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  1. 07-08-2017, 01:12 PM #1
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    Default Sly's 2003 Expedition XLT

    ok... Here's a pic of the beast... and the first exterior personal touch...
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  2. 07-10-2017, 12:30 AM #2
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    How much bigger is this thing compared to an Explorer? Doesn't seem to have that much more on it...

    The personalization is pretty darn awesome
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  3. 07-10-2017, 08:55 AM #3
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    It's 6 inches shorter than an aero vic. Not sure how that compares to an Explorer though. Compared to my brother's 90s Explorer sport (2-door), it's HUGE.

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  4. 07-10-2017, 10:19 PM #4
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    Good luck with this one. Does the a/c work?
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    The AC works too well. I have not been able to keep it colder than half way between cold and hot so far. I think if I actually ran it on full blast that I could literally refrigerate the cabin (get the temp below 40F). The AC in that truck is amazing.

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    Nice truck Jason.
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  7. 07-12-2017, 05:02 PM #7
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    Thanks. I definitely like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sly View Post
    The AC works too well. I have not been able to keep it colder than half way between cold and hot so far. I think if I actually ran it on full blast that I could literally refrigerate the cabin (get the temp below 40F). The AC in that truck is amazing.
    Lucky you! A/C is something that needs to be done ASAP in my POS, truck cat was NOT amused on the last long trip.
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    wishlist item for the beast... http://bumpersuperstore.com/i-114587...2004-2005.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by sly View Post
    wishlist item for the beast... http://bumpersuperstore.com/i-114587...2004-2005.html
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    nice jason hows the 5.4

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    Quote Originally Posted by gabegt90 View Post
    nice jason hows the 5.4
    Dunno... mine has the 4.6L.

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    Mind the plugs. Other than that, the truck mod motors are pretty good overall. I LOVE the personal touch.
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    Welcome to the big boy truck club!!!


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    Bumper installed... PICS!
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    She is mean looking.

    Minor modifications needed?
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    The bumper mount holes on the truck needed stretched (ground outward) and the additional bracket (2-bolts on the lower support) to make up the gap on the frame brace.

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    I have a feeling people will be more inclined to move if you decide to get close to their rear bumper.

    And that thing is clean underneath.
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    That is one hefty looking bumper. How much does that thing weigh ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiggie View Post
    I have a feeling people will be more inclined to move if you decide to get close to their rear bumper.

    And that thing is clean underneath.
    People around here are idiots on the road. This won't change any of that. It will help save the front of my vehicle from damage though should the need arise.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mainemantom View Post
    That is one hefty looking bumper. How much does that thing weigh ?
    According to the site... 170 pounds. The bumper I took off is about 25 pounds or so. Barely even goes beyond the frame rail as well. This bumper will definitely improve the small overlap rating.

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