Project Towverlander 7.3 Excursion Coilover Conversion | Knucklehead Garage

This time on Knucklehead Garage we are taking our 7.3 powerstroke Excursion Build to all new heights with some of the best suspension on the market. We start by ripping out the stock Ford Excursion axles to replace them with updated F250 axles including a Super 60 front. Then we ditch the front leaf springs and swap to radius arms and Coilovers thanks to some Carli Suspension in the front featuring King Coilovers. Then we bolt in a set of remote res shocks and deaver light duty springs in the rear for the ultimate ride quality. Last but not least we bolt on a set of 37" BFG KM3 tires wrapped around custom Trail Ready Beadlock wheels. Then we finish off the look of the build with some Heavy duty Buckstop bumpers front and rear equipped with KC lights. Stay tuned for the next episode where we button everything up and make this Excursion Overland build really stand out.
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[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

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[@stevekillick6260]

I know this project and these videos are a ludicrous amount of work but thank you thank you for doing such a great job. I could watch these all friggin day.

[@freedomworx]

I appreciate it. We put it some long days and nights to make these videos happen.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They turned out pretty good even if they take forever because Jamin has to read the instructions 10 times...

[@DirtyDiezel]

That excursion owner has quite the on camera personality, he should be a regular on your channel.

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

He has an excellent producer 😎

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo yeah, he's such a humble guy 🙄

[@xthexadvantagex]

Agreed

[@philipstanley5611]

@@freedomworx You gave me the inspiration to work on my Excursion! I have been thinking about putting it on portals, but I think that's the inner 5 year old in me!

[@mrchompyt1090]

I loved your excursions ❤ All you guys are amazing mechanics.. After watching your excursions I purchased my 2000 excursions too. I wish to have some upgrades for my . But life’s hard for my family.. I being watching every content you guys make..❤ I love all modifications you did.. Keep the videos coming We love your videos.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you like it, they are great vehicles

[@scottneusetzer7569]

I have an '03 Excursion Diesel 4x4 with 6.0 that's bullet proofed. I put Hammerhead bumpers and Warn winch, dual front shocks and 33" tires. After watching your build I feel very underachieved. You guys are very talented and have the tools and know how. I will have to consider stepping up my game. Your equipment and part suppliers list should be helpful.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice keep working on it

[@Gandalfmandalf]

Damn. Just binged all the vids. I need the epic conclusion! Free the towverlander!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is coming, we have been waiting on parts!

[@freedomworx]

I’ve been waiting on my producer 🫣

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

Hell yes

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it rides so good now!

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo there will be phone calls to carli, jk it’s probably not exactly affordable

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I mean we said the disclaimer...LMAO

[@user-ff3ur2vz7o]

Excursion, my dream!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

one heck of a vehicle. It worked great on its first big trip too! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZWvm2maZZdkZ8U

[@freedomworx]

It's a fun rig!

[@cookymudstar]

Been waiting on this awesome details exactly what I need to finish my 02 thanks 😎😎💪💪🤘🤘y'all rock

[@freedomworx]

Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your build!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Right on!

[@brokenwrench404]

Just a heads up. The 05 and up frames had extra reinforcements behind the coil buckets and around the radius arm mounts to reduce flex. You can look at another frame or you can find pics online that show the reinforced areas. Rad build!

[@freedomworx]

We added reinforcement in the first episode of the series. 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

done.

[@brokenwrench404]

I must of missed it. Can’t believe it’s already been a year. Instead of the axle swap I went with the full traction coil over 4 link conversion. It’s been great for the last 7 years. My 00 ccsb f250 has been like a totally different truck from when it had front leaf springs. Cheers

[@Oeduardo6767]

Running Tom Woods front and rear on my 1999 2 DR Tahoe that was straight axle swapped on 37s! Haven't had any issues whatsoever going on 15,000 miles of use. Can't wait to see the Towverlander out on the trail!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice.

[@Owen-pr5vu]

Amazing job on this truck. You all have given me many ideas for my own excursion. I am extremely ready to see the next episode on this build.

[@freedomworx]

Should have an episode out real soon.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

get er dun!

[@etx_overland9446]

@@freedomworx I’ve been waiting VERY patiently for a new video of this rig, I have a built SuperDuty on 40’s and I took a lot of interest in your build!

