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  1. FordandPolaris

    Need new shocks.

    All depends how big of a suspension lift you're thinking? Bilstein makes a quality road shock. So does KYB from what I've heard. I have rancho's in my truck and they are nice off road but they are way too springy on road.
  2. FordandPolaris

    Need new rear lower trailing (control) arms. ASAP Urgent

    I ordered the arms through their website I think. I think I just bought grade 8 bolts that were the same length and thickness. Though for as much as those trailing arms cost, they might have come with them too. It was a while ago so I can't say for sure. A phone call to PMT would answer the...
  3. FordandPolaris

    PCV Help

    Woo hoo!! Does the truck run smoother?
  4. FordandPolaris

    Need new rear lower trailing (control) arms. ASAP Urgent

    I cut the bolt by the tank. I am guessing that the axle was attached before the tank went in because there was no way that sucker was coming out. I put PMT arms in mine but they were like 225 for a set. Still I know they'll be good forever because of their design
  5. FordandPolaris

    cylinder 4 misfire mystery/possibilities

    Well all I can suggest is replacing at least the plug, then try trading the wires around to see if the problem moves to another cylinder (to clear the wire as the cause), and if those produce no results, the fuel injector would be next. A crack in the porcelain of a plug can allow it to jump to...
  6. FordandPolaris

    cylinder 4 misfire mystery/possibilities

    Can you see coolant or anything in the valley? I have heard that the intakes on the early 4.6's were made of plastic and tended to crack. Also check coolant hoses in that area for leaks. Double check that the wires are going to the correct cylinders as well
  7. FordandPolaris

    cylinder 4 misfire mystery/possibilities

    Sorry glazed over the usernames while reading and thought the OP was asking that. Carry on.
  8. FordandPolaris

    cylinder 4 misfire mystery/possibilities

    Both... Not to insult you but if you're unsure which motor is in your truck, changing the closest spark plug to the firewall might be worth the couple hundred bucks at the mechanic...
  9. FordandPolaris

    Rust help

    In my opinion the foam will hold moisture if it ever gets even a little bit wet. You can purchase new rockers and weld them in, and then bed liner the bottom six inches of the truck (saves on the paint match). That is about the only way it is going to be an alright price. I bondo'd an...
  10. FordandPolaris

    cylinder 4 misfire mystery/possibilities

    I would guess that if anything, the plugs are new and the coils are old. I have had multiple bad misfire conditions across three different Expeditions in my family appear. We have both the 5.4 and 4.6, and every time a new coil and spark plug has made it go away. I would start with that and...
  11. FordandPolaris

    PCV Help

    I would just go to Ford and get the full assembly. Set me back like 40 bucks. One of the few things I ever have bought from the stealership. A call to any O'Reilly would answer the question of whether they carry it... We were able to buy a blinker switch for a 88 Lincoln from them so I...
  12. FordandPolaris

    New exped owner needing advice

    Properly flowing exhaust allows the motor to breathe better. And while more air means more fuel, a higher power to fuel used ratio will mean better fuel economy in the long run. It's not how much you burn, but how well you extract the energy from what is burning. Hence the reason boosted and...
  13. FordandPolaris

    lets see your rides

    My brother just bought a similar model year hearse! That's a Lincoln if I'm not mistaken, early 80's?
  14. FordandPolaris

    Evolution CTS won't program any canned tunes, car also throws the P1000 code

    Just leave it. I have never found a way and really it doesn't make any difference. Plus it gives you a small total post boost!!
  15. FordandPolaris

    Eddie Bauer with no air ride?

    Its not really rare, I would say probably 1/3 of all the Expy's had air ride. It's a cool idea, just like automatic running boards and tailgates, but the main issue with those is that there are more things to go wrong and break, and when they do they are absolutely worthless/unusable until you...
  16. FordandPolaris

    Jack stand placement when doing brakes

    Well this advice is a bit skewed because I use a floor jack on all of the trucks (including an 04 belonging to my folks) but I always jack it up on the a-arm, and then lower it down on a jack stand about 8 inches in front of where the frame curves to go over the rear suspension. If i had to use...
  17. FordandPolaris

    Eddie Bauer with no air ride?

    Yeah I know the feeling, my folks bought my truck in 2001 because mom liked the color. Enter me and I find out it's got the HD towing package and 3.73 LSD as well. The external trans cooler that comes with the towing package has really extended the life or the trans.
  18. FordandPolaris

    Rough ride ?

    I would replace the shocks. They are 15+ years old and have a lot of miles on them. Also, when they do go bad, it isn't a gradual process, which matches your description.
  19. FordandPolaris

    Plasti Dip?'s

    All depends on the coats you put on. I have had it for about two years now and have re-sprayed the rims twice,but both times I didn't do enough coats (i think I did 3 the last time around). It is pretty durable stuff though, I was surprised it didn't melt away with the heat of the rotors. It...
  20. FordandPolaris

    Engine surge

    I have had my truck do that too. The best answer I can think of is that the torque converter doesn't properly unlock and so it doesn't allow the vehicle to sit still like it is designed to. Mine hasn't done it in a couple of years and would only do it right after I came off the freeway or...
  21. FordandPolaris

    Eddie Bauer with no air ride?

    It is possible to have an EB without air ride. Consider yourself lucky haha.
  22. FordandPolaris

    Rear Cat Delete with Stock Muffler Anyone?

    I would also be interested in a sound clip. I was thinking of doing the same setup in my next truck.
  23. FordandPolaris

    Improve shift firmness and shift points.

    Another thing to consider is that the newer expy's make their torque much earlier around 2200rpms, so downshifting (for better or worse) doesn't happen as gingerly as the old ones. Also if you have a shorter axle ratio, that will affect acceleration feel as well. I do agree that the tuner will...
  24. FordandPolaris

    Welp, I think I screwed myself

    I think if I had the money I would have still done oem coils. The accels were cheaper but the truck just doesn't have the go power it used to. That could be more related to a tired motor too though.
  25. FordandPolaris

    Rear Cat Delete with Stock Muffler Anyone?

    I would think you could get a real nice deep tone with a magnaflow or flow master and no rear cats. Going back stock is making backwards progress in my mind, and going backwards is never good haha. The raspy sound comes from lack of back pressure. Add that back with any chambered muffler and it...

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