wandering--a summary
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wandering--a summary
I think I've read just about everything that is suspension related and I want to make sure I have it.
Other than the things which pertain to every tow vehicle there is including: WD hitch setup, load distribution, tire psi, front end alignment and inspection. . .
These are the things which are excursion exclusive:
1. add rear sway bar
2. adjust steering box
3. Decide whether to leave stock springs or. . .
4. Switch springs to V and B code
Now if I choose to leave the stock springs I should
1. Install RAS, or
2. Install radius rods
If I choose to switch springs I should
1. Put longer shocks in the front.
2. Install 3.5" tapered blocks in the rear.
Does that sum it up?
Other than the things which pertain to every tow vehicle there is including: WD hitch setup, load distribution, tire psi, front end alignment and inspection. . .
These are the things which are excursion exclusive:
1. add rear sway bar
2. adjust steering box
3. Decide whether to leave stock springs or. . .
4. Switch springs to V and B code
Now if I choose to leave the stock springs I should
1. Install RAS, or
2. Install radius rods
If I choose to switch springs I should
1. Put longer shocks in the front.
2. Install 3.5" tapered blocks in the rear.
Does that sum it up?
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Ex exclusive...
I'm still reading up on it... but I am gonna install my RAS this weekend and then get the steering box. I will then play with my tire pressure and if need be replace my shocks. Springs... I will leave that to the end.
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OK dumb question here.....what is RAS??
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Thank you very much
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Hate to be negative but I read the whole speil on the RAS and it looks like just another hyped up gimmick by someone to make some money. I doubt if you would notice any difference with it other than your wallet will be thinner.
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Check out this thread I created. It's a compilation of links regarding the Excursion 4x4 steering wander problem: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/789595-attn-dup-steering-wander-search-results-for-you.html
As you check out the different threads, pay attention to posts by Joe (Ex_Hemi_Guy) because he posts a ton of info on the RAS.
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Mine doesn't wander. It has no play in the wheel and tracks perfectly and I've owned about 40 cars. It did wander when it needed front end parts. I think the ones that wander need parts. Stock parts.
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You're a lucky man.
The Excursion is built on the same platform as the F250/350, but Ford decided to put different leaf springs on the Ex. Upgrading to the F250 springs (referred to as the V code, B code mod) is a common modification Excursion owners do to fix the inherent wander problem that plagues most Excursions.
Stewart
The Excursion is built on the same platform as the F250/350, but Ford decided to put different leaf springs on the Ex. Upgrading to the F250 springs (referred to as the V code, B code mod) is a common modification Excursion owners do to fix the inherent wander problem that plagues most Excursions.
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Yup, they wanted it to ride smoother than the Super Duty.