[@darrylvohs5526]

I've been enjoying this build. It sort of relates to my UJOR 4x4 e350 7.3. I like that power steering setup! Thank you.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Right on!

[@freedomworx]

Sounds like a cool rig!

[@lincbarber]

This is everything I knew and didn't yet know that I want to do to my 02 F350 7.3L. Thank you so much for making this video. I'm drooling.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We are good at helping people make bad financial decisions when it comes to their builds LMAO

[@freedomworx]

Inspiring people to spend money is my Super Power. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ramirez320]

Love all the modifications. Looks like a pretty spendy project but well worth it. I currently have an 03 Excursion with the 7.3! Keep getting offers on it but not for sale ever. Keep it stored in the shop and hope to turn it into our overland vehicle.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They are getting pricey

[@MrButuz]

This is cool great vids nice to see some excursion content.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MrButuz]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo just wish these were sold in the UK in right hand drive! :)

[@Thetjspecial13]

Lots of upgrade ideas for my 97 7.3. Keep the content coming Jamin!

[@freedomworx]

They are all great parts. We didn't cut any corners on this one.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

More to come!

[@Thetjspecial13]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo can't wait!! Love the obs builds and the 7.3 love.

[@papawed489]

Awesome set up 👍👍👍👊👊

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It works so well

[@freedomworx]

Off-road Limousine

[@unclepresley7193]

I have been running Tom Woods Shafts in my 94 YJ for over 20 years. Great stuff

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I have them in my JK with no issues

[@freedomworx]

Nice!

[@Todd66]

All the A/C’s and all the PSi’s...LOVE IT!!! Awesome video! You guys did a great job on this video. Love that Excursion!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Todd66]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo me too!! All BKF content is good, but this was REALLY REALLY Good! I would love to see more builds like this.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

feedback like that makes all the long hours in the shop and edit bay worth it. Thank you!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks Man! More to come...

[@colton7373]

What a fantastic rig, this really inspires me to improve my truck

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. It’s a joy to drive.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Time to take it on an epic adventure

[@tonyfields5195]

Love these videos with the Excursion owner. He’s hilarious.

[@freedomworx]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy them.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

he has his moments....HA

[@frankgeimer5952]

Great Looking Rig!!

[@freedomworx]

Thank You! It's a fun rig.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Ready to see it on the trail!

[@ronniebedgood2090]

Nice build I drive a 01 excursion and love it great video keep it up

[@freedomworx]

Thank You!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

more coming soon as Jamin gets all healed up!

[@willrisher6049]

What a build, super awesome, you have a good ass crew too

[@freedomworx]

New episode should be out soon.

[@willrisher6049]

@@freedomworx can’t wait to see it

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

very soon

[@dasmejr6004]

I’ve really enjoyed watching these videos, you’ve got another sub!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Welcome aboard!

[@freedomworx]

Thank you 👍

[@nathanhopkins7942]

Ive got Tom Woods shafts in my daily driven Jeep Wk and also a pair of them in my LS swapped CJ-7. Both have a gold seal warranty as well. They are great guys over there very helpful and informative. P.S. I have followed the Toverlander from the beginning. Love the build. Have a 7.3 Powerstroke in my 01 F250. Actually done a lot of the same mods to motor that you have with a few variations. I went ahead and converted mine to T4. Thanks for the great content as usual!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks for following the build we can't wait to finish it up and do something epic with it!

[@freedomworx]

All the shaft! Thanks for following.

[@dude2001steve]

I really enjoy these kinds of videos

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. It’s a lot of work, but we have a lot of fun also.

[@dude2001steve]

@@freedomworx well I would hope you have fun otherwise it's not worth doing

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We have fun for sure. You can see our moral drop when we get to day 4 of 2 though HA!

[@joshfridley1688]

Great video, y’all are great. My 03 Excursion is jealous

[@freedomworx]

Just break out that wallet 🤑

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks! We can't wait to get it out in the dirt on an epic adventure

[@larryallenjr4962]

Nice build. Love the bumper! Need one on my 00 F350 Crew!

[@freedomworx]

Go ahead and put one on order!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

the aluminum is super nice

[@BBQandBolts]

You’re no princess. Thanks for the build.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Awesome build

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you like it!

