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    MISSING.... Have you seen me?

    Wondering if anyone's spotted the Ski Mobile recently? Praying she's not in a bone yard or parted out somewhere Did some Google searching and this is the most recent i've been able to find: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3125092/1998-ford-explorer-sport I always imagined it would pop...
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    For Sale NJ: 1800cc Motorcycle- VTX1800 F Spec 2

    This bike is in brand new condition. It has been garage kept and cared for. With just under 1,700 miles on the Odometer, and a 100% transferrable Honda Warranty good through 6/14/2012 (with an UNLIMITED mileage allowance), you won't find a better bike- not even in a dealers showroom. This bike...
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    Who has white lifted X w/Snorkel: JACKSON NJ??

    Less than a mile from where I now live there's a nice white lifted explorer, looks to be 35" tires (hard to tell i only get a glimpse) and it has a snorkel. Whose is it? If you think it's you.... its the house that's .25 miles from the Rite-Aid (turn left out of your driveway)
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    Problems with 2002 wheels on a 1996??

    We put a set of stock wheels from a 2002 explorer onto my brothers 1996 explorer. He came to work today for an oil change and I noticed that the inside edge of both his front wheels are ground down excessively. They're actually grinding on the lower control arms during sharp turns. Did...
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    Anyone see my explorer????

    So it's been about 2.5 years since I sold my explorer. the kid that bought it off me never really wheeled it like i built it to wheel. I know he sold it to someone in PA. Just wondering if anyones seen it around? My stock engine blew basically on my way home from putting in the manual t-case...
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    Parnelli Jones Dirt Grips VS. Trxus MT

    Out of these two tires , which do you guys like better? Im pretty sure both have balancing issues... im talking about looks/ how they wear/ traction. Truck wont be in the mud... only offroading will be playing in snow.
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    Blistein 5100's Vs. Edlelbrock Xtreme IAS

    hey guys. tomorrow im installing some ford torsion bar keys on my silverado and doing about 2.5" TT and 2" lift with blocks in the rear. Im looking for a "chrome" looking shock to kind of complete the look of my truck.. what are your takes on the two shocks in question. also any shocks...
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    Hey guys remember me?

    Haven't been around in a while since i lost the explorer last July. It'll be mine again one day though... i promise. Just wanted to show off my new truck- see what some of you think. Here's my cardomain site and here's a preview :D Edit: little update
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    97 Auto 4x4 slippage- PCM question

    My buddy has a 97 sport with electronic t-case. while in auto the 4x4 wont engine and he can spin the rear tires. He did do the brown wire mod and didnt use a relay, so i think he may have messed up his PCM. (the switch he installed has an LED, it used to get bright when he hit the gas- now it...
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    LAWYERS: I need your help to fight JASPER

    Ok, if you're not a lawyer or know nothing about the law... don't waste your time reading this. I'll Start from the beginning.. Truck: 1998 Ford Explorer Sport (www.cardomain.com/id/sk1er19) Note: Neither Jasper engine was EVER taken off-road. My stock engine blew up in September, 2004...
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    Where to get MP3 music for portable player?

    Planning on getting my girl an MP3 player for V-day. The one im going to get has 512MB of storage, is small, has an armband (perfect for when she's working out/running/etc) . My only question is where can you DL mp3 music from thats not expensive and good? I found a website that was...
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    97 T-Case Stuck in Neutral: Need help NOW

    Ok long story short: 1997 sport 4x4: offroading, in 4 low going slow started grinding/got stuck. Finally got out of 4low and drove away. When put back in 4 low nothing would happen, no grinding or anything. So it just had 4auto and 4hi. TODAY: Changed T-case fluid- looked ****ty...
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    Hard Decisions: Dodge Ram 1500 or X?

    So a guy in my neighborhood is selling a truck like this: 4x4, 80K miles, 5.9L V8 Id probably lift it and put 37's on it. my buddy has a turbo diesal 1500 on 39's thats sweet, but too big for me. 37's would be fine. Problem is I love my X. And have planned to always keep it as a...
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    Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain

    Anyone running these tires yet? They look awesome: They're finally comming out with 33's this year, which most of you would be happy with. They have a 35", but its 35x13.5x15 and i just dont think i could fit that under my truck :( (actual size for the 35's are 34.8x14.4 :eek: )...
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    First time wheelin 35's: Cool video (if someone can host)

    There's this really tough hill to make it up down in Lebenon State Forrest. I havent wheeled my 35's yet and my buddy wanted to shoot down there for a little. We got a cool video of me going up this thing.. took 3 attempts (its really hard without a locker, ill post a picture to show why)...
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    4.56's: 2 questions (Install price/ Ebay package)

    Yea so today just for the hell of it while i was rotating my tires i checked my front diffy to see how low the fluid was. Well it was quite low. and the bit i could get on my finger looks absolutely horrible. Like silver oat-meal. I dont hear any grinding and everything seems to work fine... but...
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    Britney Spears Game.. hilarious

    Check out this game. It say's she strips but we all know #1 she doesnt and #2 i wouldnt post a link on here to ****o. Lol but the pic at the end is absolutely hilarious! So CHECK IT OUT
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    I need a good suspension schematic ASAP.

    Heres the deal. In my pro-e class we're starting a project where we're going to modify an existing suspension system. Problem is we need an entire schematic of a system with dimensions as a starting point. If anyone has files please send them to sk1er18@optonline.net or if there are...
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    Bottom/Rear tapping; new engine; cassette?

    I have about 700 miles on my 4.0 SOHC Jasper Re-man engine. After it warms up you hear a tapping sound (almost sounds similar to a mini diesal engine). I figured it was either the cam-chains or the cassette. But every problem i hear about the cassette goes away after 30 seconds, where-as my...
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    Stick On Hood Scoops

    Ok, so i figured id start a poll this time... this just came to me from another thread. What do you all think about the stick on hood scoops? I put mine on back when i was 17 cause they looked cool, but i wanted to make them functional. Now with all the water that comes over my hood i...
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    Jasper Re-Man Engine: Break in period?

    Ok couldnt find anything on this so i have a few questions; Just purchased a japer reman 4.0 L SOHC. 1) What kind of break in period? - dont go over 3000rpms for first 1K miles? - let idle for first 45 minutes and re-torque anything? 2) Now that i have a new engine im...
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    Engine Gone.. need SOHC experts fast!

    Yea my engine blew today.. a hole in each side- didnt take it apart to figure out what cause it yet though. i need a new one. will this work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7922431141&category=33615&sspagename=WDVW i have a 98 SOHC... it looks...
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    radial vs bais & TSL

    1) what exactly is the difference between radial and bais ply tires? 2) What does three-stage-lug mean?
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    Front Diffy leak (2nd gen IFS)

    Well it seems that this isnt a common problem for the 2nd gens cause every front diff leaking thread is 1st gen axel seals... Mines leaking from where the front driveshaft enters the diff, i assume there's a seal in there. Just wondering: 1) what's that seal called 2) how hard it is to...
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    Removing A/C system... need some tips.

    Ok this morning i went to jump start our boat and while my truck was idling in my driveway a huge green puddle appeared from under the middle of my engine compartment... and took a deep breath and looked- sure enough my water pumps shot. So tuesday morning (hopefully before class starts at...
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