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quietman
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• Laguna Hills, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/8/2005 |
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 Posted:11/28/2005 13:36 |
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Yesterday i noticed the steering suddenly becoming vague and that the wheel was no longer centered when driving straight ahead.
Examined the front suspension and discovered that the welds holding the drag link to the frame had failed. A closer loook revealed that most of the bead surface was already rusted, and obviously had failed long before and/or never had any penetration.
Now I need to see what i can have done about it.
I have friends/relatives who are master welders and work building race cars/off-road trucks and doing Aero-space welds on rocket nozzles etc.
Obviously my first choice.
If for some reason I am forced to go through Ford or some commercial frame/suspension shop i would be interested in reccomends for the Greater Orange County area in Southern California.
I would appreciate any advice, and will update as warranted...
LINK to photos etc. :
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/leviweldfailure.htm
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Quietman
http://www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:11/28/2005 13:51 |
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Out of warranty?
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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quietman
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• Laguna Hills, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/8/2005 |
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Posted:11/28/2005 13:59 |
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I am assuming that even though I have a 12 month old truck with 25K miles the fact that i have lifted it and installed larger tires will be used to deny any warranty coverage. Also I have seen and heard nothing that would make me want to let a dealer or commercial suspension shop work on my truck, even for free.
I would much rather pay to have it done right.
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Quietman
http://www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:11/28/2005 14:10 |
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You might have to run the forums to see if you can get some solid recommendations for a reputable shop or two that'll "do it right" with no BS and I fully understand your position 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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