[@freedomworx]

More to come!

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

@@freedomworx Looking forward to it!

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, nice work, good shop atmosphere. I have a 2004 Excursion, and when I am home I try to do the work myself. This will be my last deployment, and I will try to get it ready for a trip from Uruguay to Virginia. I did pick up few good suggestions from your work, also some bad ones. Will let you all know if we make it. We will try to use many of the part you show during your conversion I think will help for our long trip.

[@freedomworx]

Uruguay?!? Wow, that’s quite a trip! What do you mean by “bad suggestions?” That’s hard for me to believe, because I’m never wrong 😉🤓

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Right on

[@TheJustinyockey]

Nice rig!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks! 👍

[@freedomworx]

Thank you

[@Doom6.0]

KING OF SUV’S!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@freedomworx]

MERICA!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Biggest SUV ever made!

[@conradjensen5648]

Just finished the Dana 60 swap on my 05 Excursion. Night and day difference. Love the detail you guys put into these videos.

[@freedomworx]

It’s like a totally different vehicle after the leaf spring delete.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It's a good swap, thanks for tuning in

[@Wickedtrucker75]

That thing is badass!!!!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks, It's a blast to drive. Nobody tailgates me or cuts me off 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Looks presidential and all

[@krisbarnard1684]

I like all of it except the filing cabinet on the rear bumper

[@freedomworx]

Can’t have too much storage. Plus it keeps you from having to open everything up to put smaller things in the rear of the truck. The box can be unbolted and you can put anything you’d like on that swing.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Smoker....

[@_TenaciousD_]

Love this build! You are building my dream overlanding vehicle. Can't wait for future episodes.

[@freedomworx]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! Gotta get those Overlandy things installed.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

More to come!

[@rwhitlock7652]

Exactly what I've been wanting to do to my 01 f250

[@freedomworx]

Do it up!. It's just money...and time...and more money and time. And money. 🤑

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

and a lot of time and Beer, don't forget the Beer.

[@06TundraLTD]

you just did most of what I've been dreaming of doing... If only I had a garage

[@freedomworx]

Thanks man. I have a garage, but it wasn't big enough to build it in. And now I have to work on it outside 🤦‍♂️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it can be done outside, it's not like we used a lift or anything

[@HalfCutGarage]

Heck Ya Boys!!!!! Gonna be a sweet riggin when she's done!!!!!

[@freedomworx]

Thanks. Just need to add those overlandy goodies.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Just need to finish the project already 🤣

[@HalfCutGarage]

Real projects are never actually done! They're always improving! I build some off the wall shit if yall got time check it out! Thanks for the good vids!

[@freedomworx]

@@HalfCutGarage I'll give it a look 👍

[@Robert_Mann]

I've got a 1978 F250 4x4 (460/E4OD/NP205/HPD60F/D70R) and bought new TW driveshafts September 2016. They have been holding up great!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

we run them in a lot of our rigs.

[@freedomworx]

Sounds tough!

[@ThreeOhTwoBOSS]

Worth the wait , so much work.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

That is an understatement!

[@freedomworx]

More than I had expected.

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab 4x4 4.7L 285C.I.D. WOULD SURE LIKE THAT OFFER FOR MY WIFE, awesome video brotha. Hey Matt, nice to see you keeping busy. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Jamin keeps me extra busy helping him build all of his craZy projects 😜

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Take care Matt, and enjoy. Stay safe out there! Salute👍

[@user-ji9yu6vx8m]

Молодцы ребята. 👍👍👍👍👍🤗💯

[@HI-rb9bl]

Good luck on back surgery! Been there three or so times!!!

[@freedomworx]

I'm doing well. Thanks!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

gonna be like a new person!

[@user-cc5ez5kv4f]

good job good video thank you

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks!

[@freedomworx]

We appreciate it.

[@baloghlcb]

Love my Buckstop front bumper on my F250.

[@freedomworx]

They are extremely well built.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

The weight savings of the Aluminum is impressive

[@pianoman22407]

Love this. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

such a fun build

[@freedomworx]

Should have new episode shortly.

