Well... there's a custom water tank in the works
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ExPo's 2000 7.3 Excursion Build
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Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Its their f250 2.5". Make sure to buy an add a leaf as the excursion is much heavier in the rear and has the fuel tank farther aft.
Also be sure to buy the bar pins ahead of time. Theyre super cheap but the kit doesnt come with them
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Nope the front was perfect since it is the same basic setup as the f250. One thing though, you'll probably want to purchase extended sway bar end links. Some guys dont but the total change from stock is roughly 4 to 4.5" from this kit which is too much for stock end links. You can find some f250 throw away end links or purchase an aftermarket set. I bought some from zone off-road and they've worked well so far. Honestly I ran it without the sway bar at first and it was fine, but I ended up putting them on to keep the truck level. Unless yours is perfectly balanced side to side, removing all sway bars with lead it to a lean in one direction or the other.
Here are the ones I used
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/su...sconnects-drop/zonf5201.html?make=14&c=43&i=0
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
So if anyone is wondering how much to air down, the right answer is more.
Thanks again Chris! I will order the sway bar drops as well - I appreciate the heads up and it is nice to have a fairly complete parts list together so I don't have it waiting on the lift once we tear in to it. I think I read somewhere the ARB is the F250 front bumper as well that just needs some tabs trimmed or changed to fit - is that correct?
DEFINITELY excited about it - I have a family of five and we haul everything from a Huckwagon to a toy hauler with dirt bikes and the Excursion should cover so many bases for us. The 6.0 has always had me a little worried as well, but the truck I purchased was a one owner with only 70K miles on it and ZERO towing done with it (That'll change!). Going to have the EGR delete done as well as "Bullet Proofing" right away. I am ordering the parts while it is at the shop so as soon as it gets back it's game on. Keep the pictures coming - love seeing that rig in the wild!
DEFINITELY excited about it - I have a family of five and we haul everything from a Huckwagon to a toy hauler with dirt bikes and the Excursion should cover so many bases for us. The 6.0 has always had me a little worried as well, but the truck I purchased was a one owner with only 70K miles on it and ZERO towing done with it (That'll change!). Going to have the EGR delete done as well as "Bullet Proofing" right away. I am ordering the parts while it is at the shop so as soon as it gets back it's game on. Keep the pictures coming - love seeing that rig in the wild!
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
So I didn't need to modify anything but it was certainly snug. The only thing I can think that may have required trimming were the weird brackets dropping down outside the tow hooks on either side. They mounted to the bumper and were frickin welded on. The metal strap would usually go straight past them but they were in the way. We just bend the strap and hit it with an impact gun. Seems fine so far.
You'll love the truck. Im so happy with it. And the 6.0 will have way more power than mine. Who is doing your bulletproofing?
Also do you plan to run airbags for towing? I havent decided if Im keeping mine after I add the leaf. I dont tow heavy trailers really and if the extra leaf solves the weight of my new dual swingouts then ill probably ditch the bags for practically nothing if you want them. They're the firestones with spacers and the daystar cup to avoid limiting travel.
I was running like 35 or so. I could have aired down WAY more but didnt feel the need. Went through all kinds of soft stuff with that trailer for two days and then hit one hole with the rear wheel and it was over lol. I mostly had him spin to get photos
timholmesjr
New member
Enjoying this build. I think I am going to go the same route. Sub'ed
nocensorbo
Observer
Great thread!!! Just read it all with a ton of insight and knowledge I feel gained.
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
So it's 1 am here and I need a break from writing, so I figured I would post an update. First a photo
Second, and more importantly, I received a picture of my bumper before powder coat! Im so pumped to get this thing in. Buckstop said it might ship monday so Im crossing my fingers.
Third, since my bumper is coming soon it is time to wrap up my kitchen box. This will be mounted on the second swing out next to the spare, and based inside a massive, shiny, gorgeous Alubox 120 lol.
I chose the alubox over a pelican or similar because Texas / AZ sun is brutal on plastic. Ive seen too many people buy those sorts of cases only to have them fade or break in time. Having already beat the crud out of another alubox without any leaks or issues, I felt it was the only way to go. Plus... its going to look awesome
So here's my plan. I wanted to use a trek pak style organizer to keep things neat, but they didn't have any in the depth I needed. Their stuff also costs an arm and a leg, so I decided to make some myself.
Purchased materials:
- 5 sheets black corrugated plastic from home depot
- Corrugated plastic cutter
- new razor blades
Ill post more details and pictures tomorrow when I continue cutting. The biggest problem I have will be finding a longer replacement for the pins Trek pak sells, another thing I hope to clarify with photos tomorrow.
Second, and more importantly, I received a picture of my bumper before powder coat! Im so pumped to get this thing in. Buckstop said it might ship monday so Im crossing my fingers.
Third, since my bumper is coming soon it is time to wrap up my kitchen box. This will be mounted on the second swing out next to the spare, and based inside a massive, shiny, gorgeous Alubox 120 lol.
I chose the alubox over a pelican or similar because Texas / AZ sun is brutal on plastic. Ive seen too many people buy those sorts of cases only to have them fade or break in time. Having already beat the crud out of another alubox without any leaks or issues, I felt it was the only way to go. Plus... its going to look awesome
So here's my plan. I wanted to use a trek pak style organizer to keep things neat, but they didn't have any in the depth I needed. Their stuff also costs an arm and a leg, so I decided to make some myself.
Purchased materials:
- 5 sheets black corrugated plastic from home depot
- Corrugated plastic cutter
- new razor blades
Ill post more details and pictures tomorrow when I continue cutting. The biggest problem I have will be finding a longer replacement for the pins Trek pak sells, another thing I hope to clarify with photos tomorrow.
screwball48
Explorer
Would stiff rubber coated wire work as a stand in for the Trek pak pins?
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