7.3 EXCURSION OVERLAND BUILD HITS BLACK BEAR PASS

This time on Knucklehead Garage we are finally hitting pay dirt on Project Towverlander our 7.3 Excursion Overland vehicle build. We have outfitted the Diesel Excursion overland vehicle with some of the best overlanding stuff you can buy and will be driving this 1 ton beast 5000 miles from Atlanta, Georgia to Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and back. This will be the ultimate overlander test with an epic mix of trail riding and camping. For this episode we are hitting Pike's Peak before hitting some trails on our way to camp and take the biggest SUV ever made down the treacherous Black Bear Pass off road trail in Colorado. We might try to do it in 2wd just to prove how capable the Overland Excursion build is. We can't believe how much fun overlanding Colorado can be. Stay tuned for part 2 as we do some hardcore wheeling in Moab, Utah and push Jamin way outside of his comfort zone. You do not want to miss this!
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[@CaptainRudy4021]

Wow. You guys are basically doing what I've been dreaming about doing for six years. A 500hp overland 7.3 excursion build on 37s and front coils going over black bear pass. Well done fellas 👏

[@freedomworx]

It’s a great setup. I’ve really enjoyed it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Hopefully this series didn’t make the value of excursions go up too much. 😬

[@daviddeavila8410]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Hopefully it did 😬

[@aceylaboy9773]

Maybe yu shud wake up and stop dreaming, pursue your goals

[@CaptainRudy4021]

@@aceylaboy9773 oh I will. I plan on buying an excursion within the next month.

[@mackwoodcock7484]

That 7.3 is a just a remarkable sound.

[@freedomworx]

It's unmistakable.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

especially with some aftermarket single shot injectors

[@jpoeng]

That really sounds pretty damn sick!

[@jeffwatkins9495]

Almost as remarkable as a 6.0!!

[@enermaxstephens1051]

@@jeffwatkins9495 I don't think anyone will remember the sound of the 6.0 like they will the 7.3. They are freakin loud and have a distinct sound. I used to have one and I wouldn't have wanted to do this trip without $2500 worth of sound deadening in that vehicle. It's would definitely get old.

[@MTBryanH]

As a Power Wagon owner, I must say: That's the baddest overland vehicle EVER! And Black Bear! Internet win of the week!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We are pretty proud of how far it has come.

[@freedomworx]

Thank you sir. I was peer pressured into it. More sketchy video to come…

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

Power wagon ftw! Best overlander out there.

[@jimskatr103]

as a Colorado native and local, listening to you struggle while talking at elevation has me rolling! sick video guys!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Down here in the South we don't have to deal with much elevation.

[@freedomworx]

I blame it on the virus 😂

[@mondavou9408]

@@freedomworx I blame it on the BBQ. :-)

[@freedomworx]

@@mondavou9408 yeah…that too 😂

[@grantdavis5992]

Having spent summers as a child at 7000 feet elevation, I have had lots of experience acclimating to elevation. Last summer I toom my grandchildren on the Pike's Peak climb. I will admit that I had to take some deep breaths there.

[@ccstandridge]

Man I’ve always loved the sound of a 7.3

[@freedomworx]

It’s an unmistakable sound.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

such a legendary engine

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Dude, this needs to be an ongoing series. This is fantastic!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We are planning more trips right now.

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo When you plan trips, things get broken...

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It performed pretty dang well for the first trip...

[@ASeventhSign]

Steak for dinner, steak for breakfast? Subscribed.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a good diet. I lost like 10lbs on this trip. Beer, steak and eggs 👍

[@montanamountainutv]

"Does your overlander role coal? I don't think so!" Lol, so true.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Sometimes great lines just come to us in the moment. 😬

[@freedomworx]

Definitely rolls the coals at altitude. She was breathing as hard as I was.

[@montanamountainutv]

@@freedomworx yeah I noticed you were short on breath! Wasn't acting either! Lol, great video guys!

[@downbytheriver501]

Hey there buddy.

[@montanamountainutv]

@@downbytheriver501 hi Vic! Was just thinking about ya! Where you been lately?

