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  1. jacks3am

    Running boards are off.

    Ive taken off my running boards and the look is by far much better without them. People do complain about their absence but since I'm the one who drives it the most, its ok with me :) The only thing about taking them off is that you will realize how rusty your frame really is! I plan on a major...
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    Mach sound system sub isn't working?

    You have to re wire for a new amp, and trust me its well worth it. I went with a polk pa330 amp, a new wiring kit and if your going to go this far, get a good 10 inch or 12 inch sub with good mid and low response. trust me nothing beats actually having body to the music your listening to! ps you...
  3. jacks3am

    Best fuel additive for carbon deposit removal?

    Techron by chevron fuel additive
  4. jacks3am

    "Don't try to replace spark plugs!" 2008 Why not?

    I didnt read a thing in this thread but I believe in 2008 they changed the shitty design of the 2 piece plugs that break so often so I say go for it? its going to have to happen sometime, but remember, a good quality tool will help you immensley getting them out!
  5. jacks3am

    Goodyear Duatrac LT315/70R17

    pure sexxxx I love those tires, nice choice sir!
  6. jacks3am

    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    All I can say about additives is if you feel like you need to put something in to help your oil out, the oil your using isnt good enough! Think about it like this, if your using lucas, all its doing is increasing oil viscoscity, why not just upgrade your oil in the first place? And while im...
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    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    0W-30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:waytogo:
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    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    I did the switch to synthetic at about 169000 miles and I went with mobile 1 0W-30 and its one of the best things ive done! The engine now runs smoother, quieter, and seems to just run better overall! 0w-30 is greaaatttt for cold starts too!
  9. jacks3am

    2014 Expe Rumor

    I love ford and all but they seem to be soooo lazy when it comes to redesigns of some of their truck/suv's. Just like the ranger! it didnt change ever and now its gone, the expedition needs a serious change. Its not so much that the interior or exterior is super outdated but the engine offerings...
  10. jacks3am

    front suspension from a newby

    I agree take it back to stock parts and go from there! Pics and we can help a lot more!
  11. jacks3am

    Torsion bar & shocks info help

    Yea I went through the air ride delima before and 4 inch lift is what you need. Those rancho RS9000's are great shocks and I believe ranch makes a 4 inch lift for gen 1 expys so I believe you can order them for the front only with a 4 inch lift.
  12. jacks3am

    Torsion bar & shocks info help

    You can use any shock you want to as long as you order it with a 4 inch lift
  13. jacks3am

    My 1st Gen's MPG, you?

    Before when I had a broken fuel cap I got around 10-11 average with mostly city driving. Now with a new cap I get 13-14 with a super light foot!
  14. jacks3am

    1998 Expy XLT 4WD 4.6 Triton

    You will not notice enough of a difference to justify the extra cost if the msd's
  15. jacks3am

    Constant Hum 2000 Xp A4WD

    Thermo is right it could easily be the hubs, but I would suggest finding some local twisties, the freeway turns are just not agressive enough!!!!! if it goes away when you turn, then comes back, hubs.
  16. jacks3am

    Constant Hum 2000 Xp A4WD

    check your cv boots, mine are shot and they hum and make a binding noise when crawling around.
  17. jacks3am

    Transmission Fluid

    I would also suggest that if your going to use lucas, only do so if the transmission is on its last leg, the stuff is sooo thick that I find it hard to believe that it makes its way through the small passages in the transmission .
  18. jacks3am

    Truck almost/does dies when shifted into reverse

    if anyone ever looks at this again trying to search the same problem im having, I have it figured out. I was losing trans fluid through a transmission cooling line. When shifting into reverse, the pressure levels are higher than when in drive, and since there was a loss of fluid, it causes the...
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    Transmission Fluid

    Im gonna say to save up for a monster transmission or a standard rebuild and if your going to touch it, just do a pan drop and change the fluid/filter in there. 218,000 is alot of miles to not have changed the fluid, I feel that if its shifting alright and not slipping at all, just check the...
  20. jacks3am

    Pulled my oil pan -- found a surprise ! *** PICS ****

    I give you credit for doing all of this, I heard getting the oil pan off of these motors is extremely hard, good job man!
  21. jacks3am

    Best spray on/wipe off wax for a novice?

    This. Its GREAT stuff just use it sparingly, just enough, or else it will splatter around when your tires start spinning!
  22. jacks3am

    Need more bass.

    Back when I had my stock amp I used a bandpass 10 inch box and it really hit well for such low wattages! If you did not want a new amp Ide suggest just hooking this up Sound Ordnance™ B-17 Bandpass enclosure with 12" subwoofer at Crutchfield.com
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    what price did you pay for your expy?

    3500. we went and saw it at night. worst thing you could possibly do! If I knew the actual condition rather than the night condition, I would have offered 2000 or not bought it! never see a car at night no matter what!
  24. jacks3am

    1998 5.4 performance

    If your going to do a head swap you definetly do not want non pi heads you need pi heads for sure for the trouble your going to go through. cams just shift the powerband, if your going to do that make sure you have supporting mods like headers, full exhaust, beefed up air intake system and...
  25. jacks3am

    It's time for an engine rebuild

    Naturally aspirated 400hp is not going to be very cost effective, your best bet with these ford v8's is to throw a supercharger on it.

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