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    04 Exp Eddie Bauer towing 26 ft boat

    Yeah I learned about surge brakes and backing up a few years ago......it's kinda of a pain to get out and pin the tongue to go in reverse.
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    04 Expy 5.4 increase engine performance for Towing

    American Steel thanks for the advice. I am not trying to increase my GVW just trying to increase some power being that I ll be towing near my max, the trailer will have brakes too.
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    04 Expy 5.4 increase engine performance for Towing

    Stamp and Mapitts, I agree stopping is a concern the trailer will have brakes. I think will start with the programmer. In my younger days I had a Chevy S 10 with the 4.3 v6. The tuner, intake and exhaust made that thing move especially once I installed the tuner.
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    04 Expy 5.4 increase engine performance for Towing

    I found an article from stang tv where the programmer intake and exhaust produce 20 hp and 30lbs of torque at the wheels. I would think you would be able to feel that increase right?
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    04 Expy 5.4 increase engine performance for Towing

    Actually I am located on the coast so the hills are mainly limited to ramps and bridges. I am not trying to make the truck a racecar just a little extra power and try to keep the cost under a grand.
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    04 Expy 5.4 increase engine performance for Towing

    Hey guys I am a new owner of a 2004 Expy 5.4 with the heavy duty tow package, got a great deal only had 38k miles on her. I am looking at getting a boat weighing 8000lbs loaded including the trailer. I pulled a 6000lbs boat with no problem but I am thinking the extra 2000lbs may require a...
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    04 Exp Eddie Bauer towing 26 ft boat

    Thanks for the advice guys. Stoned I ll look into the electric brakes do I have to get a separate wire harness for those? I towed my brothers boat with the expy I would estimate it a 6000 lbs pulled and stop without a problem. Do your trucks have any engine mods would it be worth the money...
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    Popping Noise after 10 mins of driving

    I am a new owner of an 04 expedition with only 44k miles. After owning the truck for a few months I noticed a popping noise coming from the passenger rear side. It only happens for a second and it doesn't matter if we are driving or stop but it occurs after driving for 10 mins or so, it only...
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    04 Exp Eddie Bauer towing 26 ft boat

    Hey guys I am new to the site and a new owner of an 04 Expedition EB with the tow package (8650 lbs I believe). I got a great deal when I bought her she only had 38k miles on her now I think I have 44k smooth riding truck I love it. Anyhow I am looking at buying a 26 foot boat that total...
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