[@charminbaer2323]

I like how most overlanders cook steaks, chicken, fajitas, burgers, some will even go as far as make birria and other amazing stews. In comparison, van-lifers will be eating avocado toast, soy milk, vegan this, gluten-free that. Don't get me wrong, i'll eat some of that stuff, but man, can't beat a good steak.

[@freedomworx]

Steak is just so easy and tasty.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I was in good shape after eating steak every meal and running around with a camera for a week,

[@schwanzmunster2503]

I've followed this build since it began and I must say it paid off. Awesome build and awesome trip

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks it’s been a king build but worth it.

[@freedomworx]

I'm definitely enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

[@scottevans4015]

Ok Ive got a Suburban on 40s and tons and have been wanting to do Black Bear but wasnt sure if it would fit. Now I know! great video fellers!! Thanks for taking us with you!!

[@freedomworx]

You’ve gotta do it in reverse is you want to one-up us 😉

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

You can do it!

[@benjaminkline7301]

25 ish years ago I did the same trip with my dad. We got trapped/ stuck near the top of Black Bear pass in a snow storm. Had to spend the night up there. Good times. Thanks for taking me back/ along.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

heck yeah that always makes for a good story

[@freedomworx]

That sounds pretty horrible 😳

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

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[@alexandermccomb6444]

Telluride is absolutely wonderful in the winter. But man does it look gorgeous all greened up like this!

[@freedomworx]

I’m allergic to snow.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Pass would be tough in the snow 😬😊

[@izom]

amazing- both- colorado and excursion !!🤩

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a bucket list kind of trip

[@danoiddano6891]

Big fun in the big country. Thanks for the ride along.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a good time

[@freedomworx]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for the next episode.

[@danoiddano6891]

@@freedomworx you can count on it.

[@bradballard2538]

COLORADO IS INCREDIBLE! Mountain views for days, no video or picture can visually do justice. You must go for yourself. Been there this year for a week and would go back 10 times more if I could. Just breathtaking

[@freedomworx]

It's a beautiful place. I'm ready to go back myself.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Might as well make it a yearly adventure

[@mikecowan8762]

Great Build.!!!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks for watching 😳

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you dig it!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks like it's a great time for everyone, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks we had a blast out there.

[@freedomworx]

It was a blast. Thanks for watching.

[@dominicgibson9529]

Good on you...I did all that stuff back in the mid 90's in a rental Four Runner...freaking awesome, both the scenery and the vehicle. The Alpine Loop ROCKS.

[@freedomworx]

Yeah there are only a few challenges from an off-roading standpoint. It’s really just a battle of nerves, that increases with Vehicle size.

[@dominicgibson9529]

@@freedomworx oh totally…I had my nerves tested when I got back to Denver and my cousin wanted to go do something off-road-ish. We drove out to Nederland, near Boulder, randomly picked a trail off of the highway and off we went. Problem was the only way we found to go back down turned out to be a river wash road. Took about 3 hours to do the couple miles back to the highway. Bit of a sphincter work out, but the FourRunner was awesome. Keep posting the vids…if for no other reason than to just know there’s at least one guy out there who’s jealous as all hell, and wishes he still had the one he had🤪👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

sounds like a good time HA

[@utahknivesandgearnick7647]

Love this content!!!!! Didn’t skip a single second of this video!!!!! Bad ass build!!!!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks you for watching. Glad you liked it 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks we appreciate it! Hopefully the video does well and we can talk everyone into doing this again.

[@Shortfuse479Arkansas]

I have watched this build from the start and have to say I have enjoyed the build and all the content. It's awesome to see what it was to what it is. But it's even better because it's a HOSS

[@freedomworx]

It is definitely a different animal. Dodging flying panties everywhere I go 🤣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Such a cool rig after all the work.

[@YamahaYz250]

Savage video guys 😎 Stay blessed and safe travels Enjoy All your content, Thanks for sharing this experience with us

[@freedomworx]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks for watching our adventure.

[@jasonlavery6449]

Thank you for the visit to Colorado. I miss it I am in Minnesota now and have been so lost. It's kinda sad that I need the mountains to know we're I am at. Thanks for the time you spend putting up the videos

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks for watching. We had a blast out there.

