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- Which Color Replacement LED Bulb for Turn Signals and Reverse Lights on 2003 Ford Excursion
- For best visibility, you will want to use the bulb whose color is the same as the color of the lens.
For your directional/ brake lamps, I would recommend the Putco # P283571R-P you mentioned. For the reverse lamps, use the white 3156, part # P283561W-P.
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- Towing Mirror Recommendations for a 2004 Ford Excursion
- The K-Source Custom Extendable Towing Mirror # KS61068F that you referenced is confirmed to fit 2000-2005 Ford Excursions so it should fit your 2004 model easily.
This is a manual mirror that will function correctly but will require manual adjustment.
If you have electric mirrors with heat you would want K Source Custom Towing Mirrors # KS61095-96F instead.
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- Replacement Mounting Hardware Recommendation for a Thule Mountaineer Cargo Box
- The Replacement EasySnap Mounting Hardware # 05704 that you referenced is designed to work on Thule Mountaineer ES cargo boxes so you would have no problem using it on your cargo box as long as it is a Mountaineer ES. If you have a non ES Mountaineer you will need to use the Thule Quick Mount QM3 # TH04997 that you also referenced.
These boxes are designed to fit nearly all factory cross bars so it should work well for you.
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- Electric Drum Trailer Brakes for a 2004 Pace Trailer with Tandem 3500 Pound Axles
- One way that you might be able to determine if you have self-adjusting or regular brakes. On self-adjusting brakes like # 23-468 as an example there is a cable that attaches one shoe to the other. You can see it in the picture on the product page.
A manual adjust brake like # TRBK10E01 that you have referenced does not have this cable.
If you want regular manually adjust 10 x 2-1/4 brakes you can use # TRBK10E01 for the left side and # TRBK10E02.
For self-adjusting 10 x 2-1/4 brakes you
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- Trailer Side Mounting Bracket for Reese Friction Sway Control # RP26660
- We do have a an additional mount that you can use to install the Reese friction sway control on another trailer. You will need # RP58062.The hardware is included so you will not need anything else for the trailer side other than the sway control unit itself # RP26660 when you want to tow the other trailer. One tip I can offer is that when you switch between the two trailers make sure that you adjust the sway control unit each time unless the trailers are identical in weight and size.
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- Recommendations to Prevent Trailer Sway and Increase Gas Mileage with a 2002 Ford Excursion
- It sounds like you are experiencing trailer sway with your 2002 Ford Excursion when you are towing your car trailer. The best way to prevent sway is to have the trailer properly loaded. Try to move as much of the weight in the trailer as far forward as possible.
Something else that helps with trailer sway is a weight distribution system. Check out the FAQ article I attached on weight distribution systems to get a better idea how they work. The most important factor to consider when picking ou
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- Weight Distribution System for 6000 lb 16ft Enclosed Car Trailer Towed By 2005 Ford Excusrion
- When choosing a weight distribution system, you want a system that can accommodate the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer PLUS the weight of anything stowed behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
If the 800 lb tongue weight figure you mentioned includes the fully loaded trailer tongue weight plus the weight of any gear behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle, the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System you referenced, part # RP66074 would be an excellent choice.
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- How to Properly Snap the Bracket Covers on the Thule MOAB Cover
- I think I know what is going on with your Thule M.O.A.B. Roof Top Cargo Carrier # TH690. I went out and talked to one of our installers and he said he had the same problem you are describing when he had the mounting points too close to the thicker bars that run from front to back on the cargo basket. If you space the mounting brackets a little farther away from those bars the problem you are experiencing should go away.
If the mounting brackets are too close to those bars the lock covers will
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- Recommendation For Transmission Cooler on 2005 Ford Excursion 6.8L / V-10
- I would strongly recommend to add an aftermarket transmission cooler to your 2005 Ford Excursion 6.8L vehicle to prevent any damage to your transmission. The ideal operating temperature range of your transmission fluid should be 160 to 200 degrees. Adding the cooler will not bypass the existing factory cooler which is located inside the radiator. Adding a cooler provides supplemental cooling to the your factory cooler.
Transmission coolers are universal fit items. What you will need to do is
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- Roof Mount Cargo Basket Recommendations for a 2001 Ford Excursion with Factory Roof Rack
- I did some research and found that the Thule MOAB, # TH690, is a direct fit to the factory installed crossbars on your 2001 Ford Excursion. The Yakima baskets are not listed as a fit and to determine if the Rola basket will fit there are some crossbar measurements you will need to take.
