E. Long
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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 Posted:12/22/2005 08:05 |
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can u say Jounce 
time for the new style graduated bump stop....
and I even trimmed that one too on my 03
haven't been under the 05 yet to study it.... but I can attest that it works WELL ! much better than either the 03 or 05 Ex....
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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SOILPROBE
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• Washington CH, OH, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 10:28 |
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Is that do to spring fatigue? I just looked at mine. It looks to have the same clearance? My '01 Ex has 102k miles. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 11:42 |
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| Quote: | | Is that do to spring fatigue? I just looked at mine. It looks to have the same clearance? My '01 Ex has 102k miles. |
Combination of spring fatigue and the springs just not having enough clearance to begin with. I don't think I've ever seen any more than 1" of clearance between the bumpstop and spring on my X.
I'm waiting to hit the 200K (38K to go!) mark before I upgrade to F250 springs, shocks, and a larger tire/wheel combo. By that point, I'll be riding on the front axle!
-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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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 13:13 |
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| Quote: | | I'm waiting to hit the 200K (38K to go!) mark before I upgrade to F250 springs, shocks, and a larger tire/wheel combo. |
C'mon!! You cannot wait another year for that! Didn't you see tfalks ads in the classifieds!? New wheels & shocks...sittin' RIGHT THERE waitin' for ya!
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 13:29 |
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If those are the stock springs Eric you have more clearance than we did at 2,000 miles/1 month old 
Our stock D codes I gotta say we're bad as heck,New V's went on after a couple months 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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HBJJAM
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• Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 15:01 |
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where can one get the V code springs?
How do I check to see what I have?
I have a 2000 that i assume is stock since i bought it with 83,000 on it |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:12/22/2005 15:23 |
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If you are the original owner of the Excursion and it's a 4x4 it'll have D codes.
Many local Ford Dealers will carry the various higher capacity springs but the price they'll probably sell at list of $164 each unless you can get a discount thru someone on the inside. Having the springs shipped will cost $$$ due to the weight and size.
Most Excursion owners choose U or V codes(I got the V's) but after 3 years I have to upgrade to W's due to the fact the 250 lb bumper I added has rested in the V's a little more than I anticipated.
Powerstrokeshop.com has the V codes New for $117 each,contact Chris there for shipping cost and details.
-Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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