How much better is it?
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Laughing Gas
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How much better is it?
Hello friends!
As I stare down my Excursion and wonder about iteration 3.0, what would you change on your truck if you could do a 300,000 refresh, besides drivetrain (that's already in the planning stages). I was particularly interested in changing the front suspension over to the newer coil spring setup. Is it better? In what ways? I am interested in a smoother ride and such, and I'm sure my decades-old front b code-modified leafs are weary...what would you do? Thanks for the help!
As I stare down my Excursion and wonder about iteration 3.0, what would you change on your truck if you could do a 300,000 refresh, besides drivetrain (that's already in the planning stages). I was particularly interested in changing the front suspension over to the newer coil spring setup. Is it better? In what ways? I am interested in a smoother ride and such, and I'm sure my decades-old front b code-modified leafs are weary...what would you do? Thanks for the help!
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From: Oologah, OK
for me, two things.
a softer ride, and a PSC power steering setup.
the steering on mine is much stiffer than it should be.
I am comparing this to our other vehicles.
'07 Pontiac Vibe
'01 K1500 Suburban
'10 Ford Raptor
all of those can be maintained in the center of the road with one finger,
and they return to Center easily.
I have had mine aligned 3 times, and the last time I had the entire front end replaced with the XRF kit.
it made a huge difference for me, the last guy used Moog crap, when I complained, he said they are 'the best'... not by a long shot.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...eo-review.html
a softer ride, and a PSC power steering setup.
the steering on mine is much stiffer than it should be.
I am comparing this to our other vehicles.
'07 Pontiac Vibe
'01 K1500 Suburban
'10 Ford Raptor
all of those can be maintained in the center of the road with one finger,
and they return to Center easily.
I have had mine aligned 3 times, and the last time I had the entire front end replaced with the XRF kit.
it made a huge difference for me, the last guy used Moog crap, when I complained, he said they are 'the best'... not by a long shot.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...eo-review.html
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Laughing Gas
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From: Florida
That sounds great...I'm defeinitely wanting it to turn in/out with ease, my bride hates cranking the wheel on parking lots and such. Looks like you are elbows deep in finding the right solutions. Is there a difference in the 2005 Ex power system for steering or are they the same as the 7.3L?
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That sounds great...I'm defeinitely wanting it to turn in/out with ease, my bride hates cranking the wheel on parking lots and such. Looks like you are elbows deep in finding the right solutions. Is there a difference in the 2005 Ex power system for steering or are they the same as the 7.3L?
I have no clue, but my 4x4 does like to turn the wheels on dry pavement.
BUT, I learned 60 years ago, to never try to turn the front wheels,
UNTIL AFTER the vehicle starts to move....
that is something that is hard to teach the newer generations.
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