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  1. Thermo

    tire size?!?!?!

    Keep it simple. Run the 33's. Stepping up to 35's without a lift of any kind is asking for trouble. Can it be done. Yes, but how do you feel about taking a 3 pound hammer to the body of your truck? That is what it would take. TRUST ME!!!!! I am fitting 37's with a 4" lift and nothing...
  2. Thermo

    Lightening the load - bumper replacements?

    WeCole, you want to make a change to the truck to make a difference, think about this: Take the stock bumper, shorten the frame rails by about 3". This will allow you to move the bumper back that same distance. Now, with the bumper remounted, cut the back edge of the bumper to reform the...
  3. Thermo

    2002 ford expedition EB

    Mfiutik, unfortunately, there is no harness that I am aware of that will do the conversion like you are wanting. This would be something that a stereo shop would need to fab up for you. What it would cost, I am not sure.
  4. Thermo

    Lightening the load - bumper replacements?

    Keep in mind that for every 100 pounds that you can strip off of the truck, that is roughly equal to 0.1 mpg increase in mileage. The question you have to figure out is by stripping off the metal bumper and changing the aerodynamics of the truck, are you affecting the ability of the air to...
  5. Thermo

    Monsters on The Beach

    When and where? I am looking at coming down, just don't know exactly when I will be coming down. If there will be others there, then I will try to be down there then. Let me know. I always love the Monsters on the Beach.
  6. Thermo

    Gears

    canadian, I am running 4.56 gears with 37" tires. This is essentially the same as running the stock tires with 3.73 gears. I think it is a good combination of highway gearing with towing ability for hills. yes, your tranny will not like having 35's, stock gears and towing a decent boat. If...
  7. Thermo

    Under dash wiring problem!!!

    Nightkid, the reverse lights are powered from the fuse box in the engine bay. hence why you are not finding the power in the cab. I would first check to see if you have a bad fuse and then go from there. May require a new wire to run from the fuse box down to the tranny position switch.
  8. Thermo

    Knowledge please

    Jan, unfortunately, not much that you can really use without getting into some serious cutting and modifying. About the only things that I could say you might be able to get away with is the radio, turn signal stalk, and that is about it. Can't even really use the seats because the Mustang has...
  9. Thermo

    Exhaust Question

    You will have no issues with the frame rusting. As for the CO worry, I ran my truck with the exhaust dumped like you are thinking for quite awhile. Just don't sit still in traffic for hours at a shot. Not a problem. Granted, something that you may want to ponder though is since you are...
  10. Thermo

    99 4.6l MPG/POWER?

    Robert, the modifications that you do to a 5.4L motor work on the 4.6L motor for the most part. They use the same block and a lot of the other parts are carryovers. The only difference is the crank which shortens the stroke, which therefore results in the lower displacement. For the dollar...
  11. Thermo

    PATS Question

    gator, I would start with replacing the fuse. If it has cracked due to age, that can cause really wierd things to happen. I would also look to see if the fuse is loose inside the fuse box. I have seen fuses get loose and cause intermittent problems like this. After that, you are going to...
  12. Thermo

    99 4.6l MPG/POWER?

    RObert, not to throw a kink in things, but an option that you can think over is I am selling my Expy that has a 4" lift, 37" tires on it already and has the 5.4L motor in it (with a few minor upgrades to aid in mileage). For what you are going to drop in lift/tires and power mods, you can get...
  13. Thermo

    PATS Question

    Sounds like the ECM is loosing power and that will cause the engine to stop. Then, because the ECM still has no power, it will allow the engine to crank, but no power is making it to the coils, leading to the no start condition.
  14. Thermo

    Rancho Shocks are Garbage!!!

    I've had RS5000's on my truck since I put the lift on. maybe the lift shocks are slightly different than what a stock height truck gets. But, the only problem I have had is the sleeves for the shocks getting oblonged. But, that is true of almost every shock manufacturer out there. I fixed it...
  15. Thermo

    Steering stabilizer

    Here, this picture should answer all of your questions. yes, that is the Rancho stabilizer kit. My brackets and strut are black because I painted them that way. In short, when figuring out where on the cross bar for the steering to put the other end, figure out where the center of travel is...
  16. Thermo

    Turn Signal Issue - Constantly Blinking

    SamDoe, I know this is going to sound silly, but climb into the truck and pull up on the Hazard switch. make sure that you do not have that button partially depressed. That can cause what you are seeing. It isn't the multifunction stalk as that would go away as soon as you turned the truck...
  17. Thermo

    Truck broke down in a bad way!

    bessie, unfortuantely, based on the situation, the mechanic isn't too far off. Either way, you are down to gaining about $3000 for the vehicle. odds are, you will get more money for the truck if you repair the engine and then sell it for the higher dollar value. Atleast that way you can say...
  18. Thermo

    98 Expedition Running Board Lights (wiring)

    Eraser, some 18 gauge wiring should be more than adequate for that lighting. It is all low power stuff. LIke Stamp said, the black tubing is called "wire loom". You can pick it up at Lowes, Home Depot, Radio Shack, etc.
  19. Thermo

    '98 Expediton Roof Leak Issue

    I have cleaned out the drain tubes on a few Expys. I use a can of compressed air. Please do not use your air compressor as this outputs too much pressure and can lead to popping of the drain lines. I build up the straw of the air can using some masking tape. This will allow you to get a good...
  20. Thermo

    Ford OEM suspension upgrade for 22" wheels?

    Looking at what is pictured on the E-bay listing, it is sounding like a lot of hype to me. Ok, you get new shocks. Oh boy. Odds are, if there is a need for the new shocks, it is just to help minimize any chance of rubbing. But, as Freeway can attest to, you do not have to install this kit to...
  21. Thermo

    Virginia Expeditions United

    can us Maryland truck join in too? You say it is only for Virgins, so I may be out. LMAO. But, I do like to be Mary. He he he he h ehe.
  22. Thermo

    Ford OEM suspension upgrade for 22" wheels?

    rayt, send a link from e-bay of what kit you are talking about. Based on the parts that are listed/pictured, I will be able to tell you what sort of "benefits" you will get. Odds are, it is simply someone trying to play a word game and make people think that they have to get this kit if they...
  23. Thermo

    A/C stuck ON

    Turbo, pull the relay for the blower motor. that will kill the blower motor and prevent you from draining the battery. From there, find a matching relay and see if putting that second relay into the blower motor spot will cause the blower motor to turn on. If it does not, then you have a...
  24. Thermo

    What Sets Your Expedition Apart From Others?

    Where the plexiglass is on the above truck is where I have mounted my 10" subs in custom boxes. It is a tight fit, but it works. The box on the driver's side is a real joy to make out of wood since it has about 12 different sides to it to give it the volume it needs.
  25. Thermo

    1st Gen (2000) Expy XLT 4WD Standard Suspension Spring Rate

    The 215# springs are for those trucks with the rear air ride. They use a slightly softer spring to allow the air bags to take some of the load and not affect ride quality.

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