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Old Jun 8, 2026 | 07:53 AM
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My 2000 and 2005 did not come with sway bars, when I installed a Hellwig on the 2005 years ago I immediately felt the difference in handling.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2026 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Excurvelle
My 2000 and 2005 did not come with sway bars, when I installed a Hellwig on the 2005 years ago I immediately felt the difference in handling.
On the 2003-2005 Excursions, the rear seat bar came as part of the "4x4 trailer tow group" which included:

-Rear sway bar
-Skid plates
-Tow mirrors

The 2wd Excursions got the tow mirrors but rarely if ever the rear sway bar.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2026 | 03:58 PM
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Excursions have the advantage of 44 gallons of fuel at the back end of the truck.
that is an extra 308 lbs when full, and 150 lbs if you stop for a pee break at half full...

frankly, 2 hours is max for me
 
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Old Jun 8, 2026 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
On the 2003-2005 Excursions, the rear seat bar came as part of the "4x4 trailer tow group" which included:

-Rear sway bar
-Skid plates
-Tow mirrors

The 2wd Excursions got the tow mirrors but rarely if ever the rear sway bar.
I never understood why the Towing "Jelly Bean" tow mirrors didn't get the LED turn signal indicator behind the glass mirror in addition to the side marker lights. I liked that feature in the "elephant ear" mirrors.
 
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