Common upgrades - First Gen Expy
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Common upgrades - First Gen Expy
Wondering what some of the common upgrades on the First Gen (1997-2002) Expedition are. I know wheels/tires/lift are usually the first that most people do.
Anythings else that's a "must do" upgrade or modification?
Tweaks for the 5.4?
Is there a "brite box" or headlight relay upgrade that's common?
It's pretty dark up here all winter.
Just picked up a 2000 Eddie Bauer this week, and while it's great, I can't wait to improve it. I'll be doing 99% on-road driving, with probably only one trip a year down some unmaintained logging roads.
Anythings else that's a "must do" upgrade or modification?
Tweaks for the 5.4?
Is there a "brite box" or headlight relay upgrade that's common?
It's pretty dark up here all winter. Just picked up a 2000 Eddie Bauer this week, and while it's great, I can't wait to improve it. I'll be doing 99% on-road driving, with probably only one trip a year down some unmaintained logging roads.
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The one you'll want to talk to about upgrades is 04markIII.
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I'm in the process of converting all my lights except the headlights and fog lights to LED. I want to convert the headlights and fog lights to HID. This will make my truck's lights a lot brighter. I want to add side markers, and I want to get a cold air intake.
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I'm interested in side markers. I find that they are helpful in traffic to let the person beside you know your intentions. Not to mention safer if you are parked with your 4-ways on.
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Most bang for the "modding" buck is typically upgrading your air intake and throwing a reputable cat-back exhaust on the rig. These mods let the engine breath.
In the cosmetic arena I've seen a whole lot of billet and chrome thrown at Expy's. There's a ton you can do there.
It is also common for owners to increase wheel and tire size....unfortunately most do not consider proper clearance and final gear ratio issues. Significantly changing the final gear ratio by increasing tire size puts a huge strain on the motor and kills performance. And not allowing for proper clearance results in bent fenders and torn up wheel wells.
Kind of a generic answer but hope it helps some.
Good luck!
In the cosmetic arena I've seen a whole lot of billet and chrome thrown at Expy's. There's a ton you can do there.
It is also common for owners to increase wheel and tire size....unfortunately most do not consider proper clearance and final gear ratio issues. Significantly changing the final gear ratio by increasing tire size puts a huge strain on the motor and kills performance. And not allowing for proper clearance results in bent fenders and torn up wheel wells.
Kind of a generic answer but hope it helps some.
Good luck!