7.3 EXCURSION OVERLAND BUILD DOES TOP OF THE WORLD MOAB

On our out West 7.3 Excursion Overland Adventure we decided to leave the mountains of Colorado for the hot temperatures of the wheeling Mecca aka Moab, Utah. What better way to try Project Towverlander's Yukon Zip Lockers, Trail Ready Beadlocks, BFG KM3s and really flex out the Carli Suspension than some hardcore offroading. We decided to take it easy on Jamin on day one with a quick trip to the Top of the World. This way he could take a picture of this beast of an 11,000lb Overland Excursion on the most well known spot in Utah. We think this is the heaviest vehicle to ever take a photo up there. Let us know in the comments if you think we are wrong.
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[@jeffh7496]

I never, not even once in my life thought to myself "self, I need an excursion" until seeing this beast on the black bear pass, but now I'm wondering how I ever made it to this point in my life without owning one.

[@freedomworx]

Break out the checkbook 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I too never wanted one until this build.

[@jeffh7496]

No doubt, a cool azz unit it is.

[@skumancer]

This is what happened to me when I converted my E-350 to 4x4

[@D3thM3tal]

I loved my Excursion, thinking I might need another one some day. Double high queen size bed in the back when camping, rear dvd and a/c :D

[@bleedingmetal]

This is such a great series. Love seeing that old 7.3 still gettin it.

[@freedomworx]

Runs like a top. Makes all the torques 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

this one will be sticking around for a long time, unless someone with stupid money falls in love with it.

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

Dang back to back excursion videos! What a time to be alive.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We got one more after this one. You not a fan?

[@freedomworx]

I can’t wait to see what happens 🤓

[@williamhoward8732]

Great video! Would love to see a complete breakdown of the Excursion build. As I have my own 05 Eddie Bauer. I'm off to a good start but there's always more that can be done. Trying to make the right component choices the first time helps save alot of money. Thanks 👍

[@freedomworx]

There is a full build series 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6KWZ3yihdWFodE

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

The entire build is here on KZbin- kzbin.info/www/bejne/javZepWBmsqbo9E

[@jamesworkman686]

This is why the 7.3 powerstroke will forever be legendary moving that much weight over those obstacles at that altitude is amazing

[@freedomworx]

It didn't like the altitude. But I never really took much throttle input to get over obstacles.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it is so heavy it either moved forward or tried to spin the Earth.

[@muleoutpost8156]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo best reply ever

[@eatsleepdrive7034]

Loved that trail in the Shelby Raptor! Ledges are the business in Moab

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I bet that was fun

[@freedomworx]

All the width!

[@wraith511802003]

OMG you are making all the JEEPERS salty.. LOL

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Just wait until you see the next episode. 😂

[@freedomworx]

Fat trucks deserve to play too.

[@MUCKFOOT⁶⁶⁶]

hoooooooooooly shttballs!! i was on the edge of my seat watching you drive out on that rock

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was sketchy considering how heavy this rig is

[@SafeJacks]

Nice kit at 6:34! Great video and whew! What a VIEW!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks! We made good use of it. Thanks for making a product that is way more conveniently packaged and probably safer than dealing with a HiLift!

[@motivatedcb5837]

You could insert a your momma joke for parking something heavier up there! Lol

[@freedomworx]

I like your style 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

How did we miss out on that opportunity?

[@rockbottomoff-road3559]

That's awesome man been following this build since you started it!! So pumped to see you accomplish a trail like that! I pull a trailer where I ride into ardbeg ontario and this seems like nothing where I pull my gear into ride!! Love this build and can't wait to see more man!! Makes me want to add more power to my 7.3 Texas excursion that lives here ontario Canada now!!

[@freedomworx]

Thank you for watching. Full Force Diesel Stage 1.5s will totally transform your rig, and you don’t need any supporting mods like you do with injectors ad big as mine. That’s the best option for most 7.3 owners.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I did some single shots in my 7.3 and it really work the truck up

[@Adamson480]

Dream ride. Great video.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was fun to see Jamin get some technical wheeling in, little did he know what was in store for him on day 2 of Moab. 😬

[@freedomworx]

My spotter mislead me.

[@ARluvr1]

That’s def a badass rig. I really want to make this trip from Missouri at some point.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It’s worth the drive, thanks!

[@barrettcraig2282]

Looks like you had a blast. People never believe where we take these things........I love leaving them confused........🤣😂

[@freedomworx]

We got some weird looks out on the trails for sure.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is like driving a tank around

[@mountainadventures7346]

I got you beat by 2000 lbs! I bout pooped myself on rose garden hill going out the other side!🤣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

what do you drive?

