Open front diff, stock tires, long wheelbase on tight trails, driver ability
all had a factor. I don't think I would bring my Excursion on trails like
that until I at least get some bigger tires and an LS in the front.

<google@doucettenet.com> wrote in message
news:1139672640.655840.143930@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> This one had trouble all day on the trail:
> http://media.putfile.com/Stuck-Excur...re-Park-Feb-06
>
> even the smallest rocks and stumps held him up. It appeared to have
> stock axles...
>
> -Rob.
>

 

Open front diff, stock tires, long wheelbase on tight trails, driver ability
all had a factor. I don't think I would bring my Excursion on trails like
that until I at least get some bigger tires and an LS in the front.

<google@doucettenet.com> wrote in message
news:1139672640.655840.143930@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> This one had trouble all day on the trail:
> http://media.putfile.com/Stuck-Excur...re-Park-Feb-06
>
> even the smallest rocks and stumps held him up. It appeared to have
> stock axles...
>
> -Rob.
>

 

Open front diff, stock tires, long wheelbase on tight trails, driver ability
all had a factor. I don't think I would bring my Excursion on trails like
that until I at least get some bigger tires and an LS in the front.

<google@doucettenet.com> wrote in message
news:1139672640.655840.143930@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> This one had trouble all day on the trail:
> http://media.putfile.com/Stuck-Excur...re-Park-Feb-06
>
> even the smallest rocks and stumps held him up. It appeared to have
> stock axles...
>
> -Rob.
>

 

Probably to get as low as possible to the ground to fight future
rollover lawsuits, like the new TJs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 2005 4x4 Superdutys (F250-350) switched to the coil spring/3-link
> configuration. Excursions remained leaf sprung in front for 2005. Pre-2005
> 4x4 Superdutys have leaf springs up front. All 2wd Superdutys had twin-I
> beam front suspension with coils and radius arms

 

Probably to get as low as possible to the ground to fight future
rollover lawsuits, like the new TJs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 2005 4x4 Superdutys (F250-350) switched to the coil spring/3-link
> configuration. Excursions remained leaf sprung in front for 2005. Pre-2005
> 4x4 Superdutys have leaf springs up front. All 2wd Superdutys had twin-I
> beam front suspension with coils and radius arms

 

Probably to get as low as possible to the ground to fight future
rollover lawsuits, like the new TJs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 2005 4x4 Superdutys (F250-350) switched to the coil spring/3-link
> configuration. Excursions remained leaf sprung in front for 2005. Pre-2005
> 4x4 Superdutys have leaf springs up front. All 2wd Superdutys had twin-I
> beam front suspension with coils and radius arms

 

Probably to get as low as possible to the ground to fight future
rollover lawsuits, like the new TJs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 2005 4x4 Superdutys (F250-350) switched to the coil spring/3-link
> configuration. Excursions remained leaf sprung in front for 2005. Pre-2005
> 4x4 Superdutys have leaf springs up front. All 2wd Superdutys had twin-I
> beam front suspension with coils and radius arms

 

That is beautiful! Too bad it stinks!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I did...http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/excursion.jpg

 

That is beautiful! Too bad it stinks!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I did...http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/excursion.jpg

 

That is beautiful! Too bad it stinks!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I did...http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/excursion.jpg