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  1. JDMitchell

    Trailing arms and track bar are gonna be made by my local VoTech

    I went ahead and bought the uppers from the seller on ebay that way I can eliminate any chance of mistakes since it isn't a straight piece. Now I just need to get the lowers and track bar made. I will probably go with the 2 inch schedule 40 for the track bar and use the 15/16 i.d. DOM for the...
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    Trailing arms and track bar are gonna be made by my local VoTech

    I talked to the welding instructor at my local VoTech, and he said that if I bring in the materials (he recommended schedule 40, 2 inch round pipe) that he would be happy to weld up my track bar and trailing arms. I measured everything twice today and I got 20 3/8 for the lower trailing arms, 13...
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    Trailing Arms and track arm are rusted

    Mine aren't to bad yet, but they are bad enough that I am thinking about them. I just want to replace them so I don't have to worry about rolling the rear axle up underneath my expy.
  4. JDMitchell

    Trailing Arms and track arm are rusted

    There are some identical to that on ebay for $220 I think.
  5. JDMitchell

    Hey guys, tell me what you think!

    Looks good, I am trying to find some tan bed liner spray so I can do my moldings and bumpers (including the chrome). I like the factory blue/tan and red/tan paint scheme.
  6. JDMitchell

    shocks for 2" lifts

    I saw those but didn't know anything about the brand. Also, why don't they carry a 2" lift shock for the rear? They only have 5" and 6".
  7. JDMitchell

    Roof Basket Started

    I would take some pics today at work but I rode my bike since all the snow is melted finally.
  8. JDMitchell

    Roof Basket Started

    I got my basket tonight and will post some pics this weekend. My initial impression is that is a nice medium duty rack. I plan on putting somewhere between 100 and 150 lbs on it. It might turn out to be a nice alternative for those of us that don't have the equipment or skills to weld our own...
  9. JDMitchell

    Exhausts

    I have a 97 and it has 4 cats.
  10. JDMitchell

    How high should I go?

    I made an offer of $130 including shipping on the 4'' lift shocks (pro comp ES9000). And then I will get some 3 inch spacers for the rear. A one inch difference shouldn't make any difference, and for the price I doubt that I can find to many other decent shocks.
  11. JDMitchell

    Anyone here use Dynabeads?

    I have a tire mounter and balancer that I have access to. I use the MWR auto craft shop here on post. Being in the military has some nice perks. I just wish that I didn't have to pay $6 an hour to put my truck on a lift to work on it.
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    Anyone here use Dynabeads?

    They replace regular wheel weights and continually (dynamically) balance the tire from the inside. They can help give better tire wear characteristics, and also you won't have to worry about throwing a wheel weight. Another big advantage is that I can mount my own tires and I don't have to...
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    Anyone here use Dynabeads?

    I have used the Dynabead brand (innovative) in both of my motorcycles and have had great luck. I found some on ebay that are made by counteract balancing. I bought three 10 ounce packages for $29 including shipping. That should be enough to do my Expy tires and the tires on my motorcycle if I...
  14. JDMitchell

    11" Vs 0" lift...

    Is there a difference between those two trucks? ;) Looks good, I might end up with something crazy like that someday.
  15. JDMitchell

    Roof Basket Started

    I should have it this week, I will post some pics once I get time to put it on. I don't worry about my expy being in the garage, that is where my wife parks the CX-9 and my motorcycle and all the tools takes up the other side.
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    Which shocks do I buy????

    Here ya go, this should take the guess work out of it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-EXPEDITION-SUSPENSION-CONVERSION-w-SHOCKS-/160535323596?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2560a6a3cc...
  17. JDMitchell

    battery drains quickly in 4 days

    Check your fuse panel under neath the dash to see if you have moisture causing electrical problems. You might have a leaky windshield seal.
  18. JDMitchell

    Trailing Arms and track arm are rusted

    I contacted spoon man and he said he will post the dimensions. I am going to try and find a local welder and see what they will charge me to make some. If that is going to be expensive I will hit up the salvage yard and give them a good coating of bed liner.
  19. JDMitchell

    Trailing Arms and track arm are rusted

    I am looking for replacement upper and lower rear trailing arms and the track arm. All of mine are pretty rusted and I will want to replace these before they cause any problems. Anyone have suggestions for either an inexpensive stock replacement, or preferably an aftermarket option that...
  20. JDMitchell

    Anyone here use Dynabeads?

    I am leaving the stock polished 5 spokes on there even though I would like some new wheels. But my expy isn't for lookin' purty, it is for getting me to work when I can't ride my motorcycle or for getting my family and I to a hidden fishing hole. The biggest reason that I want to use...
  21. JDMitchell

    Anyone here use Dynabeads?

    I just ordered some new tires today and am wondering if anyone has opinions on dynabeads for larger tires on a expy. I have used dynabeads in both of my motorcycles and love being able to mount and "balance" my own tires. I have access to a tire change and balancer (MWR auto craft shop on...
  22. JDMitchell

    Is this true about the transmission?

    Nothing good can come from a trans flush. I have never had one since my dad taught me at a young age never to let someone flush anything on my vehicles. Plus I always change my oil and filter on all of my vehicles every 3-4000 miles. The place that wanted to flush your engine and trans just...
  23. JDMitchell

    Recommendations please

    My best advise would be for you to take your expy to a trusted friend or family member that is mechanically inclined and have them take a look at it. Have you kept up with oil and filter changes, and what has been replaced or worked on so far? Are there any problems that you already know...
  24. JDMitchell

    Second row sub enclosure?

    I would like to see if anyone here has any info for a second row enclosure for a 10'' or 12'' sub. (1997 EB with 2nd row bench) My plan is to build an enclosure that fits under the drivers side since the passenger side seat is the one that gets slid forward for my kids to jump into the third...
  25. JDMitchell

    Request for Pics...

    I will take a couple pics when my tires come in. I just ordered a set of 285/75/16 Falken Rocky Mountain ATS (32.8 inch) and I haven't ordered a set of rear spacers yet. I am gonna try the tires and see if I want to go higher since the tires on their own should lift the expy about an inch or...
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