Coil springs?
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Coil springs?
Will the 4x4 '05 get coil springs or not. The one I looked at last weekend sure looks like my '03.
Why upgrade to an '05? The only things I noticed were turn signals on TT mirrors and a new running board.
Why upgrade to an '05? The only things I noticed were turn signals on TT mirrors and a new running board.
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When you ask about coil springs, I assume you're talking about the rear suspension. I seriously doubt Ford would do that since the chassis is shared with the SD trucks. BTW, didn't you notice the '05's new grill, headlights, turn signals & front bumper? The lighted TT mirrors are not new, and can be found on older models.
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If the EX shares the 250 Superduty platform, why would Ford market the '05 Superduty front coil springs as a major improvement in ride and shorter turning radius and not let us have that on the EX. The '05 EX's bumper, lights, and running board are cosmetic, but look at the new coil spring set up and you will see a major change.
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Originally Posted by XinOK
If the EX shares the 250 Superduty platform, why would Ford market the '05 Superduty front coil springs as a major improvement in ride and shorter turning radius and not let us have that on the EX.
Also, the X gets different springs than the F-Series, so handling/durability, etc. all has to be checked out.
My bet is that for such a limited production run (20,000 units for maybe 1-2 years), Ford did not want to spend the big testing bucks, so it left the X alone with only cosmetic changes.
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Originally Posted by jschira
I have wondered the same thing and the only explanation that makes sense to me is that if Ford changed the frame/suspension on the X, it would have to go through all of the crash, etc. testing again. I don't believe that the testing on the F250/F350 can be used again. Testing has to be by model, not platform.
Also, the X gets different springs than the F-Series, so handling/durability, etc. all has to be checked out.
My bet is that for such a limited production run (20,000 units for maybe 1-2 years), Ford did not want to spend the big testing bucks, so it left the X alone with only cosmetic changes.
Also, the X gets different springs than the F-Series, so handling/durability, etc. all has to be checked out.
My bet is that for such a limited production run (20,000 units for maybe 1-2 years), Ford did not want to spend the big testing bucks, so it left the X alone with only cosmetic changes.
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SD and Excursion are not required by the Government to participate in mandatory crash testing due to their "Over 8600 GVWR" rating.
My guess is that the changes weren't made due to it's future demise. The front of frame is different on the Super Duty's. It is now boxed. I'm sure much of that was done because of the new suspension.
My guess is the lack of upgrades on the Ex was more due to not wanting to spend money on the redesign of the frame and components and less to do with any type of crash testing.
I would also speculate that the E-series aren't gettin' the 3V V10 so that the first run can go in the more popular and better selling Super Duty first. I would imagine a mid-year upgrade, though.
My guess is that the changes weren't made due to it's future demise. The front of frame is different on the Super Duty's. It is now boxed. I'm sure much of that was done because of the new suspension.
My guess is the lack of upgrades on the Ex was more due to not wanting to spend money on the redesign of the frame and components and less to do with any type of crash testing.
I would also speculate that the E-series aren't gettin' the 3V V10 so that the first run can go in the more popular and better selling Super Duty first. I would imagine a mid-year upgrade, though.
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I just drove a '05 Superduty crew 4x4 and there is a very noticeable difference when turning in intersections and pulling into a parking stall. Not sure if I noticed anything different in straight line driving.
If there is to be a change it makes sense for Ford to make it happen before December 31st and the tax cut-off.
If there is to be a change it makes sense for Ford to make it happen before December 31st and the tax cut-off.
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Originally Posted by Monsta
SD and Excursion are not required by the Government to participate in mandatory crash testing due to their "Over 8600 GVWR" rating.
I suspect that Ford crashes a few SDs and Xs even if the gov't doesn't order it.
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Originally Posted by XinOK
Will the 4x4 '05 get coil springs or not. The one I looked at last weekend sure looks like my '03.
Why upgrade to an '05? The only things I noticed were turn signals on TT mirrors and a new running board.
Why upgrade to an '05? The only things I noticed were turn signals on TT mirrors and a new running board.
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