If the cross bars are 3-1/4 inches or less wide and 1-1/4 inches or less tall then the mounting hardware on the Rola basket, # 59504, will fit. But, you also have to measure the center to center distance betwe
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- Will the Derale Transmission Pan # D14208 Fit a 2000 Ford Excursion with 4R100 Transmission
- Derale has indicated that transmission cooler pan, # D14208 will fit the Ford diesel motors or gas motors if they have the 4R100 transmission. They do not have different models depending on the engine type, just transmission type. I have included a link to other coolers that are also recommended for your 2000 Ford Excursion, and some FAQ information for you.
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- Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 2003 Ford Excursion and 7,500 Pound Trailer
- When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want want that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow. So first, take the 620 pounds. You then add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This is the overall tongue weight you will need to go by.
If you had a couple hundred pounds of gear behind the rear axle of the Excursion, that would put the tongue weight up to 820 pounds. I wou
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- Instructions for Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System, # RP66074
- There are 2 instructions links for the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution system, # RP66074. I have included updated links to the instructions for you to view. One is for the weight distribution system itself. The other is for the dual-cam sway control. I have also included a link to a video and to our FAQ on weight distribution for you.
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- Can Lights be Mounted to the Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # 59504
- You can potentially mount some lights to the Rola roof mount cargo basket, # 59504, though there are no lights that are specifically designed for it. The largest tubing diameter on the basket is 1-1/2 inches and there are smaller tubes that are 1 inch in diameter. You will need to make sure the mounting hardware of the lights you use will fit this tubing diameter. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review for you.
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- How to Mount the Dual Propane Bottle Rack for 5 Gallon Tanks # 1801
- The Propane Bottle Rack for 5 Gallon Tanks, # 1801, does not come with frame mounting hardware due to the many different frame designs that are available for the rack to be mounted on.
You could use U bolts or carriage bolts and straps that will accommodate the size of your trailer frame. Alternatively you could use self tapping bolts and mount directly into the top of the trailer frame.
I added a photo of a propane tank holder and propane tanks setup on an RV trailer for you, although I d
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- Determining Maximum Weight of Trailer That Can be Towed by 2005 Excursion 4x4 Diesel
- To determine the maximum trailer weight that can be towed, you will need to subtract the GVW (gross vehicle weight) from the GCWR (gross combined weight rating). The GVW is the curb weight of the vehicle, plus the cargo. GCWR is the maximum allowable weight for the trailer plus the tow vehicle.
Given the figures you provided, when the GVW is subtracted from the GCVW, 11,500 lbs is the result, and would represent the maximum amount the trailer plus its contents can weigh.
This being said,
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- How Does a Wheel or Footplate Install in the Fulton F2 Adjustable A-Frame Trailer Jack
- The Wide-Track Wheel Assembly, # F500266, footplate, # F500267, or twin-track wheel, # F500265 fit a specific jack, the Fulton F2 Adjustable A-Frame Jack, # F1413250334. The assembly slides up into the bottom of the jack tube and the pin goes through the holes. There is no cutting or welding required. I made a video showing the installation of a wheel in the jack for you.
If you are trying to install the wheel on a different jack, it will not be compatible. If it is a different jack model, le
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- How Do the Highland Front Custom Auto Floor Mats # 44816 Fit on a 2000 Ford Excursion
- The Highland Front Custom Auto Floor Mats, part # 44816, for your 2000 Ford Excursion will not direct the runoff over the plastic door sill. The floor mats are raised on the edges to keep any dirt, water, road salt, from getting onto the carpet and staying on the floor mat. It does not let any water run underneath the door sills.
I am including a link to a video review on the Highland Custom floor mats.
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- Weight Distribution for 2001 Ford Excursion Pulling a 7500lb Holiday Rambler Trailer
- An air bag or helper spring set-up is most effective for dealing with weight carried in or on the vehicle itself. A properly sized and adjusted weight distribution system will preform several tasks. It will eliminate the sag experienced when a trailer is hitched up, it can reduce or eliminate trailer sway and it can also improve braking performance and and steering response. A weight distribution system accomplishes this by using leverage to transfer a portion of the trailer tongue weight from t
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- Will Yakima SkyBox Pro Roof Mount Cargo Box, # Y07184 Fit a 2005 Ford Excursion
- The Yakima SkyBox Pro, # Y07184, is designed to fit on square bars, round bars, and most factory crossbars. I went out to the warehouse and examined one of these boxes to get a better idea of what size crossbars they would fit. Based on the measurements I took, the box will safely fit on crossbars that are no more that 1 inch tall and no thicker than 3-3/4 inches. At these dimensions, the clamps will be able to close all the way around the crossbar.
