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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Tell Me Why??

I've got 2 Excursions..a 2000 Limited, and a 2003 EB, both V10's. They drive and handle completely different, and always have. (I've owned both since new)

The 2000 handles like a much lighter and more nimble truck, the steering is much lighter and a LOT nicer to drive.

I'd sure like to get the 2003 to drive the same way. Anyone have any ideas as to why they handle so different?

BTW the 2000 IMHO is a MUCH better built truck than the 03. MUCH tighter and quieter, and overall fit of the body is MUCH better.

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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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03 saw a new suspension introduced. Supposed to be softer for the soccer moms i believe? Im thinkinga bojt going to the F250 springs, my 04 F250SD at work rides a lil harsher but it seems like i can throw it arounsd a lil more due to the tighter springs.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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I have tow X too a 00 and a 04 and I think the 04 handles better than the 00
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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Do both trucks wear the same brand tire?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Yes, Revo's on both of mine. A lot of it is just the steering. The 2000 requires about half the effort to steer as the 03, MUCH lighter feel.

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