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  1. Grrumpy

    Ceramic coating AND PPF

    Just get any of the better self applied ceramic coat products available at any auto parts store. I have been using 303 products for years....my 2021 Ranger looked brand new after 4 years with 303 Ceramic Coat....just gave it a fresh application about every 6 months. Dealer applied is not...
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    The HORRIBLE steering wheel prevents me...

    British had em in the 60's all the way to the 80's. Called the shape "Quartic".
  3. Grrumpy

    The HORRIBLE steering wheel prevents me...

    Lot of you younger members probably don't know or remember, but Chrysler had "square" steering wheels back in the late 50's and early 60's. On their standard units like Plymouth's and Dodges all the way up to their famous Chrysler 300 series.....
  4. Grrumpy

    Dealership doesn't know whats wrong...HELP

    Peanut Butter look/brown tan look.......oil is contaminating the coolant. Overheat..."Peanut Butter" doesn't flow. Head gasket/head or block crack ???????
  5. Grrumpy

    The HORRIBLE steering wheel prevents me...

    Just be thankful Ford never went with this possibility for their trucks........
  6. Grrumpy

    External TPMS Sensor for snow tires compatible with the Ford TPMS system.

    There are numerous companies that make external sensor set ups for travel trailers, but can be used on vehicles....a tire is a tire.... But, a 4 tire set up with a monitor is likely to cost more than just going to Discount Tire and having 4 internal sensors mounted.... Recently had them replace...
  7. Grrumpy

    Air Filter Recs - Driving Dirt Roads

    Not to burst your bubble, but in dusty conditions the regular OE paper filter does the best job of filtering. The OE or Fram will outperform any "cleanable" mesh filter. In my younger days I was a K&N believer, but now all I use are OE or equivalent filters. And, always OE oil filters...
  8. Grrumpy

    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    From info that you can google, it appears that a base Expy with 4x4 can have a standard non slip axle. The ELSD is included with several packages that can overlap each other....like getting the heavy duty tow package and a FX4 package, both coming with the ELSD.....so you just need to know what...
  9. Grrumpy

    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    The "3L" is the give-a-way....electronic limited slip diff., 3.73 ratio. If you had a regular non slip the code would be 2L. The Stealth Package does not include the ELSD, but the Control Trac and FX4 does. The Trailer Prep Package does NOT come with the ELSD, but the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow...
  10. Grrumpy

    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    Your vin will not show the axle type....on the door sticker there is an area on the bottom that has the axle type. Look at post #12 of this thread....shows you where to look for the axle code. On a 2024 Stealth to get the limited slip, you have to have a tow package or a 4x4 package/control...
  11. Grrumpy

    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    Don't exactly know how the 2024 packages are listed, but on my 2019 the "Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package" is a separate package and includes the 3.73 Limited Slip ELSD axle. However, my 2019 does not have the Trailer Tow Package.....BUT, it does have the FX4 Package which includes everything the...
  12. Grrumpy

    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    Go by the sticker.....3L indicates 3.73 limited slip rear axle. Also, if your Expy has a factory tow package, it has a 3.73 limited slip axle. If it has an FX4 package, it has a 3,73 limited slip axle. From the info I have seen, you must have either the Tow Package or the FX4 package to get the...
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    How to Validate Axle Ratio/Type?

    Not to be cynical, but, it seems that many of you just bought whatever Expy that was on the lot without first looking at what you were buying !!!! Even buying used, you should be able to figure what packages are on the truck. When all else fails, read the manual. When it gets to a specific...
  14. Grrumpy

    Need to beef up rear suspension on 08 Expy EL

    Unfortunately with an independent rear suspension there isn't too much you can do. No air bag set up's are available. There is a Sumo rear coil spring insert that may stiffen it up a bit, but the best fix would be to go to a pair of new heavier duty rear spring/strut assemblies from KYB or...
  15. Grrumpy

    Catch Can Options for 5th Gen

    Thanks for the JL info, have seen it on their site. But, on my previous Ranger I had the Ford Air/Oil Separator and it worked very well. Trying to find out if the Ford Air/Oil Separator listed for the 2019 F-150 would be a direct fit for the 2019 Expy... I like the fact the Ford unit looks...
  16. Grrumpy

    Catch Can Options for 5th Gen

    Curious.....which catch system did you use ??? Maybe a Ford system from an F-150 ??? Or aftermarket ? Considering for my 2019. Had a Ford system on my previous 2021 Ranger, and it worked quite well.
  17. Grrumpy

    Climate Control Improvements

    That is chilly.....any snow ???
  18. Grrumpy

    2026 Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Platinum Stealth Performance AND Stealth Appearance

  19. Grrumpy

    After Market Running Boards

    I have a 2019 Expy XLT, recently purchased. It came with the chrome running boards with the raised rubber grips. When bought, I did notice that the chrome in-between some of the bumpers was bubbling....meaning rust underneath. Looking to replace them with some aftermarket all black boards...
  20. Grrumpy

    Climate Control Improvements

    These were even easier to operate........
  21. Grrumpy

    OASIS Report and Blue Advantage Gold Certified.

    Any original Ford new car and a Ford extended plan are tied to the vehicle via the vin, and any Ford dealer should be able to pull up the info for any Ford warranty still in effect.....including any extended Ford warranty. Possibility exists that any extended warranty still left on the vehicle...
  22. Grrumpy

    2022-2024 expedition black tape on dash

    My '19 doesn't have the tape, so it could mean that mine is an early "tape/crack delete", or maybe it was assembled with more care and attention to detail than your later years.....not having to be taped together...... At least I don't have to worrying about what would happen if the tape ever...
  23. Grrumpy

    2022-2024 expedition black tape on dash

    If your Expy is still under warranty DO NOT REMOVE TAPE !!!!!!! Ford will find some way to void the remaining warranty.......:emotions122:
  24. Grrumpy

    2022-2024 expedition black tape on dash

    What The Flock !!!!! :jester:
  25. Grrumpy

    2022-2024 expedition black tape on dash

    Personally, if it were mine, I'd take it in for a warranty claim........ too much tape on top, a glairing gap on bottom that tape doesn't cover, and to top it all off.....it's applied crooked !!!!! :thumbsdown: May indicate problems in the future as the two halves of the truck may not be...

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