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One of the updates people do when their X has the wandering issues is to change the front leaf springs to v-codes. The current ones are a bit soft and don't do a good job supporting the front end. You added a RAS to the rear so I don't think you need to look into change the rear springs to b-codes.
Do you know if your front leafs are the original ones?
Since you have never experienced the wandering issue on an Excursion and have no idea how scary it can be you should not voice your opinion in these situations. If someone had a choice of cushy ride over curing their white knuckle experience I am sure most would take the cure.
If you know a way to keep the cushy ride and solve the wandering issue please let us know as it would save people lots of money and time. You always tell us how nice your X drives and if everyone had the same experience they would not go through all the work to change the suspension but unfortunately they don't.
Please stay out of this thread so you don't get another thread closed and the poster wont get any ideas to help with his driving experience.
Everything on this X looks factory. Didn't belong to someone who was interested in improvements. Sooooo how complicated is the spring job? Never done one
If you are ordering new you can request the v-code springs from a 2004 F250 or f350. If you are picking up used from a pick your part you need to make sure you can check the donar truck to make sure they are v-codes.
On the drivers side pillar you can check the label.
Here is a thread that has the part numbers for the front v-codes.
I have an `05 V10 4x4 Limited that we bought with 16k miles on it and really began to be annoyed by the steering within a week of getting it. My first step was to install the Hellwig rear sway bar, and though it made a very noticeable difference to both my wife and I, it wasn't a cure.
I'd been putting off adjusting the steering box until yesterday, and that finally did the trick. Thanks to the instructions I found on this board I spent about 45 minutes adjusting and test driving to make sure I hadn't tightened too much, and after about a turn and a half of the allen screw, the steering is nice and taught with no slop in the wheel. Previously I could jiggle the wheel nearly an inch either way while driving down the highway and not affect the vehicle's path. Now the steering feels directly connected and responsive!
I towed our travel trailer back from storage right after the adjustment, and wow, like no more white knuckles!
BTW, even though I'm 6'2" I had to stand on a step ladder to be able to reach down in from the top to get to the steering box. This Ex is one big truck!
I did the same in about two minutes. I decided to tighten all the way and back off a half turn as another suggested. It did the trick the first time. I’ve owned this EX for nearly 21 years. I bought her wrapped in plastic and at 275,000 miles she’s never steered better, even when new.
I did the same in about two minutes. I decided to tighten all the way and back off a half turn as another suggested. It did the trick the first time. I’ve owned this EX for nearly 21 years. I bought her wrapped in plastic and at 275,000 miles she’s never steered better, even when new.
give it a month or two then buy a new steering gear. Lmao
For those doing this, check and be sure you did hit the can shaft censor. Guess you can figure out how I know this. I seated the connector but it did not snap into place yet nothing was broken. I cut some electrical type in half then just wrapped it around once. Worked like a charm. Be careful it doesn't bunch up or the connector won't fully seat, Stretch the tape as much as possible.
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