Explorer Leafs, which ones
#1
Explorer Leafs, which ones
So I am going to Pull-A-Part on Tuesday to pick up some leaf spring for my 8.8 and I need to know which codes to get. When I search them up on car-part.com it says:
(spring code), code F
(spring code), code H
(spring code), code L
(spring code), code U
I have no idea what, if any, is the difference. Or if it matters. All I know is my leafs are too soft, I don't want any saggys (who does), and I these should lift my rear end about 2 inches.
Help.
(spring code), code F
(spring code), code H
(spring code), code L
(spring code), code U
I have no idea what, if any, is the difference. Or if it matters. All I know is my leafs are too soft, I don't want any saggys (who does), and I these should lift my rear end about 2 inches.
Help.
#3
i found this so far:
2 (01-05 Sport Trac Towing Package)
C (Ranger FX4 Level II)
F (95-00 Explorer 4dr 4-leaf)
H (95-00 Explorer Eddie Bauer/Limited AWD Air Ride 4-leaf)
L (95-00 Explorer 2dr 3" wide monoleaf)
U (90-94 Explorer 4dr 4x4 4-leaf)
V (90-94 Explorer 2dr 4x4 3-leaf)
W (Explorer 3-leaf)
So I'm think F's off of a 95-00 4 door Explorer or U's off of a 90-94 Explorer. I heard that the higher in the alphabet, the stiffer the spring so that would make W's the best. But I want 4 leafs, not 3.
2 (01-05 Sport Trac Towing Package)
C (Ranger FX4 Level II)
F (95-00 Explorer 4dr 4-leaf)
H (95-00 Explorer Eddie Bauer/Limited AWD Air Ride 4-leaf)
L (95-00 Explorer 2dr 3" wide monoleaf)
U (90-94 Explorer 4dr 4x4 4-leaf)
V (90-94 Explorer 2dr 4x4 3-leaf)
W (Explorer 3-leaf)
So I'm think F's off of a 95-00 4 door Explorer or U's off of a 90-94 Explorer. I heard that the higher in the alphabet, the stiffer the spring so that would make W's the best. But I want 4 leafs, not 3.
#5
I went and got mine last week. Here is the deal:
Don't the codes, they are not needed.
Go to the JY and find ANY FOUR DOOR 4x4 97+ Explorer or Mountaineer (the ones with round front ends and headlights). Each pack should have 4 leafs. 2 door Expos will not work. 2WD Expos will not work.
Pop off the u-bolts nuts on the bottom of the axle (4 per leaf) they are 18mm, and the shackle bolts (2 per leaf). They were like 3/4 or something normal like that. Do them in that order.
The rear shackle bolt may be seized. Take a hack saw, you may need it.
Take some penetrating spray (like liquid wrench or PB Plaster). Spray down all the nuts and bolt with it.
Don't the codes, they are not needed.
Go to the JY and find ANY FOUR DOOR 4x4 97+ Explorer or Mountaineer (the ones with round front ends and headlights). Each pack should have 4 leafs. 2 door Expos will not work. 2WD Expos will not work.
Pop off the u-bolts nuts on the bottom of the axle (4 per leaf) they are 18mm, and the shackle bolts (2 per leaf). They were like 3/4 or something normal like that. Do them in that order.
The rear shackle bolt may be seized. Take a hack saw, you may need it.
Take some penetrating spray (like liquid wrench or PB Plaster). Spray down all the nuts and bolt with it.
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