Orf
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 Posted:12/1/2004 20:24 |
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My air cut-off tool took care of those in no time. |
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E. Long
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LANDYOT
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Posted:12/2/2004 16:19 |
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Eric - I think Orf was saying his cut-off tool made mince-meat out the plastic tips on the bottom side of the leaf springs. On the other hand, that cut-off tool in your link should work OK for cutting off the OEM traction bars. It may take you a little while, and your hands may get chilly from the compressed air blowing through that thing, but it'll work. Please wear good eye protection, preferably a Jackson face-shield. |
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Orf
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Posted:12/2/2004 17:05 |
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While mine isn't a Husky brand, that looks very much like mine. I also used it when I found my oxygen tank empty on my torch. It took almost an hour per side to cut off the trac bars. Those suckers are fairly thick, and appear to be hardened steel (very hard, imho).
A glove on your dominant hand, and good glasses will certainly help.
Oh, and don't over-tighten the nuts on the U-bolts. Trust me on that one.  |
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MONGO
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Posted:12/2/2004 17:20 |
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I started with a air cutoff tool but took to much time and bound up alot. Switched to a 4-1/2 grinder w/ a 1/8th cutoff wheel. Took alittle over a min. apiece to cut.
Plus, with the air tool your going to spend more time warming up you hand then cutting the bar. 
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E. Long
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LANDYOT
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Posted:12/2/2004 18:31 |
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Another thought on cutting those traction bars ... I haven't done it this way, but it's yet another option. I've used an abrasive metal-cutting wheel in my 7-1/4" circular saw to cut steel on past projects. I also used a carbide tipped blade to make quick work cutting aluminum diamond plate. I realize using a circular saw upside down is pushing it a bit, but it will cut steel. Just make sure that the blade guard is metal, and not one of the plastic types (will melt). |
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MONGO
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Posted:12/2/2004 20:20 |
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LANDYOT,you scare me. I can see it now. A big ol`Skill worm drive, upside down and it kicks back. 
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Posted:12/3/2004 04:04 |
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Okay, I've waited long enough to finally break into this thread....
I've been reading the last 17 (!) pages for a while, and have been a skeptic for many months about the whole "it feels like a new truck" claim. Well, 17 pages later, I GOTTA believe it!!!
HOWEVER, it's just hard for me to understand. So there's no better place to mention my concern than HERE in this thread.
I have a 2004 X 4x4 Eddie Bauer that drives like a dream. This is my 2nd X in less than one year, so you could say I am VERY familiar with Excursions and how the ride. I have no complaints. So, for the past few months of seeing this thread, I keep asking myself "whats the big deal"? What is so bad about the X's ride that installing these rods can "tame the beast"? Does MY Excursion really ride that bad and I just have not noticed? Does my Excursion wander on the road without me knowing it? How does someone know that they NEED these rods?????
I've read a thousand praises about the rods, and I believe them. So I guess I just need someone to tell me what I am missing.
THANKS!!!!! Because I don't feel that my Excursion is lacking in ride.
Jarrett
PS..... I will SOON be installing a 4inch suspension lift. Does Landyot's rods adapt to a larger lift blocks (making the springs farther from the axle)?
5.5" Fabtech, 37x12.5x17 BFG AllTerrains, 17x9 Helo Maxx 8 Chrome. 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel. |
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E. Long
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Posted:12/3/2004 07:51 |
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| Quote: | What is so bad about the X's ride that installing these rods can "tame the beast"? Does MY Excursion really ride that bad and I just have not noticed? Does my Excursion wander on the road without me knowing it? How does someone know that they NEED these rods?????
I've read a thousand praises about the rods, and I believe them. So I guess I just need someone to tell me what I am missing.
THANKS!!!!! Because I don't feel that my Excursion is lacking in ride.
Jarrett
PS..... I will SOON be installing a 4inch suspension lift. Does Landyot's rods adapt to a larger lift blocks (making the springs farther from the axle)? |
J-Douglas,
My last vehicle was an F-250 HD PSD-powered truck. That thing rode like it had no suspension so I too am quite pleased with the Excursion's handling. However, I have a few very specific roads in mind that I feel the radius rods are going to improve the handling on...I'll post results after they are installed this weekend.
And yes, from LANDYOT's info packet, there is a provision for a lifted X...he just needs to know how much lift so that the rods can be fabricated accordingly.
I'll be documenting my experience as well as the install and of course will post it online when it's all ready. 
-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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