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David Rush
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• Greenville, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/11/2004 |
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 Posted:10/30/2004 22:27 |
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Just had Hellwig anti-sway bar, Monroe reflex shocks and the famous "Landyot Radius Rods" Installed. For those of you who want a 200% improvement in ride quality, I highly reccomend shocks(your choice), the bar and the rods. It so nice to hit a pothole and not rattle around in the $^(*&($(^&%) thing! |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:10/31/2004 08:12 |
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Awww, shucks. I ain't no genius. You were the smart one to have made those improvements to your X. And if you made all three changes in one fell swoop (shocks, swaybar & radius-rods), it's no small wonder that you felt such a huge improvement. Like many of the other X owners here, I made the improvements one at a time. First, I replaced the shocks ... ho-hum improvement. Second, I added the Hellwig anti-swaybar ... good improvememnt, but not quite there yet. Then I built my first set of radius-rods .... BINGO ... the whole package then worked great.
The radius-rods are not a new concept. I've had a similar prodeuct on a 1978 Toyota Landcruiser over 25 years ago. I made mine only because I could not find anything else that worked for the Mighty-X without sacrificing ground clearance. |
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Joe Lundberg
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• Winchester, TN, USA |
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• Registered on 8/28/2004 |
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Posted:10/31/2004 09:17 |
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So now that the lift is on, I guess my next step is the hellwig and radius rods.
Can someone please post some pics of what they look like, and any info you have on price and installation tips?
Thanks.
BTW;
Just installed the Sony Dreamsystem II last night.
Kids now have 9" drop down screen with DVD and choice of Xbox or Gamecube...all while using wireless headphones.
If you guys have kids, and you use your truck for trips, I cant even tell you how much this will improve your sanity! (ie; the kids shut up when in the car!!!)
2004 Ford Excursion 4x4 Ltd
1998 BMW M3/ Dinan S3 Supercharged beast
2004 Crownline 225 LPX
My X is for sale: http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/fordexcursions/forums/thid-6148-2004-excursion-4x4-limited-6 |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:10/31/2004 10:18 |
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Joe - There are some photos in my gallery. Click on my username to gain access. Also, while you're clicking on my username, drop me an e-mail and I'll reply with a R-Rod info-pack.
PS - I won't be building any more until just after Christmas, so there's a little wait for them. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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 Posted:10/31/2004 11:38 |
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Landyot,I sent you a message/email regarding the RR kit 
BILL
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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SOILPROBE
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• Washington CH, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 9/6/2004 |
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Posted:10/31/2004 20:18 |
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Landyot - What kind of info do you need on my ex to make a set of rods? A how long would be a little wait?
Just purchased a 01' Ex PSD 4x4 a couple of months ago. Like the truck need to improve the ride though. I have watching this site for a while now. Thought I would jump in the frye. |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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