2001 Ford expedition
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2001 Ford expedition (offroad abilities)
How do you feel about taking this beast offroad. Nothing crazy, but mild to moderate. (mud-bogging, trail riding, exploring) So I was wondering how it will do. For really extreme stuff, I might as well use my quads. What about for hunting or work? I could hook up a trailer to put my game in that (like a deer) and I could sleep in the back of the truck. So how would it do? am I better of with a pick-em-up truck? Have you ever done anything extreme in an expedition? BTW, its a 4wd on-demand and the 5.4l triton. Stock except a flowmaster exhaust. Thanks for all th help.
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If you do take it out offroading, let me know how she does. I have always been afraid to take my girl offroad for fear of getting her stuck. I would think that she would be pretty hard to pull out as she is a big truck.
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I have the same truck and September thru December she's in the fields pulling a goose trailer, that's what they make 4x4 for.
When I was considering a SUV, it was between the expy or the suburb.. I went with the expy for the ground clearance and I knew these motors and frames where workhorses, just a SUV body...basically.
When I was considering a SUV, it was between the expy or the suburb.. I went with the expy for the ground clearance and I knew these motors and frames where workhorses, just a SUV body...basically.
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I don't know... I bought mine thinking I could do a bit of stuff off road, but given all the drivetrain problems, suspension issues, etc. etc. I think they are too fragile when stock. Having to remove the stock running boards or trash them should tell you something. I think they need a lot of mods besides skid plates to get there and back. I am not wiling to sink more money in mine. I would definately travel with someone who has room for me and my stuff if I went anywhere other than a good, well maintained dirt road.
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I use mine every winter for ice fishing. It goes thru the 2 - 3 foot snow drifts that can form on the lake pretty easy. Actually getting on the lake is the hard part. I haven't ripped a running board off yet. It's your call. I have my limitations to where I want to drive it. I have just a few pics, I hope the link works. This is a stock EB with LLS and the stock Goodyears. ( I can't wait to get rid of them )
Hope the link works........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=66105&width=2
Hope the link works........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=66105&width=2
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I use mine in snow and sand and it is great. Using it in rougher conditions such as logging roads and trails is where it needs to be beefed up over stock. For really serious off-roading most stock vehicles need some help, not just the Epy's. I guess the only way to find out the real limitations of the truck is to "just do it". Pretty much anything can be fixed if it breaks.
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Up until 2004 we ran with the xpedition Expedition each year... We BEAT these things off-road... look at my gallery...
Muds OK, Swamps alright, BUT if you high Center better have a winch...
It's an F-150 afterall, but MUCH heavier
Muds OK, Swamps alright, BUT if you high Center better have a winch...
It's an F-150 afterall, but MUCH heavier
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Originally Posted by ExpyBoy
Up until 2004 we ran with the xpedition Expedition each year... We BEAT these things off-road... look at my gallery...
Muds OK, Swamps alright, BUT if you high Center better have a winch...
It's an F-150 afterall, but MUCH heavier
Muds OK, Swamps alright, BUT if you high Center better have a winch...
It's an F-150 afterall, but MUCH heavier
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I beat mine up pretty good all summer long. You won't find better ground clearance from a stock SUV. I've never had anything break while playing. In 100K, I've now done all 4 tie rod ends and 2 ball joints but that's pretty normal. When I'm camping in the rain, I have 2 sets of chains for the west virginia clay. Not much I can't get through with these on!
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