I added the power mirrors to my truck and i love them the visibility is amazing, i just gotta get around to wiring the power fold/telescope still.
My 2002 Excursion Build
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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left is the 2008+ plug, right is the 2002 plug
and check out these nifty converter plugs the mirrors came with. not sure what to do with these. might do a pinout for when I run running lights into my new mirrors. the wiring is already in there, but the X itself doesn't support them yet. Luckily the blinker wiring was already present and works wonderfully
and check out these nifty converter plugs the mirrors came with. not sure what to do with these. might do a pinout for when I run running lights into my new mirrors. the wiring is already in there, but the X itself doesn't support them yet. Luckily the blinker wiring was already present and works wonderfully
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The signal worked right out of the box?
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and check out these nifty converter plugs the mirrors came with. not sure what to do with these. might do a pinout for when I run running lights into my new mirrors. the wiring is already in there, but the X itself doesn't support them yet. Luckily the blinker wiring was already present and works wonderfully
and check out these nifty converter plugs the mirrors came with. not sure what to do with these. might do a pinout for when I run running lights into my new mirrors. the wiring is already in there, but the X itself doesn't support them yet. Luckily the blinker wiring was already present and works wonderfully
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Current Update of the Excursion following todays installs
Suspension: Custom 3" front/2" rear
Front:Exterior:
I'll spec out the installs in the next few posts.
Suspension: Custom 3" front/2" rear
Rear:
- "F" codes from a 2005/2006 F-250 - Custom modded with AAL taken from the factory "G" codes the X came with. Gained 2" of height over stock, but maintained mostly same ride quality. It's a play on the popular modded "B" code that most guys do.
Front:
- Custom AAL taken from OEM rear "G" codes and added to OEM front leaf pack. Gained 0.5"-1". No more bottoming out. No real effect on ride quality
- 2" lift shackles installed
- Quad Shock mount installed
- Quad Shocks installed
- OEM 16" alloys painted black with chrome hub caps
- 315/75-16 (35" tall) Nitto Terra Grapplers
- 2008 Style Tow Mirrors
- 2006 Style Headlights with DIY Harley Mod
- 2006 header panel
- 99-04 Style Foglights (waiting to install)
- 2012 FX4 Realtree Sticker
- Shiny tailpipe
- Fleabay El Cheapo Backup Camera
- Remove cladding (I'm lazy...it'll happen
) - 2006 grille (waiting on funds)
- 2006 style bumper to finish conversion (waiting on funds)
- 4x2 Rear Hatch Struts
- Eonon 7" Dropdown DVD Player (waiting to install)
- 2010 F-150 rearview mirror with LCD screen
- 3 carseats and a tween girls stuff
- Leather Seats (waiting on funds)
- Swap console to jump seat from 08+ truck (waiting on funds)
- Muffler delete/straight pipe - loud she is
- 5 Star Tuning (waiting on funds)
- Custom "Y" pipe to correct OEM funkiness (waiting on funds)
I'll spec out the installs in the next few posts.
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2" lift shackles coupled with the custom AAL up front
quad shocks
flipped the sway bar upper link mounts to allow the sway bar links to clear the leaf springs
rides much nicer up front. I don't know what was causing my clunk...but between the new sway bar mounts and todays work, the clunks are totally gone. also gone is all of the body sway due to the new sway bar positioning, and the quad shocks.
happy camper. now I need to order custom length rear shocks to be truly "finished" up front....until I get a dual steering stabilizer...and...and...and.......
quad shocks
flipped the sway bar upper link mounts to allow the sway bar links to clear the leaf springs
rides much nicer up front. I don't know what was causing my clunk...but between the new sway bar mounts and todays work, the clunks are totally gone. also gone is all of the body sway due to the new sway bar positioning, and the quad shocks.
happy camper. now I need to order custom length rear shocks to be truly "finished" up front....until I get a dual steering stabilizer...and...and...and.......
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X looks awesome man. Looking almost like your old sd.
The dual socks haven't stiffened the ride at all? I was considering this when I did the bilsteins, but was told that it would cause massive stiff ride
The dual socks haven't stiffened the ride at all? I was considering this when I did the bilsteins, but was told that it would cause massive stiff ride
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The ride is firmer. I don't find it rough though. I used the cheapest Monroe shocks I could find for a F250. Those shocks are 1" longer than excursion shocks for front.
The dampening force is okay. It really helped with body roll. Old shocks were blown out.
The dampening force is okay. It really helped with body roll. Old shocks were blown out.
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sway bar already had brand new end links...3-4 days ago I put brand new bushings on the bar itself where it bolts to the axle...about 3/4 of my clunks went away. still had a persistent clunk on occasional turn
seems like that final lingering clunk is gone
seems like that final lingering clunk is gone
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update from past 2 months
OEM Ford Clearance Lights that have been VHT'd and clearcoated
Amber LED sidemarker lights...so idiots won't sideswipe me
and
2005 style grab handle on drivers A pillar
OEM Ford Clearance Lights that have been VHT'd and clearcoated
Amber LED sidemarker lights...so idiots won't sideswipe me
and
2005 style grab handle on drivers A pillar
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