soulsedge
Member
Good Day all....
Before i start, just wanted to say new member, but been browsing as a guest for a while. i also want to apologize in advance for the questions i am about to post. I tried browsing the forums a bit, and i'm sure if i dig far enough i can find all the answers, but i am having a bit of an information overload atm. So i figured i should just post direct questions, per say.
3 questions....
I just bought a 2002 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.4 triton, the E code transmission. It has 170,000 miles. It's fully loaded, sunroof, power pedals, leather, etc. Bought the truck last night and drove the truck home on a permit(not inspected) and it drives and rides AMAZING!
Anyhow, 1st queston:
On my way home, everything was awesome. cruising along and speed limit increased. I hit 70mph (approx) and then heard for the first time ... a lower pitched howling noise, almost like when you hear large tires on trucks howling.
The sound increased and decreased....it would go kinda low, then hit up high, then back low. Almost sounded like it started in the front and as speed increased your heard it towards the back. Wondering if it might be like something in transfer case, rear end? or as simple as worn tires(the tires are very close to the end of their life, but ive never heard em pitch up and down like that before)....then again i've never owned a truck with tires this size.
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2nd question: Since the tires are at the end of their life, as i stated, i figured if i replace them. i might as well get the rims/tires i want.
i was looking at Nitto LT285/70R17 E121/118Q Trail Grappers. approx 33.15in tires 11.81 inches wide. fits the following rims. 7.5-(8.5)-9.0 And i believe the E121 means they are e-rated 10ply tire?
I wanted to mount them on the Fuel Hostage D53117909550 17x9 5x135 ET: 1 rims.
Will this work on stock eddie bauer suspension? My OEM rims/tires currently are 265/70R17. if not, what kind of lift, (cheaper for now), can i get away with to fit these tires. I do not want the tires rubbing, nor too much gap in the wheel well.
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3rd question: Today i drove the truck to the body shop here, where a gentleman is giving me a hell of a deal on fixing the rocker panels. Upon starting it up, and for the duration of it running...i heard almost a small...i wont say "slapping" noise or a clear "tick" noise like a loose rocker valve or the exhaust tick(i dont think). It was just a very very low, subtle kinda "knock" but not drastic. Barely heard it from drivers side, but a little more noticeable on passenger side. I chalked it up to me being paranoid that something was wrong with the trucks engine, since i just purchased it. Upon giving it gas while in park, the motor doesn't make it more pronounced, and it cannot be heard from inside. I know it's a VERY vague and general question.....but is there anything i should check out, to calm my nerves a bit? i did check the oil quality and it wasn't blacked or burned no visible metal.
By the way, i picked the truck up for 2,000 dollars. Gentleman was moving out west. Sorry about the long paragraphs!
Before i start, just wanted to say new member, but been browsing as a guest for a while. i also want to apologize in advance for the questions i am about to post. I tried browsing the forums a bit, and i'm sure if i dig far enough i can find all the answers, but i am having a bit of an information overload atm. So i figured i should just post direct questions, per say.
3 questions....
I just bought a 2002 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.4 triton, the E code transmission. It has 170,000 miles. It's fully loaded, sunroof, power pedals, leather, etc. Bought the truck last night and drove the truck home on a permit(not inspected) and it drives and rides AMAZING!
Anyhow, 1st queston:
On my way home, everything was awesome. cruising along and speed limit increased. I hit 70mph (approx) and then heard for the first time ... a lower pitched howling noise, almost like when you hear large tires on trucks howling.
The sound increased and decreased....it would go kinda low, then hit up high, then back low. Almost sounded like it started in the front and as speed increased your heard it towards the back. Wondering if it might be like something in transfer case, rear end? or as simple as worn tires(the tires are very close to the end of their life, but ive never heard em pitch up and down like that before)....then again i've never owned a truck with tires this size.
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2nd question: Since the tires are at the end of their life, as i stated, i figured if i replace them. i might as well get the rims/tires i want.
i was looking at Nitto LT285/70R17 E121/118Q Trail Grappers. approx 33.15in tires 11.81 inches wide. fits the following rims. 7.5-(8.5)-9.0 And i believe the E121 means they are e-rated 10ply tire?
I wanted to mount them on the Fuel Hostage D53117909550 17x9 5x135 ET: 1 rims.
Will this work on stock eddie bauer suspension? My OEM rims/tires currently are 265/70R17. if not, what kind of lift, (cheaper for now), can i get away with to fit these tires. I do not want the tires rubbing, nor too much gap in the wheel well.
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3rd question: Today i drove the truck to the body shop here, where a gentleman is giving me a hell of a deal on fixing the rocker panels. Upon starting it up, and for the duration of it running...i heard almost a small...i wont say "slapping" noise or a clear "tick" noise like a loose rocker valve or the exhaust tick(i dont think). It was just a very very low, subtle kinda "knock" but not drastic. Barely heard it from drivers side, but a little more noticeable on passenger side. I chalked it up to me being paranoid that something was wrong with the trucks engine, since i just purchased it. Upon giving it gas while in park, the motor doesn't make it more pronounced, and it cannot be heard from inside. I know it's a VERY vague and general question.....but is there anything i should check out, to calm my nerves a bit? i did check the oil quality and it wasn't blacked or burned no visible metal.
By the way, i picked the truck up for 2,000 dollars. Gentleman was moving out west. Sorry about the long paragraphs!