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- Weight Distribution Spring Bar Arms Making Contact with Trailer Frame on Tight Turns
- If your trailer has a more narrow frame than a typical A-frame trailer, that can cause the problem with contact. Either way, what you can do is to make sure that the spring bars are positioned in such a way as to allow them to pass beneath the frame instead of making contact with it.
This could involve letting out a few of the chain links. If you are still having a problem, using the Bolt-on Chain Hangers, # RP58305, might be what you need. These hangers bolt to the outside of the frame (fra
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- Location of Factory Trailer Brake Controller Port on a 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- To access the correct port to insert # 3035-P, you may need to remove the dash panel on the driver side under the steering column. The connector you need will be on the far right, near the center console area. I have included a link to the instructions for reference and a link to a video showing installation on a similar truck. The video will give you the best idea of where to look for the connector and what it looks like so you will know it when you see it on your truck.
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- Electric Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2000 Ford Excursion
- If your 2000 Ford Excursion has a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, all you will need is the brake controller and wiring harness like you have stated. We sell them both together. You would use # 90185-3035P. After installing the brake controller according to the installation instructions (linked for reference) installation would be complete.
If your Excursion came with a factory 4-Way flat trailer connector, you would need an additional part, Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 37
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- Can Spring Bars Be Upgraded To Larger Weight Capacity On Draw-Tite WD Hitch On 2004 Ford Excursion
- Yes, if you upgrade your trunnion spring bars to the heavier 1,200 lb spring bars, like the Draw-Tite Trunnion Style Weight Distribution Spring Bar Kit # 6666, this will help your weight distribution system spread the weight better and allow you to have more links available for movement. The number of chain links is used to help determine the proper amount of tension to support the load.
You said your weight distribution system has the dual-cam sway control, so you will have the newer weight
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- Timbren Suspension Enhancement for the Front and Rear of a 2001 Ford Excursion 4x4 7.3L Diesel
- The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, item # TFREXC4, is only the rear kit for your 2001 Excursion 4x4.
For the front suspension you will need the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System, item # TFF350SD4. These front suspension helpers will definitely help with the large 7.3L motor in your Excursion.
Both of these kits will require the removal of the original bump stop but will not require shock or spring removal and do not require any modifications to the original chassis.
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- Will Thule Flat Top Ski/Snowboard Carrier # TH92724 Fit 2002 Ford Explorer with Factory Cross bars
- Yes, you can use the Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier, part # TH92724, with your 2002 Ford Explorer with Factory cross bars that run side to side. You will be able to carry 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards with this carrier.
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- Do I Need to Identify Transmission Cooler lines to Run an Aftermarket Cooler In-Line with Factory
- You will need to determine the flow of the transmission fluid in order to install the aftermarket cooler in-line with the factory.
The fluid needs to travel from the transmission, to the factory cooler, to the aftermarket cooler, then back to the transmission. One of the fittings on your transmission should be marked RETURN. Trace this line back to the factory cooler.
Disconnect this line from the factory cooler, and reconnect it to which ever end of the aftermarket cooler you choose to be
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- What Weight Distribution Hitch To Use On 16 Foot Car Trailer on 2003 Ford Excursion 4X4
- With the trailer weight range you have mentioned, 4,500-7,000 lbs., the tongue weight would be 10 to 15 percent of that weight range. So if you use 15 percent then that would give you a tongue weight of 675-1050 lbs.
The Reese High Performance Reese SC Weight Distribution System with Shank, 800 lbs. TW / 10,000 lbs. GTW, # RP66153, will give you a maximum towing weight of 10,000 lbs., but it only has a tongue weight between 400-800 lbs. That tongue weight would be on the low end needed for pr
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- Ski and Snowboard Rack for a 2005 Ford Excursion
- If your 2005 Ford Excursion has rails that run front to back then the Thule Snowcat - Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Rack - for Factory Roof Racks, # TH5401, will fit on your vehicle. If your Excursion has cross bars that run side to side then you can use the Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier, # TH92725.
I have included the instructions for the TH5401 and videos for both the TH5401 and TH92725.
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- Parts needed to Install a Agri-Cover Snow Sport Snow Plow
- The only thing you will need in addition to the HD Utility Snowplow, item # A40000HD, is a front mounted receiver. For your 2000 Ford Excursion you will need the Draw-Tite Front Mounted Trailer Hitch, item # 65022.
If using the plow in reverse is an option you could use the plow on the back of the vehicle. In my experience this is alright for straight driveways but not for curved situations or where there are obstacles to be avoided.
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