My first SUV/FORD/V8

[grantikal]

PICK THIS ONE UP FROM A BUDDY FOR $700
It's a 97 XLT 5.4
THE ORIGINAL OWNER SAID IT WAS AN E/B BUT I THINK IT WAS AN XLT WITH UPGRADES. I DON'T SEE ANY EMBLEMS OR E/B ON THE PAPER WORK, ANY THOUGHTS?

So far I repaired the following
1. removed the air suspension to shocks, the pass airbag was flat (both airbags removed
2. front pass ball joint and shock damaged so both front shocks were replaced

next on the list is:

1. NEW TIRES < I want to put the biggest tire on my stock rim that will fit with no problem, I won't be towing but will be driving to the lake and the beach this summer so it will be packed..

2. transmission tune up - DONE
3. engine tune up - DONE
4. get to the bottom of what is making a small buzzing sound when i first accelerate and when i put in in reverse. Hopefully it isn't something bad. I have driven it and it has power and the tranny shift good. I suspect it's some type of pump
Took it to a mechanic and it might be the tranny perhaps a bad solenoid, i scheduled a diagnostic and I will know once and for all

I want to get that gloss as pictured here, the rest of the paint job is dull but no dry spots...

 

[outkast]

yes, that is an xlt, with alot of options. E/b have two tone wheel wells and of course badges...I think the headrests say EB also...like mine

 

[grantikal]

nice ride!!!
i forgot to mention that it is a 4x4.
i am excited and wish i had the funds to do all kinds of mods and engine work...

 

[robmar83]

Nice. Sounds like a fun project you have there.

 

[00XLT]

Not a bad platform to start with for $700. Welcome aboard.

 

[walnuts4x4]

and I thought I stole my expy for the price I paid for it.... nice ride and welcome

 

[grantikal]

Thanks fellas, i will become a regular here and hopefully updating the pics once in a while.
i tried to find out why it buzzes when I accelerate or shift it in reverse, i turned off the compressor for the air suspension so i don't think thats the problem, anyone care to help me with this?

 

[nvycrmn]

not sure how the buzzing sounds but could be the powersteering pump. as for the mods, just do them as you can afford them. they start to add up after awhile! nice rig and welcome aboard.

 

[soonercamp]

Another 4-wheeling 97! Can't wait to watch it transform.

 

[grantikal]

what size tires you got on that thing???

i need to buy shoes for my ride..

Another 4-wheeling 97! Can't wait to watch it transform.

 

[grantikal]

took the expy to to the shop to get a tranny tune up.
looks like it need it but was not in bad shape...
next is the engine tune up

 

[z168]

Thanks fellas, i will become a regular here and hopefully updating the pics once in a while.
i tried to find out why it buzzes when I accelerate or shift it in reverse, i turned off the compressor for the air suspension so i don't think thats the problem, anyone care to help me with this?

hey neighbor, im in OC as well. welcome

is the buzzing sound from the engine or from the dash?

 

[grantikal]

its hard to tell, but i want to say from the engine...
any help would be appreciated...

 

[htdbajr]

How many miles? I've got 170K on my 2000.
What did the transmission tune-up involve? My tranny makes a high-pitched whine when I first start up when it is cold and is very slow to shift into Drive (10-15 seconds) when it is cold outside.

 

[soonercamp]

Sorry I missed your question about my tire size from awhile back. They are 285/75/16 super swampers. It shows that they are 33.9 inches so practically a 34 inch tire.

 

[grantikal]

My 97' has 175k

"What did the transmission tune-up involve?"

• Install new fluid
• Clean screen or replace filter
• New pan gasket
• Linkage adjustment
• Road test

How many miles? I've got 170K on my 2000.
What did the transmission tune-up involve? My tranny makes a high-pitched whine when I first start up when it is cold and is very slow to shift into Drive (10-15 seconds) when it is cold outside.

 

[grantikal]

I am still confused as to what the biggest tire size to put on my stock 17" rim
I won't raise the vehicle but I do want it to look proportionate to the truck.
I know what brand I want
Nitto Terra Grapplers

Thanks for your info

Sorry I missed your question about my tire size from awhile back. They are 285/75/16 super swampers. It shows that they are 33.9 inches so practically a 34 inch tire.

 

[JonnyQball79]

WoW every nice outkast. I have a 01 blk e/d stock. any rubbing with the wheel n tire size at all?