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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Does your X bounce above 78 mph?

I've been running my X as a daily driver now for about 3 months. I love the truck, but have a question for you other owners. Does your X bounce above 78 mph? Mine really starts to go as speed increases. I've got a 01, V10, 4x4 with stock suspension. I'm just wondering if it's time to replace the shocks with real equipment, or if this is something standard that all Excursions experience...
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Time to replace the shocks! Sounds like you're starting to lose rebound dampening...not that they had a whole lot to begin with.

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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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I've got 57k on mine and there is no abnormal bounce even at 90 MPH.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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I had a bounce at around 60 till I replaced the leaking shocks with Bilsteins.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks for the conformation. I figured I'd be out looking for shocks... Good to know the truck shouldn't bounce at high speed.

Also, any thoughts on replacing the muffler? I'm wondering if anyone has gone for an upgrade, and what effect it had on overall performance? (mpg and power)
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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I just went with the 4 in MBRP system. Bigger downpipe
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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I used the Monroe Reflex as replacements, awesome shock!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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I have 72k and a lift and have no bounce or sway.
 
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