Recent content by RPhil

There are a few threads on various forums. Here is one specific to Excursions: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1561962-best-location-to-tap-hot-coolant-for-an-aftermarket-heat-exchanger-for-hot-water.html If you wanted it at the rear, you would just need to tap into the coolant lines...

The axle upgrade completely transformed the ride. Here is the write-up for anyone else who is interested: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1695833-05-front-axle-with-2-5-springs-and-pro-comp-rear-22415-a.html. Nothing worth noting otherwise. Random camping trips and use. I took the drawers...

The axle swap makes a great difference in how the truck handles. I am very happy with how mine turned out. @mmrocek here is my write-up on the Excursion forums: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1695833-05-front-axle-with-2-5-springs-and-pro-comp-rear-22415-a.html

'05-'07 F-450 with bulletproofed 6.0 or '08-'10 F-450 with CR cummins swap. Your 40k budget for the van swap or 10 year old Dodge truck will get you where you want to be with these two options. *edit* Not sure if your budgets above included money for the camper. I am not intimately familiar with...

Not sure if I'm allowed to post external forum links, but here you go: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1695833-05-front-axle-with-2-5-springs-and-pro-comp-rear-22415-a.html

Finally finished up the suspension refresh (05+ front axle among other goodies) and got the new tires (Toyo 37x12.5 RT) mounted:

If I recall correctly, I bought my front 2006 4.30 for 800 a couple years ago from PA. It took me a long time to find a 4.30. Came with radius arms, steering box, trac bar bracket and a few other misc pieces as well. I agree on the comment about 1500 being on the higher end, unless it was...

Following closely along with this one. It gives me wonderful dreams of a project for my Excursion.

Very clean. Good luck with your sale. Do you have a build thread anywhere? I would love to read more details on the roof/tent.

Where did you take this photo (if you don't mind sharing)? I am from Maryland and am always looking for new places to explore. I have also been to Assateague numerous times. Greenridge Forest is our go-to for camping.

Cleanest 8.1 GM 2500 or V10 Ford Excursion you can find. Good luck.

The answer is dependent on your budget and what you really want. If you are willing to perform the other major work that you have outlined, then I do not think doing some basic rewiring on the gas tank should be your deciding factor. If I recall correctly, 2002 was the crossover year for the...

How do you like those shocks? I am in the market for an upgrade and am considering options.

The V10 is thirsty but extremely reliable. Just torque the spark plugs properly and you shouldn't have an issue. Worst case scenario is a timesert to fix it. Otherwise the coil packs can go bad, but they are very easy to change. If you spit a plug, just unplug the injector and you will be able...

It looks like an awesome platform. I hopped over to Steel Soldiers and saw some of your posts there as well. Years ago I had dreamed of a deuce and a half, but this vehicle seems way more awesome. I will be watching and living vicariously through you.