garrickg
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• Lawrenceburg, KY, USA |
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• Registered on 6/8/2011 |
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 Posted:6/8/2011 21:52 |
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I have done searches with limited amount of success. I have a 2000 4x4 Ex Limited, V10, 20" wheels and 275 65 20 michelin LTX AT2. I would like to improve the ride/ handling. I would like to keep the height as close to the cuurent height as possible. What am I looking for? Shocks? Springs? Swaybars? Traction bars? Thanks in advace. |
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dnevins
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• San Diego, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/28/2009 |
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On a 2000 Excursion with your tires, the two biggest changes you can make without touching ride height are better shocks and a heavier rear sway bar. Here's how I'd go through your list:
Shocks: Yes, start here. The factory shocks are worn out on most of these by now, and fresh monotubes tighten up the float and the wallow over bumps. Bilstein's 4600 series is made as a direct replacement for stock-height 2000-2005 Excursion 4x4s, so ride height stays the same. Give your trim and drive type when you order, because listings don't agree on the part numbers.
Sway bars: This is what makes the biggest difference in body roll. Hellwig makes a solid chromoly rear bar for the 2000-2005 Excursion (part 7643) that comes as a kit with the hardware. A stiffer rear bar flattens the truck out in corners and lane changes and doesn't change height at all.
Springs: I'd leave them alone if you want to keep the height. Ford gave the Excursion its own leaf springs, different from the F-250/F-350, so pickup springs are not a same-height swap.
Traction bars: Skip these for what you're after. They stop axle wrap and wheel hop under hard acceleration and don't help body roll or ride.
One thing to do before buying parts: have the front end checked. That means the track bar and its bushings, the steering box, the tie rod ends and the ball joints. When those wear, these trucks wander and feel vague, and no shock or sway bar fixes that.
If I were spending the money, I'd go in this order: front end check, shocks, then the rear bar.
Dana
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