Hello From Brooklyn

[steeltoe]

Hey I'm new here and from Brooklyn. I've driven Fords my whole life, but gone without a car for like 5 years now living in the city.

Recently decided I wanted to buy an Expedition for a super budget off-road build to use just for road trips to the woods to go hiking and camping. A friend just bought a toyota and we're doing a the same to his truck, but he's the one who gets to drive it and I wanted my own project.

Probably gonna ask a lot of dumb questions about suspension, pros & cons about U vs T1 frames and stuff like that.

I'm currently looking at 2nd & 3rd gen Expys and trying to get something 2004+ in a Limited or Platinum trim with less than 150k on it but I'm flexible. Probably not gonna do more than 33"s, deer catcher, extra lights and maybe some suspension adjustment. Trying to come in at $10k all totaled. Feel like that's doable. Already missed a deal on a 2005 Limited at 125k for $5k and decided to get more serious about it now.

Looking forward to learning about this truck

 

[Trainmaster]

Hello SteelToe. I'm in Rockaway and had a 2000 that was used on railroad tracks and right of ways every day, completely stock. These are rugged and capable trucks. You'll have no problem getting it done. Where in Brooklyn are you? Used to go off-road in Breezy Point often.

 

[steeltoe]

hey man, good to hear. the mta & amtrak work trucks all look like beasts.

i'm in north BK near the warehouses & the highway so i feel like i shouldn't have trouble with the usual NYC big truck problems like finding parking or getting out of the city. honestly a 15' truck is small in this neighbourhood.

i'll probably be taking mine out to the adirondaks or central PA and just need it to handle mud, a little snow or steep unpaved roads. nothing too crazy.

 

[Trainmaster]

A fun project. I never owned a 2nd Generation Expedition, so I'm not sure what to look for in them. Do your homework and find a good one. The work should be fun!