[@MrMike-vb2sz]

The build and banter on these episodes are great. Jamin needs more episodes or his own channel

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Don't give Jamin the big head! HA

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I was born with a big head...and bottom lip.

[@freedomworx]

Thanks! I just started the other channel. I'm working on some content , but BK is keeping me busy.

[@GamerBoom91]

Man I've been following the whole build process on this Ex for a while now. Taking notes! I have a 01 7.3 Ex as well but my 7.🌳 is a 2wd. Still, want to lift a little and stuff maybe 35s on. Fun times ahead for sure 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Right on!

[@freedomworx]

7.🎄 for the win!

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

Sure darn wish I had the cash for me to get my back surgery done, at least the L5&S1 issues taken care of! Very nice work on your rig, very informative video👍 Thank you for sharing

[@freedomworx]

Had an L5-S1 fusion right after shooting this episode. Still recovering, but already in much better shape. Wish I had done it years ago.

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

@@freedomworx Ya, was supposed to go to Mount Saini in Toronto last spring, but Covid cut that out! Stuck walking crooked until whenever I guess! Glad to hear it went good for you brother! Keep it rubber side down and the skinny pedal loud.✌

[@freedomworx]

@@MNTNMAN-SUCA I hope you get fixed up soon 👍

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe you can pull your weight better on these builds now...

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo 🤣✌

[@Bama1963]

Nice rig

[@freedomworx]

Thank you!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

not bad for a grocery getter

[@oldschoolmoto]

I have run tom woods in many rigs over the years currently running a rear in my k 5 and a front in my jku awesome folks to work with

[@freedomworx]

Awesome!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

have had zero issues out of ours in the JK and Bronco

[@jeffd.5135]

Tom Woods? In my old Wagoner, and my LJ. Great folks!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice.

[@freedomworx]

I like your style!

[@rooster7658]

Thats gonna be bad ass

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

should be with another episode or two

[@freedomworx]

There's a little room for improvement.

[@hosshoss4920]

BADASS BUILD!!!! 2003 Ford Excursion!!!!!

[@freedomworx]

Good choice!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It is getting there!

[@hosshoss4920]

Looks like all good upgrades. I did Killmat on my doors and interior. I also did the medical tubing upgrade on all the door gaskets. One of my next upgrades is solar panels on my roof.

[@freedomworx]

@@hosshoss4920 thanks for the tips.

[@davidbradford5432]

O yes they have!!!! It gets very interesting . people get pissed. Have found many loose? Just something I look at now.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

whats that?

[@travisgray1099]

The “entabulator” lives on!!!

[@freedomworx]

🤓

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

that's right

[@trystanellefson2947]

Cant wait to do my suspension and bumper upgrade to my 97 F350. Might have to go with that bush like yours since it looks so nice haha

[@freedomworx]

Bush!?!?!?!

[@trystanellefson2947]

@@freedomworx brush (brush grill) my bad haha

[@freedomworx]

@@trystanellefson2947 I figured that’s what you meant 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Da Bush. It's the biggest!

[@marinrockstar7254]

I got a 89 bronco guys Good job on that excursion👍🏼

[@freedomworx]

We love them Broncos.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Bronco are awesome

[@HI-rb9bl]

Love the video though!!! 👍🏻

[@freedomworx]

Thanks!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sebastienbenoit8621]

My shafts a woody in my 88 BroncoII on Range Rover full width axles!👌🏼🤙🏼

[@freedomworx]

Never heard of that swap. Interesting!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

nice

[@yourfavoritelawnguy2722]

My Pitman arm actually came loose and detached on my Duramax. Thankfully i was only doing 25 when it did and my wheels didnt catch and turn. Love the build even tho im a year behind

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I bet that was sketchy!

[@JaMooieBear]

Tom Woods in my 2015 Wrangler with 5.5” metal cloak lift. 37” meats. Excellent shafts.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice

[@freedomworx]

All the shaft!

[@UncleManuel]

My takeaway from this video: Matt is really good at dropping bolts... 🤪😁😁😁

[@freedomworx]

He'll drop a dime on your also 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I'm just the producer.....not sure why I always end up having to work so much on Jamin's builds....

