'04 Expedition EB upgrade

[PHIL CLACK]

Hi gang!
I'm kinda new to the forum, but I have read some really great advice here so I think I need to get some help from the collective. Please be gentle

I picked up a single owner bone stock 2004 expy with only 80k gentle urban miles and I am loving it. It's an impressive beast in 4x low even with street tires and no lift. But....I wanna play the bolt-on power game to see if I can draw a few more horses out of my engine for towing....and for fun.

Setup:
5.4 2-valve, standard suspension(no air ride), 3.73 gears.
Just had the major service with fresh plugs, belt, all the juices.
Everything is good.

This week I'm adding the following: 3.5/2.5 leveling kit -
Also need a good set of ATs- I loved the BFGs back in the day with my Grand Wagoneer, but that was about 20 years ago and I have been truckless while transiting the "child rearing so you drive a minivan" phase of life.
Looking for recommendations on this as I'd like to keep the highway roar to a minimum. I hear that the KO2s are a bit loud.
Must replace the current 265/70/17, but undecided if I'll go up to 35s....need input from you guys.

Adding K-N 77 Series High-Flow intake

MagnaFlow cat back or just the muffler?

Jet programmer -opinions welcome please

Also adding a Curt concealed front receiver for winch or bike rack, etc.

Shocks are stock and feel like they are still very good, but that "little voice" is saying I should replace them when I add the level kit since I'll be in there anyway.

I look forward to your input -
Will post progress pics this week.

Cheers.

PC

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[ExplorerTom]

You'll probably need to replace shocks depending on how the leveling kit does its thing- they may be too short afterwards.

But I have no clue what the suspension looks like under a 2004.

 

[Judge Mills]

Is the Curt front hitch mount universal, or vehicle specific?

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[PHIL CLACK]

Is the Curt front hitch mount universal, or vehicle specific?

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Spec
https://www.carid.com/curt/class-3-...ng-mpn-31352.html?singleid=1642174&url=805615


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[Judge Mills]

Spec
https://www.carid.com/curt/class-3-...ng-mpn-31352.html?singleid=1642174&url=805615


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I'm impressed! I might have to check that out later on, it'd be good to have a winch to take on and off.

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[2004XLT]

Shocks won't be extended from the lift because 2003+ have struts.

 

[PHIL CLACK]

I'm impressed! I might have to check that out later on, it'd be good to have a winch to take on and off.

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The front receiver arrived today (shipping container has seen better days)
Looks good but I'll have to do some trimming on the bumper below the front license plate.
I have a date with the impact wrench on Wednesday for the level kit and receiver

Magnaflow was installed today.
I was able to get the intake bolted on as well.
Sounds great and the increase in power is noticeable.

Play time is good.

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[PHIL CLACK]

Update-
Curt class 3 Front receiver is on and required zero trimming of the front fascia. The factory tow rings remain in place as well. It sits really low so I'll have to get a hitch with 6" rise. It will be nice added utility for my cargo rack, bike rack, or a winch and being able to push as well as pull.


I'd forgotten how warm 100 degree weather feels when turning wrenches [emoji12]

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[Judge Mills]

Looks good!

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