what differences are there between last expy and current?
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what differences are there between last expy and current?
the last models I know didn't have the 6spd tranny and supposedly a different 5.4L motor? obviously the exterior changed... I think the brakes changed as well? just curious what I got in on by getting an 07 imo it looks better lol. thanks,
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if the suspension is the same the rize lift should work on the 07 then? but the motor being different causes the limited aftermarket performance like chips. only SCT and a couple others or one other even, do something for it, I've looked into mods already and certain things don't transfer over and I think the lift was one of them but it's been a while since I checked and I think I'll check again 
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you have to split it out by years
Motor:
2003-2006:
2007+:
the biggest problem with the Rize kit on a 2007+ is going to be the IRS. that part is going to suck. Ford monkeyed with it a bit when they did the EL changes. Looks like some extra sensors for the RSC and ABS...and a few dimension changes.
I've looked at my Tech Manual...but I never really got in-depth.
Motor:
2003-2005: 5.4 2v motor
2005-2006: 5.4 3v motor
2007-2010: 5.4 3v motor - but the MAF and intake were modified slightly. not the same as the 05-06 5.4 3v
2005-2006: 5.4 3v motor
2007-2010: 5.4 3v motor - but the MAF and intake were modified slightly. not the same as the 05-06 5.4 3v
2003-2006:
basically is an 2004-2008 F-150 with a bedcap. same front suspension, same tranny, same dash, pumkin. Has IRS though instead of solid axle.
midway into 2005, made the swap to a 5.4 3v motor.
midway into 2005, made the swap to a 5.4 3v motor.
2007+:
basically is a 2009+ F-150 with a bedcap.
slightly weaker 6 speed, introduction of the EL.
different hood, some tweaking of the fenders, tailights, new headlights
the front suspension is identical to a 2004-2009 F-150 still. same shocks, coils.
from what I can tell, the brakes are the same.
slightly weaker 6 speed, introduction of the EL.
different hood, some tweaking of the fenders, tailights, new headlights
the front suspension is identical to a 2004-2009 F-150 still. same shocks, coils.
from what I can tell, the brakes are the same.
the biggest problem with the Rize kit on a 2007+ is going to be the IRS. that part is going to suck. Ford monkeyed with it a bit when they did the EL changes. Looks like some extra sensors for the RSC and ABS...and a few dimension changes.
I've looked at my Tech Manual...but I never really got in-depth.
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nope
the 2004-2008 5.4 3v motor has the plug issue
in late 2007 (Novemberish), Ford put a new head design out for the 5.4 3v and 4.6 3v motors.
all 2009+ 5.4 3v motors are fixed 100%. It just depends on your build date if the motor in your 2008 is fixed or not.
the 2004-2008 5.4 3v motor has the plug issue
in late 2007 (Novemberish), Ford put a new head design out for the 5.4 3v and 4.6 3v motors.
all 2009+ 5.4 3v motors are fixed 100%. It just depends on your build date if the motor in your 2008 is fixed or not.