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo we want you to feel like part of the team, not just the CEO 😂

[@inv8andvtecwetrust777]

Goooood work. I love the excursion v8 7.3 power stroke. I got one near to my work it's for a guy who 20k dollars sthg for me here in Tn it's so expensive. Good luck.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

This one has been awesome.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Hell yeah brother

[@freedomworx]

Merica! 🏁

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

this thing is basically a tank now!

[@bajamedic]

Glad you boys went with the Carli setup.

[@freedomworx]

It's great stuff. Rides like a dream.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

so plush

[@garyosborn3168]

Dude I found this build series because I'm about to buy a 2000' 550 w/7.3 for 1k and looking to do something exactly like this BUT add a 9' service/utility body. Wish me luck. I love everything that you've done. I would make pick the exact same parts. Nicely done. I'm a carli super fan too. They make the BEST suspension systems available

[@freedomworx]

What gears and tire size are you planning to run? And what altitude is it where you live?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it rides so good, I am a bit jealous

[@wakeUPdummies]

Com'on man!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

mega ex

[@drewsmith158]

Got a 2001 F350 with the 7.3, love to give the lady some shaft and some T shirts

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

👍

[@freedomworx]

😳

[@dreygrach]

That thing is a beast! It looks like something The Rock would drive.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Can't wait to finish it up and take it on a trip

[@freedomworx]

I’d let him ride shotgun 😎

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

would the rock fit in there?

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo 7 Rocks and myself.

[@dreygrach]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I'd love to see that beast go offroading, and I hope so he would😂😂

[@mattbrown3400]

2015 duramax!! HOOK IT UP BROTHER

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

You are in.

[@freedomworx]

👍

[@taytharbour2242]

Welp what a beautifully done job on the excursion. I see how well yours is going down the road now and all I can say is I have a vision for our excursions here in Kansas.

[@freedomworx]

It's really hard to describe how well it rides and drives.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

let's take it off road already!

[@xxgriffxxx]

Hell yeah. I'm about to purchase a 2001 limited with the 7.3.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

good call

[@freedomworx]

All the Liters!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

needs more cowbell tho

[@toddstarr8476]

I'm driving a 2008 ford f-250 super duty with the 6.4L twin turbo power stroke, fully deleted. 30 over injectors, twin 64mm turbos.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice

[@tommyc9970]

My shafts a woody! 88 K5 Blazer on tons, LS, yada yada. Diggin' this build.

[@freedomworx]

Maybe you should send Carter some photos to motivate him to finish our LSK5 Project...

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

he needs motivation bad...

[@tommyc9970]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I wondered what had happened to the LSK5 build. Bring it back Carter!!!

[@wowcrazy70]

I’ve always wanted an excursion n mod it for camping n fishing trips, definitely looking to do something like this

[@jaminseat6701]

It's got alllllll the room!

[@wowcrazy70]

@@jaminseat6701 EXACTLY but don’t know if I should look for a v10 or the 7.3 I’ve never owned a diesel lol

[@jaminseat6701]

@@wowcrazy70 they all have their quirks and issues. If you aren’t a diesel person, or aren’t pretty mechanically inclined, I’d steer clear of any diesel. I have 3, and OS go broke of I didn’t do my own repairs. The V10s drink more fuel, but you’d have to drive the wheels off that thing to ever make up the difference in purchase price. Plus, the V10 is significantly quieter. I’m just a diesel guy, and I bought this one when prices were more reasonable.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Diesel for the win!

[@wowcrazy70]

@@jaminseat6701 yeah I’m looking to make it my daily driver as well as a road trip car lol, I’d want to get a new engine and trans as well as redo the interior and suspension, don’t know if I should do that or wait for the new tundra

[@jordantractorvlogs7008]

I'm looking at getting a 7.3 excursion for up here in Wisconsin for winter does need some work it runs but it smokes a little bit I think it needs a set of injectors then following the build I love that truck

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

awesome, they aren't too bad to work on

[@freedomworx]

If it has 200k miles or more on the factory injectors, they are likely in need of replacement.

[@jeffreynolan6562]

I stuck my Tom Woods in my 2005 Jeep LJ Rock Crawler. And I liked it!!!!!!!

[@freedomworx]

Just rub it in everybody’s face! I had a 2005 LJ Rubicon back in the day. Kick myself daily, sometimes twice a day, for selling it.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

you go through a lot of vehicles...

