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CHPMustang
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 Posted:3/16/2005 09:08 |
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John an option to the harsh ride would be is to remove your 2000-2002 top spring bumpstops and upgrade to the 2003-2005 stops which are much softer and are 1/4"-1/3" shorter.
Ford Part is # 2C7Z 3020 AA but I'd double check with the dealer that the number has not been revised to a newer number,the bumpstop is a 2 bolt design in a cone shape.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Sheboyganjohn
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 3/14/2005 |
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Posted:3/16/2005 09:47 |
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I am going to try the rancho shocks first and see how that works. I will then look on to modifying the bumpers. I think the shocks will be the ticket since I test drove a few other 2000 and 2001 units and they all were a lot better then this one. I asumed it would be something easy like shocks so I took the unit that was a few thousand less then the other comparible ones.
2001 7.3 PSD 4WD X.
Rancho 9000X all the way around with rear Hellwig
Pyro, tranny, and boost overhead gauges
Predator programmer.
Magnaflow 3 1/2" down pipe 4"back T-409 SS (waiting on install) |
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CHPMustang
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Posted:3/16/2005 10:02 |
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Changing the shocks will be fine but your springs will still be riding against the bumpstops no matter what unless you knock a ring or two off them which will give a little more travel but that could make it rougher when you tag potholes and/or curbs.
The revised bumpstops are like $15 apiece fyi 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Sheboyganjohn
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2005 13:00 |
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Shocks are on the way, and so is the Hellwig anti-sway bar. Figured I might as well do both right away, and since JC Whitney has free shipping right now... well just another good excuse to spend money.
As for the bump stops, do those need to be purchased from a ford dealer or can I get them elsewhere, like on-line?
2001 7.3 PSD 4WD X.
Rancho 9000X all the way around with rear Hellwig
Pyro, tranny, and boost overhead gauges
Predator programmer.
Magnaflow 3 1/2" down pipe 4"back T-409 SS (waiting on install) |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2005 13:19 |
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The swaybar will definitely help alot 
You can purchase the revised bumpstops from the Ford dealer or one of the discount OEM Parts houses.
The only other aftermarket bumpstop I know of is from Timbren but I'd use them on the rear axle for help with overloading conditions like too much tongue weight.
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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dddenio
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• Detroit Lakes, MN, USA |
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Posted:3/21/2005 01:21 |
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Listen to Bill, the bumpstops are the problem. Shocks will help once the suspension has room to move. Right now, you are riding on the rubber blocks, hence the stiff ride. Do both and you'll be much happier. Swap the front springs to U,V or X code springs and you'll be absolutely amazed!
Dennis
2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods
2001 7.3L F250 CC 4x4 with banks monster 4", pillar guages, FTVB, The CLAMP & ford severe duty air intake. "Hutched & Pooned"
2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, FTVB, MBRP 4" SS Exhaust, Rancho 9000X shocks, "V" code Front Springs & "B" Code Rear Springs, Ride Rite AirBags, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods
2001 7.3L F250 CC SB 4x4 with banks monster SS 4", pillar guages, BTS Trans, Cale tuned 6 pos chip, 6oh Trans Cooler, Rancho 9,000X Shocks, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat. "Sound Deadend the Cab"
2001 7.3L F350 CC LB 4x4 5" Exhaust, pillar guages, BTS Trans, US Gear Underdrive, DP 6 pos chip, V10 Trans Cooler, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit, Evans Coolant, 203 stat, DI reg Fuel Return, GT38R BB Turbo, AFE 2 Intake, Banks Intercooler, Air Rite Bags, |
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