My 2000 5.4l Eddie Bauer 4x4

[gtnator]

The cans were 5 gallons each. I liked them a lot. They are NATO Jerry cans which means they have a nice locking feature for their lids. I may end up getting 2 for myself.

The "pump" is actually a shaker siphon. It's a super simple device- just a tube with a captured ball that allows you to pump the fluid by shaking the ball end up and down. Once the fluid is fully in the tube and the exit is lower than the supply, a siphon is generated.

Thanks!


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[ExplorerTom]

Installed some EBC Orangestuff pads in the front. The Hawk LTS pads served me well but after 44k miles they were worn down almost the backing plate. I've always liked EBC and these Orangestuff pads have a high coefficient of friction and it's not supposed to drop off much even when hot.

The front pads aren't technically listed for a 1st gen. But a late 90's F-250 is and using Rockauto's part number comparison tool, pads that work for that truck also work for the Expedition.

So far so good. I've only got about 50 miles on them. I may also swap my rotors. I need to check the rear pads as well.

 

[poorboy1964]

curious to see your long term results both are great brands, these heavy beasts seem hard on pads

 

[Texpedition45]

Installed some EBC Orangestuff pads in the front. The Hawk LTS pads served me well but after 44k miles they were worn down almost the backing plate. I've always liked EBC and these Orangestuff pads have a high coefficient of friction and it's not supposed to drop off much even when hot.

The front pads aren't technically listed for a 1st gen. But a late 90's F-250 is and using Rockauto's part number comparison tool, pads that work for that truck also work for the Expedition.

So far so good. I've only got about 50 miles on them. I may also swap my rotors. I need to check the rear pads as well.

You don't happen to have the part number do you?

 

[ExplorerTom]

You don't happen to have the part number do you?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BIHAFAE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon will say that it doesn't fit a 2000 Expedition, but it does.

 

[aeorn]

Neat idea for the floor, Tom. I agree about the third bench. Luckily I'm in the same boat - removed it and will likely never use it again.

Did you have rust stains on the glass to deal with when you cleaned up the window bolts? Was looking around various things to remove the stains but figured I'd keep it simple and start with CLR since there's a couple jugs around the house already.

Did you manage to get the rust streaks off? I got the same issue and can't figure out what to use on it.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Did you try CLR (calcium lime rust)? You can get it at a grocery store or hardware store in the cleaning section.

Or a clay bar- available in the car cleaning section of an auto parts store.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Installed some EBC Orangestuff pads in the front.

2 month update:
The pads squeaked something horrible at first. I forgot to add the anti-vibration shims that go into each piston. Oops.

The pads were also very dusty.

However, I recently installed those shims and added some additional brake quiet stuff (the red putty from CRT) and the squeaks are gone! And I swear they don't dust nearly as bad anymore.

Still very happy with how the brakes grab.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Took my daughter plinking. Good time.

 

[Wander59]

Hello from Russia! You have a very cool car. I would like to know if you need a body lift?
Below is a photo of my car. 97th year, 35 weels ( 315/70 R17) and body lift 2,5

 

[ExplorerTom]

I did not do a body lift. I went back and forth on how to lift mine. I did a body lift on my Explorer and in the end, for a bunch of reasons, I wished I never did the Explorer body lift.

For my Expedition I went with the spring spacers and torsion bar twist.

Good looking Russian Expedition.

 

[Wander59]

Thanks for your answer !

 

[SnuffThePunkz]

Hello from Russia! You have a very cool car. I would like to know if you need a body lift?
Below is a photo of my car. 97th year, 35 weels ( 315/70 R17) and body lift 2,5

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Solid rig man, I always wanted one in red, but black fell into my lap first.

I love how everyone on here did such a decent job lining up their bumpers after the body lifts, and mine look like they were an afterthought in the design of the truck.

 

[ExplorerTom]

My bumpers at factory position look like they were an afterthought.

*****- that is one well proportioned Expedition! Nice work.

 

[Wander59]

Solid rig man, I always wanted one in red, but black fell into my lap first.

I love how everyone on here did such a decent job lining up their bumpers after the body lifts, and mine look like they were an afterthought in the design of the truck.
Thank you!You have a good truck!

 

[grantpa]

Not all EB's have air suspension. I have an '00 EB/4.6 with a standard susp.

 

[SnuffThePunkz]

My bumpers at factory position look like they were an afterthought.

*****- that is one well proportioned Expedition! Nice work.

I hate the 97-98 front end, especially the bumper. Seemed like they had no clue what they were doing, 99+ is drastically better, but still not great.

Thank you, I tried to pay attention to that, in my previous life I lifted quite a few trucks, and I always hated when the customer would **** with the proportions, and the customer was right so some really bugged me. So I put thought into how I wanted to do mine.

Thank you!You have a good truck!

Thanks man, have any more plans for yours?

 

[98eb5.4]

I hate the 97-98 front end, especially the bumper. Seemed like they had no clue what they were doing, 99+ is drastically better, but still not great.

good news is gens 1-2-3 swap out including to lincoln

 

[SnuffThePunkz]

good news is gens 1-2-3 swap out including to lincoln

I've seen that, just waiting for parts/money to line up, and transmission overhaul is next on the list.

 

[Wander59]

Thanks man, have any more plans for yours?

Refresh the paint on the car body.
New wheels. Ride and rejoice ))