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    I need some help on cv shafts, dose anyone know if the shafts from a 03-04 sport trac will work...

    I need some help on cv shafts, dose anyone know if the shafts from a 03-04 sport trac will work in a 01 Explorer sport? I thought they used the same parts in most cases but they have there own part number I am told by my ford dealer. Looking for some with low miles.
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    explorer sport pics

    Sorry about this mess here I can't get my pictures posted, It has been awhile since I didi that here, can someone help me? Thanks
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    Coilover done 2001 sport

    Coilover, back to Tbars for good. I will try and get some pictures up in a day or two. Thanks for the idea.
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    Will sport trac leafs work on a 96 Sport?

    Sport-trac rear springs They will work perfect on the rear of your 96.I run them on the back of my 2001 sport,bought them new from ford a couple years ago from ford for 286.00 for the pair.They have a little higher load rating on them also.
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    Coilover done 2001 sport

    Coilover, back to Tbars for good. After going on this last offroad trip I have decided to leave it with the Tbars.It works very well as it always had and I will just sell all the front coilover stuff,it is new other then being bolted on and off a few times,I also have new limiting straps to go...
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    Coilover done 2001 sport

    coilover Thanks for all the ideas, the spring will rub the cv boot with the weight of the explorer on the ground and at full lock on the steering. It has nothing to do with being in full drop.I have spaced it over all the bracket will allow. The only way to move the shock anymore will be to...
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    Coilover done 2001 sport

    Well it has been along time since I posted anything here but I thought would relay some things that may not have been on here about the coilover conversion. Some of you may remember my black 2001 sport with the 35's from pictures I have posted in the past,It has served me well and has been...
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    4.0SOHC chain tensioner noise

    I have a 1999 sport with 134000 miles on it, it runs fine but when I start it up in the mornings it will rattle for a very short period" maybe 2 seconds" and then goes away.After it warms up it will get a noise from the motor that sounds like a can half full of BB's being shaken,it will not do...
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    Coilover conversion on IFS, Advantage

    I do not have a lift kit,All I have done is the tt and a 3" body lift for the rear I have a shackle kit, add a leaf and new sport trac springs The info you have given me about the coilover setup is what I expected. I will just keep the setup I have and save a bunch of money.I have pictures of my...
  10. 2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    Here is my 01 sport on 35's.It has a 3" BL,TT,shackle kit, new sport trac rear springs,Rancho 9000 shocks,Aussie lockers front and rear, 4:88 gears,Custom rock sliders,I do use this sport very hard,I have done the Rubicon twice,I think all the 4+ trails at Moab and even Pritchet canyon that...
  11. 2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    Here is my 01 sport on 35's.It has a 3" BL,TT,shackle kit, new sport trac rear springs,Rancho 9000 shocks,Aussie lockers front and rear, 4:88 gears,Custom rock sliders,I do use this sport very hard,I have done the Rubicon twice,I think all the 4+ trails at Moab and even Pritchet canyon that...
  12. 2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    Here is my 01 sport on 35's.It has a 3" BL,TT,shackle kit, new sport trac rear springs,Rancho 9000 shocks,Aussie lockers front and rear, 4:88 gears,Custom rock sliders,I do use this sport very hard,I have done the Rubicon twice,I think all the 4+ trails at Moab and even Pritchet canyon that...
  13. 2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    Here is my 01 sport on 35's.It has a 3" BL,TT,shackle kit, new sport trac rear springs,Rancho 9000 shocks,Aussie lockers front and rear, 4:88 gears,Custom rock sliders,I do use this sport very hard,I have done the Rubicon twice,I think all the 4+ trails at Moab and even Pritchet canyon that...
  14. 2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    2001 SPORT IFS ON 35'S

    Here is my 01 sport on 35's.It has a 3" BL,TT,shackle kit, new sport trac rear springs,Rancho 9000 shocks,Aussie lockers front and rear, 4:88 gears,Custom rock sliders,I do use this sport very hard,I have done the Rubicon twice,I think all the 4+ trails at Moab and even Pritchet canyon that...
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    Coilover conversion on IFS, Advantage

    Ok, I have seen the post for this and would like to know what is it you are gaining by doing this? Is it just ride quality? wheel travel? if so dose anyone have the total travel that has been gained? I have taken my IFS to the max the way it is, I run 35's and the only thing I need more of is...
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    2001 Sport I.F.S ON 35's

    Here are some picture's of my 01 sport with 35-12.50's,I had to do some trimming but over all it was worth it.I just got back from Moab, and what a change from the 33's,not so much in the traction, but just to roll over things much better now.I did 5 trails rated 4.5 on the Moab scale and could...
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    33's on a 01'

    33's are no problem,I have run them on my 01 sport for almost 2 years, I have just put 35-12.5-15 on,Had to do some trimming for those! will post some pictures soon.I am heading to Moab in about a week to try this package out.I have a 3"BL,TT,shackle kit,4:88 gears,lockers front and rear.I have...
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    Explorer Thanks for the nice words,I try very hard to keep it looking good, but I wheel the crap out of it. I'am sure it's day is coming!!
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    Thanks for posting the pictures, The mods I have are the following, TT Lift,front shock mod for more travel,trimed front bump stop for 1/2in more compression travel,4:88 gears front and rear,aussie locker front, auburn ected locker rear,warrior shackle's,sportrac springs,2inch body lift,skid...
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    Will get the rest up soon.sorry
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    I have more photo's but I guess I have used up all my space, It won't upload anymore, I just get a error message.Any help out there? Thanks
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    More moab photos These picture's are of the moab rim trail,rusty nail and pritchett canyon
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    Summertime Rubicon Trip

    Rubicon aug 18 I will be running it this year with a group of early broncos, we will be going in on the Tahoe side, there may be room in that group for a few more if there are any of you that this date works for.
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    Photos Moab 2007 Photos & Trip Report

    Yes we did, if you run it, make sure you have people with you that have done it before and know the lines,I did it with some early bronco guy's I know and they are the best I have been around.It is one tuff trail for a IFS explorer,Lockers front and rear are a must!!!As I said, I will try and...
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