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Jan 31, 2011 | 03:48 PM

papadelogan

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Steering differences

I just picked up a 2002 Ex Limited <acronym title="Four Wheel Drive">4x4</acronym> with the 7.3 and it seems to turn MUCH tighter than my 99 F250 CCSB <acronym title="Four Wheel Drive">4x4</acronym>. I haven't compared wheelbases yet, but if they are the same (or very close) then what would I need to swap under my F250 to get it to turn like the Ex?

Jan 31, 2011 | 04:20 PM

boertje

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I think you hit it there with the wheelbase difference. The X is shorter than your truck Brendan.

Jan 31, 2011 | 05:07 PM

Rickx

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Go to this link and you will be able to get the info you're looking for. I couldn't find the same data for both. Also the tables only go back to 2000. As you can see the wheelbase IS different.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/

2002 Excursion
Steering
STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Model/Series Wheelbase (in.)
Power Steering Turning Diameter (ft.)(1)
(1) Average of left and right turns using standard tires.
Gear Ratio Overall Ratio Curb-to-Curb Wall-to-Wall
4x2 137.0 17:1 19.6:1 46.8 49.6
4x4 137.0 17:1 18.4:1 50.4 53.0

Super Duty F-250 Crew Cab Styleside Pickup (172.4" wb.)
STEERING: — Type Power, Ford XR-50 — Ratio 17.0:1