Build Thread: Project "Softball Mom"

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  1. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:47 PM #1
    lil_dq

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    This is my official build thread for my wife's Expedition I just bought her.

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    1998 Ford Expedition XLT
    198,000 miles
    4.6 Triton
    4x4
    Leather interior
    Burgandy exterior color
    Gray Interior

    Picked it up on April 24th and plan on tearing into it starting this weekend. When I looked at it I knew there was a miss on the #4 cylinder. The truck has some other interior issues, but nothing major.

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  2. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:48 PM #2
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    DAY 1:

    Unloaded it off the trailer.

    Popped the #4 plug out and pulled compression on the cylinder. NO COMPRESSION....

    Decision made: Pull Engine.

    Opened up the truck and found evidence of smoker owned and NASTY vent clip "air fresheners."

    Decision made: Let it air out today and tomorrow. COMPLETELY rip out the interior this weekend and CLEAN.

    While the interior and Engine are out, the BL and Suspension upgrades will be made along with other wiring that will need to be done for the stereo system.

    END DAY 1
     
  3. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:49 PM #3
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    Oh and I was told this is NOT a "Soccer Mom's" ride! LMAO

    So I think I am going to have this sticker made up for her...
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  4. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:50 PM #4
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    UtahFord FFS best looking guy

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    damn you opened up a can of worms there
     
  5. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:50 PM #5
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    This is the general direction I am thinking with the ride.... Obviously with my own twists...
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  6. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:51 PM #6
    01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    subscribed! this should be good.

    is it 4x4 or 2wd?

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  7. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:52 PM #7
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    HAHA I love playin with these engines. I know them inside and out and should be able to have that engine out in 2 hours on Sunday. I have enough spare parts layin around to build another 5.4 if I wanted...hmmmm LOL

    I think it will be fun to completely tear apart and make it my own!
     
  8. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:53 PM #8
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    it has 2HI, 4WAWD, 4HI, 4LO. In short it has a 4x4 t-case with an AWD option.
     
  9. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:54 PM #9
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    well glad to know youre not over your head man im excited to follow
     
  10. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:57 PM #10
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    LOL yeah I have ground up built :hmm:at least 6 of these mod motors now in the truck.
     
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