New to forum, Just bought my Expy ( pic )

[Mikiedoo]

Hey Everyone.

I just sold my lifted F150 last month and found a super clean 01 Expy. I am a member on many of the F150 forums and decided to move over here as well now that I have the Expy.

Just wanted to say Hey and share a stock pic of it.
I also am including a couple pics of my truck...stock and lifted.
This is to give you an idea of the way Im going with the look. I plan on lifting the expy just like I did my truck and use the exact same wheel/tire combo.
I will do all of my own work so the body lift will be in a few months. I dont have a shop and its pretty cold outside so I will wait for a warm stretch to come through before lifting.
but when I do, you guys will be the first to get pics.

 

[GAINMOB]

welcome to the site...150 was looking good...like the wheel/tire combo...that should look real good on the truck...where is gastonia in comparison to fayetteville or raleigh?

 

[Mikiedoo]

welcome to the site...150 was looking good...like the wheel/tire combo...that should look real good on the truck...where is gastonia in comparison to fayetteville or raleigh?

Gastonia is about 14 miles west of Charlotte.
Thanks for the props.

 

[GAINMOB]

ok...i may or may not have seen a sign for it on 85...

 

[walnuts4x4]

welcome to the forum... made the swap a long time ago myself.... F150---->>>Expediton



to this...lol

 

[sgtowing]

Welcome

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[Mikiedoo]

Thanks guys,

Walnuts... you went from a baad ride to a baaaadaaass ride...lol
But I imagine a lot of wrench time was included to get to what it looks like today.

Very nice.

Oh also, With lifting the expy...what part number of daystars 2" coil spacers will I need for mine? or where to buy them?
On my F150 I just cranked up torsions, the rear had a block from the factory.
I have read that I crank front torsions on this one, but will need the spacers in rear.
Any comments or advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

[walnuts4x4]

spacers are found everywhere.... lol... mine are daystar 2" but many members are running ebay 2" or 3" spacers which are cheaper and just as reliable/quality as daystars... just my .02...

typical lift set ups for most expy members on here are 2" or 3" spacers with cranking the torsion bars and then a 3" body lift.... tires are usually around 35s with 315s seeming to fit that set up perfectly....

 

[rburch]

Welcome! That was a nice F150! Judging by that the Expy should look even better!

 

[Sir.Gregory]

Howdy! Looks just like the first Expedition I ever rode in Same year too!

 

[Mikiedoo]

spacers are found everywhere.... lol... mine are daystar 2" but many members are running ebay 2" or 3" spacers which are cheaper and just as reliable/quality as daystars... just my .02...

typical lift set ups for most expy members on here are 2" or 3" spacers with cranking the torsion bars and then a 3" body lift.... tires are usually around 35s with 315s seeming to fit that set up perfectly....

Thanks everyone.
Walnuts,
Does your spacer bolt ontop of your coil or just sit sandwiched in between the top of the coil and tower.
Sorry for my ignorance, but I have not had a chance to get up under and check it out. I had an 04 F150 once that I bolted a set of daystars up under the front.

Reason I ask is that I see several cheap priced units that look as if they just sit up top and are held in by pressure. Im not against this type , if it works, it works.

Thanks

 

[babysilk]

I can chime in here. The daystar rear spacers are just sandwiched up top. I take my truck out frequently and have flexed it like crazy and they haven't budged! (Spring compressors will really help when installing)

 

[Mikiedoo]

Thanks for the help.
Gonna purchase my lift right after Christmas and get to work.
Since its cold here now, I called 4wheel parts and inquired about thier labor to install the lift kit. He told me to supply the PA kit and labor would run $1450 out the door. Hahahaha

I am gonna make the decision to work out on the cold driveway and save a ton of cash.
I am planning on about $350 for PA 3" kit with gap guards and 2" coil spacers.

I will keep you all posted with pics and updates.

 

[walnuts4x4]

Body Lift

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-97-02-For...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6d5b78a5

Gap guards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-02-Ford-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b7606bbb

without combined shipping or them making you a deal would be right around $316... probably call them and get everything for 300 or less


others have found good deals elsewhere too

 

[toms89]

Welcome!!

I love your wheel/tire combo on your F150! Think they would look really nice on my expy.. lol.

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

Welcome Aboard.

 

[Mikiedoo]

Ok guys,
Just want to update.

All parts paid for and on order and should arrive late next week. Then I will get started on install.
I will show pictures of the expy before and after and may even include some install photos to help others that are thinking of attempting it.
Here is my parts list.

1. PA 3" body lift
2. PA gap guards
3. 16x10 pacer LT wheels
4. 315 75 16 nitto mud grapplers
5. 2" coil spacers for rear.

All parts were less than $2200

Stay tuned for updates and pics ( two weeks out )

 

[mindgame]

Sweet.. cant wait to see the results especially the nittos!!!

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

Welcome aboard.