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Long story; I have an 01 Sport Trac... I am the original owner. I relocated from CO to VA and it doesn't pass the strict vehicle inspection here (biggest reason; ball joints, non functional e-brake, exhaust rust through, and a slew of 'minor stuff'... i.e. headlights are hazy, wiper blades...

Ok, I've been away from the forums for quite some time, and I couldn't find the right thread to mention my comments... so I apologize, but I wanted to write a few words about John. After I had wheeled my ST in '01 for the first time, John was the first Explorer/ST member that I actually met...

Well I've been on Pro Comps for 5 years and I'm going to 265 75 16's on stock wheels tomorrow - but I wondered if anyone had any comments on how harsh 10 ply tires will/do ride? I'm guessing 6-8 ply are the most common? Doesn't really matter anyway, they're still going on :p: The Pro Comps...

Ok, my truck has been running like crud lately... well yesterday (on my way back from having my 'check engine' light code read) it started stalling at every stop!! RPM's bounce from 500 to 1200+ at a stop (when it runs). The guy at Autozone said the engine code read as "Lean bank 1 and Lean...

I am ordering tires this week and I'm dead sold on going with Pro Comp AT's and I had thought I was going to get the replacements in 265 75 16 (going back to stock wheels) but now I'm thinking I may as well research to see if anyone has run 235 85's. I realize it's a pretty narrow combination...

OK, I've been on the site for several years now, and I have an alternator issue that I need to fix. After much searching; I need a link or site to an alternator install step-by-step. I've never done one before; it looks like just 3 bolts and a wiring clip (with probably a bolt on the bottom) I...

Well, as hard as it seems to believe; my stock (July 2001 purchase of truck) battery gave up the ghost today in 18 degree temps. Well, initially I ran up the road and got a new battery (850 CCA vs. Stock 650) - my stock battery registered that it had 20 CCA!!! :D but that didn't fix my power...

OK, I did some searches on the forum and I didn't get anything that addressed this issue, so I appologize if it's been addressed already, but; I wondered, I have some 15x8 aluminum wheels (Eagle Alloy 117's) and I am going back to OEM wheels to run 265's, I wondered if anyone knows if it is...

I just wanted to post a 'shout out' to see if anyone here was planning on the Moab 08 run (who hadn't posted on that thread). I'm just excited early and wanted to see who was planning on heading out there (besides FlyBoy). It should be a fun one, and I can attest that Fins will definately be...

Alright, back in the day I went down to 15x8's to run 32x11.50's... and now I have Pro Comp AT's (which I love... and ROCK in the snow! :thumbsup: ). Well I can't afford a lift right now and need height. SO: do I source some stock 16's to run 285 75 16's and gain a bit of height or keep the...

Ok, I have searched profusely and I've gotten some intel as to prospective finishes but none seemed to address my issues; I had sliders made a while back with 2x2 square tube, with round tube outriggers and (stupidly) finished them with Rustoleum Hammerite finish spray paint. Well after 2...

Just wondered if I had missed anyone who may have signed up for Moab. Are any other ST's going? I hope to not be the only one there this year (again :). Note: John J. couldn't make it up from Texas last year :(

OK, Last Aug I offered to head up a late summer run and I ended up falling off the board (finishing school)... excuses aside; I am finally done with school and wanted to see what the interest in doing a few trails would be; timeframe I'm tenatively looking at is Late June or Late July (in other...

Ok, I had a blast last year doing McCalister Gulch, Ptararmigan pass and Mosquito pass... is anyone up for doing these or other "Moderate trails" again? Last year myself and Brian1 (lead), Mike Boyle Rhino (Ryan), AspenX, Makiavelli, and a few others did these trails, would you guys or any...

I wondered if any one with an OEM gas tank skid plate (for those of you with 4 doors OR Sport) could measure the length of their skid plate?? I have a Sport Trac, and after speaking to Ford and researching on my own, I was led to believe that the 98+ (through 01) Explorer 4 door and Mounties...

I am doing research for a paper on Media Streaming and I am specifically writing a part on regulatory issues with it... I wondered if anyone here has any insight or information that'll save me some time... I have already run numerous searches on the FCC's website as well as the National...

My question is regarding the purchase of a painless wiring Auxiliary Fuse Block to wire switches for aux. lights. I have a set of IPF lights and I love'em but I am not happy with the switch set-up and like many... I want more light !! :D . I am looking to get a pair of KC daylighters (or...

OK, I have a few ideas, but I'm asking for open ideas... ok with boundaries (besides cost)... if one in my position had say TT, 32" tires, shackles, shocks, sliders, KKM intake, Gibson exhaust, yada yada... the rest (my signature); what would you all spend $100 to $300 to maximize off road...

In Denver; buy SS cat-back or Aluminum? OK well I live in the Denver area and believe it or not I did a search and nothing seemed to fit.... so... I am set on a Gibson cat-back and I am trying to decide whether to go with SS or not. Most people that don't know Denver would answer 'hell yes'...

I wanted to know if anyone had experience with a turndown on their cat-back; say making the exhaust exit over or just after the rear axle... instead of the Gibson style out the side after the pax side rear tire? I keep whackin' my existing exhaust tip on rocks and stuff and I'm thinking of...

Well, I am moving soon to the Denver area and I am not too familiar with the suburbs S. and E. of Denver. I am starting a new job in two weeks to work in Aurora towards the Air Force Base and I wondered if any of you could offer information on cities and Suburbs to stay away from or areas that...

As long as I can take a day of vacation on Wed; I will be in Phoenix for the day to kill time with a buddy of mine (his GF is in a wedding down here and he has nothing to do on Wed while they do wedding stuff :) So I thought maybe if I could meet up with someone that has run more of the trails...

Well I am a little ways away from being able to turn over my BFG's; I have 16K on them and I have about another 15 or so to go (bought them used). When I found out that BFG's parent Co. was French I started looking into alternatives.... Namely bridgestone Duelers and General AT's. Any other...

I wanted to know who has used "Painless Wiring" products.... namely the Fuse Block (Cirkit Boss) and Switch control centers? I have looked at their products and they are obviously a reputable company, but I don't know anyone that has used their fuse block set-up or their switch centers. I am...

Well, I will more than likely be moving to Denver (or Aurora more specifically) CO in the Summer-- besides getting a book when I have the money; where can I go to wheel with some of you Ex owners out there? Any information on Aurora or local area would be appreciated... I'm still trying to...