New Here. My 97 Expy w/ Lift.

[JonnyBlaze]

Hi Guys and Girls. Just bought a 97 Expedition. Now what? Lol. I want to paint or replace the chrome grille surround and make it black, install a billet grille insert and see what I can do about the body roll I feel from the back when going around corners and bumps in the road. I have the factory air ride, not sure how it works with the lift kit....

Here's some pics...

Oh, it doesnt have the euro tails on it anymore and I replaced them with stockers. Lol. They are for sale though.

 

[00XLT]

Welcome aboard. Nice looking EX.

 

[NC-Expy]

looks good man. how do the BFG's ride? i'm getting the same ones pretty soon. i'm installing a 3" body lift and 2" spacers once they come in the mail.

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Thanks Guys. Thebfgs ride real good. There about half worn. Looking for something more aggressive but still DD streetable soon.

 

[Remo]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking truck.

I just bought a very similar set of fender flares (if not the same ones). I was wondering, if you wouldn't mind, I would really appreciate if you could take some close up pictures of how you have them installed, as I am currently in the process and it has been pretty tricky for me so far.

Also, I just painted my chrome grille this weekend. Not sure how it will hold up, but here is how I did it. Sanded all the chrome with 60 grit and an electric palm-sander. Wiped it down with alcohol and clean cloth. Two coats of clear adhesion promoter (Duplicolor - 1 12 oz can). Two coats of gray hi-build sandable primer (Rustoleum - 1 12 oz can). Three coats of black bumper coating (Duplicolor - 2 12 oz cans).

Good luck with the grille and I'd really appreciate some pics of the fender flares. Thanks.

 

[Lane24]

Very very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KWT2000]

nice lookin expy welcome aboard

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking truck.

I just bought a very similar set of fender flares (if not the same ones). I was wondering, if you wouldn't mind, I would really appreciate if you could take some close up pictures of how you have them installed, as I am currently in the process and it has been pretty tricky for me so far.

Also, I just painted my chrome grille this weekend. Not sure how it will hold up, but here is how I did it. Sanded all the chrome with 60 grit and an electric palm-sander. Wiped it down with alcohol and clean cloth. Two coats of clear adhesion promoter (Duplicolor - 1 12 oz can). Two coats of gray hi-build sandable primer (Rustoleum - 1 12 oz can). Three coats of black bumper coating (Duplicolor - 2 12 oz cans).

Good luck with the grille and I'd really appreciate some pics of the fender flares. Thanks.

They were on it when I bought it. Not real sure how they are installed. I an take pics ifyou want, but not sure if it will help.

Thanks guys!

 

[robuilt]

what kind of flares are those?

 

[rburch]

Welcome!

Sick Expy!

 

[panda24619]

Welcome!

Sick Expy!

you've been here longer than him by like 2 months. haha 2 year old thread.

 

[Scottandtyson210]

Wow 2 year old resurection of this thread!!!

 

[Lane24]

You guys have really got to start looking at the thread dates on these things..... Come on... it's from 2010 last week there was on from 4 years ago. lol. Oh well. I guess this forum is like fashion, and music. What's old is new again.