[@freedomworx]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m ready to go back myself.

[@madjeepernh6834]

Awesome trail. i cant wait to make it out there!!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It’s worth the trip

[@freedomworx]

Definitely worth the journey.

[@delatorre_2395]

Honestly one of the most fun and entertaining overland videos I’ve ever seen. I got an 04 2500 suburban with the 8.1L on 35’s. Gives me tons of confidence and motivation to take on this trail with my dad someday. Safe travels, and cheers gentlemen 🍻💯😎

[@freedomworx]

The ole Big Block Burb 😎. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you dig it, we had a ton of fun making the trip.

[@3katd]

The gas mileage is so bad on that stock its like 9 mpg… so how you gonna drive it on 35’s??? Whats it get? 9 gallons per mile???

[@delatorre_2395]

@@3katd I’ll let you figure that out bud. Worry about your own truck if you have one, and I’ll worry about mine. Have a good day lol

[@3katd]

@@delatorre_2395 Grumpy man you are “BUD” 💀💀💀

[@fmoises9056]

I’ve watched this episode idk how many times. I just took over my dads 7.3 excursion with an easy breezy 106xxx miles. I’m planning a long overland venture into Mexico for 6 months. Your build definitely gave me inspiration and great thought into how to build my rig. I’ll be towing an off-road trailer as well. Keep up the great content guys💪

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Awesome, Good Luck with the build.

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Cool stuff man !!! I lived around Boulder for about 6 months… riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes from about 6 k - 10 k ft. So I got used to the elevation. Then I left on my way to Sedona. I have a XR400R that I rode to the top of Pikes Peak and the Imogene Pass. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories !!! Nice job guys on this trip !!!

[@freedomworx]

I’d love to do it on a Dual Sport 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

the elevation got all of us.

[@TimBiagi]

I love those 7.3 excursions, awesome rigs, I have a 7.3 f350 that I rarely use and should sell, but it's to good of a vehicle to get rid of.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They hold their value that is for sure. I drove a 7.3 F250 for years and sold it for what I paid for it.

[@freedomworx]

Early Super Duties were just very robust trucks.

[@TobyCostaRica]

IMO now is the best time to sell with the sky high used prices. I had a truck i kept for 19 years that I never thought I’d sell but hate seeing it sit there just weathering away, paying registration, maintenance, etc when I drive it 50 miles a year if that.

[@freedomworx]

@@TobyCostaRica definitely a good time to sell if you have something you don’t use. Doubt anyone would pay me what I’d need to let the Excursion go 🤑

[@leardi58]

Let me know if you're interested

[@bmwmachinist]

With this video you have answered two nagging questions I’ve had for years….. Will my X make it up and over Black Bear Pass. Yes. Do I want to do it? Nope. Thanks for posting this vid. It was awesome. Been through Telluride numerous times and always wanted to do BBP.

[@freedomworx]

It definitely takes a good spotter and a lot of peer pressure 😂

[@bmwmachinist]

Well my “spotter”/co-pilot/wife puckered up on last dollar road on two separate trips out there. No way she’s gonna bless of on BBP.😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I'd do it again. HA

[@cmpineda1035]

Looks like fun, but scary at the same time. Great job!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was!

[@Iceman_777]

Wow I love it !!

[@freedomworx]

Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

good times

[@D3thM3tal]

Dang, this video makes me miss my Excursion even more. I'd love to see an aluminum 6.7 powered Excursion in my driveway some day... can't wait to see what you do with it in Moab!

[@freedomworx]

Alum-Scursion! That just sounds expensive 🤑

[@wraith511802003]

7.3 liter godzilla powered supercharged Excursion..

[@freedomworx]

@@wraith511802003 believe it it not, we’ve actually discuss a 7.3 Godzilla swap in an excursion. Never know….

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe Ford will make another one eventually

[@wraith511802003]

I got a 2000 X with the 7.3 i am gonna build out for overlanding. 450 HP for me.. lol but i am looking at portal axels for the lulz...

