Lift vs. Leveling kits
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Lift vs. Leveling kits
i want slightly larger tires and maintain near factory ride, and I've read great results with the Fabtech 3.5 lift. Then I ran into the RCD Suspension 2" leveling kit. Now I'm torn. I plan on upgrading to Bilsteins all around.
Does anyone have personal experience with the leveling kit on an Excursion?
And also, do you recommend steering stabilizers (one or 2 shock)?
I have a 2002 7.3l and tow a 5k boat. I'd like 33s or larger offroad look tires. (I'm looking at Mickey Thompson rims and Toyo tires)
Thanks,
Charlie
Does anyone have personal experience with the leveling kit on an Excursion?
And also, do you recommend steering stabilizers (one or 2 shock)?
I have a 2002 7.3l and tow a 5k boat. I'd like 33s or larger offroad look tires. (I'm looking at Mickey Thompson rims and Toyo tires)
Thanks,
Charlie
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Your EX came with a factory-installed "stablizer" on your steering cross-tube. If you are getting "back-feel" thru your steering wheel when going "off-road" you might want to disconnect it and see if it is still providing the required resistance.
As for "leveling" with heavy loads, my preference is for air-bags. you can control your riding height with air pressure. That way, you can have the stock riding height when empty or with light loads, without the rougher ride stiffer springs give you. And still get the factory riding height with heavy loads, with a quick "shot" of air pressure.
That is a 12 volt "cigar" type outlet at the right rear inside corner is great for operating a small air compressor. Handy for all kinds of things.
As for "leveling" with heavy loads, my preference is for air-bags. you can control your riding height with air pressure. That way, you can have the stock riding height when empty or with light loads, without the rougher ride stiffer springs give you. And still get the factory riding height with heavy loads, with a quick "shot" of air pressure.
That is a 12 volt "cigar" type outlet at the right rear inside corner is great for operating a small air compressor. Handy for all kinds of things.
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I ordered the 2" leveling kit here:
eBay Motors: 99-04 Ford Excursion 4x4 2" RCD Leveling Lift Kit (item 390033154253 end time Mar-24-09 17:39:23 PDT)
I'll install and get it aligned. I also ordered Bilsteins all around, and new bushings.
eBay Motors: 99-04 Ford Excursion 4x4 2" RCD Leveling Lift Kit (item 390033154253 end time Mar-24-09 17:39:23 PDT)
I'll install and get it aligned. I also ordered Bilsteins all around, and new bushings.
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I ordered the 2" leveling kit here:
eBay Motors: 99-04 Ford Excursion 4x4 2" RCD Leveling Lift Kit (item 390033154253 end time Mar-24-09 17:39:23 PDT)
I'll install and get it aligned. I also ordered Bilsteins all around, and new bushings.
eBay Motors: 99-04 Ford Excursion 4x4 2" RCD Leveling Lift Kit (item 390033154253 end time Mar-24-09 17:39:23 PDT)
I'll install and get it aligned. I also ordered Bilsteins all around, and new bushings.
Good choice, thats exactly what I ran before I did the big lift, I think you'll like it a lot.
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What size tires can I run with that? Any alignment issues?
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Here is my blog on the Fabtech 3.5" lift/level, various tires and
about 67K miles of off-road and towing experience with it over
41/2 years.
Installation and Performance Evaluation of the
john
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, EBC green brake pads,
Custom 140 amp surge-proof low RPM alternator, matched Duralast 1K CCA batteries
Ford factory hood insulator, Mojave Pin-Striping
about 67K miles of off-road and towing experience with it over
41/2 years.
Installation and Performance Evaluation of the
john
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, EBC green brake pads,
Custom 140 amp surge-proof low RPM alternator, matched Duralast 1K CCA batteries
Ford factory hood insulator, Mojave Pin-Striping
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I didnt know your big BroX was once a little BroX... with 17's Scotty??? What Kinda rims were u runnin before you turned to the DARK side. (BRO 20's) Let me guess...umm 8 hole deep dish....
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I didnt know your big BroX was once a little BroX... with 17's Scotty??? What Kinda rims were u runnin before you turned to the DARK side. (BRO 20's) Let me guess...umm 8 hole deep dish....
Where you been I thought you were locked up... when did she let you out??..LOL
Where you been I thought you were locked up... when did she let you out??..LOL
So much to learn...so little time.
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Nahh, that's all I'm good for. You should know that I'm not one to post useless stuff, just to get my post count up, which seems to be right up your alley. 
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