I would like to lift my diesel Excursion but I don't want to loose any of it towing capability or power. I also don't want to put any sub-standard lifts and tires. It seems when you go to a 4x4 store they want to sell you whatever is on special for them. I want to be educated when I walk in. Does anyone know of a web site or book that can increase my knowledge on this subject. Most books seem to be geared towards Jeeps.
Pretty much the best advise I can give is this..
1) Get some truck magizines and read them. Read the reviews of lifts for Superduty pickups because in the end they will end up being similar to the ones for the Excursion.
2) Sights/Forums like Ford-Diesel.com. Just do a search for 4x4 trucks or something like that and you'll end up finding quite a few sights that are 4x4/Offroad that may help you.
Best place for info on how a lift will effect your towing is the lift manufacter. They can tell you if the springs are up to the weight you want to tow.
One thing about lifting and towing, since the lift will raise the center of gravity of the truck it probably won't be quite as stable as a stocker.
For tires don't pay attention too much to the weight rating, look at the spec sheets and see what the max load is and at what pressure. I know that 35/12.5x16.5 BFG AT's have a weight rating of over 3300lbs/tire @50psi.
Mr. Superduty, I really like those wheels and tires. Could you tell me the exact brand and name of each? Thanks.
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2000 F-250 CC SWB 4x4 Lariat, Off-Road, Bright Amber
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2001 F-250 Superduty PSD CC Lariat, 4x4 OffRoad, SWB, Medium Graphite Leather, Toreador Red Clearcoat, 60/40 Split Bench, and all the other goodies
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99.5 4x4 PSD Lariat CC DRW LWB Auto 4.10LS Hypermax/Gauges GV OD
'00 PSD Excursion 4x4 3.73LS ordered 11/25 eta at dealer 3/27
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'00 PSD Excursion 4x4, Hypertech 3, Monroe reflex shocks, Pro Comp steering stabilizer, Helwig rear sway bar.
'99.5 PSD CC DRW Auto, Hypermax, Velvet rides, Bed rug, Retrax, GV overdrive <---SOLD
About to order 04 PSD CC DRW
Mr. Superduty,
Can't get the pictures. Sure would like to see them.
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2000 4x4 PSD Limited Excursion "The Beast"
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2000 4x4 PSD Limited Excursion The Beast
DPTuner 40Tow, 60Tow, 80Econo, BTS Valve Body, AIS Intake, AIH Delete, MBRP Stainless 3.5" DP and 4" Exhaust, 5" All spring Edge lift, Rize Traction Bars, CV joint driveshaft, 315 BFG ATs on Alcoa wheels, Warn Transformer with multi mount winch power front and back, 1000 watt power inverter, VCR, 4.10 gears and ARB Lockers Front and Back
JUST LIFTED MY EXCURSION WITH PRO-COMP 4" STAGE 2 KIT (DUAL FRONT SHOCKS), 16x10 ADVANTAGE WHEELS, AND 315/75 R16 PRO-COMP AT's. DROVE TO LAS VEGAS THIS WEEK FOR SEMA SHOW FROM DENVER AND LOVED IT. RIDES BETTER, HANDLES BETTER, AND LOOKS BETTER. COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!!
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Ordered PSD Excursion Limited, Toradore Red, Parchment Leather, all options except Heated Seats and Skid Plates 08/20/99 and recieved on 10/18/99. K&N AIR AND OIL FILTERS, HYPERMAX SUPER CHIP, TRI-FLOW STAINLESS 4" EXHAUST, PROCOMP 4" STAGE 2 LIFT, PRO-COMP 315/65/R16 AT TIRES ON 16x10 ADVANTAGE CHROME ALLOY WHEELS, AND GPS SYSTEM.
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2005 "AMARILLO" PACKAGE F250 CREWCAB, LONG BOX, POWER MOON ROOF, LEATHER INTERIOR, HEATED POWER SEATS, TOW COMAND, UPFITTER SWITCHES, TEMP/COMPUS/HOMELINK MIRROR, POWER REAR WINDOW, ARE BED COVER W/SPOILER, 6 DISC IN DASH, SHIFT ON FLY, BODY COLOR GRILL INSERT, MIRRORS, LOWER VALANCE, LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, COWEL COVER, MUD GUARDS, SIDE STEP BRACKET COVERS, REAR BUMPER/HITCH PLATE COVERS, AND IS THAT YELLOW EVER "SCREAMING", AS FORD PUTS IT!!
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