LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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 Posted:12/13/2003 10:01 |
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For the most part, the leaf springs are the limiting factor. While different axles AND BRAKES have differing weight ratings, the X's weak leaf springs make it closer to a 1/2-ton truck, even though it's built on the SuperDuty chassis. Just look at the X's low payload capacity ... it simply was not designed to carry the same loads as the SD trucks ... the X is basically an overgrown station wagon ... albeit a very nice station wagon. |
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spartan
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• Nashville, TN, USA |
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• Registered on 7/17/2003 |
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Posted:12/13/2003 19:20 |
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My .02. The Excursion is a one ton truck with 3/4 ton capacity due to the extra body weight.
2000 XLT Premium, V10, 4.3 LSD Rear, Edge 4.5" Hanger Lift, Landyot Radius Rods, Hellwig Sway Bar, Dual Bilsteins, 295 75 16 Nitto AT's, Billet Grill, Lengthened and Balanced Driveshaft, Hella 450's, Insulated AC Lines, Modified ZooDad, Husky Liners F to B.
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cwbyinjeep
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/5/2003 |
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Posted:12/15/2003 14:15 |
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FYI on a few pieces of info I have seen posted incorrectly on this thread. First the Superduties have a Sterling 10.5" rear end which is a very small improvement from the Sterling 10.25 of the 97 and older F-series 3/4 & 1 ton trucks. They actually share the same carrier, but have a bigger R&P along with a few other minor differences. Secondly the X is shorter then an Extended cab/Short bed Superduty. I know this as I had an F350 Shortbed/Extended cab and the exhaust was about 8 inches too long for the X when I went to swap them over.
As for the increased weight of the X over the Suburban, consider if you are comparing 4x4 to 4x4 and the PSD does not compare to any of the motors Chevy offers as far as overall wieght is concerned. The PSD is heavy. The X w/PSD is easily rated as a 3/4 ton in load capacity and 1 ton all the way in towing ability. I even prefer the towing characteristics of the X because its extra cab wieght helps bully heavy bumper pull trailers around.
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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Texas4x4
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• Tyler, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/25/2003 |
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Posted:12/15/2003 15:01 |
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I had a '99 SD SuperCab and I could swear it was longer than my X. I know the X turns on a dime compared the pick-em-up.
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David Monach
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• Orange County, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 6/30/2002 |
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Posted:12/16/2003 13:39 |
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| Quote: | | I know the X turns on a dime compared the pick-em-up. |
I never thought I would ever see this phrase in reference to the X. I love em but they suck in turning radius.....  Unless it's the worlds largest dime!!! |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:12/17/2003 04:53 |
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| Quote: | | FYI on a few pieces of info I have seen posted incorrectly on this thread. First the Superduties have a Sterling 10.5" rear end ... Secondly the X is shorter then an Extended cab/Short bed Superduty. |
I believe I covered that about 6 posts back. 
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