Here's the pics you inquired about.
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/Expy.html

Let me know what you think!

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--586rwhp/587rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--390rwhp/441rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--362rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

WWWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!

That IS the sharpest looking Expy's I've seen! I really like the way you have "changed" the look of her! My hats off to you!!

What exactly do you have on your wifes Expy? Both stock and aftermarket?

Again THANKS, wifey should be proud!!

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'98 EB Expy
5.4L 3.73 LS
Gibson catback
IPD Rear swaybar
Bilstein Shocks
Hood Guard
Manik Grill and Rear Tail Guards
PIAA Foglights
Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Inserts

Have, but not installed...

75mm Edelbrock TB
JBA Jet Black Ceramic Headers

Coming Soon...

Magnason/Eaton Supercharger
Pro M 77mm MAF
Boost & Fuel pressure guage/pod

"Its Sooo Big...Shes Gotta to be Blown!"

 

Very nice!

 

Thanks for the compliments!

We just bought it about 3.5 weeks ago, so its bone stock performance-wise, except I did just install a Superchip module about a week ago.

My budget for a blower was used on a completely new stereo system complete with drop-down 7" monitor and a VDP unit. Great for trips with the kids.

Other than that and the exterior mods you see, it is completely stock. The tires are 285/55-18 Pirelli Scorpion Zero. These are taller and slightly narrower than what comes on the Lightning b/c I didn't want to screw up the speedo.

If it were MY daily transportation, I'd lower it a little bit. Still might, but I'm not sure. I've got a K&N air inlet/filter kit coming for it. Wife says to leave the exhaust note alone. When I get a cat-back for my Lightning, I may have the stock L exhaust tips put on the Expy.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--586rwhp/587rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--390rwhp/441rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--362rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

Mine is a 2WD. I do not know if the 4WD is different enough to cause a problem. let me ask this...are the standard 16-17" wheels for the 4WD the same as the 2WD trucks? If so, then I think the L wheels would look fine.

As for the bumper/grill assembly it was ~$1000 all said and done (parts, prep, paint, and installation). I do not know if the '98 uses a different stock grill than the '99-00. Even if it does, as long as the headlight assembly is identical, I'd think you could replace it easily.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--586rwhp/587rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--390rwhp/441rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--362rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

Nice Ride!

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Life is a game, there are no winners or losers only survivors. Do You still want to PLAY?

 

WA 2 FST,

Is it a 4x4 or 2 wheel drive? I'm not sure the Lightning wheels would work on mine, due to the 4x4.

Also, what did the bumper and grill cost you? Do you know if I can replace the '98 bumper and grill set to the '99+ setup?

Uh oh, my brain is starting to think again!! Again, Thanks!

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'98 EB Expy
5.4L 3.73 LS
Gibson catback
IPD Rear swaybar
Bilstein Shocks
Hood Guard
Manik Grill and Rear Tail Guards
PIAA Foglights
Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Inserts

Have, but not installed...

75mm Edelbrock TB
JBA Jet Black Ceramic Headers

Coming Soon...

Magnason/Eaton Supercharger
Pro M 77mm MAF
Boost & Fuel pressure guage/pod

"Its Sooo Big...Shes Gotta to be Blown!"




[This message has been edited by Way2Big (edited 04-25-2000).]

 

WOW!! Sweet ride!

-I have a '97 Expy EB, you think that front setup would fit? (I have the "old" style grill)

Thanks

[This message has been edited by White Expo (edited 05-08-2000).]

 

Thanks for the compliments, guys!

You have to replace the front grill anyway. My body shop said that they wouldn't paint the chrome plated grill my XLT came with...plus you have to replace the grill "insert" with the Lightning honeycomb one if you want it to look right.

As long as a '99-00 bumper and grill assembly will fit on a '97, you shouldn't have any issues. Just ask the local dealer...assuming they have a body shop. That's who you need to talk to.


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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--586rwhp/587rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--390rwhp/441rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--362rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

One word. . . .SWEET!

Good Luck with it!

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2000 Expy Sport
4.6L
4X4
No add-ons. . . .yet!

 

Great looking ride!

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Metalgear
Sunny California (except when it rains)
99 Expy XLT 5.4L Stock