[@superdutyohv3401]

I tried imogene in that same direction In my regular cab F250 but was losing traction after tomboy mine so couldn’t make it up. I think maybe I just don’t have enough weight on the back so I was losing traction on the loose rocks. Badass that y’all made it!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

That could be. These BFGs are soft so they get good traction.

[@superdutyohv3401]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I think I’m switching to the knobby KM2 because I was on KO2’s. They don’t have enough knob.

[@justendaniel9797]

Awesome video. That takes massive cahoonas to take an Excursion on those trails. Job well done, men.

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. Fine line between brave and dumb. Not sure which side of the line we’re on 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is not as bad as most think when the weather is good

[@bajamedic]

Putting that Carli gear to good use, love it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Rides so smooth.

[@LPerez]

Makes me feel better about doing it in my Gen 1 Raptor. Sweet rig too.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

should do it no problem

[@freedomworx]

Not sure which rig I’d rather be in. They are both wide trucks.

[@LPerez]

@@freedomworx I've done all other trails in that area in my Raptor, just need a good spotter for the narrow sides after the steps.

[@robhowe]

I feel your pain with the altitude, I moved from Georgia to northern Utah 😁

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

He was struggling hard 😅

[@freedomworx]

Still haven’t caught my breath.

[@lawman2007]

Love this build and trip! I just sold my '01 ex to my son, and I bought an '02. We love them! My wife is even looking at one now. 7.3!!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They are solid vehicles and great platforms to build on

[@Dutch1951x]

Sweet!

[@freedomworx]

It was a great time.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Such a good time

[@Tomcat8911]

Well you answered my question if full size truck could do it...but after watching excursions locked up and sliding in hairpin curve no thanks on full size standard transmission...pucker factor big...NoGuts NoGlory😄😄👍👍

[@freedomworx]

People have done it in full-size CCSB trucks. Which are definitely longer wheelbase than me. The Ex has the same wheelbase as a Jeep Gladiators.

[@Tomcat8911]

@@freedomworx I. Guess I have to much pucker factor..long way down&I'm not afraid of heights..lol

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It wasn’t that bad. But I wasn’t driving either. 😬

[@copternutFPV]

After seeing Bleepin's video on Black Bear Pass, 20 seconds in and I've already got anxiety 🤣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It’s a fun trail. Not as crazy as they make it out to be. I’d run it in a bone stock jeep without question.

[@freedomworx]

I’d recommend a smaller vehicle for BBP 😂

[@bryanlewis8891]

Yeah pretty intelligent of Bleepin to head out on Black Bear with dark clouds rolling in. You gotta keep an eye on the sky and on the weather forecast when doing any of the Colorado passes but especially Black Bear.

[@freedomworx]

@@bryanlewis8891 us East Coast boys don’t know any better. Well… we learned a little from Bleepi’s misfortune.

[@bryanlewis8891]

@@freedomworx I'm glad their stupidity was a teachable moment. I know I would have lots to learn if I were to try the Eastern wheeling.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Awesome rig! Looks great, sounds great! 🔥❤️

[@freedomworx]

Thank you. Be sure to check out the other videos in the series 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

A lot of work has gone into this beast.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I know how it goes, I have an old $hitty Jeep. 😁

[@brisonpalmer6730]

I guide for San Yuan Backcountry Advetures in Silverton and we use a v10 Excursion for tours all the time . I took it over engineer cinnamon hurricane and California passes full of customers this summer. 🙌 Incredible video of BB pass in the Beast of an Excursion.

[@freedomworx]

Cool. I did those passes as well with my Family the following week. The only sketchy ones we did (just the guys) were BBP, Imogene, and Mineral Creek.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Now that sounds like a fun job!

[@collincaskey5930]

Looks like a great trip and seeing some stuff you probably wouldn’t have seen without a well built rig to get you there. Kinda confused if the excursion was built to take “overlanding” purely to make fun of overlanding, or it was built for the same purpose most people build an overland rig which is to have a vehicle that gets you places most couldn’t go. I understand that you did it in 2 wheel drive, but i don’t think anyone would take a bone stock 2 wheel drive excursion over BBP. The 20 k worth of suspension under that thing did its job well.

