05 EXCURSION LIFT

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Member since Jun 2011
2 posts
RAHWAY, NJ, USA

Jun 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

IM READY TO LIFT MY 05 GAS V10 LTD, I WAS WONDERING IF UPGRADING TO A F250 SPRING SET WILL LIFT THE TRUCK A LIL BIT PAST STOCK RIDE HEIGHT.IF ANY BODY HAS SOME IDEAS FOR ME ,I APRECIATE ANY IDEAS .THANK YOU IN ADVANCE,B EASY ON ME THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WITH A FORUM,LOL.

MountainWestDiesel

Member since Feb 2011
95 posts
Mountain West, WY, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 9, 2011 at 7:56 AM

You should experience a small increase in lift. You will experience a stiffer ride too, due to the fact that the Ex's rear springs were designed for comfort, and not cargo. Adding the F-250 rear springs will stiffen your suspension because they were obviously designed for hauling.

May I add, that I have the Gen 4 Landyot Radius Rods on my Ex... They have been a GREAT addition to my Ex... I also recently added front & rear Hellwig sway bars too... these three additions have tightened up my handling in corners; I no longer experience the body roll at higher speeds.

These three additions will also help when it comes to towing anything heavy.

Best of luck...

EDUBBZ05LTDOP

Member since Jun 2011
2 posts
RAHWAY, NJ, USA

Jun 9, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Thanx for taking the time to respond.it seems the truck has sagged a bit since I got I in 05.my plans are to get a set of the new 20" f250 wheels with a bigger tire. I have to lift the truck up s bit to squeeze on those shoes I think. Thanx for the info I'll look into it.

MountainWestDiesel

Member since Feb 2011
95 posts
Mountain West, WY, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

My 3 1/2 FABTECH lift allowed for 295/70 R 18s tires... which translated are 34.5 inches... they experience a small amout of rub if I take the steering to max... left or right...

Best of luck w/ your Ex.... mine has been a labor of love.... trucked from WY to Vegas... in total comfort... and when we hit the hotel in Vegas... the Valet's were grinning ear to ear.... just dying to get behind the wheel... LOL... too bad though... I self parked...

MountainWestDiesel

Member since Feb 2011
95 posts
Mountain West, WY, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/fordexcursions/registry/9/54681-2

Here is a useful article for you... It should better help you understand your suspension needs...

Chris

bradshaw13

Member since Jul 2011
5 posts
parker, CO, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Aug 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

MountainWest,

Where did you find the Gen 4 Radius Rods? I have an 03 Excursion with a 4\\" lift and 35\\" tires and it floats all over the place. I am in desperate need of a set of the radius rods. I hear they stop all the floating. I can\\'t pull my trailer above 60 miles an hour because my truck is all over the road.
Thanks.

MountainWestDiesel

Member since Feb 2011
95 posts
Mountain West, WY, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Aug 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

Bradshaw13,
These Gen 4s will fix your floating problem. Ken is a total professional. I love the rock solid ride.

Radius Rods POC:

Ken Evanson
[email protected]

bradshaw13

Member since Jul 2011
5 posts
parker, CO, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Aug 3, 2011 at 6:24 PM

Thank you very much. I will email him now. One other question, did you change out the rear leaf springs or did you just use a block to lift yours? I was wondering if I get new 6" leafs and get rid of the blocks if that along with the radius rods will work best? Thanks again.

MountainWestDiesel

Member since Feb 2011
95 posts
Mountain West, WY, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Aug 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM

My FabTach lift in the rear was blocks. Since I just went with 295/70 R18s Nitto Trail Grapplers (34.5 inches tall) I didn't need a whole lotta of lift. He will send you a small questionaire, where he asks about your lift size. That way, he knows how long to make the Raduis Rods. Ken had set in stock, so as soon as I paid (I used PayPal) he had them in the mail (UPS) to me. Mind you, he is just a guy like you and I, and makes these in his spare time, so he may or may not have a set in stock. But, he will get you a set made, and send them your way. As I have said before, he's a great guy.

Keep me in the loop... let me know how it goes...

bradshaw13

Member since Jul 2011
5 posts
parker, CO, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Aug 4, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Ken emailed me back and said he is no longer making the Radius Rods... Do you have any other suggestions? I don\\'t want to sell my truck but if it continues to float like it is , I\\'m going to have to buy an F350. Really don\\'t want to have to spend that money...

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