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My 2004 Ford Excursion Build

Jason Shelby

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Purchased in May 2015, it's a 6.0 Powerstroke, it's needed some engine work done. I've put about $6000 into repairs, and almost 30,000 miles on it. Hoping this is the year I start building it got overlanding.

The last couple of years, money has been tight building a Homestead and being married with 3 kids is expensive and time consuming, but it's the most rewarding part of my life, wouldn't trade it for anything. My wife is on board, and we are planning long road trips in the next few years, as the kids are getting older.
 
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boss324

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Nice! Keep us posted on your build.

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Jason Shelby

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Just ordered PowerStop brakes and complete front suspension rebuild from Moog.

Next going to order X/B Code Springs and Complete Hardware Kits, Shocks, and Centramatic Balancers.


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darthyota

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have you seen the excursion build thats been featured a couple times on expedition portal? it seems to be a solid build to keep daily drivability up while adding storage and back country capability to a large family hauler
 

Jason Shelby

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have you seen the excursion build thats been featured a couple times on expedition portal? it seems to be a solid build to keep daily drivability up while adding storage and back country capability to a large family hauler
Yes, Chris is doing an awesome job on that build


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Jason Shelby

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Sorry no picture but got the rest of the parts in today, now to find the time to totally disassemble the front end. As long as the work is done before I head out to Overland Expo East!!


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Jason Shelby

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All new Moog Parts, PowerStop Brake Kit, Warn Premium Locking Hubs, Russell Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, Bilstein Steering Damper, Hellwig Front Sway Bar, and Centramatic Wheel Balancers.

Finishing before the weekend, got a trip scheduled for David Crockett State Park, TN.


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Jason Shelby

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OK I completed some much needed maintenance and an upgrade. Changed the coolant, installed a new degas bottle (old one had small cracks in it), and installed a Mishimoto Coolant Filter Kit. Slowly but surely this project will come together.




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trfkcop

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Great looking platform!! I considered doing an Expedition build before I got rid of my Tahoe, went the other way and bought a brand new Outback. The Wife wasn't on board with the time it would take to do the build I wanted to do.
 

tsingson

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Love seeing these big builds. Its awesome to see the predecessor to my Expedition EL. *bows with honor*
 

Jason Shelby

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Great looking platform!! I considered doing an Expedition build before I got rid of my Tahoe, went the other way and bought a brand new Outback. The Wife wasn't on board with the time it would take to do the build I wanted to do.
For the price of a new vehicle plus building it, my wife would never be on board with that. Plus this older stuff is easier to work on.


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Jason Shelby

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Love seeing these big builds. Its awesome to see the predecessor to my Expedition EL. *bows with honor*
Thanks, it's a labor of love, just don't make them like this anymore.


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Raul B

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Great rig..... If you have any questions about the powerstroke let me know.. I owned a ford diesel performance business for about 10 years.....

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Jason Shelby

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Great rig..... If you have any questions about the powerstroke let me know.. I owned a ford diesel performance business for about 10 years.....

-Raul
Will do, thanks.


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Jason Shelby

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Well Saturday was another day of maintenance! Getting ready for a short road to East TN to Old Stone Fort State Park for this coming weekend.



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