Steering problem... In the back?
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I had major rear steer that became noticeable while towing and after doing a full suspension upgrade, the most likely contributing factor was the bushings in the rear springs. They were tired and could be easily moved around by inserting a screw driver when the springs were taken out for upgrading. The suspension is now very beefed up; however, the biggest problem could of been the bushings and the the play the spring had in the hanger.
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Laughing Gas
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I had major rear steer that became noticeable while towing and after doing a full suspension upgrade, the most likely contributing factor was the bushings in the rear springs. They were tired and could be easily moved around by inserting a screw driver when the springs were taken out for upgrading. The suspension is now very beefed up; however, the biggest problem could of been the bushings and the the play the spring had in the hanger.
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From: Tulsa, OK
Another 'cheap fix' in addition to Hellwig (but before full V/B swap) would be to add RAS to rear axle. I've got RAS on my rear "B code" springs, along with V code springs on front. This combo works quite well for me.
The best solution all around (I used on my 2003) was LandYots Radius Rods. He no longer makes/sells these. However, they worked quite well even with stock D/G springs. Kept the Ex going straight down the road.
The best solution all around (I used on my 2003) was LandYots Radius Rods. He no longer makes/sells these. However, they worked quite well even with stock D/G springs. Kept the Ex going straight down the road.
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
My previous EX had v's up front, f350 blocks in rear with RAS and Hellwig swaybar. That was perfect for me.
My current EX (5+ in lift)has custom springs up front, rear has modded springs f350 blocks, RAS, stock swaybar and airbags. Again perfect for me.
Lots of options out there.
If your on a budget look into v code front f350 rear block and add RAS and hellwig rear sway if you tow.
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Laughing Gas
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Looking just to get the right parts.
I know the rear suspension is different in the Excursion than the F-Series. I know that the Excursion wasn't available with the heavier springs, but the F-Series was.
So I'm going to have a combination of F-Series parts and Excursion parts on. I'm betting that the Excursion shocks will be set up for the softer Excursion stock springs. Will F-Series shocks even fit though?
I know the rear suspension is different in the Excursion than the F-Series. I know that the Excursion wasn't available with the heavier springs, but the F-Series was.
So I'm going to have a combination of F-Series parts and Excursion parts on. I'm betting that the Excursion shocks will be set up for the softer Excursion stock springs. Will F-Series shocks even fit though?
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If you wanna do this upgrade, I suggest you take a day (or three, LOL) and read all the pertinent threads that cover the Excursion suspension listed in the tech folder.
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Last edited by Stewart_H; Oct 12, 2014 at 01:23 AM.
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