[@Dieselfan1997]

Man I'd love a suspension setup like this on my 06 superduty

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it rides soooooo good!

[@freedomworx]

It’s just money…and time…and beer…money and beer.

[@lukelikens2057]

Man the box on the back if you don't need the storage that spot would be perfect for a smoker to mount right there and if it's one that uses pellets you could be out driving the trail's and smoking meet at the same time living like a king hell ya brothers

[@freedomworx]

The thought had crossed my mind.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Yes!

[@esco1578]

One of the best builds I've ever seen. If the average person sent thus truck out to get the same work. How much would it set us back?

[@themueth]

Just bought a pitman arm puller, thanks.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice, thanks for the support.

[@freedomworx]

Thanks!

[@PanchoPringles]

I’ve had buyers remorse and sellers remorse for my Excursion. Maybe one day another great Excursion and I will cross paths.

[@freedomworx]

A love hate relationship 🤣

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

they are getting hard to find in good condition

[@etx_overland9446]

I’m getting impatient waiting for the next video of this rig 😂

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

it is coming, Jamin has just been waiting on parts and slacking....

[@freedomworx]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo somebody needs to put that episode on the editor’s schedules 🫣

[@adamneupert90]

Got a Tom woods driveshafts in my Jeep wj, IRO 6.5” long arm rock link setup with 37s

[@freedomworx]

Wheeling in luxury!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice!

[@donaldhiggs2075]

Man I wish I had the Money to get my 18Ok mile 2003 7.3L Excursion that I bought new to where you guys have that one at. Keep up the good work guys. I have dreams.

[@freedomworx]

We couldn't do it without great sponsors! Awesome job and keeping on since new!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Great build partners make all the difference

[@buyingurchin002]

I've got some Tom Woods shafts front and rear on a 96 jeep ZJ.

[@freedomworx]

Wheelin in luxury!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

fancy

[@krazyleg]

@BustedKnuckleVideo - love your rig. I’ve owned my 05 X since 05, 18 wonderful years. You’ve inspired me. What was your goal in converting to coil overs?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They cut us a deal so coilovers made the conversion from leaf springs easier

[@BlueLabelDrinker]

Finally!

[@freedomworx]

And we still aren’t finished 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Jamin is still torquing things to spec and reading the instructions 10 times 🤷‍♂️

[@garykerney2488]

we need more towverlander content

[@freedomworx]

Yes we do! I guess I'm going to have to send the editor some Red Bull so he doesn't need to sleep anymore.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

good idea

[@AndresLopez-km9cr]

My barn doors do the 😂😂😂 same noise from the same door

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Yeah it’s an issue

[@planbeeapiaries]

You should put a methanol injection kit in. I DYIed my own and helps with EGTs a lot especially towing over step grades. I use an 8in PVC pipe capped on both ends and installed along the frame on the bottom as a water tank on my 2000 Excursion.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

interesting

[@freedomworx]

I think I have the correct turbo and tuning to keeps the EGTs in check. I guess I'll find out this summer when we take it out west...

[@planbeeapiaries]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I also have Roadmaster Active Suspension for the rear, it drives like it's on tracks now

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

I really like that Lee power steering conversion. Can you mount the resivoir somewhere else? My Banks charge tubes, air box and dual alternator radiator hose won't allow the shown installation.

[@freedomworx]

IDK. Just give Lee a call and ask them. Pretty sure they’ll have an answer for you.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

good idea

[@Dieselfan1997]

I'm surprised you didn't go with a bigger winch that 16.5 should be pretty good I recently installed a smittybilt 17.5k winch on my 06 im excited to see how it works

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

should be all we need

[@freedomworx]

GVWR X 1.5 is the role of thumb. I’m pretty sure it’ll get the job done.

[@CzWill]

What was the custom backspacing you did on the wheel? Perfect fitment ❤️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Good question

[@anthonyarrowood7886]

@bustedknucklefilms i always do the trac bar after the steering is hooked up and the tires are on the ground you can turn the steering wheel and align the trac bar way easier then ratchet straps.

[@freedomworx]

In retrospect... 👍

[@anthonyarrowood7886]

01 jeep cherokee built just like the knuckle head xj

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

where was this insight when we needed it?