Heavier/taller coil springs for E350 front? - Diesel Forum

carrfamilynj · 05-20-2007, 01:48 PM

Does anyone know if Ford released a better coil spring for the E350 front end? I thought I read somwhere that some of the vans were equipped with a lighter spring than required, so a TSB was issued to swap them out with the proper ones. Or should I go aftermarket? Any recommendations? The front end doesn't seem to have the stance that it before, and it seems to wallow slightly on bumps.

AL_Fishing · 05-20-2007, 04:40 PM

When I bought my 2000 there was an option for a front spring coil upgrade, I think it was like 100.00 bucks or so at the time of build, but my front end has no problems. Maybe this is the spring set you need. They made them to carry the 7.3L and the V10 engines.

IM about to have some airbags installed, inside the front coils and in the back on the leaf springs. Many people swear the airbags give the van a smooth ride.

Installing the bags inside your coils may be a good way for you to fix the problem.

http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html

http://www.airliftcompany.com/load_controllerII.html

check it out.

Mr_Roboto · 05-21-2007, 12:10 AM

The front airbags are cheap and fairly easy. And you can get the ride height "just right".

yaric008 · 05-22-2007, 04:07 PM

Cool site, where are prices and how do you order?

Edit: I looked around on google and found online retailers...

http://www.rvupgradestore.com/index....amp;ProdID=564

That is the one for our vans i believe. They all seem to be the 80545 part number. Only 75 bucks... nice. I think imma get that stuff, i need a slight front height adjustment.