[@freedomworx]

Built to Overland. Not a joke. Matt wasn’t sure about the Overland thing… I converted him with the Excursion. And no, I’m not advocating that anyone do BBP in a stock 2wd. We had lots of clearance, KM3, and 6300lbs on the rear tires. Plenty of grip.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I thought overlanding was silly before this trip but it changed my mind.

[@freedomworx]

I could see where you might come to that conclusion. But we just like to joke. Most hardcore off-roaders “Overland” with as Jeep Cherokee, Coleman Tent, and a bottle of cheap whiskey. I like creature comforts.

[@collincaskey5930]

@@freedomworx i thought that i was catching the mood of the video correct, but to be up front, I haven’t gotten to watch the build out fully, or know the backstory. I’m sure I’ve missed a ton of context so my bad if the comment seemed “overlandy”. I live in ATL, have a jeep that i tent camp out of, and a GX470 that i built for out west trips. Build for the conditions you’re going to be in. I love that excursion build and even though BBP isn’t technically that difficult. If you’re a guy from out east looking over those switch backs for the first time, its a different kind of uncomfortable and excitement.

[@freedomworx]

@@collincaskey5930 we got passed by a fella in a GX470 on BBP. It was his first time and he was doing it solo. Bigger balls than me! I think if you'd seen the series and known how much work and money went into this thing, you'd know we didn't build it to make of fun of anybody. So... go watch the rest of the series 😉

[@kirk0respite]

Excursion is literally the perfect overlander

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

pretty much

[@freedomworx]

All the room for activities.

[@joshuawalker6312]

Good video guys I must say. Doing this in 2wheel drive with good tires prove it can be done with skill friends and patience 👌

[@freedomworx]

We did have 6300 pounds on the rear axle 🤓

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

2 Low helps

[@ronniegillaspy]

That is my DREAM vehicle!!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is one of a kind now.

[@freedomworx]

There is no substitute 👍

[@rockymountboy]

The sliding on that tight switchback puckered me up!

[@freedomworx]

Might have made a few skid marks on that trail 😵‍💫

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

got them real good brakes

[@redspain349]

I am 100% with your buddies they have no problem walking down and watching you drive

[@freedomworx]

I would have done the same If I weren't driving.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Someone had to spot and video.

[@toyomatt84]

Ford Super Duty/Excursion pump tip... when you're trying to run the larger fill-up nozzle at the pump, you may want to snag a 2002+ filler neck, and do the harpoon mod to the tank. That way, you can fill up at the Semi pumps without issues.

[@freedomworx]

Interesting. Didn’t realize the 2002 had the loosy goosy.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Good call. I never had this issue on my 2002. Harpoon mod has already been done.

[@Deatomizer]

What a beast

[@freedomworx]

She’s girthy 😳

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it put in some work on this trip

[@prestonlewis5210]

Good job. I'm inspired

[@freedomworx]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Mission Accomplished

[@mr.peloncito7818]

Love your Excursion, I have a 4x4 '97 Diesel Suburban, cool 😎 video guys!- Mr.Peloncito

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks it has been a fun build!

[@sgt_oj]

Dream rig! Semper Fi!

[@freedomworx]

Fellow crayon eater 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It works better than I could have ever imagined.

[@sgt_oj]

@@freedomworx 100%, I have a WA USMC license plate "CRAYONS" on my daily

[@freedomworx]

@@sgt_oj classic 😂

[@Meatpipeify]

Did this pass on a KLR650. Went down on the Ouray side with sunlight going away, one of the most challenging rides I've done. Great video!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I bet that was fun

[@freedomworx]

I’d love to do it on a Dual Sport.

[@ericeaklor6702]

Well if you figure out that's what's fun well you lived keep it up I'll look forward to these videos

[@freedomworx]

It was a great time. Ready to do it again.

[@ericeaklor6702]

@@freedomworx keep the videos coming

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Plenty of trails and mountain passes still to conquer

[@bryanhathaway6384]

Seemed like one hell of a ride to Telluride! Enjoyed the video

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a good time!

