ExPo's 2000 7.3 Excursion Build

[justcuz]

The retirement and health insurance are definitely nice, but the biggest raise you will ever get is no longer having a mortgage payment, at least where I live.
I'd love to tag along on these trips though. The scenery is beautiful!

 

[screwball48]

Any chance of a stop in Petersburg?


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[justcuz]

What route are you taking south from Washington? Hurricane Ridge is very beautiful this time of year if it's not closed yet. I think they close it at the end of October. Great views across the straights and all around. Really diverse scenery in each compass direction.
Oregon coastline is very scenic and so is California down to Big Sir, after that you might as well head across the state to the Sierras.
Safe travels, waiting on the next installment.

 

[bjm206]

So now to ask the question that has been driving me nuts, how big of a tire can you use on stock wheels without rubbing?

Everything i see says 35s are too big, but ive seen many people do it. And yes I know that the excursion wheel is too narrow for recommended specs anyway but meh. What has everyone seen?

315/75-16 KM2s (about 35") on stock Ford steel wheels with a 4.5" front lift...no rubbing.

[/url]Ford Excursion New Suspension & Axles 1 by bjm206ksw3, on Flickr[/IMG]

The key at this tire size is to have a positive arc front spring and an adjustable track bar (panhard bar). Hanger lifts with stock negative arc springs can be done but it requires some tuning.

Good luck with your project.

 

[Steve@316]

also looking forward to the build,.. We're building one as well! Interesting, 2000 Limited, 7.3L, Green,..?

 

[Chris Cordes]

Hey everyone im back and ready to begin updating this thread again! Since I left there have been a few goodies arriving including a brand new set of falken M/Ts, a new bumper, and a set of lights. The remaining bits are on their way, so for now Ill focus on the interior! Look for more updates coming this week.

P.S.

What would be everyones opinion of color matching an ARB bumper to be Arizona Beige on this truck? It looks great on white but im hesitant with green.

 

[ak_cowboy]

I would color match. Makes it look like it belongs there

 

[RPhil]

Hey everyone im back and ready to begin updating this thread again! Since I left there have been a few goodies arriving including a brand new set of falken M/Ts, a new bumper, and a set of lights. The remaining bits are on their way, so for now Ill focus on the interior! Look for more updates coming this week.

P.S.

What would be everyones opinion of color matching an ARB bumper to be Arizona Beige on this truck? It looks great on white but im hesitant with green.

Welcome back.

I think matching the trim would look awesome, here is ExploringNH's old Excursion for inspiration:

 

[justbecause]

:lurk:

 

[Chris Cordes]

Well Im still waiting on some parts for the lift, but a friend was in desperate need of the tires currently on my truck so we figured what the heck, lets try 35's on no lift. Turned out pretty well haha. Two pics with the running boards, one without!

 

[bigskypylot]

Well Im still waiting on some parts for the lift, but a friend was in desperate need of the tires currently on my truck so we figured what the heck, lets try 35's on no lift. Turned out pretty well haha. Two pics with the running boards, one without!

Soooooo pretty! Are you going to fab up some sliders for her?

 

[tyler.96]

I just love the look of big meat on factory wheels. Wish those running boards fit my f150!

Well Im still waiting on some parts for the lift, but a friend was in desperate need of the tires currently on my truck so we figured what the heck, lets try 35's on no lift. Turned out pretty well haha. Two pics with the running boards, one without!

 

[ak_cowboy]

That looks great with no running boards and those awesome tires!

 

[oldone]

Not too shabby for a "GASP" , Ford...

I'd love to have one of those, but they won't fit in my garage...

 

[Steve@316]

Awesome! Can't see what you have in the works,.. Color match bumpers to the trim for sure! I'll be doing the same with mine. The 35's look great,.. But I'd guess they rub a bit at stock height?