rear bumper cover and wheels

[Scott Clark]

Hello everyone.





I'm a big Ford guy and have a 99 Expedition with 170k miles and an 03 Cobra with 51k miles. Both vehicles have been really easy to maintain and are very dependable.



I just purchased a 2002 Sportrac for my son's first car. It has 74k miles and seems to be in good condition, but I have some questions.



Where is the best place to purchase a rear bumper cover?



What are the items I should watch out for on this truck for wear and tear?



What are the major mechanical issues I should be aware of?



Also, the stock rims are teardrops which I would like to replace. What are my best options?





Thanks in advance,



Scott

 

[swshawaii]

 

[Scott Clark]

Thanks for the link. Seems pretty pricey. Any other sources for the rear bumper cover?

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

That's about right, used ones on eBay are only about $15-20 cheaper. Try checking around at your local junkyards ut there aren't too many ST's in them unless they are smashed.

 

[Scott Clark]

Thanks. What are the rim sizes, and offsets that fir these trucks?

 

[Travis Stevens]

Pretty much any rim with a 3.75 to 4 inch backspace that is over 16" will work, only some 15" steelies work like cragar soft 8 or procomp 98.

 

[Travis Stevens]

15 inch rims will also result in cheaper tires but keep in mind I have no idea if a 15 will clear the rear drum brakes and aluminum 15s wont fit at all

 

[Patrick Wallach]

Some aluminum ones will. I was assured that my MB Wheels TKOs would fit by dicount tire direct over the phone. I ended up going with the same wheel in 17" though so no confirmation on that.