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So the hubs are all unit bearings. I don't believe I've ever seen a unit bearing that is vacuum actuated. Some of the early 1st gen had a vacuum actuated front axle disconnect that could be problematic. Mine had an issue were the transfercase was always engaged. That's an easy fix: brown wire...

What was your final impression of the Reflectix install? Worth it? Does it insulate well against hot and cold?

The obvious answer is: NO. No way is one of the big auto manufactures going to make a simple, stripped down version of something they sell in North America. And, in my opinion, the driving reason for that answer is Supply Chain Costs. The more common each vehicle going down the assembly line is...

^which is kinda why I love my 2000 Expedition. No fancy stuff. Any if the stuff that can break is fairly easy to fix. The heater core will involve removing the dash, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

The antifreeze thing is a 2valve motor issue on the 1st gen and first or second year of the 2nd gen.

A 2005+ is going to have a 3 valve motor. These have issues with the spark plugs breaking off in the head when you go to replace them. There is a good extraction tool though that seems to make it an easy fix. I believe this year range also has cam phasers in the motor. I think the cam phasers...

Wal-Marts allow overnight camping in their lots. Not super glorious but there's a toilet and food close by.

Ill be curious to hear your thoughts on the Lizard Skin when you get some driving miles under your belt.

Why would you NOT want to drive that everyday?

Awesome trip.

If your girlfriend is 5 feet tall, that puts the roof up pretty high. And the awning is mounted up there........ How tall are you? Do you use a step ladder to use the awning?

I thought it was 18.

The only negative is price vs an open diff. I'll echo everyone else's comments. Invisible when you don't want it, there when you need it. I have them in both axles of my Dana 30 swapped Explorer- 8.8 rear end. Considering one for the rear of my Expedition

What the diesel availability south of the equator?

FYI- I know a local guy who will do it for $850, which includes the gears and install. New bearings are extra. I regeared my Explorer- it really woke it up. I now bomb over those high elevation passes turning 33s at or above the speed limit without straining the motor. Edit: and I should be...

Normal shocks don't set ride height. They can't. There's no mechanism for them to carry load. Last time I was under a Suburban, they had normal shocks.

Love the name. I also agree: simple is perfect. I like looking at all these cool, complex builds. But in all honesty, I'm fine with a simple build for myself.

I agree with Matt on the torsion keys.

Cisco Wash can be tricky if it's muddy.

Thought this thread deserved a bump since my 2000 Ford Expedition is now an "adult". I've done several camping trips and even a 4 night expedition to see the Great American Eclipse in the summer of 2017 using the COBDR and BLM roads in Wyoming. It proved to be a great rig for such a trip. My...