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    '03 Engine Upgrade

    Only 90K on my 4.6L '03 but am thinking of what I will do when the engine starts to tire. As I see it, there are two options: 1. Rebuild and upgrade 2. Replace OEM engine with crate motor. I am inclined to go with #1 as I am not sure if there is a crate motor that is a direct "bolt in"...
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    Coil Spring Isolators-Replace or Reuse?

    I meant to take photos and measure the isolators while I had them out but spaced it out. There are a lot of universal isolators and probably one that will work but you would need to know shape, thickness, ID and OD. I find it hard to believe there isn't a part number for the isolators and the...
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    Done-Eibach Springs/Sway Bar and Bilsteins

    I installed the Eibach Pro-Plus kit that included front and rear sway bars/bushings and yes, the handling is a significant improvement over stock. Next upgrade will be the engine; the 4.6 is light in the loafers on the torque side but I will be fixing that once I figure out exactly what I need...
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    Done-Eibach Springs/Sway Bar and Bilsteins

    Traveling; maybe next week. Nothing special in the looks department but the ride is sooooooo much better.
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    Done-Eibach Springs/Sway Bar and Bilsteins

    Just an FYI for anyone considering lowering your vehicle. Made the swap over the weekend and am very pleased with the new look and improved handlling and ride quality. Not low rider low, but low enough that the wife can see the difference and the Expy sits level now. Worth the time and...
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    Coil Spring Isolators-Replace or Reuse?

    I can't say for sure but from looking at the picture of the rear air shock, it looks to me like you need the top retainer and isolator. Perhaps another forum member that has made this swap will weigh in but if I was making the swap, I think I would hit a junk yard and pull the rear shocks from...
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    Coil Spring Isolators-Replace or Reuse?

    The isolators are in good shape; no need to replace. Did you shorten the bump stops? No instructions to do so but it would seem with shorter springs, bump stops should be trimmed?
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    Coil Spring Isolators-Replace or Reuse?

    Lowering an '03 Expy with Eibach kit and Bilsteins. Will be doing the work myself. Decided that since everything else was new, I should consider replacig the coil spring isolators as well. Since I won't be able to check the condition of the existing isolators until I disassemble the...
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    Replace OEM Radio/CD Player

    Prius/Elvato, Good information and helpful. A couple of follow ons: 1. I need to get a service manual (not an owner's manual); I am sure there are options like Chilton, etc. and Ford probalby offers one. Which would be best for instructions on how to remove door panels, head unit as well...
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    Replace OEM Radio/CD Player

    I am keeping my 2003 Expy for a while but would like to upgrade the OEM audio system; nothing fancy, just an upgrade in the door speakers and a new head unit that will allow me to plug in my IPod; no CD player required. I am sure someone on this forum has done this; any suggestions on...
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    2003 Lowering Kit Install Questions

    Bow Down, Thanks. Good idea and I had the same thought but figured there was hardware from the OEM strut/spring assembly that I would need to assemble the new strut/spring assembly. If all the hardware to assemble comse with the struts, your approach will work. Four point alignment at the...
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    2003 Lowering Kit Install Questions

    smoothride and bowdown-thanks for the input. Eibach kit is in the garage and the Bilsteins are in transit. I have two Harleys and build Harley engines so I have good set of tools, manual and air, air compressor, shop press, etc. but time is my problem. I have an '02 FLHT on the table lift now...
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    2003 Lowering Kit Install Questions

    2003, 2WD with 65K on the clock; considering a lower kit and have some questions. Anyone that has R/Rd front/rear springs, shocks and/or sway bars is qualified to respond. 1. This looks like an 8-12 hour job for a first timer; is it? 2. Double wishbone w/coil overs, so the process looks like...
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    Trip Meter Resets

    Elvato and Just4fun, I suspected the battery was the culprit and replaced it this past weekend; problem solved. Thanks
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    Trip Meter Resets

    Any idea why my trip meter has started resetting to 0.0 on startup? The battery still starts the vehicle but I can tell it is laboring and probably won't make the summer; could the drain at startup cause the reset? The total mileage meter is operating properly and if I leave it set there, the...
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    Build the 4.6 or 5.4?

    Planning to buy a used engine, either a 4.6 or 5.4 and have the engine rebuilt, blue printed, some torque cams and headwork. Are there any sysem issue that would prevent dropping a re-built 5.4 into my '03 to replace the current 4.6? Like ECM issues (I know I would need a tune) but I wouldn't...
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    Painting Body Side Moldings

    Yes, it be me the PMd you. I have been told by a guy that paints for a living that really good prep, adhesion promoter, paint and 2-3 coats of clear should keep the paint on the plastic. I assume that you painted yours in place? What is PTMing? What is adhesion promoter and where can you...
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    Painting Body Side Moldings

    I recall a post on this forum, member or visitor I don't recall, that had painted their side molding. IIRC, 3 coats of a white Krylon primer was the base, 3 coats of factory matched spray after that with a top coat of clear coat spray. I was hoping the poster would respond with his results as...
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    Painting Body Side Moldings

    I have seen a couple of posts that make reference to painting the plastic side moldings with rattle can Krylon Fusion paint. I have an '03 Expy with the faded side moldings. Ford would have replaced them but I was out of the country for two years and when I returned, the local dealer claims...
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    New 4.6L/3V 350HP Crate Engine

    PN M-6007-A463NA Anybody know if this crate engine will drop in an '03 Expy? Would a different control pak be required? Check the link. http://www.fordracingparts.com/modular_madness/default.asp
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    Green03-What Chip?

    Something is amiss; here is the link to the site I have been pullig up; http://www.trucksourcediesel.com/ There is no contact information and not "contact matt" at the bottom of the home page. So, I have pulled up the wrong site or am too stupid to figure out why I can't find what you...
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    Green03-What Chip?

    No email address on your website under Contacts; can't get past the "COMING SOON" cover. Send your email address and/or telephone number to [email protected]
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    Heads and Cams

    OK, recommendations? where to buy? who can install? I want to start with a chip, per my other post; that might be enough.
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    Green03-What Chip?

    OK, so how to I get a chip and tune?
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    Green03-What Chip?

    Green, Visited the website which is "COMING SOON"; can't email you from website that isn't up and running. What I need to know is where to get the chip and how to tune. Are there canned maps for stock configurations? does change in exhaust and intake require custom tune? on a dyno? Who...

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