rust sucks

[IMINYOURCHAIR]

I'd sell mine for the right offer, I'm just not actively listing it as "for sale" I like it for it's utility and reliability but I truly miss having a "fun" car to drive, I can't really do that in mine with the 4.6 and 3.31 rear end..

it's a 1997 XLT bought and driven in Alabama since early 1998. I'm the third owner and daily driving her now with 286k and counting.

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

Hate you right now lol. Wish mine wasn't rusted. He'll I'd love it even with some rust. Just not this much

Lol Everyone tells me that even more when I tell them the miles he has

 

[acolic]

The parts list is perfect.

I have a few rusty brake lines and I can't seem to find anyone to make new ones.

Did you make your own?

Are any of the parts below brake lines?

Thanks

yeah.. mines pretty bad.. i bought it for 3 grand. took it home. on the same day i got under to change the oil and just looked up and saw the radiator and ac condenser just dented and laying on the frame.. took the front bumper off and then shit myself. the only rust that i found thats bad is the radiator support, brake lines, trans lines, power steering lines. and the shock absorbers are rusted pretty bad. but i bought all that stuff to be replaced. should be all coming within the next week or 2.

2000 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L V8
CARDONE SELECT 5523324 (55-23324) Water Pump $ 34.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 34.79
DORMAN H381365 Hydraulic Hose $ 8.32 $ 0.00 1 $ 8.32
DORMAN H380556 Hydraulic Hose $ 11.55 $ 0.00 1 $ 11.55
DORMAN H620311 Hydraulic Hose $ 16.00 $ 0.00 1 $ 16.00
DORMAN H381119 Hydraulic Hose $ 16.00 $ 0.00 1 $ 16.00
DORMAN 624225 (624-225) Oil Cooler Line $ 7.30 $ 0.00 1 $ 7.30
DORMAN 624269 (624-269) Oil Cooler Line $ 12.74 $ 0.00 1 $ 12.74
DORMAN 624228 (624-228) Oil Cooler Line $ 16.41 $ 0.00 1 $ 16.41
EDELMANN B61192 Oil Cooler Line $ 13.68 $ 0.00 1 $ 13.68
GATES 365401 Power Steering Return Hose $ 9.07 $ 0.00 1 $ 9.07
GOODYEAR 4080980 Belt
Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty $ 13.07 $ 0.00 1 $ 13.07

GOODYEAR 62202 Radiator Lower Hose
Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty $ 14.81 $ 0.00 1 $ 14.81
MONROE 34672 Shock Absorber $ 28.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 57.58
MONROE 34657 Shock Absorber $ 28.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 57.58
SPECTRA PREMIUM / COOLING DEPOT CU2136 Radiator $ 132.99 $ 0.00 1 $ 132.99
VARIOUS MFR FO1225133 (FO1225133V) Radiator Support
Economy Line $ 85.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 85.79
VARIOUS MFR FO3030138 (CND40166) A/C Condenser $ 64.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 64.79

 

[expeditiondaily]

For the lines that go along the frame. Yes I made my own. But for the lines that go to each wheel I bought them from rockauto.com and yes they are in the list.

 

[expeditiondaily]

Dorman hydraulic hoses

 

[expeditiondaily]

just an update. got the new radiator support in place and welded in. and the front end put back together. it all lined up pretty well. the eco version of the radiator support fit very well. there were some spots that i had to sorta bend to fit right. like at the sides that slid into the body metal thats folded over but over all .. was pretty simple.

 

[expeditiondaily]

 

[expeditiondaily]

so the next couple days. just working on the rocker panels. already plasma cut the old ones out.. just have to weld in new metal. and then all i should have left to do is

repair door rust
replace windshield
replace brakes and rotors
vac and recharge the ac system. ( installed new setup.)

 

[Canadian Expy]

Nice Job,
rust sucks the big one!!!

Mine needs new rockers and the rad support will be soon after Damm... salt.

 

[Walsh82]

Where did you buy the support from? I know there are tons of aftermarket options to choose from.