What truck next, the Kevin B. edition.

[mbryson]

Yeah, if you are only going 300 miles.

Is your 6.2L that harsh on fuel? I think we got 12-13 mpg on freeway, 8-9 towing with our early ‘99 V10 F250. I imagine the Excursion would get similar being heavier but better aerodynamically than a 6” lifted pickup? With 40+ gallons, I’d be shocked to be under 400 miles even towing

 

[sixstringsteve]

That would be so cool.

 

[Kevin B.]

Think this with 4 doors and good AC.

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Not normally a Chevy guy, but that's making my pants fit funny.

 

[kmboren]

I also love my suburban 8.1. Rides well and tows very well. Surprised that is not on the short list of vehicles if your thinking excursion also think 8.1 suburban.

 

[Kevin B.]

I LOVE the power train. Rear suspension is pretty sweet. REALLY not a big fan of the IFS or the seats/seating position.

What don't you like about the IFS? What sort of setup is it?

 

[mbryson]

What don't you like about the IFS? What sort of setup is it?

It just feels kind of funky to me especially in corners in the canyons with a load. It works, just different than I’m used to.

 

[jeeper]

Is your 6.2L that harsh on fuel? I think we got 12-13 mpg on freeway, 8-9 towing with our early ‘99 V10 F250. I imagine the Excursion would get similar being heavier but better aerodynamically than a 6” lifted pickup? With 40+ gallons, I’d be shocked to be under 400 miles even towing

With camper in tow, 9 is a good day. Any head wind and 6-7 is realistic. I think 13 on the freeway when empty is doable.

 

[Gravy]

What's a D50? That's like 60 outers with D44 guts, is that right?

Ughhhh, you're going to give me Forest Whitaker eye...
Superduty D50 is the same as a 60 but has a smaller center section with an approximate 9" diameter ring gear and inner shafts that neck down to 30 spline. No Dana 44 parts interchange.
It's plenty for what you'll ever need.
Common wear items are ball joints unit bearings and the orings and vacuum hoses for the hubs (xlt and up lock via vacuum when you engage 4wd).

Excursion front leaves are softer than F250/F350.

 

[Gravy]

The 6.2 V8 is a vastly better engine than even the V10 both power and mileage wise, weighs less and oil changes and services are cheaper too. And the 6 speed trans is enormously better.

 

[Kevin B.]

I'm not in the market for a Jeep specifically. But I sure do miss running around in the spring with my top off like a shameless hussy. Tell me why this is a bad deal and I should forget about it.

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[Hickey]

I'm not in the market for a Jeep specifically. But I sure do miss running around in the spring with my top off like a shameless hussy. Tell me why this is a bad deal and I should forget about it.

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How do you feel about engine swaps? I personally wouldn’t want a 2007-11 JK without having the engine swapped.

 

[Kevin B.]

How do you feel about engine swaps?

I'm getting up close and personal with the idea right now and I don't like it even a little bit. What's wrong with that one, just gutless or is it unreliable?

 

[Hickey]

I'm getting up close and personal with the idea right now and I don't like it even a little bit. What's wrong with that one, just gutless or is it unreliable?

Gutless, and made worse by the 4 speed auto.

 

[Kevin B.]

Gutless, and made worse by the 4 speed auto.

Do a six speed and gears change the flavor of the koolaid? This one's a manual, and I'd plan on regearing.

 

[Hickey]

Do a six speed and gears change the flavor of the koolaid? This one's a manual, and I'd plan on regearing.

The manual and gears will help, but don’t expect to merge into the highway at interstate speeds.

 

[Greg]

The 3.8 makes 200 HP on a good day, it's a terrible engine for a 4WD and only gets worse if you increase tire size. You can regear, add a supercharger and it'll drive OK, with even worse MPG.

 

[johngottfredson]

My neighbor regeared his 2010 jku to offset the slow engine, and was surprised at how much of a difference it didn’t make.

 

[johngottfredson]

Just saved you $13k

 

[N-Smooth]

That guy said boat sides? Nahhhh I’m going the other direction: amusement park ride sides.

 

[Kevin B.]

Tell me why this is a bad deal and I should forget about it.

Mission accomplished. Thanks fellas.