restoring a 99 expedition
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restoring a 99 expedition
Hello all !! new to this thread and site .You all sound like you know your stuff so I know im in good hands in here .Here's the story .....i was on autotrader.ca and i found a 99 expedition EB 5.4 on there for 700 dollars and i couldnt resist ...i got it(yaaaaaaaaaay) ......but there is work to be done (suspension first)so please I will like advice from you all . The suspension is shot ..the truck is sitting flat because the shocks and airsprings are dead .......but rather than replacing the air springs I was also thinking of changing to a spring conversion kit ......which is better and more durable ? Air or Spring ? ....later on i want to put in a lift as well so whats your advice and what are good but affordable options for spring kits and air cell replacements ?...............also i think the air compressor is working becasue when i shut off the truck you hear a hissing sound from under the hood
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ok guys i got the Monroe Suspension Conversion Kit 90010 for $440 cdn gonna have it installed next saturday (yaaaaaaaaay).....later on ill get the spyder headlights
i cant find the engine oil dip stick ....where the heck is it ?
i cant find the engine oil dip stick ....where the heck is it ?
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Coil over is less to worry about. I do think air ride feels better, but lije anything thats an oppinion. Monroes got weak reviews, I wouldnt use them on a car I plan to keep. Might want to stack up for sum kyb or bilsteins. How many miles does it have?
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thanks lv2race and wastingas ....sorry for the late late late reply ...as for the monroes yeah your right my passanger side shock started to leak and is drooping and needs to be replaced ....I have 364000 km on it now ....as of today I got a flowmaster super 44 on it single in and out ( $112 cdn) new alternator and serp belt and tensioner (spent about $1000 there includ having it towed) ..(480 for suspension kit conversion plus 600 labor) ...... needs new tires and oil dipstick also service engine light is on ..needs that taken care of ...I had new brake pads in 2 weeks ago (120 plus 210 labor ) .....needs head light restorer (60 ) ....wanna repaint it matte black (by myself) ...wanna add on level kit and add on 285/70-17 tires ...any suggestions for a good level kit for those tires ?
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