Modding Excursion rear shocks

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Jun 7, 2017 | 07:19 PM

Per4mance

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Modding Excursion rear shocks

I got a smoking deal on a set of Bilstein 5100 series shocks for a stock height F250. Fronts fit fine. Rears are a different animal. First off they don't make a 5100 series for a Ex. at stock height,only with a 4-6 in lift. I have 2 choices make a t bar eliminator or see if I can trade them out for 4600's. I like option 1. I'm going to go to the shop tomorrow and see what I can come up with. I'll keep y'all posted.

Jun 7, 2017 | 08:12 PM

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Why not just use t-bars?

Jun 7, 2017 | 08:48 PM

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I thought of that. The shock has a sleeve in it and it's vulcanized to it. I'm looking at options right now with getting a new shock bushing or just weld up something quick. I'll post pics soon of what I'm working with.

Jun 7, 2017 | 08:53 PM

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Ahh. For my X we just used a press to get the sleeve out and put a t-bar in with the Fox shocks

Jun 7, 2017 | 08:56 PM

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Do you need something like these? You can get them for around 20 bux. Rough Country #1088

Jun 7, 2017 | 08:58 PM

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I have a whole machine shop at my disposal, I might whip up a custom T Bar that screws together and hold the shock tight. I have a whole bunch of ideas going on.

Jun 7, 2017 | 09:12 PM

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I looked at that too. Only problem is it won't let the shock flex in the right direction and stress the factory t bar mount. Thanks though. Good idea!