like the V-code springs added to the front of the Excursions add about 1.5". Is that the only spring code available for the front? Isn't there also an X or Y code for the front? If so, what do they add?

I installed U and A simply because they were given to me free. With the 4 inch block, I did gain some rear height on top of what the spring gave me

CHPMustang · 12-14-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbrother44

The $1,000,000 question...thought I'd post to bring this back to the top as I am looking for the same answers right now. Looks like the V-code springs added to the front of the Excursions add about 1.5". Is that the only spring code available for the front? Isn't there also an X or Y code for the front? If so, what do they add?

I gained 1.5" and change with the V's but they settled in after 7 years to where I upgraded to W's which brought the front end back up above where the V's were when new but the W's have additional capacity which in my estimates will not rest in.

There are X codes available and will install but they are a firm riding spring pack designed primarily for heavy plow rigs.

05-03-2011, 01:59 AM	#1
the ponz SDD Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lift gain after Excursion spring swap From what I have read, most people who install V code springs, gain around 1.5” of lift in the front. My questions is, what is the amount of lift people have experienced in the rear after installing: unmodified B code springs? B code + one leaf? B code + two leaves? unmodified F code? F code + one leaf? For those who reply, please indicated what size block was used along with the spring installation. If RAS was also part of the set up, please note that as well. My desire is to install the V code springs on the front of my 2001 7.3l diesel Excursion, and do what is required to end up with the rear sitting 1.5”, or so , above the front. Thank you.

05-03-2011, 09:27 AM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,875 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	I have V code springs in the front of my F-350 and I left the rears alone. The rear of my truck is about 3" higher than the front and I am currently running 4" blocks in the rear. If you remove the 4" blocks and replace them with 2" blocks (F-250) you should get what you want. I don't know anything about B or F code springs. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-13-2011, 02:24 AM	#3
bigbrother44 PSD or bust! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The REAL California! Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The $1,000,000 question...thought I'd post to bring this back to the top as I am looking for the same answers right now. Looks like the V-code springs added to the front of the Excursions add about 1.5". Is that the only spring code available for the front? Isn't there also an X or Y code for the front? If so, what do they add? __________________ Used to have a '01 F250 SC 4X4 PSD w/ F350 blocks and 315's. Then I had a 2007 F250 6.0 PSD CC 4X4 SWB... After putting only 27,000 miles on the 07, FINALLY I'M BACK TO THE 7.3L PSD!!!

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