[@mountainadventures7346]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TFqIqplqdmqrM

[@freedomworx]

You driving a concrete truck? 😂

[@mountainadventures7346]

@@freedomworx 1 ton dodge cummins on 40s with a FWC camper and custom tray. I have videos of it on my channel. I cant sleep on the ground anymore after 3 spine surgeries. And roof top tent ladders suck when I gotta piss 3 times a night!

[@freedomworx]

@@mountainadventures7346 I’ve only had one fusion. You win! 🫡

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@freedomworx]

SE SoDac?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Morning!

[@Fadedecho1]

Pushing it to the limits!! It's all about that adrenaline and rock n roll toys... get it boys.. 💕

[@freedomworx]

I mean, if you don't pee your pants a little, are you really living life? 😉

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a good warm up day for Moab.

[@Fadedecho1]

@@freedomworx I must laugh a min at that one cuz ain't that the truth 🤣

[@Thriller627]

That's definitely what I call living on the edge! HHAHAHA Cheers!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is way up there!

[@freedomworx]

Fairly sketchy…

[@TheHonarable1]

So much more interesting than looking at Jeeps & Toyotas!!!

[@freedomworx]

Let the Butt Hurt begin 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Agreed. Might be time to sell a Jeep or two....

[@truthseeker5890]

240,000 miles and hitting it like it's just off the showroom floor! That might be the best diesel motor for an SUV/Pickup, ever made. The 5.9 Cummins from the early 90s in the Dodge pickups was good also but that Powerstroke is one good engine.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

with a little bit of work they are great engines

[@ophirb25]

I wouldn't go on that ledge with the excursion on it....😜😜😜

[@freedomworx]

I got off of it as soon as I set the parking brake 😬

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

can't be skeered

[@Redchvy]

Full disclosure, i got a little light headed when u pointed the camera out over the ledge! 😂. I would probably stay back by the junipers lol

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is a long way down!

[@freedomworx]

I get woozy everything I watch it.

[@ZJ_Rubicon]

Jamin, you are one entertaining dude and have one bas ass rig.

[@freedomworx]

Thank you sir. Tell Matt I need a raise😉😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

@@freedomworx ok I’ll double what I pay you now. 😬

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Great video and such an awesome place to end on… do you know Moab trails like wipeout hill, golden spike, gold bar rim, sevenmile rim, Gemini Bridges are at high risk of closure by the BLM? This will mean that the trails left will get more use and then get closed eventually leading to Moab being closed to off-roaders. I would check out a video by CORE (a organization that fights to keep trails open) to learn more. The off-road community could use your support, I mean you got 800k subs, right? I’m sure they’d like to know about this and how we can help prevent it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I had read something about that, the BLM is such a waste of an organization. That land is OUR land!

[@baloghlcb]

Need to get back out to Moab. Ended up skipping Top of the World last year in my F250, there was literally a line of like 30 vehicles going up when I wanted to do it. Said nope and headed to another trail 😅.

[@freedomworx]

We were fortunate enough to hit it in the middle of the week. Nobody else there.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Yeah it can be Crowded on the weekends

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Guy behind camera sayin “come on..come on… I got you” don’t understand how it feels pulling up to that spot! Haha

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Also weird seeing busted knuckle fellas doing “overlanding” trails since I’m so used to seeing y’all’s vids of nothing but rockbouncers doing 90 degrees hills 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We dabble in a little bit of everything offroad. I am the one behind the camera and I've pulled up to that spot in everything I have ever taken to Moab. Cherokee, JK, RZR, etc.

[@freedomworx]

Variety is the spice of life. 👌

[@austinjensen4564]

Gimme a rock crusher and 4 helo's I'll park some heavy ass equipment wherever you throw smoke. Lol jk. I definitely like the excursion.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is basically a rock crusher 😬

[@freedomworx]

I’ve been thinking about adding a Sikorsky S-64 to the fleet 🤑

[@madjeepernh6834]

Im amazed that tanker anchor made it through that shit!!! Nice work!!!

[@freedomworx]

It does better than you’d think. It’s got all the tractions.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Just wait for the next episode. It gets worse. 😬

[@danielshade710]

True, your impact as an individual is minimal in cases like this even. But off-road noise and wear is insane to such delicate and pristine environments. Tell me you have the right when everything else flew or walked there. Sick of noise in Utah az co wy ca etc

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Off road noise is minimal and we will never wear down the rocks. Offroaders are a huge part of the economy in Moab, but rest assured we know the local places that don't like us and we take our business elsewhere.

