Today's pic - lifted Expy

Discussion in 'Member's Truck Photos' started by DetroitDarin, Jan 20, 2015.

  1. StormF250

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    Is that up at Silver Lake?
     
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    I have been up there a couple of times, only once with a vehicle though.

    Almost drowned my DD '00 TJ up there, lol.

    I still have my flag in my shed.
     
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    Thank you! Nothing to note, no. Fixin' on putting together a rear suspension swap. Hope to find the arse-end underbottom of a 2006 F150 and transplant that to my Expy. Biggest benefit - I can then use F150 Lift kits! :)

    Its that or $4000 for the ONLY 2004+ Suspension lift which is no longer on the market, even. :)
     
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    What's the difference? Has to be a major one if you want to do the swap. Welcome back btw. :)
     
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    Expy's have IRS; front suspension matches the F150s - but the Pick-ups got the Solid rear.
     
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    Should be plenty of rear-ends in the junkyards. Are you going to have to swap the leaf springs over also?
     
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    I haven't secured the money yet; when I have the cash (focused on selling my house, then divorce costs) I'm sure I'll find what I need.

    I'm thinking yeah - leafs. Not sure why except I want it with as little work required for the swap. I don't need this truck to do much - Another 4" up, with a more-solid rear end should meet whatever needs I have.

    The tentative plan is - pick up a 4-6" F150 lift and install with the rear-end swap. A set of solid 35" tires and I think I'd be good to go. Again - first need one of you guys to buy my house, and maybe marry my ex.

    :)
     
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    So what needs do you have to make the swap from IDR to solid axle? :crazy:
     

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