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    97 explorer manual transfer case swap

    Hey guys i need some knowledge here! I am working on a manual t case swap in my 1997 explorer sohc. I need a manual case that will work with my year since i have the speed sensor in the tcase. I have a friend who is willing to sell me a 1350 case if that will work. I have heard of the...
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    2nd Gen sohc AC problem.. help me diagnose please

    So recently my A/C has been getting warm. About a month ago i bought a recharge from Advanced and tried to recharge the system. That did not do much at all. The Max A/C on full blast right now blows hot. I thought this may be a blend door problem but due to that fact that about a month ago it...
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    Rusty's 2nd Gen Snorkel.. yup another snorkel thread!

    Rusty's 2nd Gen Snorkel Install ... yup another snorkel thread! well ill try and keep it simple because there is a lot of snorkel threads already. I am pretty happy with the install but i think i need to get some bigger tires and new rims to make it look... and work... right. ANYWAYS: Here...
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    Flashing o/d light caused by cruise problems? or vss

    So i have had my o/d light flash once or twice before on a few longs trips but didnt get the code checked and it stopped for the longest time. 2 days ago it did it again and i began to think about it and remembered i think it is happening when i use the cruise control. I know i should get...
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    power 90 or p90x anybody?

    Just wondering if anyone has tried or is using power 90 p90x or any of beach body / tony Horton's stuff. I started power 90 Feb 10th and have seen great results so far. I have a ways to go but i am very happy for the change in my life. It has made me totally change my eating habit and diet...
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    Rusty's - new to me - 99 expedition

    Picked this up last week off CL from a used dealer. Specs: 99 , 4.6, 3rd row seats, 90K all for about $3500.00. including a brand new set of 265 70 16 bfg long trails o found on cl for 300. I am happy because now we have tons of room.. only thing is this is replacing my green explorer...
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    Rusty's Elite Green Machine

    Not sure why it has taken me so long to post up an elite registry but I finally am. I am hoping to do some work on it in the next few week's months to make it a little more off road capable.. as i have found a few local clubs finally around me. Here's the story... As Purchased: 187,x.. 1997...
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    Body Lift ideas...

    So i have aquired the pucks for a 3"BL. I have an idea of what i might try to do with them. I am thinking of cutting them down 1". So then i would have a 2" body lift and a 1" body lift. I am definately going to put on the 2" on my explorer sport but i am thinking of taking the portion i cut off...
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    Ultimate Adventure anyone?

    I searched around and there doesnt seem to be too much talk about Peterson's 4WOR Ultimate Adventure each year. Me personally I love the DVD's and i get the mag and would love to go on one some day (that is if it isnt across the US and gas isnt $6.00 a gallon)! Anyone else out there have any...
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    Help!! Running Rough after plug change!

    Well here is the story in a nutshell... Today i changed the plugs and wires in my explorer v6 ohv got all of them done and even got the infamous passenger side back 2 with not too much trouble. SOOO i decided to do my wifes explorer. My wife's explorer is the v6 SOHC. Months ago...
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    SAS Discussion: Leaf vs Coil vs coilover: Axles?

    Ok so i have done some searching and there really is a wealth of knowledge on here! I started this thread so those of you who have done a Solid Axle Swap can put in your two cents. I would love to go SAS someday but for now all i can do is search it and plan. I don't have a wealth of...
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    Rausch Creek May 3

    Well I am just throwing this out there for anyone interested: I am planning on being in PA for this weekend in May and i have talked to a few of my friends back home and they want to make a run to RC for the day. I will only be available to do it on Saturday but anyone who wants to go the...
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    Make H2 Rims fit my Ex?

    Hey i have a quick question and i did some searching around but couldn't find a good enough answer. I might have the possibility to get a set of H2 rims for really cheap they are the 8 lug i believe i think its 6 on 8 or 6.5 on 8 ... not sure? They are the standard ones. Anyways... i was...
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    Massachusetts Lift Laws? +/- 1"??

    Hey chime in if you have any info or input here! My neighbor friend and i were talking recently about something and he told me he had to get his Jeep inspected. Little info on the jeep: 99 Tj Sahara w/ 3 or 4 inch procomp lift and 31 BFG at's He takes it to the normal shop and one of the...
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    I'm a New Dad!!

    It's a girl!!! Haven't been around in a while... for good reason here's some snapshots... gotta run and feed her... info: Cadence Autumn 7lb7oz 20in born 2:10 am December 27th
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    Your most hillbilly mod or hillbilly way of modding it!

    Let's see what kind of redneck rigging really is out there! The point is to describe the mod that you did to your vehicle that was very hillbilly in function, looks, or the way you did it. I'll start off with a few quick ones When i just did my shackle lift i had a bolt stuck in the eye...
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    Brown wire mod switch prolems..Help!

    Ok so i decided to do the Brown wire mod on my 97 sport ohv 5spd w the control trac 4wd. I found the wire and clipped it and due to my limited electrical abilities i tried to wire the switch up. i thought i had it hooked up but i don't see it lighting up at all and it won't go into 4wd...
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    1 gen aftermarket bumpers on a 2 gen

    Hey everyone i just have a quick question about the fitment of first gen bumpers on a 2 gen explorer. I have a 97 sport and i was looking into picking up a set of bumpers that would be coming off of a 94 sport i believe. I was wondering about the fitment on the frame as well as how the rear...
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    Transmission, Clutch shot?? Shift linkage?

    Hey guys i have a question to ask. I have had my 97 explorer sport for about a year now. I bought it from a 20yr old and it had been pretty beat. This thing has 188000 miles on it and i am not sure of hardly any past history. I couldnt pass it up though...$200!!! anyways! Ever since i got it i...
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    Can i get 32'a under my 97 sport with only a TT and shackle?

    Hey guys i am kind of new around here and just had a quick question. I right now have a 97 explorer sport 5spd ohv stock. I just found all the great info on things like the TT warrior shackles 4 dr leaves (cuz i have the mono right now- how stupid by the way!) and BL's. My first and main...
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