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  1. Thunderbirdsport

    Gave the Expedition a new look

    I'd have bought a Navigator, but too blingy. I'd spend a small fortune giving it a monochromatic look, and don't really care for all the upgraded fancy shit LOL 20" are more than big enough for me, it get to the point where a vehicle becomes a fancy piece of driveway art with reduced off road...
  2. Thunderbirdsport

    Gave the Expedition a new look

    What headlights are those? Are they a true projector? (they look sorta like they could be, but can't tell for sure ;) )
  3. Thunderbirdsport

    Which clean grill on 2007 Expy (mesh, horizontal, vertical)?

    Nice!
  4. Thunderbirdsport

    Gave the Expedition a new look

    I too am dechroming, I'm either going to put in a set of Limited headlight housings, or go aftermarket with black instead of the chrome stuff. I'm also going to put a wrap on the door handles and the chrome trim piece on the rear, on the hatch. I may/may not try to tint the fog lights. Tinting...
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    Which clean grill on 2007 Expy (mesh, horizontal, vertical)?

    I'm biased to this one.. (it's mine. The grille is a Stehlen. Got it on amazon. I think they may be out of stock, when I ordered mine back in december there were only a handful left. Think it was around 70 bucks, IIRC..)
  6. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    No clue. The quote of mine that you replied to was exactly how it was worded on the ticket, and what the tech told me when I picked it up after work LOL. Honestly, I couldn't even tell ya where the SJB is on these damned things, so...
  7. Thunderbirdsport

    3rd Gen Expedition meets Godzilla

    The ones who say "it can't.....", or "it won't.......", need to sit back, zip lips, and let those who can and will, do it. It will fit, bolt up to the existing trans. Will need mounts, possibly. Probably going to need a standalone and trans controller. How that will integrate to the body...
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    2007 4.3L misfire when idling but not so much when driving

    I'd put new plugs in and take 'er for a rip. Beware though, unless they've been changed with the newer one piece style, yours could well be the two piece design that are prone to breaking off. If so, you'll want/need the Lisle tool to extract 'em. You know....Ford...."the way forward"...smfh...
  9. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    One thing I'm pretty on top of is the batt terminals and related connections LOL. I almost always put brass terminals on all of my rides too. Probably doesn't gain much, but I've never had a corrosion issue or a no-start to to bad connections after I've put the brass terminals on. I throw 'em on...
  10. Thunderbirdsport

    Bilsteins and spring seats...

    Yesterday I got the Moog replacement rear springs put in. Was a pretty quick job as by now I've had the rear struts out for the third time. Static and unloaded they're the same height as the unknown brand of quickstrut springs that I had on....(they weren't the OEM rear springs). I took...
  11. Thunderbirdsport

    6.2 motor going in 2011 Navi

    7.3 is no bigger externally than any other modular engine, and will bolt to any trans with the modular bell bolt pattern. It ain't cheap though, there's already guys with them in Mustangs and trucks (swapped in, NOT new Super Duty trucks..) If i were to do an engine swap to mine, it's be the...
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    6.2 motor going in 2011 Navi

    7.3 is no bigger externally than any other modular engine, and will bolt to any trans with the modular bell bolt pattern. It ain't cheap though, there's already guys with them in Mustangs and trucks (swapped in, NOT new Super Duty trucks..) If i were to do an engine swap to mine, it's be the...
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    6.2 motor going in 2011 Navi

    May I ask why a 6.2 over the new 7.3 gasser? Either way, very interesting!
  14. Thunderbirdsport

    Armored 2009 EL

    I guess whoever buys better not piss anyone off that has something more powerful than a .44 Mag. On the other hand, I could break out the .50 BMG bolt rifle, and put that thing on the trailer with one trigger squeeze. Buyer beware. (let it be known I have no plans to waste a 30 dollar bullet...
  15. Thunderbirdsport

    Leveling kits.

    No, fronts and rears are different. You CAN buy either end separately, try amazon. And if you're going to put more weight in back, a lift spacer won't really do what you want it to. Sure, it'll raise the rear, but the gain there is more cosmetic than mechanical....ie; when loaded, the rear...
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    MY 08 EL EDDIE BAUER SUSPENSION IS STIFF AS A BOARD - REPLACED WITH STANDARD ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO

    I know it's not really relevant to your case, my '11 XLT EL had quickstruts on the back, OEM shocks/springs front. I replaced the struts with Bilsteins (front & rear) and for the time being, have the springs out back from the quick struts. I've a set of Moog rear springs ready to go on, I was...
  17. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    So it's fixed. It turned out to be the fuse connector in the SJB. The tech said if it starts doing it again, the SJB will need to be replaced... I'm just happy it's mobile again.
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    MY 08 EL EDDIE BAUER SUSPENSION IS STIFF AS A BOARD - REPLACED WITH STANDARD ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO

    I think in the original post, the springs were said to have been changed too, yeah? If so, that is is the root cause. Is there a way to look back on receipts or a service list or whatnot to see if there's a part number? Remember, not all springs are the same, regardless of what experts will...
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    MY 08 EL EDDIE BAUER SUSPENSION IS STIFF AS A BOARD - REPLACED WITH STANDARD ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO

    I put Bilsteins on mine, with 18" wheels and stock sized Hankooks....rides....not like a truck. Honestly expected a rougher ride. To hear people bitching about the way a full size, 2 plus ton SUV rides a little harsh...go drive an Excursion, LOL. Otherwise, we need more data; have you a...
  20. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    When I say no lights in the cluster, it's the warning lights that come on when the key is on but engine is off. Normally these would be on that instance but due to the condition, they don't come on. Indeed, the battery connections were the first thing I checked, all are good, even the battery...
  21. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    I will definitely look into this....many many thanks. I'll follow up with my results.
  22. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    And as of yesterday afternoon, we're back to the no-start. Talked to a Ford wrench, he said the only other time he'd seen this, he had to replace the cluster. I've checked every relay and fuse that is in the circuitry for cluster, PCM, and shift interlock* (more on this in a minute) to no...
  23. Thunderbirdsport

    2017 Raptor Wheels

    Yeah, sawzall that axle end off and good to go. It won't hurt anything. Use eye pro if using a cut off wheel. I'm envious. I want a set just like those. Where did you find yours? Looks really good!
  24. Thunderbirdsport

    Rear differential fluid change?

    I'd change it, if for nothing else, peace of mind. You can do it yourself for an hour or so and the cost of fluid and some RTV. Got an oil drain pan..? Are you the original owner? I'm actually doing mine next weekend, front, rear diffs, T case. Gonna be fun!
  25. Thunderbirdsport

    PATS issue, no start, no crank.

    It started last night after it had sat for a few hours, and again this morning. Will be a little while before I trust it on a long trip, but so far so good. I'm still not entirely convinced the bitter cold didn't play a part in it, though. It has been below 33 degrees the last 3 nights..

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