Bought one, now what...
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Bought one, now what...
Just sold one truck, bought another... 
So now what?
My wife's previous truck (Navigator) was an amazing vehicle and served us well however, she wanted something a bit larger, so it was either an Expedition EL or an Excursion. Seemed the 2005 PSD Excursions and 2008/09 Expy ELs were about the same money, but the Excursion was a better fit
Anyways, what to do now?
We've been lurking on the site, looking for accessory ideas, etc. Right now, she's 100% factory.
So now what?
My wife's previous truck (Navigator) was an amazing vehicle and served us well however, she wanted something a bit larger, so it was either an Expedition EL or an Excursion. Seemed the 2005 PSD Excursions and 2008/09 Expy ELs were about the same money, but the Excursion was a better fit
Anyways, what to do now?
We've been lurking on the site, looking for accessory ideas, etc. Right now, she's 100% factory.
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Congratulations on buying the most versatile SUV on the planet!(of course I am biased
). There are so many mods it's unbelievable. Take a look over the site, you have a lot of reading to do....The guys here on the forum are second to none. They can get through nearly anything. Again, congrats and get ready to spend some money!
). There are so many mods it's unbelievable. Take a look over the site, you have a lot of reading to do....The guys here on the forum are second to none. They can get through nearly anything. Again, congrats and get ready to spend some money!
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The Nav, had tighter steering and a more sporty feel. But I expected the Ex to ride like a truck, but hope to change that a bit.
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[quote=XS29L9B;11388610]It is interesting, and much more truck-like than the Navigator.
The Nav, had tighter steering and a more sporty feel. But I expected the Ex to ride like a truck, but hope to change that a bit.
Yea, I know what your talking about on the steering, it takes close to a 60 foot circle to turn one of those bad boys 360 degrees if its a 4x4. But you will get acustomed to it after a while. I park my in the driveway and pull up to the garbage container and can most always get within 6-8 inches of it and never touch it. Of course I have had 3.5 years of pratice.
The Nav, had tighter steering and a more sporty feel. But I expected the Ex to ride like a truck, but hope to change that a bit.
Yea, I know what your talking about on the steering, it takes close to a 60 foot circle to turn one of those bad boys 360 degrees if its a 4x4. But you will get acustomed to it after a while. I park my in the driveway and pull up to the garbage container and can most always get within 6-8 inches of it and never touch it. Of course I have had 3.5 years of pratice.
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...thinking the "V/F" swap and Hellwig rear bar will be useful mods.
Is there a complete list of what is needed?
I've read all the threads I can find, but can't seem to find a comprehensive list of parts/PN#'s/prices for each, along with best sources.
2005 Excursion 4WD Ltd., 6.0 PSD - all original
Is there a complete list of what is needed?
I've read all the threads I can find, but can't seem to find a comprehensive list of parts/PN#'s/prices for each, along with best sources.
2005 Excursion 4WD Ltd., 6.0 PSD - all original
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...thinking the "V/F" swap and Hellwig rear bar will be useful mods.
Is there a complete list of what is needed?
I've read all the threads I can find, but can't seem to find a comprehensive list of parts/PN#'s/prices for each, along with best sources.
2005 Excursion 4WD Ltd., 6.0 PSD - all original
Is there a complete list of what is needed?
I've read all the threads I can find, but can't seem to find a comprehensive list of parts/PN#'s/prices for each, along with best sources.
2005 Excursion 4WD Ltd., 6.0 PSD - all original
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