2WD stock spring upgrades?

[WUzombies]

I've been reading and trying to keep up, what would a stock replacement coil over that is a progressive and possibly adds about 1" of lift (to level) the van on the E-vans?

I've seen a handful of part numbers tossed around and I've looked at all I've found, but I'm having trouble figuring out what would work best for my van.

 

[Gtdad]

I just went through this..
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/147644-E250-2wd-suspension-upgrade

 

[WUzombies]

How in the hell did I miss that thread? Wow. Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Gtdad]

How in the hell did I miss that thread? Wow. Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for!

Your welcome , I remembered how confusing it was to figure out a simple small lift.
I am new vehicle tinkering, so thought I would be detailed as o could.
Super happy with the new setup

 

[WUzombies]

Strangely enough Moog doesn't have an email listed on their website, but they do have their Twitter profile and they respond well to it. So I now have the exact model of spring I need to fit what I'm looking for.

 

[Gtdad]

So what model did they tell you? The springs I used are an e350 spring. Gave me maximum lift with stock radius arms..

 

[WUzombies]

I meant to post the model last night and forgot. Moog CC81368 for a progressive and stiffer ride and a slight bump north on an E150.

 

[Gtdad]

I meant to post the model last night and forgot. Moog CC81368 for a progressive and stiffer ride and a slight bump north on an E150.

Funny I can't find that spring on their site

 

[Mwilliamshs]

...what would a stock replacement coil over that is a progressive and possibly adds about 1" of lift (to level) the van on the E-vans?...

...Moog CC81368 for a progressive and stiffer ride and a slight bump north on an E150.

Funny I can't find that shock on their site

It's a coil spring, not a coil-over shock. The terms get mixed up (see 1st post)

 

[Gtdad]

It's a coil spring, not a coil-over shock. The terms get mixed up (see 1st post)

I was tired and miss typed. Still could not find it on moogs site except via google which did find it but could not find the specs for it. I see it is a standard e250 e350 spring. The spring shop that put it in said gave my from 2.25 of lift. I have not experienced any steering issues and the alignment shop had no problems getting it perfect. Loving my new ride height.

 

[WUzombies]

It's a coil spring, not a coil-over shock. The terms get mixed up (see 1st post)

Sorry, I'll work on posting whilst using proper nomenclature. To be fair I'm still a little surprised that the motor isn't aircooled and has more than 4 cylinders...:sombrero:

Regardless the new not-over-shocked coiled springs should arrive this week, I'll take some measurements, some photos and such to report back here with details (including a not so scientific opinion on ride differences).

 

[WUzombies]

I report back with no measurements or photos because I forgot to measure a before height and it is dark outside, but I can tell you that the progressive coils are a noticeable upgrade from stock. The front of the van doesn't lumber about through bumps and turns. Everything simply feels more solid without feeling bone jarring. Moog recommended the coils as a "plus one" upgrade to stock and there is a noticeable difference in height, my fault for not having an actual idea of what it is. If I were to guess I would say probably an inch.

 

[Bikersmurf]

It sounds like they're a worthwhile upgrade for van owners... If I'm not satisfied with the 2wd springs I was given, I'll have to look into if they've got a set rated for the weight of an Ambo with a 7.3.

 

[WUzombies]

It sounds like they're a worthwhile upgrade for van owners... If I'm not satisfied with the 2wd springs I was given, I'll have to look into if they've got a set rated for the weight of an Ambo with a 7.3.

The company responded on Twitter (@moogps) with what I needed. Ask there, they were really frank with my questions and were right with what I wanted.

 

[Gtdad]

It sounds like they're a worthwhile upgrade for van owners... If I'm not satisfied with the 2wd springs I was given, I'll have to look into if they've got a set rated for the weight of an Ambo with a 7.3.

According to info I have found
moog cc880s for 7.3's and V10 's probably great for an ambo little over a inch lift or in my case 2.25 inch on my 5,4L e250
moog cc880 for 5.4's give 1.5 inch lift