[@freedomworx]

It was… scenic 😳

[@scottChapman25]

you guys are wild taking Bear Pass!!!! hats off to you

[@freedomworx]

Not wild…foolish. 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was easy

[@scottChapman25]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo word has it driver seat has a permanent pinch crease in the middle of the seat from this trip.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

probably right about that

[@redziedzic3]

Congrats on your Excursion. I've had 2 of them and enjoyed them tremendously. Current one has over 200k on it. They are awesome vehicles. Look forward to seeing what you're going to do with yours.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Right on!

[@mrchompyt1090]

She is a beast fellas…. 😂❤love it keep it coming.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it did well out there

[@thehoofersclub]

Fawk, your rig is badass! Nice

[@freedomworx]

Thank you. It turned out even better than I’d hoped 💪🏼

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It has come a long way.

[@bquade70]

Ya no thanks.... Sketchy, shelf rds suck. I'll stick to rocks and sand. Great vid guys.. 👍👍 Lake Havasu 🌞 Az

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It’s just a little trail no biggie 😂

[@freedomworx]

It’s not for everyone, including me 😂

[@bquade70]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo yup, and I always drive 55.. 😁

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

Heck yeah!!!

[@freedomworx]

Living LARGE 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

good times

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

Nothing like seeing an 11k plus Suv sliding down a trail like a quad. Question, was upgrading the brakes worth it? Haha

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

@@ThreeOhTwoBOSS the brakes were his friend on this one 😂

[@ipdjbt]

I was clinching on Black Bear in my 2 door Rubicon. Ya'll are crazy!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

wheelbase is your friend LMAO

[@freedomworx]

It's called Knucklehead Garage for a reason. 😛😛😛

[@CodyShell]

Took the blackbear --> telluride --> imogene pass loop myself with my Isuzu Trooper a few years ago. It's the best time!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

amazing views out there.

[@freedomworx]

It’d be hard to beat the views on that loop.

[@tommysimmons5266]

Atlanta to Amarillo Texas up 287 across 160 to I-25 to Denver, or 87 into Clayton New Mexico to I-25. Less traffic great views. Gallup New Mexico up to shippin rock and head west towards the 4 corners then mighty 5 in Utah. Great overland trails. I’m a retired truck driver from canton Georgia, now live in southern utah.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Sounds like a good route

[@RyanSteele92]

Dream rig

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It’s a beast

[@andrewmontoya8964]

Saw you guys up on Imogene pass this past Thursday!!! Rig looks awesome!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

The boys have been out there testing it out again this year on all kinds of mountain passes

[@thatrealba]

Well I hadn't put eyes on Black Bear to see if my Ex would fit, because yeah you can't turn around past the peak. That one washout of the road is the spot I needed to see about. People who don't wheel an Ex have no idea where it can and can't fit. Now I know and now I will make the drive across the state. Sweet, thanks.

[@freedomworx]

No problem with a good spotter 👍. Do it!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is worth the trip for sure, just watch the weather.

[@thatrealba]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I'm al old hand at alpining and offroading, plus I'm basically a Colorado native at this point. Weather changes are a way of life for us lol! Glad you guys had fun.

[@westerncoloradowheeling]

Just subscribed!!!! Awesome video guys!! Bad ass rig!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Welcome to the Channel!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻

[@troy510]

I used to drive a Chevy 5500 Kodiak with the long wheel base and a long steel dump bed on it. It weighed 11,500 pounds empty. That Excursion is insanely heavy for it's size! Holy lol!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

well it is lifted and loaded down with a lot of gear plus 4 grown dudes

[@bradyrodgers1731]

Makes me wish I still had my 2002 F250 7.3 Powerstroke! Have to hand it to you boys, we just made the trip from Alabama to Silverton and stayed the last two weeks of Sept. Didn't overland...trailered our YJ's out there and rented a mountain cabin to trail ride for two weeks. Congrats to you, my cajones ain't as big as softballs and there is no way I would have done that in a four door, full size truck. I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was easier than we thought

[@freedomworx]

Not sure if we have big ballz or little brains...

