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Oct 14, 2011 | 01:03 PM

Thinroyy

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Ok I have a 2000 Ford Excursion, Limited, with the 6.8L V10, and I want to personalize it a bit. I was thinking about putting a 3-inch body lift on it, but before I do that I need to know a few things first...

1) How much will it cost to raise it, if i take it to someone to install it (just need a rough estimate)

2) I have a 2004 Homestead Rv, that weighs around 7,200lbs...willl the body lift effect my towing, and if so what can I do to fix it?

thanks,
Thinroyy

Oct 14, 2011 | 03:03 PM

Toreador_Diesel

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Do a search, you'll find the V/B or V/F code spring swap will get you what you need.

Oct 14, 2011 | 06:17 PM

Fishing_Uncle

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Personally I have never like body lifts, especially when you are talking about towing something.

Look into the spring swap like Toreador_Diesel mentioned, tons of good info on here. I have been looking over all the posts as well.

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:07 PM

wpnaes

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Agree, lift the suspension, much safer and with the V/B swap, you'll improve your towing handling.

Oct 15, 2011 | 07:26 AM

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A body lift is only going to raise you center of gravity making your already soft and mushy stock suspension MORE unstable towing or otherwise. As others have stated, swap the springs.

Oct 15, 2011 | 11:17 AM

Thinroyy

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So If I do swap out the springs, would I be able to do it on my own or would i have to take it in to do it, and would i still be able to pull my trailer?

Oct 15, 2011 | 11:58 AM

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Click on 'search', then 'advanced search', type in 'V/B spring swap' in keywords, scroll down and highlight in the box "search in Forum" to 'Excursion, King of the SUV's'. Click on Search now. Spend the next couple of hours reading many interesting posts. Here's a sample:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...b-springs.html