[@freedomworx]

If you are sick of noise, stop purchasing products that get delivered to you by planes, trains, and trucks. Hypocrisy is fun 🙄

[@comptonoverland7442]

Dem Jeep boys are mad as hornets now. That Rig is bad ass. Ran the trail below onion creek and looked above to top of the world. It's way up there !!

[@freedomworx]

We're Jeep people too, but sometimes you just gotta one-up your homies.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Never made the run down to onion creek from up there. I bet it's wild to look up at it.

[@comptonoverland7442]

@@freedomworx Nice !!

[@comptonoverland7442]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo It's a great trail. The views are spectacular. It's not difficult but I'd definitely run it again. Top of the world I'd like to run this fall.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

might check out next time if time allows.

[@hispeed1985]

Had my 95 suburban up that trail back in april. Thought the real easy bypass was still open, but it had been blocked off. But still went up no issue considering I'm unlocked with only a 6 inch lift and 35s. Also did Hells Revenge, Gemini Bridges with doing part of Poison Spider on the return trip, Onion Creek, Chickens Corner and Potash into Shafer Trail

[@freedomworx]

Doing work with that Burb 👍

[@hispeed1985]

@@freedomworx headed back next Sept and a buddy is also going to bring his rig. Had my mom and brother with me last time and my mom has a bad sciatica nerve issue, so I did skip over some harder trails and also limited how many we did each day so that it wouldn't get to her as bad

[@freedomworx]

@@hispeed1985 I know the feeling. Had a spinal fusion in 2021.

[@hispeed1985]

@@freedomworx my dad just had a operation yesterday to get the rods replaced in has back that were put in almost 20 years ago from him getting rear ended and they also fused part of his spine. So he's hurting and will have to take it easy for 3 months and he's 67

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Good trail choices

[@LPerez]

This trail was fun but sketchy in Feb with snow covering all those dips and drops, got most of my undercarriage damage from it. It was prior to most of my suspension upgrades.

[@freedomworx]

Snow wheeling in Moab 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Snow would make it sketch for sure.

[@glockrunner12397]

Currently have a 03’ 6.0 excursion that I keep giving the side eye every time I watch one of these videos. This isn’t helping my need to cut up every vehicle I have

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We are a bad Influence 🙃

[@freedomworx]

Chop chop. Make some memories.

[@j.g.92]

Good stuff! That's a beast! You familiar with Matt's off road recovery channel? Based in Hurricane, has videos all over that country, and an off road wrecker build currently in process y'all might find interesting.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I am familiar. He has one of our rear steer kits going on that build.

[@j.g.92]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I wonder if he mighta mentioned that in videos previous. Certainly have noticed his build has bouncer roots in it. He might challenge your top of the world top weight trophy one of these days. Till then, if then, props to your win! 😄👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

@@j.g.92 that thing is mega for sure.

[@freedomworx]

I actually got a message from a guy with a truck and bed camper that says he’s a ton heavier 😳

[@KRev-nb7gc]

that's a monster.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

That big Old SUV works well.

[@freedomworx]

Easy now. She’s sensitive about her weight.

[@KRev-nb7gc]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo yeaaaa but it can probably pull a FJ and a jeep out of a ditch on an incline while going up a hill. That Sir is a monster😳. Great rig

[@branflakes109]

love that suv

[@freedomworx]

Thank you. I do enjoy it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It works well now.

[@joshbrown7615]

One day I’m gonna take my project 1995 bronco to moab

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Good plan

[@freedomworx]

The sooner the better. Get to work 👊🏻

[@TradesmanOutdoorAdventures]

Gosh, but this makes me miss my 7.3 Ex! Even if the PW is probably more capable (😉), the Ford definitely has more character.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

they work so well after a little work

[@TradesmanOutdoorAdventures]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Just “a little,” right? 😉

[@freedomworx]

I’d say they are probably pretty well matched. I’ve got a shorter wheelbase, you’ve got less weight 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TradesmanOutdoorAdventures]

@@freedomworx oh, couldn’t agree more and definitely wasn’t hating…just commenting that y’all put in a ton of work getting your truck to where it is! Loved the build series!

[@itsm00t17]

How did the amp research steps do in the rocks? Any damage?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

No damage on this trip.

[@freedomworx]

No damage. Lots of ground clearance.

[@Bmxr1991]

You guys should look into mercenary off-road excursion bumpers

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

we are pretty happy with our buckstop bumpers

[@freedomworx]

I’m aware of them. Very nice units fit high clearance. But the ones we have are better for our purposes

[@67FORDTRUCKF250]

Ah, inspires me to get off my butt and drive the Excursion!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

get to it!