[@chadbrown7530]

'05 Ex 6.0 Eddie 230k and loved this video, mine is NOT 11k! but, its not the 7.3 as I would have hoped. I like the set-up especially the spare tire/storage bumper. Cant get into the overhead tent, disabled (USMC/USAF) and would make it even worse if I had to piss in the middle of the night. I need to find the build video, always looking for new ways to step up my rig. People always underestimate what these beasts can do, I make it in places that would make jeeps blush. Dont listen to the haters, you be you and keep on trucking

[@freedomworx]

It’s pretty far up there. It wouldn’t be a viable option of I weren’t so tall. A shorter person would struggle setting it up and taking it down. I keep a small ladder onboard to help.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Just wait until you see what we do with it in Moab.

[@wirebrush]

Power Wagon owner here too, and I too am jealous. I've always wanted a similarly set Power Stroke Excursion. I saw one a few years ago that had a manual trans swap from an f-250 that would be the cats ass.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I wouldn't want a manual for all of this offroading

[@freedomworx]

I’m lazy! I want that thing to shift itself. I wish it would street itself 😂

[@zornbratton]

I used to take Phantom Canyon Road back and forth to work everyday. "Purdy" ride!

[@freedomworx]

It’s a very scenic drive. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

that would be a fun daily drive

[@PowerstrokeProject]

We did the alpine loop over the summer. Incredible trail and views

[@freedomworx]

Challenging in a rig this big, but definitely worth it for the views.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

that one camping spot was perfection

[@chrishall6006]

GREAT VIDEO. I feel your pain, I left GA to MT and WA back in may of 2022, in ram 3500 for 3.5 months off work, little over 8k miles and over $4k+ of diesel burned through. Would do it again!! Hope Summer of 2023 fuel will be lower!

[@freedomworx]

Sounds awesome! I hope the prices fall as well. Won’t stop me if they don’t 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I miss $2 diesel so hard right now

[@brentbeiler7051]

Damn it that looks fun! Yup still in Alaska, 1 more year

[@freedomworx]

Surely there’s fun in Alaska. And mosquitos…

[@brentbeiler7051]

@@freedomworx there was, been here since 75 done it!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

@@brentbeiler7051 Alaska would be a fun place to overland

[@BaiRus77]

I like

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks

[@comptonoverland7442]

Showed them jeep boys what's up. Never mess with a old Ford !! That's amazing you ran in 2wd then up Imogene. I've ran both trails in my F-150.

[@freedomworx]

Maybe I should do it in my 71 Highboy 🧐

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

you and your projects list...

[@comptonoverland7442]

@@freedomworx I ran it in a built up 99 F-150 and about 50 other Colorado and Moab trails. Jeeps and Toyotas will give you a look when your in a truck on the trails. Sometimes even ask you if you know what's above and below like you can't handle it. They almost want to say what are you doing on these trails ?? My answer is kicking your ass. I built my rig part for part over many years. I run tons of trails year around and have done way more than most so called built Jeeps in Colorado. Many trails I seen people bailing off but the big Ole F-150 goes to the top and down the other side.

[@maxrpm4]

I remember seeing you guys up there.. Thought you was crazy for taking that heavy full size over black bear.. I'm in the red jeep at 24:12 My first time on Black Bear as well.

[@freedomworx]

Small world. That’s cool. Thanks for watching 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Awesome, we are a little crazy

[@35jdub]

Yall are some brave souls taking a fullsize rig on Black Bear!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It wasn't that bad. Didn't even have to use 4wd.

[@freedomworx]

Nope. We’re just dumb.

[@35jdub]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I was mainly just thinking about that wheelbase on those switchbacks. But I guess y'all's rig has a bit of a better turn radius with the upgraded suspension. I have a 99 7.3L super duty and that sucker would need an 8 point turn haha

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

the coil swap helped turning radius for sure.

[@TJackSurvival]

Hey man, great videos! Love the dad jokes to by the way.

[@freedomworx]

Dad jokes are my superpower.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@TJackSurvival]

@@freedomworx if I put my cowboy hat and my cowboy boots on does that mean I’m ranch dressing?

