My 2002 Excursion Build
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
funny enough, that is why I have the 2006 handle. I had installed a quad pillar on my F-250 and thrown the handle in my toolbox. found it the other night figured I'd give it a try. I really missed not having a handle
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
I don't have B or X code springs in my Excursion
Rear: "F" codes from a 2005/2006 F-250, with a modified leaf setup using 1 leaf from the original "G" codes that were installed
Rides really nice and firm, but not to hard.
Front: Original 2002 leafs with 1 leaf added from the original rear "G" codes that I replaced. Gained about 0.5 to 1" of height, but mainly gained a bunch of load capacity. Then I added 2" lift shackles for the extra height
overall, I love the ride in my X. I can drive 1 handed at 70 mph with ease, and I have been known to drive using my knees on occasion. I still have a bit of steering wander, but I think that at 82,000 miles I am approaching balljoint and steering linkage replacement time. At the moment though, I would not hesitate to drive it cross country (if such a road existed from Hawaii to Lower 48) tomorrow
Rear: "F" codes from a 2005/2006 F-250, with a modified leaf setup using 1 leaf from the original "G" codes that were installed
Rides really nice and firm, but not to hard.
Front: Original 2002 leafs with 1 leaf added from the original rear "G" codes that I replaced. Gained about 0.5 to 1" of height, but mainly gained a bunch of load capacity. Then I added 2" lift shackles for the extra height
overall, I love the ride in my X. I can drive 1 handed at 70 mph with ease, and I have been known to drive using my knees on occasion. I still have a bit of steering wander, but I think that at 82,000 miles I am approaching balljoint and steering linkage replacement time. At the moment though, I would not hesitate to drive it cross country (if such a road existed from Hawaii to Lower 48) tomorrow
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From: Anchorage Alaska
is it bad i wish it was 88 gallons?!
btw the truck is looking great!
i'm still thinking about putting a glass pack in i know your also running no muffler it just sounds SO good!
btw the truck is looking great!
i'm still thinking about putting a glass pack in i know your also running no muffler it just sounds SO good!
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Bleed Ford Blue
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From: Anchorage Alaska
thats what keeps me from putting a muffler on...it just sounds so good!!!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Tewksbury, MA
It's the sticker shock though lol. I think that the Excursion tank in an SD Would help with traction since you add some weight to the rear when you fill it and as is there's nothing back there but sheet metal.
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
had a tire break a steel belt a few days ago. precipitated me getting new tires 6 months early
315/75/16 Firestone Destination M/T's. I've had them before and they rock. Makes the X look beefy IMO. Was dark outside when they finally got her done. I'll try to grab a better pic tomorrow
