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  1. joethefordguy

    headers

    does anyone know of a shop in Central Texas that would install headers in my 2004 Ford Expedition 4x4 SSV (police package)? thanks for your time. jg
  2. joethefordguy

    My Stock EB Expy to Overlanding 4X4 Build

    I've lost track of what thread I'm on, so this may not make a lot of sense. Someone, somewhere, did ask me to post updates as the work progresses. My next upgrade would have been the headers, a lift, underbody armor including rock sliders, moving the spare and installing an aux fuel tank, and a...
  3. joethefordguy

    Tuners

    I'm curious about shift points. I understand the advantages of changing the shift points, but what are the disadvantages? Does changing the shift points wear out the transmission sooner, or what?
  4. joethefordguy

    Special Service

    if you look up the VIN, it'll come back as an SSV. the so-called police package for the Expedition is mostly increased electrical capacity, wiring and cooling. BUT, finding a more capable alternator has been a chore. go figure. the brakes are bigger and the suspension has a higher payload...
  5. joethefordguy

    door jamb sticker codes

    i was very nice asking for help. i'm out of patience with time wasting answers like yours. don't post just to be online. if you don't add value, go away. being a moderator, super or otherwise, do not grant you superiority. or wisdom.
  6. joethefordguy

    door jamb sticker codes

    and, I tend to avoid dealerships - other than as a last resort.
  7. joethefordguy

    door jamb sticker codes

    wrong. another "answer" that didn't read the OP.
  8. joethefordguy

    Heavy Duty Radiator upgrade

    I'm especially bothered that Ford won't be clear and unambiguous about this. if there actually is a HD radiator upgrade option, then how is it different and what is the ordering information, including cost? if ford has one, then it knows this information. why not just say so?
  9. joethefordguy

    SCT tuner

    yes, but it's not tire size, it's "revolutions per mile". I forget where it is, but it wasn't hard to get to. As for SCT Tech Support, they do not actually have tech support. they do have tech "support" - apparently an abused skate boarder in an australian basement with one rotary dial phone...
  10. joethefordguy

    door jamb sticker codes

    this is the sticker on my door jamb: does anyone have a credible source for the transmission code? (W) please don't just tell me what the trans is, I'm looking for a credible source for the codes. thanks jg PS yes, i have searched, the internet in general and this forum specifically. OBTW...
  11. joethefordguy

    Shocking discovery about base curb weight - for true payload calculation

    obtw, - good decision on the VW with the hidden compartment. I've heard stories of police charging people who bought a car from the government, that had a hidden compartment in it, with some kind of law that forbids us common people from having compartments in our cars.... if anybody has more...
  12. joethefordguy

    Heavy Duty Radiator upgrade

    i searched for obnoxious 12 years olds and he filled the whole page.
  13. joethefordguy

    Search the site

    the search function on this site is awful.
  14. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    "2004 EB 5.4L | Rancho Quicklift Struts & Supreme Suspension 2" F/R Lift Kit Before/After" how do you like the Rancho lift? how was it to install?
  15. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    my expy is my DD; I will eventually build and tow an offroad trailer, and I'm prepping it for offroad as a SHTF bugout vehicle. I would not recommend the tuner I got unless and until you're ready to make some significant improvements to the engine, such as headers, intake, heads, etc. Until...
  16. joethefordguy

    Change plugs?

    i completely agree with cleaning out the well, and squirting in PB blaster or some such. BUT - if i can break it loose, aren't I done? or do they break even AFTER they are loose?
  17. joethefordguy

    Rock Sliders

    Yes, I am. My current plan is to drive to East Texas (5 hours) where a longtime friend has agreed to teach me to weld by coaching me through welding up a set of sliders, for free. His time is free, not the materials, etc. but, I'd have to drive to East Texas, etc.; gonna be a while since we're...
  18. joethefordguy

    20 year tune up questions.

    I have to agree. The way I look at it, the correct financial comparison to make is the amount you'd spend to keep your existing truck - replace/repair engine, AC, whatever, compared to what would it cost to find an equivalent truck. the "equivalent" is the hard part. You know your vehicle's...
  19. joethefordguy

    F150 Lightning Reveal

    exactly correct. As well, for me, the deal breaker is the comparatively longer time to 'refuel'. Until you can restore your charge as fast as filling up a gas tank, there will be limited use for these toys.
  20. joethefordguy

    Summit Tuner ? Programmer response

    Just to bring everyone up to date on my experience with my tuner: Yes, it makes a difference. It does NOT make 650 dollars worth of difference. The biggest difference it’s made so far is to destroy my already lousy gas mileage. FWIW, my truck is a police package so maybe that’s why there isn’t...
  21. joethefordguy

    New engine or new vehicle ?

    i found a low mileage police package second generation a couple of years ago for right at 5 grand. It is in near new condition (I speculate it was an admin or command car for a fire department) so i intend to keep it maintained. i expect to see hundreds of thousands of miles out of it. I...
  22. joethefordguy

    Tuners

    i spent 650 for a SCT Livewire TS+. it's not worth it unless you can do a significant set of engine upgrades and buy the appropriate custom tunes. by itself, you get nothing but some gauges - their advertising bullshit aside, you get a few gauges you don't already have on your dashboard, plus...
  23. joethefordguy

    Expy on 37’s!!!

    i think the load problem on the roof would be how top heavy it would be. that think looks like it's already pushing the safety margin. one good sway and that truck would be on its side. EDIT: I just looked it up on their web site. even the small one weighs 225 pounds. that's too much to put on...
  24. joethefordguy

    20 year tune up questions.

    i would go with the heaviest premium solid rotors available. for heavy duty use, such as towing, you want something that will hold a lot of heat. drilling, etc., help it shed heat quicker than otherwise, but diminish the heat holding capacity. you're not going racing, so you can do without that...
  25. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    i finally know what fuel trim, long and short term, are, as well as engine load. Still looking for maf counts and throttle position absolute; and i have yet to access vaccum aka manifold absolute pressure.

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