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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    Like I said early on, the shock is listed for the F150-2wd, Bilstein doesn't list one for the '03-'06 Exp-2wd. I set the lift at maximum, which should be around 2" total. After driving it around 20 or so miles in town, I'm very pleased with it, only slightly stiffer then stock, but the new...
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    The Bilstein leveling shocks are finally installed, thanks to the guys at my local Big-O-Tires, I take them a lot of business, with my race car mostly, getting alignments. -Jon
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    It is a 2wd. I've done two rally recces so far, pre-running desert rally races, no problems at all, even with the old tires. I haven't taken the Exp off road yet, with the new rubber, but I expect it will do even better. In the desert SW, as long as there isn't any rain, the ground is pretty...
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    Project #2, installing the Bilstein shocks, nice dice. The spring compressor I have had no chance of moving the spring, let alone compressing it an extra 1-1/2" for the lift position. I guess I'll have to find someone to pay to do it. -Jon
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    First part of this weekends upgrades are done, the new tires... Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Load E (10 ply), stock size (265/70-17's) I went heavy duty for off road durability and to take the beating tires get when hauling the car trailer. -Jon
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    04 Screaming Yellow Expedition 4x4

    Love the color, just need the FX4 Off-Road decals... -Jon
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    This weekend, I'm hoping to get some changes done to my Exp, new tires and hopefully, finally get those Bilstein front shocks installed. I'm going to try and do it myself, if my spring compressor can handle the front springs, I've only done compact cars in the past with it. McPhearson struts...
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    Funniest Expedition video ever

    The front diff looked like it was doing wierd things, almost looked like the pass. tire was spinning backwards half the time he was driving forward. Poor tranny... -Jon
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    Headlight adjustment

    2 6mmx1.0 nuts jambed together on the threads. You can turn one for CCW and the other for CW. -Jon
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    For the chrome, I just used a mdeium grit scotch-brite pad to dig in a bit. I stll haven't gotten the Bilsteins in yet, I'm hoping to very soon, but now that it's over 100 degrees, my motivation is fading a bit. I'm thinking I might have to pull the stock ones, and take them somewhere to have...
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    The Exp is running great now, smooth idle (after cleaning the TB bore) and getting the new spark plugs and one coil pack. I've also run a bottle of X44 (or something like that) injector cleaner through one tank of gas. This weekend, I modified how the front end looks, less "Soccer Mom", more...
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    mall crawling 101

    Sorry to see you took a big hit. I can feel it in my shoulder, snapping into the seat belt... The damage doesn't look too bad off, hopefully it's basically cosmetic and the bent chassis section stayed ahead of the suspension. -Jon
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    Had my first trouble with my Exp. Engine code, P0306, #6 misfire. I took it to the dealer, since I bought an extended warranty. Failing coil and a couple of bad plugs. So, they are replacing all plugs and the coil. Of course it's not covered under warranty, on my bill now... Hopefully, it...
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    '05 XLT Sport changes

    No changes, just a trip into the desert... At least I still know the LSD is working well... -Jon
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    2005 F150 SuperCab in Phx

    Finally sold it locally. I ended up going through the wholesale dealer I bought my Exp from. I guess I should have done that months ago. -Jon
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