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Mark Peterson
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• Big Lake, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 12/29/2004 |
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 Posted:7/27/2005 19:37 |
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I have an o1 PSD, with 62000 on it. I have been reading into the steering problems here, and just
wondering if the Bump Steer/Memory Steer I have is common. My X is completely stock (no rear
sway bar etc) Im wondering if this is a completely different problem from these being known for
being steery. I just recently aired the tires to 60, and that has helped! |
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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:7/27/2005 19:47 |
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First, welcome to the forum.
Second, you may want to check out the "5 Must Do" items at this link ...
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/fordexcursions/articles/article_2/index.php
BTW, I highly recommend item #5 for obvious reasons. But seriously, read the article and see if it makes sense to you and how your X rides. If you are happy with the ride, then leave it alone.
FWIW, I did not develop the radius-rods to eliminate the wandering problem. That was just an added side effect ... and now its main selling point. My original goal was to smooth out the bumpiness / skittishness of the rear suspension just like a similar product did for a Landcruiser I had 27 years ago. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:7/27/2005 23:44 |
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| Quote: | I have an o1 PSD, with 62000 on it. I have been reading into the steering problems here, and just
wondering if the Bump Steer/Memory Steer I have is common. My X is completely stock (no rear
sway bar etc) Im wondering if this is a completely different problem from these being known for
being steery. I just recently aired the tires to 60, and that has helped! |
Mark,
I live near you, I'm around this weekend if you'd be interested in test-driving my 2000 Excursion as a comparison. I have aftermarket shocks, rear sway bar, and radius rods. You can see if it behaves differently than yours. I also have 150,000 miles on my X. Drop me an e-mail (click on my name to the left and send me a message) and I'd be happy to meet up.
-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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