Sorry if this has been answered somewhere, I did a search and didn't get my question answered. We may be in the market for an diesel Excursion, but I don't care for the height of the rear hatch when it's open. I'm 6'3" and I hit my head trying to put things in the back. Has anyone made modifications to open it more, different struts? Thanks for the help. Hope to more actively join this forum if we purchase one. It's been a little while.
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'03 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Excursion 6.0 Diesel
CCV mod
Upgraded turbo drain
Blue spring fuel pressure regulator kit
6.4 banjo bolts
v code front springs and modified b code rear springs
Bilsteins
Hellwig rear swaybar
'08 rear diff cover
4x2 liftgate struts
285 Michelin LTX A/T2's
tinted windows
DVD
XM
GPS
Search for username Tecate Virgin dated 01/02/01 for the complete story. I think the Ford part numbers are also listed. That was my only complaint with the X. When I found the solution, I posted it on the forum. My X is a 4X4, and with the 2X4 struts it opens so that the rear hatch glass is parallel with the ground. I'm also 6'3" and I have no problem now.
scott
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01 Black Excursion XLT PSD 4x4, loaded, 3.73LS, 305/70R16 Goodyears, Husky mats, Manik tube steps, J & J grill, K&N, Clifford Alarm, 4" exhaust-turbo back, 5" Magnaflow SS tip, Dynomax Race Magnum sound suppressor, Clear corner lens, back door storage bins."Scotpart 4X2 liftgate strut mod", 2002 headlights, Hellwig sway bar, Monroe Shocks, American Racing Wheels, Driver's A-post handle, Go Rhino 3000 front push bar and rear step.
I am 6'2" and never hit my head on the hatch. Of course it has 8 inches of lift sitting on 325/60/20s! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
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His: 95 F350 srw cc 256,000 miles 10kmod shimmed home made open ellement air filter 3:55 gear dp
dynomax muffler
Hers: 05 Excursion limited powerstroke black 6" total lift on 325/60/20 Nittos and Jesse James wheels 3 dvd players and a sticker on the back window that says SIZE MATTERS
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