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  1. tonydiv

    Tires: BFG, MS2, AT2, or Revo2?

    I just don't think that there's a better all around tire than the BFG AT KO. I've run them on Jeeps, my Scout II and the Expy and have always been happy. Just remember that All Terrain tires are a compromise. They really don't excel at any one thing. As for the BFGs, there are certainly better...
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    Urgent answer needed, please!!!

    The oil change interval should be 5,000 miles or so. The only thing that I would suggest is that when you warm it up, make sure that the truck gets to full operating temp. That way it will burn off any moisture that can accumulate in the engine block, exhaust, etc. I would also put some...
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    Light Off-roading

    It looks like they have an off roading 101 course. That may be a good choice to start. They will also be able to give you a much better idea what you and the truck can handle.
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    Expy diesel conversion?

    I've seen duramax diesels in Camaros, so it certainly is possible. The big thing is the added weight over the front axle. You really need to beef up the front suspension. Everything else is just the normal engine swap headaches that you get whenever you try a project like that.
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    Light Off-roading

    You really need to tell us what you mean by 'light off roading'. Fire roads? Dunes? an off road park? Mudding? No matter what type you're thinking about, don't expect to keep up with your friends in their Jeeps. The Expedition is a big and heavy girl.
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    did I screw up the FX4?

    It would take a pretty anal person to notice that it's not perfect.
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    did I screw up the FX4?

    The original owner of my truck decided to make it a No Boundaries Edition. That's despite the fact that the package wasn't available until '01, a couple of years after mine was built. He did a decent job of logo placement, and it looked factory. They were one of the first things to go (along...
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    Permanently disable front park assist?

    See, those are my favorite kind of fabrication jobs. The ones where everyone else says, 'there's no good way of doing it'.
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    Suspension Job Coming Up

    Get the energy suspension bushing kit for it. The bushings in the track bar are probably wasted. The kit has bushings for the upper and lower trailing arms, the track bar, front and rear sway bar links and mounts, and a few other pieces. It totally transforms the way the truck rides
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    1998 Expedition overheats

    It sounds like there is air trapped in the system. That part where it goes cool is where the air hits the area of the temp sensor. Then since air can't carry away the heat, your motor gets hot. You need to evacuate that air by opening the high points in the system and eliminating any air...
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    -25c and the Expy's not feeling great

    Does the truck run at a normal temperature when it is warm outside?
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    Permanently disable front park assist?

    A suggestion that I made to someone here was to re-mount the sensors to the brush bar. This way you won't lose that functionality.
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    Aftermarket stereo question

    I agree. It's best to start from scratch when you replace the stereo. Most new head units have plenty of power to run the main speakers. Since your sub is going, it's a great opportunity to pick up either a powered sub or a separate amp and sub box. If you really want to go all out, then pick...
  14. tonydiv

    Few questions..

    I ditched the vacuum system for a 4x4PosiLok cable. It's the only way to be completely sure that the center axle disconnect is engaged. http://4x4posi-lok.com/app_ford.html I was worried that I was going to have to rebuild the front axle housing to make it work, but the fix for the corroded...
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    How to hide curb scratches on lip of rim

    Back when I worked at a dealership, I used to watch the mobile wheel repair guys. They would sand the minor scratches and fill the deep ones with a metal repair epoxy putty. Then then painted them to match. The results were generally looked pretty good.
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    How to improve towing experience?

    3 words - Weight distributing hitch.
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    Few questions..

    A common problem with the center axle disconnect is the part where the steel shift rod goes through the aluminum axle housing. It gets corroded and the vacuum actuator can't move it to engage the front axle. The system relies on vacuum to actuate everything, so if there's a leak or one of...
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    What are your thoughts?

    I think the stripe would be cool, especially if you could mimic the grill from that pickup.
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    1998 limited slip

    Setting up gears can be tedious, because there is a lot of trial and error to get the gear mesh pattern correct. There are a couple of variables, (pinion depth and the side to side adjustment of the ring gear) that need to be set just right, otherwise the gears can be noisy and/or wear out...
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    Smell oil but no visible leak!

    You would be surprised how little oil needs to drip on an exhaust to make a hell of a smell. You may not be able to see it until you crawl under and check around.
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    1998 limited slip

    Since the labor is basically the same, it's best to do gears and diffs at the same time. If you do it in stages, you will end up paying double the labor. Remember, that the only thing that you can put in the front diff is a selectable ($$) locker. That's why so many people keep them 'open'.
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    1998 limited slip

    If you're going to go the new route, then the Dana or this G2 Axle and Gear Part 45-2012 - Ford 9.75in. Limited Slip - 4 Wheel Parts Would be a good choice. They are both 'on road friendly' units that hold up to some pretty good punishment. Neither are going to work as well off road as a...
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    front wheel bearing clunking

    If the bearings are that far gone, you should also hear some clunking when you hit bumps. I'd also expect to hear some pretty loud growling coming from them at speed. It could be brakes, or a few other things. The only way to really know is to get it on the rack and start poking around.
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    1998 limited slip

    Those 'new electronic systems' are built in to newer vehicles. It's not something that you can add to an older truck. They use individual wheel braking to send power wherever it's needed. If you have an 8.8" rear end you can put an aussie locker in it in an afternoon. Unfortunately, if you...
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    1998 limited slip

    You could also look at this as an opportunity to change the gear ratios to give the truck some more pep. A jump to 4.11 to 4.30 ish gears would make the truck run and shift more like it did when the stock size rubber was on it. Mine had 3.73 gears in it stock and I was going to bump up to...

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