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  1. dougmcp

    24" wheels on the '11

    Expy on 26's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFRq9nUs8VQ Expy on 30's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTVTMsWIec
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    Positive ground or Negative ground on 1st Gens.

    I'm not sure if that is completely accurate, if you could be more specific, I learn something new every day. I am under the impression that when Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth changed from 6v to 12v in the early 1950's they went to a negative ground electrical system.
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    Positive ground or Negative ground on 1st Gens.

    Must be an awfully old CB, I haven't seen a car/truck with positive ground since the 1940's/1950's. LOL
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    Positive ground or Negative ground on 1st Gens.

    All Expys are negative ground.
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    Extra Fuel Tank

    I have a stock 30 gal fuel tank on my 2000, even at 12mpg that's 360 miles of driving. I need a fuel stop by that time to relieve my bladder.
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    1999 wont start

    Fuel pump relay or fuel pump.
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    Found the one and bought it!

    Beautiful truck for it's age! Nice purchase!
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    Any one think about PlastiDipping Yer Hood?

    Cool Video, thanks.
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    Travel Trailer fishtailed - Hitch problem? - Any advice?

    My thoughts: - The tires on the trailer were low on air - Not enough weight on the hitch - Too much weight in the rear of the trailer - Oversteering the vehicle - Towing TT is totally different from a truck/camper or 5th wheel
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    m1008 (mil spec chevy)

    I'd go to the auction in Sparta, look them over and maybe get one of those for a good price. If the auction falls through then you can deal on your buddies truck.
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    MPGs after Spark Plug change

    I changed plugs and 1 COP for the first time at 105K, no change in performance or mileage.
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    Rear Emblem Ideas???

    Chrome Letters from here link: Chrome Letters
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    Would You Tow It?

    IMO the Expy is OK to tow some things but this is a big push to pull a 29' trailer with an 11,000 gross weight. The HD towing equipped Expy is only rated to tow a max of 8,000 lbs +/- and that includes the passengers and all the gear in the truck. Check your door post for the max for yours, it...
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    Plasti-dip Thoughts, Comments Suggestions

    I like the look but from a practical aspect, with that height it may be a problem. I'd paint the steps and re-install them.
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    How do you bring back the shine in running boards

    Note that anything you put on the running boards to make them come back to life will also make them slippery. I don't use the running boards as a step but my wife does and informed me if I ever did that again she would kill me.
  16. dougmcp

    5.4l Head gaskets?

    IMO oil in the valleys is usually valve covers not head gaskets. Is valve cover gaskets what you meant to say?
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    5.4l Head gaskets?

    IMO oil in the valleys is usually valve covers not head gaskets.
  18. dougmcp

    Newbie with a few ??

    I have a 2000 2WD with an H7 axle, the same as the OP only limited slip. The GVWR on mine is 6700 LBS. I towed a 3500 lb boat trailer without brakes for 4 years and it was OK but dangerous in a panic stop situation. If you are towing 5000 lbs maybe you might consider changing the rear axle...
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    Newbie with a few ??

    Axle code 17 is a non-limited slip 3:31 ratio, pretty good for fuel economy but a little weak for trailer towing. You should be able to tow a 5000 lb trailer without any trouble but you won't have much power so don't expect it. A chip or Edge/Bullydog tuner may help a little. Make sure you have...
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    Pout pout pout I am sad

    It may not be rings or valves, these motors are notorious for bad head gaskets. You can do a pressure test on the cylinder to confirm.
  21. dougmcp

    EBAY one Piece headlights

    I can't testify for quality but there are plenty of one piece headlights on ebay with grille and foglight packages too. Link: Expedition 99-02 Headlights and Fog Lights
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    Fleet vehicles de-tuned?

    Given the same motor, the things you would notice the most would be tire sizes and rear gear ratios.
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    It's time for an engine rebuild

    There are myriad things that can be done for a tick, a rod knock is a whole different story, a stethoscope would find the culprit pretty quickly. I wouldn't consider anything replacement/rebuild related until I did a compression check.
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    Extended warranty

    Just know that warranties are their biggest profit center and are fraught with problems. They rarely cover fluids and warranty claims usually involve a joint expense where you pay for lots of things not covered during the repairs. Regular maintenance stuff done by the book must be documented to...
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    Tread Seperation?

    The photo is not a retread tire but shows signs of running under inflated. Rotate your tires and see if the noise goes away, if it does then it's the tire out of balance or out of round.

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