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What to look for when buying a gen 1 expy
By nose, I meant the underside body panels forwards from the fire wall. Both the bottom of the radiator support, as well as the points that mount the body to the frame were gone (I had a really good view while the engine and trans were out). In the end, the front fenders and the hood was...- mustpaike
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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headers
Years ago I went the coated JBA shorty header route on my 97 5.4 (true headers with 4-into-1 design). According to the shop, it was simple plug and play with no issues. Compared to the ticking factory manifolds, the shortys really woke up the truck, giving it a really strong pull from idle to...- mustpaike
- Post #30
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What to look for when buying a gen 1 expy
Having owned a 1997 5.4 EB 4x4 with the 3.73 for 7 years now, I would say the biggest issue in areas that get winter and salt is rust. Problem areas on mine have been *bottom edges of doors, especially the driver's door which gets most use. *door sills *AC condenser *EGR pipe *all 4 control arms...- mustpaike
- Post #96
- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Do you trust your first gen?
No matter how much i would like to say yes. I still have to say no. My 1997 5.4 EB has left me on the road the most times out of all the cars I have owned. Just recently I had a rod in the shifter column break, leaving me stranded with the truck in reverse at 11PM on a Thursday night. Last...- mustpaike
- Post #7
- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Early 97 from across the Pond
Hello to everybody! Long time reader first time poster. Gen 1 Expedition has been one of my dream cars for many years. And 5 years ago I finally got me one when picked up a neglected black early 97 Expedition EB 4x4, which is still an on-off daily driver and a utility truck/trail rig. Currently...- mustpaike
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