We thought that tinted SUVs on oversize rims were as passé as the idea of showing music videos on MTV. But, wouldn't you know it, DUB Magazine is still in print ("If it ain't on some 24s then it ain't my sh*t," proclaims the latest cover story) and Ford still makes an SUV that looks like it did in 2007. Boom—perfect fit.
Ford is bringing trio of tricked-out 2015 Expeditions to SEMA next week in Las Vegas, its first show of customized affection for the body-on-frame behemoth since Funkmaster Flex rolled out a factory-special Expedition in—wait for it—yep, 2007. First up is the DUB Edition Expedition, which, in typical DUB fashion, has ginormous wheels, zero suspension travel, a heavy tint, and TV screens. Along with those bluish-gray six-spokes (which would be pretty hot in a size smaller than 26 inches), the DUB Edition brings remote-controlled LED interior lighting and a center console that extends to the rear seats complete with "motorized hidden boxes" for storing "watches" (uh huh, right). We will take, however, the Borla exhaust, the larger brakes, and integrated radar detector.
Next is the Tjin Edition Expedition, which lowers and stances the truck to the extreme, with reworked fenders hiding metallic-pumpkin-color wheels. Tjin performed a similar body mod on a 2015 Honda Fit that will also be at the show. Also on tap is a Vortech intercooler, MagnaFlow exhaust that exits out the side, and additional tuning that ups the EcoBoost V-6 from 365 horsepower to a solid 405. As low as it sits, the Tjin Edition has a trailer hitch and supposedly can tow something thanks to an air suspension that lifts the truck up to more usable heights.
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Our favorite SEMA Expedition is the one modified by Aaron Vaccar, which riffs on the big Ford's four-wheel-drive bones. A lift kit, knobby off-road tires, brush guard, and spring-loaded side steps look the business. The no-nonsense white and gray color scheme and open roof carrier suggest this is an Expedition that could actually travel on an expedition. The only interior upgrade Ford mentioned was a silver suede-like material for the seats. Tasteful. Ford should offer some of these parts as accessories, starting now.
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