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cwbyinjeep
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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 Posted:8/5/2003 21:58 |
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So I have had an X now for almost a year and just about had it with the bumpy front end ride. The previous owner installed Ranco 9000's and I have seen other posts on this board talking about Monroe Reflex shocks. I am of the opinion that in order for the X to meet antiroll requirements that Ford installs a thicker/more limiting bump stop on the front suspension to keep the chassis from rolling under brake dive conditions. So my question is have any of you addressed this with your X by either shocks alone? Lift? or cutting some material off the front bump stops to keep the front end from riding on them? I wouldnt mind lifting, but have no ambitions of running more then a 35" as I have 33" tires now on stock rims. These front ends are bad enough with stock rims at eating up from bearings/spindles without going wider. Anyhow any info or shared experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks
bobby
Bobby Wooldridge
BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta
2000 Ford Excursion LTD 4x4/ TTS Performance 3way chip/ Suncoast Transmission& Torque Converter/4"exhaust&downpipe/Autometer/K&N air charger kit/ 33"BFG AllTerrains/Rancho9000's/149k/dual yellow top optimas
1991 Jeep Wrangler/4.0L/Ford HP Dana 60fr/ff dana 60rear/nv3550/AtlasII 4.3/40"boggers/Beadlocks/5.13 gears/Detroits front&rear/dual yellow top optimas/WarnHS9500I/and too many custom doo dads to list |
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:8/6/2003 21:56 |
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Everything about my suspension is stock except that I run Rancho RS9000's all the way around (setting #2 up front, #3 in the rear) and a Hellwig anti-sway bar in the rear. I'm quite pleased with the ride quality, but then again, I switched to the Excursion after driving a '97 F250 HD Powerstroke pickup. The Excursion is a plush ride compared to the suspension on the pre-99 3/4-ton pickups.
I see a lot of complaints about the ride quality in Excursions. It's not as stable as a SuperDuty 3/4 or 1-ton pickup, but then again, it weighs more, is more top heavy, and doesn't have the same suspension travel.
If you must do anything, I would upgrade the front springs on your Excursion to the V-code springs (I believe). This will require switching to a taller shock, but you can get OEM Ford springs for your X and you'll get increased travel in your front suspension.
I also think that running 33" tires on stock rims is a major contribution to your ride quality complaints. I haven't had any bearings or spindles get eaten up. That's a much heavier tire for the already short-travel front springs to handle.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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cwbyinjeep
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:8/7/2003 09:27 |
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The 33" tire can contribute to wandering, but does smooth out the ride as far as the bumps go down the interstate. I had to replace one spindle already and the other is not far behind. My buddy owns a very reputalbe 4x4 shop in Florida and he keeps Ford spindles in stock because they are so often failing. I would love to be able to plop down $1500 on the Dynatrac bearing solution which converts it to old style taper bearings, it addresses every bit of wandering with the X. I will probably upgrade the front springs and maybe even shave off a tad of the bottom out bumper if I cant get the front end off of them. I literally have a polished surface on my front spring keeper plate where the bumpstop rubs. Tires dont rub or anything of the sort, I simply wish to correct the floating on bumpstop feeling I get. The V rated spring is new to me, knew there was something different from the F350 springs, but I couldnt get a Ford parts guy around here who knew any difference. I would like to get a rear sway bar since it appears the '03 has a factory setup I could probably bolt on.
Bobby Wooldridge
BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta
2000 Ford Excursion LTD 4x4/ TTS Performance 3way chip/ Suncoast Transmission& Torque Converter/4"exhaust&downpipe/Autometer/K&N air charger kit/ 33"BFG AllTerrains/Rancho9000's/149k/dual yellow top optimas
1991 Jeep Wrangler/4.0L/Ford HP Dana 60fr/ff dana 60rear/nv3550/AtlasII 4.3/40"boggers/Beadlocks/5.13 gears/Detroits front&rear/dual yellow top optimas/WarnHS9500I/and too many custom doo dads to list |
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Hitch
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• Traverse City, MI, USA |
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Posted:8/7/2003 10:44 |
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You can find all kinds of info on spring upgrades for the Excursion at www.thedieselstop.com
Go in the Excursion forum and do a search on springs, front springs, or v codes (u codes and x codes are the other common springs).
I guy by the user name of "Bruce1954" (something like that) has lots of info on this topic.
good luck
Hitch
2002 Limited Ultimate PSD X, DVD w/3 monitors, Donahoe Racing 4.5" lift, 315 MT/R's, 16x10 Weld Velociti's, Husky Liners front to back, PSD Badges, Hellwig, SCMT, AFE Intake, Banks Monster Exhaust, Autometer gauges in under cubby pod.
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Raymond Golson
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• Piscataway, NJ, USA |
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Posted:8/20/2003 08:01 |
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Never thought about a lift in my X but I have been seeing more and more of them and they look real good... Can't lift mine as it will no longer fit in the work garage so i was thinking about a 3 inch leveling kit (heard good things about the EDGE version)... Has anyone any pictures of a X leveled off? Current additions are Monro Reflex shocks, I like the ride a lot better  , dvd system for the girls, GoodYear 305x70x16, makes the truck look down right mannish  , stainless bug shield  ...
Appreciate all responses
2000 Excursion Ltd 4x4, Air Raid, Good Year 305x70x16 on stock rim, Reflex shocks, ACCER DVD system, JVC audio system, stainless steel bug shield - TRADED! Black 2003 Excursion Ltd 4x4, loaded! SWAPPED! White 2003 Excursion Eddie Bauer, loaded also! Will stay stock for the winter months ahead! |
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FamilyRideII
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• Flower Mound, TX, USA |
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Posted:8/20/2003 10:21 |
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| Quote: | Never thought about a lift in my X but I have been seeing more and more of them and they look real good... Can't lift mine as it will no longer fit in the work garage so i was thinking about a 3 inch leveling kit (heard good things about the EDGE version)... Has anyone any pictures of a X leveled off? Current additions are Monro Reflex shocks, I like the ride a lot better , dvd system for the girls, GoodYear 305x70x16, makes the truck look down right mannish , stainless bug shield ...
Appreciate all responses
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I assume you have a 4x4 and obviously it's stock height. Do the 305's fit without rubbing? I think 285's are a must, but 295 or 305 might be even better as long as their height doesn't get out of control......
2004 Eddie Bauer Excursion
4x4 6.0 PSD, all the goodies, Superchips 1704, Magnaflow, Isspro Gauges, 285 REVO's |
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Raymond Golson
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• Piscataway, NJ, USA |
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Posted:8/20/2003 21:51 |
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Jim,
Yes, the "X" is a 4x4 and stock height & springs and there is no rubbing whatsoever 
2000 Excursion Ltd 4x4, Air Raid, Good Year 305x70x16 on stock rim, Reflex shocks, ACCER DVD system, JVC audio system, stainless steel bug shield - TRADED! Black 2003 Excursion Ltd 4x4, loaded! SWAPPED! White 2003 Excursion Eddie Bauer, loaded also! Will stay stock for the winter months ahead! |
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