Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/12/2003 |
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 Posted:8/12/2003 14:31 |
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I am considering purchase of the AirAid Intake in conjunction with the Power Aid throttle body spacer. Those that have this combo, what is your experience? I have heard that once installed their is a distinctive whistle...any comments?
Are there any other intake/spacer manufacturers that I should consider or that you all have had positive experience with?
Also, as a new member of the Excursion ownership ranks with a V10 4x2, I have read about the antisway bars but am confused as to whether these are recommended in front, rear or both primarily and do/will they make a difference with a 4x2 X?
Look forward to your thoughts...JB |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:8/13/2003 09:40 |
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Joe, when we bought ours used, it already had the AIRAID throttle body spacer on it. So I do not know what the truck drove like before. But I CAN tell you there is DEFINITELY a whistle. At first I was a little concerned, but when I realized it was just the spacer, you don't really even notice it. With the radio on you don't here it. But off and especially if you listen for little noises (LIKE ME) you will hear it and it will bug you.
Your X should have a sway bar up front. The one that most of the discussion is about is putting one on the rear. It is supposed to help control body roll and stabalize the rig. Some even liken the result to a sports car  . The most common one used is the Hellwig brand, which you can find at JCWhitney.
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Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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Posted:8/13/2003 12:14 |
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Mike,
Thanks for the great reply. Regarding the antisway bar...you recommend the front. Is this for better cornering? Do any of our forum readers have both and what are the actual differences in ride one might expect?
Best,
JB |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:8/13/2003 13:21 |
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Joe, if this was to me...what I meant by "you should have a front..." is that there should already be one there, stock. And yes most people have added the rear to improve handling. Hellwig (I believe) does make a better front bar than stock, and some have changed it as well as adding the rear. When $$$ finally becomes available, this is one of the things I will be doing.
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ANDREW BLASKE
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• BEAUFORT, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 7/30/2003 |
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 Posted:8/13/2003 18:08 |
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JOE,
I just installed the Hellwig swaybar on the rear of my X along with the Rancho 9000 shocks. It made a HUGE difference for the better. Sam's Off Road in Oklahoma has both and the shipping on the shocks is free. www.samsoffroad.com
2000 X, V10, 2WD, K&N, TORNADO AIR SYSTEM, SYNTHETIC OIL, RANCHO SHOCKS, HELLWIG SWAY BAR. |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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• 210 posts |
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Posted:8/13/2003 20:47 |
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On the front swaybar, just get rid of the stock rubber bushings and switch to Poly from Energy Suspensions. Cost about $19.95 and will tighten up the front end 
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Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/30/2003 |
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Posted:8/13/2003 23:18 |
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Thanks Guys...Couldn't have answered my questions better...and then Mongo saves me $ with the Poly tip!
Awesome forum!
Best,
JB 
2001 Excursion 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel 4x4 / Monroe Reflex Shocks / Hellwig Rear Antisway / Coming...TST Chip, Exhaust Upgrade, Air Intake kit, Stereo upgrade. |
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:8/14/2003 14:53 |
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| Quote: | | On the front swaybar, just get rid of the stock rubber bushings and switch to Poly from Energy Suspensions. Cost about $19.95 and will tighten up the front end |
Are the Hellwig bushings rubber? I can't remember...did you get Poly bushings for the rear sway bar, too?
-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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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:8/14/2003 16:55 |
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No, the Hellwig rear swayar has poly bushings with the kit. 
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Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/12/2003 |
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Posted:8/14/2003 18:31 |
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Update;
I've ordered the hellwigs for the rear from Sams Offroad (along with Rancho 9000's). I have tried to get the poly bushings for the front stock swaybar as Mongo suggested but neither Energy Suspension nor DayStar have the poly for the 2 wheel drive Excursion (It is different than the 4x4...dammit  ). So...I will need to either throw more $ at some front Hellwigs or just wait to see how the ride is with the rear. If anyone has another suggestion, I am all ears.
Thanks for the help and suggestions to date...
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