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    2017 Expedition Rear Suspension Upgrade?

    I posted this a while back. It is on page 3 of the thread. https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/suspension-enhancements-to-help-with-sagging.28119/page-3#post-280118 I still feel this is a good option to help with the rearend issues.
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    2017 Expedition Rear Suspension Upgrade?

    Read up on Sumosprings / Sumo Springs.
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    Towing problems

    I have a 2017 non-EL. Had some issues in the beginning getting it right with sway and bouncing. Sway was my worst issue. I blame it on the Independent Rear Suspension and the intent to be a pleasant riding SUV. I added the Sumosprings to the rear. Aired up all the tires to closer to max. I...
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    Could the Trailer Sway Control be fighting WDH? Maybe???

    Thanks for the input, especially about how the system works and the noticeability when the system kicks on. I will re-check the setup next it is all hooked up to see where the measurements are. They were all in the guidelines of the hitch manufacturer, but it may have settled or changed some...
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    Could the Trailer Sway Control be fighting WDH? Maybe???

    We have a 17 Expy (not EL) 4x4 with tow package. When pulling our camper, I think there is a lot of movement side to side, waggle is a term I have heard before for this motion. Camper is a 26ft ultra-lite. Dry weight is 5300lbs. I have the WDH that uses the friction of bars on for sway...
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    34/35 inch tires at 80 mph?

    I have 275/70 r18 on my truck. They are Kelly Safari TSR’s. They are fairly aggressive All Terrain tires They are noisier than a hwy tire but not as bad as a mud tire. 80 - 85 is no issue. Flow of traffic on the interstate here is regularly that speed. Mine are Load Range E. They are rated...
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    Travel Trailers

    For the dinette sleeper thing, I agree. From the factory they are terrible. The pillows from the seat always fall off and/or move around to create a very uncomfortable bed. We got a foam (maybe memory foam) pad to put on top of all the pillows. It holds the pillows in place and stores under one...
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    Towing 27' Power Boat With 2018 Expy?

    Good info to know. I had never heard of a pole adapter. That is a neat item. Lets you use a WDH on a straight trailer tongue. I also have a Fastway E2, the 10,000 lb model. I would have thought the friction from the sway control would have not allowed the surge brakes to work correctly or...
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    Store bought Self Fuel Cleaners or Service Department Fuel Cleaning?

    My experience with fuel additives has been decent. But I usually add more than or at least the max amount called for. I try to run the vehicle hard after adding or spend some time on the interstate to get some good flow through the system. Usually I have noticed worse gas mileage on that tank of...
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    K&N 63-2595

    Did you also take the silencers out of the piping to the turbos? Just curious if that further increases the turbo noise. Where did you get yours at or how much was it? Autozone has them for $305 then I have a 20% off coupon. Puts it at $245ish. I have tried to read on this. Are many others...
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    Towing 27' Power Boat With 2018 Expy?

    Thought I should clarify - When I said the pontoon does not pull well, I meant the boat/trailer has bad towing characteristics due to the pontoon shape catching so much wind. The Expy has plenty of power and muscles through the wind issues the boat setup has. Just a note, the boat/trailer is...
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    Towing 27' Power Boat With 2018 Expy?

    Check the tongue weight. All the boats I have had or helped others with did not have a crazy tongue weight, unlike campers or enclosed trailers. So you might not need to worry about a weight dist hitch. My last 2 boat trailers would not work with a hitch anyway due to there layout / shape. They...
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    Cargo capacity question

    If needed, you could use a cargo carrier on the hitch for the trip back and forth, for extra space. Just put the carrier in the cargo area while parked at the airport.
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    Gas Mileage Report

    You just hit the nail on the head of why I switched to run 87 octane most of the time. 5% increase in fuel mileage for a 25% increase in cost. The math does not add up. And from all the varied reading I don't think there is anything detrimental to vehicle running 87. I do think the performance...
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    Gas Mileage Report

    Usually 18 - 19 on the Interstate at 75 to 78 mph. 17 - 18 combined hwy and city. But the city driving is not big city stop and go. Just reduced speeds with a few stop lights. I have seen as good 24 on a secondary hwy at 55 - 60 mph for about 100 miles. Road was flat and straight and boring...
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