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  1. sk8ordie

    My X build

    i dont believe i have a traction control button??
  2. sk8ordie

    New custom valve body

    please post results when you get the belt fixed and cost to have this done. i had a 99 s10 4.3 V6 and installed the B&M stage 2 shift kit... made a world of difference. would love to have something similar for the X. and using factory parts is a plus
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    Expedition EL Updated Look

    looks good, wish you were closer ive been thinking about selling my roof rack. i saw a new design that i want to try to make but need the funds for material first. are you planning on lifting it at all?
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    What did you do to the expy today

    cureless auto has a how to on replacing the gear in the brake. i dont know how to post links but its in one of his posts. i just did steps 1 and 2 and turned the gear with my fingers to get it to move. i did not put the cable back in when finished and the gas pedal now has full movement.
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    What did you do to the expy today

    washed her and manually adjusted my adjustable pedals to the floor and OH MY GOD!!!!! 1000 times better i guess the were stuck ALL the way up! sooo much more comfortable now... im only 5'11" and i felt like i was 6'6" driving it.lol
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    My X build

    finally rememberd to take daylight pics. also just bought today 4 used BFG T/A KO's. stuck with the stock size since i got a good deal. got off craigslist mounted on 05 F150 steelies and about 75% tread. just need to head to a tire shop and swap tires. i checked the tread depth on my...
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    What did you do to the expy today

    bought some used 265/70/17 BFG TA KO's for the X but havent put them on yet. paid $300 from craigslist for 4 that are at least 75% to 80% left on stock steelies off an 05 F150. super happy... bought a tire indicator today and 3 of the 4 on my truck were in the red!
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    Who has Children as an Expedition Owner

    1 girl 4yrs old. went from an 07 kia spectra to this... i saw an accident that actually involved a kia spectra and an expedition. the kia got rear ended and the trunk was literally "in" the passenger seat. within 2 weeks of seeing that we traded the kia for the X... the wife loves driving it (...
  9. sk8ordie

    Expy fun

    you need to post a video of it. ive GOT to see this thing crawl over something!
  10. sk8ordie

    What did you do to the expy today

    installed hand made roof rack
  11. sk8ordie

    My X build

    finally finished the rack and installed it. I think it looks pretty sweet. the lights are not wired yet i just didnt want to mess with mounting them while on the truck. used 4 cans of bed liner.
  12. sk8ordie

    My X build

    thanx, it actually came out better than i thought it would.. lol.. i just bought some platinum burner 5.5" offroad lights from the clearance rack at wally world for $20 and already dipped the rock guards black. thought about going LED but i cant justify the price for them and have mixed reviews...
  13. sk8ordie

    My X build

    pics of the rack.... like i said just need to clean up and paint,
  14. sk8ordie

    My X build

    well the roof rack is all welded up now. there is about 68 joints. just need to clean it up and paint it with bed liner. total size is 72"L x 45" W x 6" H. its a monster. lol. got about $70 in material and 15hrs in it. could have shortened the time but only worked on it a couple hours at a time...
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    undercoating durability

    cool... thanx guys. a friend gave me 2 cans of the bedliner.
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    What did you do to the expy today

    replaced serpentine belt...
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    undercoating durability

    curious as to how durable the rustoleum spray undercoating is. lookin at home depot and a can of bedliner spray is $8 and a can of undercoating is $4. i want to use it to paint the roof rack im making and have never used it. think its durable enough not to peel? also thinking of spraying...
  18. sk8ordie

    My X build

    got pics of the front grill, back emblem, and new stickers... also got the bottom and top frame all welded up.
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    My X build

    didn't get to the wheels yet BUT i did plastidip the front grill/chrome trim and expedition emblem on the back... i think it looks friggin sweet.. its been raining ALL day so cant get pics yet. this was my first time using plastidip and this stuff makes me wanna dip EVERYTHING that's black on...
  20. sk8ordie

    My X build

    okiranger, i looked at those then looked at the price, cant do it... thanx though... my brother (always been a Ford and 4x4 guy) has pretty much talked me into the Bridgestone Dueller A/T Revo 2. Gonna start purchasing 1 tire a month or so. bought 4 cans of plastidip today and hopefully will...
  21. sk8ordie

    My X build

    yep checked there website and put my truck in and it pops up, just does not come with can tunes. which is fine. i would want a custom tune anyways.
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    My X build

    saw those and was thinking about it but i also saw these in 2" and 2.5". i think with 285's that is enough clearance for what i want. also trying to save$ wherever i can cuz the wife said i can get a tuner!!! lookin at the SCT X3 and keep seeing used ones for $250 with 4 or 5 unlocks left and un...
  23. sk8ordie

    My X build

    sweet thanks tallsville - i looked at the pics and yours is the same color as mine so the pics helped out a lot, think if i just did a 2" level kit they would rub? can i just trim that little peice? trying to go cheap as possible since i cant afford a money tree
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    My X build

    just read 01exp4x4's thread and thought about stressing the suspension. if i were to do the 2/1 spacers or 2.5/1 spacers could i fit 285's? or would 275's look ok? anyone run the Bridgstone Dueler Revo 2? im not gonna do any rock crawling just camping and light/ medium trails. since it is a...
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