My 2000 Ford Excursion Limited. We've always had a thing for big SUVs — to protect the family, you know — and this was the biggest thing short of a school bus.

Godmudders of Alsip, IL swapped the stock wheels for 16.5-inch American Racing rims with Dunlop Mud Rovers — the same setup as the Ram. Rhino push bar with lights up front. Three Pioneer 7-inch monitors (one up front, one in each headrest), a VCR, and a Nintendo for the kids — made all the difference on long trips.

A 2.5-inch front lift leveled it out, then another inch in the rear to get it just right. And the truck air horn — the loudest I've ever heard — because sometimes you just need the minivans to pay attention.

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