Have V and F code springs on order for my 03 7.3L PSD 4X4. Also Helwig anti-sway bar on the way. Have read pros and cons for Bilstein and Rancho shocks. Bilsteins are very good quality, but the Ranchos are adjustable. I would prefer the least stiff ride most of the time. I will be towing my 6000lb. TT about 10,000mi. a year. I have the part numbers recommended for the Bilsteins with the V and F codes. Does anyone know the part numbers for the Rancho RS9000X recommended for the V and F code mod. Any recommendations for which shock to install or installtion tips would be appreciated.
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]Ben
Caryt got a question for ya. I am stock right now as I just bought the truck a few weeks ago. The shocks are dead, I mean DEAD. I want to order Bilsteins but also want to do the V&B spring mod as well. Will the increase in height from the V&B cause the shocks to too short? I couldnt find another part # for the same valving but different height. Any help would be appreciated.
Also are you on Pirate because your name looks familar.
Yep I am on Pirate [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img], best thing is to see where the shock sets now..middle of travel or ? Then factor in the lift where will it sit? will it top out if ya cycle the suspension. Personally I like to measure the max travel that a setup will give and order the shocks to work with it. Nothing ruins your day like killing a shock.
You can always go to Bilstein 7100 serries and they will valve them to anything ya want...not that expensive. I went to short body 7100 with a 14" shaft for the frt of my EB.
Cary
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95 f250 4x4 xlt Excab Lb. white, BTS Trans, 4.10ls, Dana 60, ORU RS kit DR 4"front 5" reas springs!, Bilsteins, Centerline 18x9", 37" Toyo MT's,H2e, Tapercore IC,3" Billet intakes, Tymar 4" exhaust,intake and HX mod,Beans 2's, Stealth and Fuel system and DI studs, JS's IDM mod, TW 4 pos chip,TSM Rear Disks, 198k miles.
2004 EB 4x4 6.0 X born 05/18/04
white, LS,premier group, tow package, dvd. centerline 18x9" w/ 35" Toyo MT's, Edge 4.5" Lift, V's & custom B codes 37k miles 3rd turbo 6 5150 Specialy valved Bilsteins!
1976 EB Exploration daily driver
1971 EB Hard Core Crawler
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Suzuki King Quad
I put V code and F code on mine and Bilsteins. I used the Bilsteins for the F250/350 fronts since they came with V code and that is what I now have. For the rear use the standard Bilstein for the Excursion. The rear shocks for the f250/350 do not interchange with the X. Ride quality? Excellent!
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'02 PSD Excursion LTD Ultimate 4X4 Mineral Gray, PSD badges, Banks Exhaust, AIS air filter, DP-Tuner, Fuel mods, V code (2C3Z-5310-HA, AKA 3C34-5310-ADA) and modified F code (6C34-5560-F aka 5C32-5560-FA) springs with Timbren rear overloads, Bilstein shocks, hellwig sway bar, Powerslot Cyro rotors with Hawk LTS pads.
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