mynameisaric
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- January 18, 2004
- Messages
- 1,823
- Reaction score
- 11
- Location
- Illinois
- City, State
- Bolingbrook, IL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 XLT
- Callsign
- KD9OWX
Well some of you may know that i've been trying to accomplish a SAS on my explorer for a while now. Mostly, i've just been parts collecting.... I knocked out getting a new DD and a tow rig in the same purchase. I'm the proud new owner of a 2005 4x4 F-150 with the 300hp 3 valve 5.4L V8. XLT package interior(aka nothing fancy(one step above bench seat and roll up windows)). It came stock with front tow hooks, and a class IV hitch. When i purchased it, it already had a roll-up soft tonneau cover, bug shield and vent visors. Since it was originally from Minnesota, it also has an engine block heater.
First towing adventure with the truck exactly how i bought it (with the addition of a trailer brake controller and weight distributing hitch of course)
I've since added fx4 wheels(i know, i need hubcaps), and running boards.
The truck tows great, has plenty of power to pull the explorer @70mph in overdrive. Unsure of the mileage since i've never pulled long enough to get a good idea. I can tell you i get 13.5-15mpg as a DD and i don't feather the pedal. My dad's 2008 crew cab 8 ft bed F-250 with the same motor gets 11mpg and he feathers the pedal.:thumbdwn:
11-15-08 --- Installed 2008 Tow Mirrors
11-21-08 --- Installed Mac Intake
Sounds mean!!!! I almost don't want to do an exhaust now... But i still will just for looks.
First towing adventure with the truck exactly how i bought it (with the addition of a trailer brake controller and weight distributing hitch of course)
I've since added fx4 wheels(i know, i need hubcaps), and running boards.
The truck tows great, has plenty of power to pull the explorer @70mph in overdrive. Unsure of the mileage since i've never pulled long enough to get a good idea. I can tell you i get 13.5-15mpg as a DD and i don't feather the pedal. My dad's 2008 crew cab 8 ft bed F-250 with the same motor gets 11mpg and he feathers the pedal.:thumbdwn:
11-15-08 --- Installed 2008 Tow Mirrors
11-21-08 --- Installed Mac Intake
Sounds mean!!!! I almost don't want to do an exhaust now... But i still will just for looks.