[@freedomworx]

@@TJackSurvival wow. That’s so…Dad 🫡

[@ZJ_Rubicon]

This rig is bad ass. The build series was very entertaining. Also that is the best sounding 7.3 I have heard. Usually they sound super lazy in my opinion.

[@freedomworx]

It’s pretty spicy when I turn it up 😉 thanks 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

dual fuel pumps, big turbo, big injectors. It makes all the difference.

[@ZJ_Rubicon]

Yea I watched the build and you guys did a lot of work to make it get up and go!

[@nowayoutstp4]

That engine sounds so sweet

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Bigger turbo and performance injectors make them sound good

[@freedomworx]

Sounds like dinosaur souls leaving the chat.

[@ophirb25]

I had a rental one of those - I guess it was an ealier model with leaf springs - on a trip to the USA, got it as an upgrade to the Ford Econoline we booked and was not available, but not the diesel the gasoline V10 6.8L engine. It was a lot of fun - not off road though - and a lot of gas, everywhere we drove, people stoped to look at it, I guess back then it was a rare site.

[@freedomworx]

These things ride like a Porta-Potty in stock form. Would be no fun Offroad.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They can be awesome with a lot a bit of work

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Excursion is a badass machine. If I had the extra money, I'd have one too. They don't even make them anymore

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

You can get them used for a decent deal but they are gaining popularity.

[@michellebell9385]

i like ur truck...fun adventures

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

can't wait to do more

[@freedomworx]

We had a blast!

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Nice build. I want to set up my Suburban similar. If i get my hands on a 2500 Burb, i will surely Duramax swap it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Would ride nice on IFS

[@matthewdonath1634]

Minute 30 and 44 second had me puckered!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it was sketchy!

[@freedomworx]

who's idea was this anyway???

[@truthseeker5890]

I'm just glad that you brought cast iron pans along for even more weight! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We cook steaks like men on Cast Iron not some hippie dippie non stick BS.

[@kevinheneghan74]

This ford excursion 4x4 one of bigger suv even build. A have a best engine of 7.3 power stroke diesel even made. Have a lot room for passengers of cargo. Have great tow power of about 11.000. With towing capacity . I been love a ford excursion from day 1

[@freedomworx]

There is no substitute 💪🏼

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

well they had towing capacity before we made it weigh so much HA

[@gregorderas5296]

big or not, you guys got balls of steel =]

[@freedomworx]

Balls of Gold. It’s like balls of steel but more expensive…and softer 🥜

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Now in a thunderstorm that would be another story.

[@karrb0n]

the want for a Scursion is real

[@freedomworx]

Buy you must.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Follow us for more ways of making bad financial decisions.

[@karrb0n]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo don't you tempt me with a horrible idea

[@autotek7930]

I gotta go grab some stickers for my xj. Yall be kicking ass lol

[@freedomworx]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Heck yeah thanks!

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

You guys are hilarious and hella ballsy✌🏾👍🏾Subscribing

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Welcome aboard! Did you see our latest project vehicle? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6blpewh5abo7s

[@242tdryan]

Wow. Im so impressed some guy bought a truck and paid people to modify it for off road use then he drove it 5k miles on a highway. its amazing!

[@freedomworx]

Who hurt you bro? Literally nothing about your post represents this build, the trip, or the video. Keep on hating. Haters make you famous 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Wait he paid people to modify it? Where is my check? LMAO

[@kevinheneghan74]

This a tough truck ford excursion 4x4 7.3 power stroke diesel engine.

[@freedomworx]

It’s a beast 💪🏼

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

with a little work they can be both reliable and powerful

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

That was a cute little dirt road. Y’all should see if that excursion can handle a little trail in my neck of the woods, they named a jeep after it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I think it would do the rubicon no problem. We went to moab after this so we actually had to use 4wd and the lockers. Day 1 video is up- kzbin.info/www/bejne/omWYXoCGbZV9fNE

[@freedomworx]

Probably not the weapon I'd choose for the Rubicon, but I'm pretty sure we could traverse it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

might as well give it a shot!