"x" code springs

[cowfarmer16]

I have herd alot of people in our area of putting x springs on their 350's . i rode in one today and it rode firmer put handled the weight better . so ime just poindering on how these people aquire these and what it takes to put them on a 04 250 or can that be done ?

 

[ktpauley]

It can be done to an 04. I have them on my 350. I don't have the part numbers. The front bolts are a pain because the bolt needs to be drive out towards the radiator. That is if you do it yourself and not have a shop do it. Keith

 

[cowfarmer16]

how did the ride differ good or bad.

 

[ktpauley]

The ride is a little firmer. I needed to add the X springs to lift the front up after I installed the bumper and winch. Keith

 

[JIM_C]

I put them on my 03 to help support the replacement bumper (~300 pounds). Firmed up the ride nicely. Some tackle this job themselves but a spring and driveline shop quoted me $135 to do the job so I let them have at it. They were done in 2 1/2 hours.
I got the parts from Bob Baumann at powerstrokeshop.com. Just call or email them with what you want and they'll know what you're talking about.

 

[ktpauley]

Jim take a look at the bumper, and winch I installed. That is why I installed the X codes. Keith

 

[architect-builder]

Here are the part #'s and prices I got (3 years or so ago).

(2) 2C3Z-5310-AF Springs -- $154.32 ea

(4) F81Z-5705-ZA U-Bolts -- $15.88 ea

(8) N805480-S426 Nut -- $1.86 ea


Barrett

 

[JIM_C]

Jim take a look at the bumper, and winch I installed. That is why I installed the X codes. Keith

I've seen those pics before, probably over at TDS. The winch adds a lot of weight. My bumper is for self defense in adverse traffic conditions! Mine looks like it came off a cement truck.