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  1. CertusExpo

    Yes... gonna make a tank outa my Expo

    Thank you for the reply ExplorerTom. I plan on fabbing a front bumper like yours in the future (My kids bought me a stick/tig welder - plasma cutter for my birthday) but for now, the beefy pre-bumper will have to do. I've decided the best course of action will be to use the 1/4 sheet to make a...
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    Headers for a 2v 5.4 - Which ones?

    Haha... good one Habbibie. I've actually thought about having an exo-cage built. In case of the worst-case scenario accident and she rolls. My occupants and myself just walk away without injury. As far as flying goes. I'd like to have some custom upper/lower extended length control arms...
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    Headers for a 2v 5.4 - Which ones?

    I'm comparing headers right now. There is a pretty good selection available but that also makes it more difficult to decide what to go with. Summit Racing brand, Headman, Gibson, JBA, Flowmaster (I feel Flowmaster is kinda gimmicky), and PaceSetter are the brands I've found so far. Does anyone...
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    Engine noise

    Yes, along with a Fram High Mileage filter.
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    Alignment shop

    I've had good luck with Firestone. I especially like their lifetime alignment as every time I get me tires rotated at Costco I then drop her off at Firestone for an alignment. I haven't had the issues you mentioned except for the waiting. Then again, I'm in Fort Worth. Dallas does seem to have...
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    Engine noise

    Holee Sheet!!! It worked! Startup is normal without any ticking. Oil pressure is just a hair higher but it's insignificant. (Day 1)
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    Engine noise

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    Yes... gonna make a tank outa my Expo

    On top of the other beefy updates I've done to my Expo. I've decided to replace the OEM (2L1Z17757BA) Bumper Reinforcement with a fabbed unit made from 1/4 steel. Beyond that, I'm also making a 'pre-bumper' for the front out of solid 2x2 square stock that will go the entire width of the front...
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    Engine noise

    [QIUOTE="1955moose, post: 247501, member: 49625"]Well you can't argue with success. The only problem I would worry about is extreme cold weather, especially in start up. The question is are clearances the same between an F 250 engine, and an Expedition? They suggest a certain weight oil for...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    Scoff all you want. she'll be well protected front and rear. If you're happy with plastic/Styrofoam bumpers, more power to you. #Triggered #Jealousmuch
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    Engine noise

    I came across this on an F Series truck forum. Was a little hesitant to post this as I don't recommend doing this, but at a suggestion by my mech. buddy who has heard the tick or tap on my truck for the last 80,000 miles or so (truck has 105,000 miles), told me to put 15w40 in it on the next...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I'm now considering having something made for the front end (Not spiky) again using solid 2x2 square stock that will go side to side and bolt into the tow hook mounts in place of the tow hooks with two Smittybuilt Beaver Steps welded to the front of it extending out where the tow hooks should be.
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    Okay, been driving all over DFW non-stop. Get a lot of curious looks, a lot of Jeep dudes give me thumbs up and I even helped someone that was partially stuck in the fast lane. A LEO pulled in behind me a few minutes later and ran blocker with his vehicle and lights. HE LIKED IT and wants to...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    cman1120, Is that pic Photoshopped or is that an actual thing and if it is real, how is it mounted?
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    To address your other comments: I'm not pissing or moaning. I just can't believe what I'm reading. I can't believe what our country. society and men have been reduced to. If someone rear-ends me because they were driving too fast, texting, aggressive, or just a bad driver. How is that MY fault...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I have ZERO intent of harming anyone but have every intention of protecting myself and mine. That's all. And yes, that includes protecting a 13-year-old vehicle because it is my property to protect. I am not posting intent to harm but rather intent to protect. I am posting that that is what...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    Except for a few things. Alarm that is silent but advises me on my phone. Truck is covered by a camera in the driveway that also is alarmed and wakes me up when motion is detected. Cameras in the vehicle to catch license plates and the faces of the attempted perpetrators. Lastly, my shotgun...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I can completely see why you have the pretty little rainbow colors for your avatar. You're a complete little pansy. A complainer, whiner, victim and enabler.
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    It isn't messing with it at all
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    Wow.. have we ever become a politically correct society that is compliant in trying to please all the people all the time. I do not care. If the parents are not watching their kids, not my fault. If they have their faces buried in their phones while walking, not my fault. If they are texting...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I plan on adding Glow In the Dark paint to the sides with a clear coat over it so that anyone walking from the sides will see the glow.
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I will definitely look into this. I went on a long drive this weekend (for no reason but to drive my girl) completely around the 820 loop then up 377 and then East into Roanoke, Lantana to Highland Villiage and back down south through farm roads. No issues but everyone stopped short and left a...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    In parking lots, I generally park far and back into my spots so the guard will be facing in toward anyone that parks behind me (and potentially bumps me) or a non-area. It's purpose is NOT to inflict more damage to a vehicle that hits me from behind but to enhance the protection and limiting...
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I blurred it out because I rather enjoy my anonymity/privacy whereas the store name would've given the opportunity for someone to Google the store name, acquire the address and with it, my general neighborhood.
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    So... What do ya'll think of my custom rear guard?

    I appreciate your concern and see where it's coming from but when people's faces are buried in their phones while they are driving, the higher odd is that someone will hit me from the rear... again.

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