What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

[MATT0404]

I wanted to start a thread here for everyone to share what they’ve done to (or with) their 4th gen expedition this week (and in the weeks to come). There’s a thread like this on a Land Cruiser forum that I frequent and it’s quite popular.

So let’s see what you’ve been working on this week!

I’ll start. Last week’s mods/maintenance included:

• Wash, clay bar, wax
• Front air dam removal
• Finally got around to modding the rear center caps to clear the axle shafts. 1” forstener bit and a Dremel worked great.

 

[16plati]

I wanted to start a thread here for everyone to share what they’ve done to (or with) their 4th gen expedition this week (and in the weeks to come). There’s a thread like this on a Land Cruiser forum that I frequent and it’s quite popular.

So let’s see what you’ve been working on this week!

I’ll start. Last week’s mods/maintenance included:

• Wash, clay bar, wax
• Front air dam removal
• Finally got around to modding the rear center caps to clear the axle shafts. 1” forstener bit and a Dremel worked great.

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Looks sharp. Remind me again, any rubbing issues? And were these put on with stock suspension?

 

[MATT0404]

Looks sharp. Remind me again, any rubbing issues? And were these put on with stock suspension?

Thanks. I installed the wheels/tires on stock suspension with minimal rubbing. I had to pull the rear passenger side inner fender liner toward the frame a bit to alleviate rubbing. Once lifted the rubbing up front was a bit worse at full lock, but nothing seriously detrimental. Just rubbed the bottom edge of the fender liner at full lock. This issue has cleared up to some degree on its own either with the tires wearing down, or the fender liner. I noticed when removing the air dam that the front fender liners attach to tabs on the bottom of the front bumper. To totally alleviate rubbing, I’m thinking about slotting the mounting tabs on the bottom of the front bumper, pulling the fender liners forward a bit, then snugging down the screws to hold them in place a bit further forward.

 

[bill_b]

Man, that looks killer!

Not much done since purchasing new a few days ago. Mud flaps and a few interior goodies. After a fresh bath. Going in for front tint and clear bra in a week.

 

[MATT0404]

Man, that looks killer!

Not much done since purchasing new a few days ago. Mud flaps and a few interior goodies. After a fresh bath. Going in for front tint and clear bra in a week.

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Lookin' good! Which mud flaps did you go with?

Edit: just noticed you're in Pittsburgh. I'm about an hour and half north in Franklin.

 

[bill_b]

Lookin' good! Which mud flaps did you go with? .

Edit: just noticed you're in Pittsburgh. I'm about an hour and half north in Franklin.

Thanks.I'm actually not that far, basically 5 miles from Pittsburgh international.We are in portersville quite frequently for bike riding, love that area up 79.. so much quieter than where we are lol

I opted for the weathertech mud flaps, they are a perfect fitment with the fold out running boards and I liked the installation on them. Highly recommend if you're looking for a set.

 

[Gumby]

Just received the EXPEDITION letters in black. Still trying to decide if I put those on the tailgate or not.

 

[bill_b]

Just received the EXPEDITION letters in black. Still trying to decide if I put those on the tailgate or not.

Are you referring to the black lettering that goes on the hood of the Stealth? If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase and how much was it? The only thing I found looked like it was $140 which I think is absurd for an emblem

 

[MATT0404]

Thanks.I'm actually not that far, basically 5 miles from Pittsburgh international.We are in portersville quite frequently for bike riding, love that area up 79.. so much quieter than where we are lol

I opted for the weathertech mud flaps, they are a perfect fitment with the fold out running boards and I liked the installation on them. Highly recommend if you're looking for a set.

Thanks for the info. I think I might give the Weathertech's a try.

We do the opposite...it's so quiet up here, we have to head to the city for some excitement lol.

 

[Gumby]

Are you referring to the black lettering that goes on the hood of the Stealth? If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase and how much was it? The only thing I found looked like it was $140 which I think is absurd for an emblem

No, it is the inserts that go on the tail gate where the EXPEDITION name is. These seemed decently reasonable at about $20. CDN off Amazon.

 

[Grey ghost]

Have you got a link for the letters?

 

[Wayne Decker]

I opted for the weathertech mud flaps, they are a perfect fitment with the fold out running boards and I liked the installation on them. Highly recommend if you're looking for a set.

Only on the rear? Is there a reason not to put them on the front too?

I love WeatherTech stuff. I put their floor mats and cargo mat in yesterday. I wanted the window deflectors, but they don't have them for the Expy.

 

[WJD_xlt]

Gave our rig it’s first bath. I was going to do a full detail but realized I don’t have time to spare today.

 

[bill_b]

Only on the rear? Is there a reason not to put them on the front too?

I love WeatherTech stuff. I put their floor mats and cargo mat in yesterday. I wanted the window deflectors, but they don't have them for the Expy.

Must be the angle but I have them on the front as well.

I went with the husky liner weather beaters for the floor mats and cargo mat. I love the fitment of the weathertech but always had a hard time getting them fully clean because of the texture vs the husky liners being smooth. Fitment isn't a comparison though as far as I'm concerned... Weathertech>everything.

I also wanted the weathertech vent shades but went with the AVS because they weren't available. I'll install after they do my tint

 

[Gumby]

Have you got a link for the letters?

Here it is. You can get it in black, red or carbon fibre look.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DFPNJ11/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Highlightreel]

Thanks Gumby. Pretty cool to see other little ways to tweak our vehicles.

 

[jking05]

I added the letters already. Looks good.

 

[MATT0404]

I added the letters already. Looks good.

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Wow, I like that. Looks great!

Used my Expedition to haul the family and my bike to Bald Eagle State Forest for a long weekend away. Lots of good riding in the area including tight, technical single track.

 

[Artie]

I did some decent miles round trip in 25 hours. 4 hours last night the rest today, longest stint was 6.5 hours. Still impressed with how comfortable the ride is, the massaging seat is nice.

 

[Deadman]

I did some decent miles round trip in 25 hours. 4 hours last night the rest today, longest stint was 6.5 hours. Still impressed with how comfortable the ride is, the massaging seat is nice.

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Is that the cluster in the Lincoln? I'm amazed how dated that looks. No offense, but dang I thought ford gave you guys the premium stuff!