[@freedomworx]

Go burn some dinosaurs 👍

[@nephron9924]

After everything on this entire trip. Off road and on road. Would you still go with the 37"s or go with a 35 inch tire?? I'm thinking the 35s would get you better mpgs and road handling but still handle the off road stuff for the excursion. Or do the 37's really make it happen better than any other option it's worth the sacrifice??

[@freedomworx]

I think you’d be fine either way. The MPG probably isn’t going to change enough to factor that in. I got 15mpg HWY before I put the tent on and 12 after. Going from 12 to 12.5 really doesn’t mean anything. It still sucks, might as well have more rubber 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Also the 37 BFGs are on the small side to be 37s.

[@nephron9924]

@@freedomworx thank you for the reply and insight! I thoroughly enjoyed your videos!!

[@paulcleary8137]

Pritchett Canyon?!?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe. 😬

[@freedomworx]

You shut your mouth 😳😉

[@joncoey6509]

Are there videos of the build of this excursion I have one and looking for ideas for it

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

There sure are- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iojEZIqsra-hf8U

[@freedomworx]

All the videos

[@dustinmittel348]

Any chance of rock sliders being put on ?

[@freedomworx]

You could Fab your own and weld them to the frame though. I’ll stick with the AMP steps.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

would be hard to do and keep the amp steps

[@russellzauner]

*hearing the air go out of a tire as soon as you set the parking brake on a cliff*

[@freedomworx]

I kept hearing Road Runner and Coyote sounds. That Coyote was always falling off a cliff!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

can't let that stop you

[@lawrencefranck9417]

That things makes Jeeps look silly.

[@freedomworx]

Yeah, but the Toyota guys are real butt hurt over this thing. I don’t know if it’s because I talk so much Toyota smack, or if they just all have chips on their shoulders. I actually love Toyotas btw. 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Jeeps are more agile but they can't haul like this rig

[@tjcrim]

How much does that thing weigh??

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Around 11,000lbs. we weighed it in this episode- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZWvm2maZZdkZ8U

[@Eastsidegeorgiaboy]

Turbos are made for altitude.

[@freedomworx]

True. But this one is sized for a little closer to sea level, where I spend 99% of my time.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

depends on their size

[@indyjones7550]

Your problem is your vehicle is not set up for high altitude. I have zero problems using my F 250 extended cab 7.3L on those trails in Moab and Colorado.

[@freedomworx]

I don't have any problems on the trails with this setup. It doesn't take much HP to negotiate trails. I'm honestly not sure if that's diesel smoke, or oil smoke. My thought is that a lot more oil accumulates at the rear of the heads on steep inclines, and I get some seepage past the rear valve stem seals...Maybe. But it definitely takes longer for the turbo to light off when street driving at altitude. Everything works great at 900' where I live.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Big Turbski problems

[@CommodoreFloopjack78]

Still missing the headlight eyelashes. Take care of that and then we'll talk.

[@freedomworx]

Might do it just for the hate 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Are those like angry eye grills?

[@johnthecarguy2414]

That'd be a no for me lol

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It ain’t that bad 😂

[@RahYutKill]

Yo, can I pay you to do the same to my 7.3 at least the suspension and all that shit?

[@freedomworx]

Sorry boss. I don't even have enough time for my own builds 😔

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Carli doesn't even make a kit to do this. You have to piece it all together.

[@wraith511802003]

o GOOD LORD throw that TREE ring in the garbage, with your size it wont help at all.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Tree strap? It helps keep from killing trees. 🤷‍♂️

[@wraith511802003]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo no that silly ring they are selling as a snatch block..LOL

[@freedomworx]

The “Tree Ring” will hold up fine. Chances are, if it’s being used, it’ll probably be recovering someone else anyway. Because I don’t make mistakes on the trail 🫣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

A lot of people are shocked that you can replace a massive heavy snatch block with the little aluminum "tree ring" but it works.

[@wraith511802003]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Not without sacrifice of friction and load on gear.

[@bipolarflatbedder6622]

Ok but what's that front bumper lmao i been searching for a good.. persuader for my super duty and that things a beast lmao

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is a Buckstop front bumper. The aluminum version

[@bipolarflatbedder6622]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo appreciate the fast response, trucks absolutely amazing love the ol excursions. I'm slowly but surely getting my 02 7.3 pieced together 😂

[@freedomworx]

The aluminum costs more. But that’s the price you pay for racecar stuff. 🤓