Front to back height difference in stock 4x4 Excursion? - Diesel Forum

WannabePSD · 01-16-2006, 11:00 PM

Hi guys,

I'm having a little confusion in finding which rear springs I need to get. I have a Superlift 7" front spring for diesel engine. It is the same PN for a superduty but they list it as a 6" for SD. So I really don't know if that 7" spring actually got me 7" or just 6"...same as a SD. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

I have staked blocks in the rear and want to go with all spring in the back. Superlift sells a 4" and a 5" for Superduty but I want a level stance...no stinkbug look for me. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] Does anyone know which set I should get? I think maybe the 5" because of the added weight in the rear of an X.

I have called Superlift but they are ZERO help and claim they don't know what will level me out. I also have airbags and I think I may have gained a 1/2" in the rear end when running 5-10 PSI empty. I can live with 1/2" a$$ high...BUT NO HIGHER. I am planing on keeping the stock 2" block as I need it to function with my airbag system.

Also, I tow a pretty large toybox and don't want to lose any carrying capacity. What would you guys do?

Thanks,

Alin

BadSuperduty · 02-03-2006, 03:48 PM

The F-250/350's start off from the factory about 1.5" higher (in the front)then the Excursions. So if that spring raises your X 7" in the front it will raise an F-Series truck about 5.5 to 6". The 5" springs would be the closest for your rear application. Then you could throw an F-350 block in place of your factory block and sit about 1/2" high in the rear. This would give the appearance of a level stance. You can still utilize your air bags w/the F-350 blocks as well.

Good Luck,
Lane