Excursion 4" lift questions
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Excursion 4" lift questions
I can get a free 4" lift kit not sure of the brand but i was wondering what input you guys had on jacking up the ex 4". I'm going to be running 285/75/16 tires so about 33" tall will that look too small? How much is the gas mileage drop on a 7.3?
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no not yet haha. i need to fix my u joint issue first. the guy wants to swap me his kit for my stock setup. soooo stoked!!
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I believe it's a procomp but dont quote me on that one.
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I actually gained on highway mileage on my 7.3......here's why.......before the 315's I was turning like 2200 rpm at 70 mph......now I can set the cruise at 72mph and turn 1850 rpm......right in the 7.3 sweet spot.......I haven't noticed any real difference on my diesel to speak of......although I would assume it has to be less in town.....but I still fill at the same intervals as before.
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I actually gained on highway mileage on my 7.3......here's why.......before the 315's I was turning like 2200 rpm at 70 mph......now I can set the cruise at 72mph and turn 1850 rpm......right in the 7.3 sweet spot.......I haven't noticed any real difference on my diesel to speak of......although I would assume it has to be less in town.....but I still fill at the same intervals as before.
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Since it is still installed on his Ex, I would ask to see how it rides. I have ridden in several spring lifted vehicles that ride terrible. Often times the springs are way to stiff. If it rides good, go for it. When I did a 6" lift with 35's I lost around 2mpg but it was with the 6.0l and not the 7.3.
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Wow....I regularly (once a month) travel loaded with kids and gear to visit my Dad....it's a 4hr 225 mile trip and I don't use any noticeable amount more fuel than before with 285's.......certainly not 3 to 6 mpg......maybe I'm nuts ??
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