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  1. reklaw

    Andersen WDH + Coil SumoSprings Helper Springs

    I'm not sure how a WDH with chains works but I understand how they work with trunnion bars. I have one with trunnion bars and it took me a few tries to get everything set up properly. You really need to get parked somewhere flat and use a tape measure. The trick is to get the ball set at the...
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    suspension upgrade with a 7000 GVW travel trailer

    I can't believe other people haven't said it yet but I think that your trailer is too much for your Expedition. The max tongue weight on your Expedition, I believe, should be about 900 pounds. If that is the case a weight distributing hitch doesn't mean that you can go over that. I admit that...
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    Battery charge and recommendation

    I had put an AGM battery in my Explorer and it died 6 months after the 3 year warranty expired. This was from Advance Auto and I don't remember it being an Die Hard battery back then. While the battery was good until it died, when I replaced it I decided the price wasn't worth it for the AGM...
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    Real world MPG results

    I picked up an '08 King Rach with HD tow package last year. Took it from Pennsylvania to Myrtle Beach and averaged about 17.9 over all for the week. First fill up going south I got 19.1 so I was really happy replacing my '04 Explorer with this. Anyway, towed a pop-up to Orlando then over...
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    Roller Follower of Manifold leak?

    I did a search and read through some threads that I previously hadn't and didn't really find the answer so I'm starting a new one. 2008 King Ranch purchased April last year at 101k and I put about 30k on it so far. I notice a loud tick when I start the engine cold and then it very quickly goes...
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    2010 expedition el limited tow mirrors

    Did you by chance order anything yet? I've placed 2 orders through another company for these in the last 6 months and both times the order was cancelled because they were backordered with no estimate on delivery from the manufacturer. I believe at the time 1aauto did say out of stock but now I...
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    Center Stack Buttons

    Sorry for the delay on this. I don't get email alerts. Anyway, I don't remember off the top of my head. If I can remember I'll check and post my findings.
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    Center Stack Buttons

    Here's my thought for doing what you want to do. Assuming the blanks are just inserts that can pop out I would find some pushbutton momentary switches and then design a harness to hold the switch and a "cover button" that someone could 3D Print.
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    Radio upgrade options?

    You can see what I did at the thread I have linked below. My King Ranch only had the stock CD player in it. As Yupster Dog stated above, crutchfield is your friend. They will show you what you need to keep your steering wheel controls and whatever else. I do however believe that they say the...
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    Center Stack Buttons

    On my 2008 King Ranch the left bank is for the info center or whatever it is called. The one cycles through the options, the other for for settings and the last is reset. The right set is for traction control, hazards, and the last button is the auto-liftgate.
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    Transmission Fluid change

    Yes, I just saw about this bulkhead connector in another thread so I have to get it up in the air and inspect it closer before I take action. And of course, now since I can't find that other thread let me ask. Is this just the O-ring on the connector or is it the whole connector that needs...
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    Transmission Fluid change

    I'm going to hi-jack this while we are on the subject. I've had my 2008 for right around a year and I'm leaking fluid from the gasket at the rear of the pan. I know these gaskets are reusable and I'm assuming the used car dealer I bought this from or previous owner screwed up tightening the...
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    Trailer Camera

    I do not have the battery powered one. I have the RD7 camera which plugs into power on my trailer. And that I'm still working on getting installed.
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    Sleeping/storage platform for 3rd Gen Expedition

    I would almost recommend one of those rooftop tents. But then you said limited budget and I know that they can get pretty pricey.
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    Trailer Camera

    Also, If you didn't order anything yet. Be aware that if you can't find the Haloview system that you want on Amazon and you have to order directly from the Haloview website shipper will be around $25 and it will ship from Hong Kong probably by way of DHL. I think I ordered my system on a...
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    Trailer Camera

    This is a good point. Assuming that the camera will still turn on while the "charging cable" is plugged into it "charging" it.
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    Looking for a phone mount that fits into the vent

    I find in general that the vents that Ford puts in their SUVs don't work well with phone holders. I would suggest checking out proclipusa.com for a mount for your phone.
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    Trailer Camera

    I can tell you that Haloview carries a magnetic, battery powered, wireless camera with monitor. I am in the process of installing a different camera from Haloview on my camper and my dad has just installed one on his camper as well. I think the magnetic camera might be available on amazon...
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    Travel Trailer for full time rv living

    I honestly thing with a trailer that size you should be using at least a 3/4 ton truck if not a 1 ton truck. As an example, I picked up my 2008 Expedition with max tow a year ago and just picked up a WildWood X-lite and while this thing is plenty light enough for the Expedition to pull the...
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    Alpine Halo iLX-F511 Floating Screen Installed on 2008 King Ranch

    I'm not sure what you mean by space between the radio and dash. This a a floating screen so yes there is a space between the screen and the dash. If you are asking if there is a space between the chassis of the radio and the dash, the answer is no, because I used the proper install kit so it...
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    Alpine Halo iLX-F511 Floating Screen Installed on 2008 King Ranch

    Let me preface this with saying that I have been an Alpine "fanboy" for a long time so I might be a little biased. Though so far I am loving it. I was using a Sony Carplay head unit in my Explorer for about 2 years that was plug-in Carplay and the Alpine not only works better but the wireless...
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    Alpine Halo iLX-F511 Floating Screen Installed on 2008 King Ranch

    I can't tell you exactly if if you can do the CB with this head unit but what I can tell you is that RadioShack which you probably can't find anymore and Cobra make a single din CB unit with front facing speaker which will fit above or below a single din radio in a double din space. I just...
  23. reklaw

    Alpine Halo iLX-F511 Floating Screen Installed on 2008 King Ranch

    Sorry about the late reply. For some reason I didn't get a notification that I had comments on this. I'm using the iDatalink Maestro RR in conjunction with the RF01 Radio Replacement T-Harness. Bother of these work together to retain steering wheel control and you also keep your factory amp...
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    Alpine Halo iLX-F511 Floating Screen Installed on 2008 King Ranch

    Since I might be the first person to do this I figured that I would post a picture for reference so that anyone else that thinks about it in the future can see an example. This is the Alpine Halo iLX-F511 head unit. I used a mounting bracket from Best Buy that has the single din space on top...
  25. reklaw

    2008 - camera from rear-view to head unit?

    Hey, I know it's been a few weeks and if you haven't figured this out yet I do have a suggestion. Go look for YouTube channel Five Star Car Stereo. They have a video where they did this with an Expedition. They tested the wires on the ceiling at the mirror and then even had it wrong the first...

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