Expy project!

[lve2wheel]

Well I've been talking about it. Well now its getting started bought my mock up 37's today. Suspension and body lift to come. Some minor body modifications. and who knows what else. Project name is "Going 4 Broke". Expy family trail rig. Hope my pics work. More to come in the following weeks I'll keep you all posted on my progress.

 

[Canadian Expy]

Good luck!
What is the plan?

 

[lve2wheel]

Well for now 3 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift and some trimming. some mild engine upgrades. Still trying to figure out what my best options are there. Don't want to waste money on products that aren't improving performance or reliabilty. And a gear swap to compensate for the bigger tires. Than during the spring I want to TRY and do a solid axle swap and run 39.5"-44's". Depends how much it's going to cost. But hoping to have it on 37's by fall.

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

Looks like street tires?? Dump truck tires

 

[lve2wheel]

Just using those for mock up, to set up the suspension, and to do the trimming. Got the whole set for $50. Rather than taking a chance messing up a $2000 set of tires. I'll put these on to do all my modifications and test fits. Flex the suspension and see where it hits before putting on my mud tires. They are the same size I'll eventually be putting on the truck.

 

[FordandPolaris]

Look into samrider777's threads. He did a solid axle swap and it turned out really cool. That will look good!


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[Canadian Expy]

Kinda wish I did a Solid Axle SWAP

 

[lve2wheel]

Look into samrider777's threads. He did a solid axle swap and it turned out really cool. That will look good!


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Thats actually exactlly where I was going with it. Using his truck as inspiration to get mine done. PM'd him asking him a few questions and tips and tricks, or problems he may have faced. Havent heard back yet, but in due time. Hes got one sweet looking truck.

 

[trevor86]

Our family vehicle is a 99. Running 35s with the 6in suspension lift. Drives great even on trips over 400 miles one way

 

[trevor86]

 

[lve2wheel]

bad ass ride trevor86! im hoping to maybe get my lift done of memorial day weekend since thats the only time i have off till the end of september.

 

[lve2wheel]

Lift is in! still waiting on springs and shocks, and new tubular upper and lower trailing arms. Quesstion, for anyone thats done this kit, Did you use the a spring isolator or no? Hope its all here by Labor Day weekend.

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

Lift is in! still waiting on springs and shocks, and new tubular upper and lower trailing arms. Quesstion, for anyone thats done this kit, Did you use the a spring isolator or no? Hope its all here by Labor Day weekend.

No just the spacer. I made my own. 3 1/2 high

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

Nice! That's what I'm doing next.

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

Anyone with a 6in lift kit can tell me how long the spring is with the weight on it pkz

 

[lve2wheel]

Shocks are finally here! RANCHO 9000xl's all the way around. Just need the new springs and trailing arms now and she's ready to tear apart! Getting excited!