front end suspenion
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From: Dallas, TX. USA
front end suspenion
I have a problem with my 97 Expedition. It's a EB 4x4 with the 17" tires, but the front end won't raise up?? I have a brush guard ( westin ) on it, I've had two dealerships in the Dallas area tell me that it's to much weight and Ford will not do anything to it???
( non-Ford parts )The brush guard is about two hundred pounds( or so I've been told )but I seen other EB's with brush guards and they stand 76 inches from the ground to the bumper?? Does any one have an idea for a fix that I cna use????????????
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( non-Ford parts )The brush guard is about two hundred pounds( or so I've been told )but I seen other EB's with brush guards and they stand 76 inches from the ground to the bumper?? Does any one have an idea for a fix that I cna use????????????
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From: OK
The front won't raise up? Damn! 76 inches to the bumper??? Those are some tall Expeditions! 
Do you have 4-wheel LLS? If so, then there may be leaks in the front bags, compressor malfunction, line blockage/disconnected, etc. Even if it's not LLS, it could just be worn shocks or improperly adjusted torsion bars.
I'd challenge the 200# brush guard theories. An e-mail to Westin could probably net you the real weight.
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg., tinted windows, Line-X bedliner, and Prime #155 wheels.
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Do you have 4-wheel LLS? If so, then there may be leaks in the front bags, compressor malfunction, line blockage/disconnected, etc. Even if it's not LLS, it could just be worn shocks or improperly adjusted torsion bars.
I'd challenge the 200# brush guard theories. An e-mail to Westin could probably net you the real weight.
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg., tinted windows, Line-X bedliner, and Prime #155 wheels.
http://members.visualcities.com/NoMo