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    NEED your INPUT for BDS lift kits!

    I have a buddy on TRS who has been working super hard to get BDS to start making stuff for Rangers, well why get Explorers in on it as well.. We all know the limitation of whats out there for our Explorers. Having to deal with a Superlift kit that is greatly overpriced. Or doing the 3" Bodylift...
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    Need some quick advice

    Okay, have a 5.0L with the 4R70W and the AWD tcase. I am having issues with either my tcase or my transmission. It moves in reverse, but soon as I put it in drive, 1, 2... does NOThing now. It was the last couple days slowly moving and then it would catch up and drive fine. So my question is...
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    Gotta see these:

    I was looking up videos and ran across these sweet rigs. Tuff Trucks!:D BII video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDLj2MoL8W0&feature=related First Gen. Explorer video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUbkidrhyF0 Second Gen. Explorer video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cLuuuZvamA...
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    O2 Sensor troubles

    Ok, so I have made a o2 sensor simulator from a plan online, and it only has three wires, a power, a ground, and a signal. It produces a small voltage pulse. It cycles about every 3 seconds, up to .47 volts I believe. I just can't figure out what wires to plug into on the o2 sensor pigtail.
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    17" Rims... what to look for?

    Currently I'm running 15's on my 33x12.50, But the set of 35x12.50 I just bought are for 17" rims. I don't know what to get... I've been looking around.. I'm mainly trying to find used. Just for the cheaper price. They are ProComp MT's if anyone wants to know... Post pics of what you would...
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    Need help with my V8 swap

    Literally, Need help, if there's any EF members in the west michigan area that would like to help out with a V8 swap into my sport. Well after all the storms and all the water, stupid me decided to go through the water anyways, well would have made it but didn't quite. As I was pulling out...
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    My latest UPDATE on my Explorer

    Here's my renderings.... here's the sorta finished product.... I also finished my cowl hood I wish I still had those 35's, I hate the 33's I have now... bfg at's, don't like'em at all. And the cowl doesn't get in the line of sight to badly>. The huge...
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    Need some HELP...

    Ok... So last month I blew my transmission. I replaced it but as I replaced it I noticed a coolant leak... lead straight to the radiator.. so we then replaced the radiator... well lets just say we thought we had gotten it filled as much as we needed... after taking a quick trip around the block...
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    Need some advice with transmission drop

    Ok, I'm dropping my 5R55E due to losing 1st gear... I have bought another trans... changed fluids and filter... I'm having questions on getting the old trans out... We've dropped the skidplate... crossmember... exhaust... transf.case( including both driveshafts)... starter Is the...
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    HID Headlights

    I found this posting on craigslist.... would this be a good deal.? HID Headlights- HIDs- Free Delivery- Best Quality - $125 (Wyoming/Walker/Allendale) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2010-02-16, 11:14PM EST Reply to...
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    New Edition to the Collection

    OK.. right now we're working on a '97 4dr. V8 Grey in color for a friend. The trans. just went bad in it and it'll be too expensive to fix. So here's the alternative.. we're buying a wrecked '98 4dr. EB V8 blue in color and repairing it with the good parts from '97 and their paying me back plus...
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    Build up of the Orangploder

    Here's a quick show of how my ride has grown up. I'll keep posting updates to this thread as the life of my explorer rides on. Mine when I first got it Then came the two-tone New tail lights and headlight covers Dual Exhaust after two-tone 33's, TT, Shackles, 4dr leaf pack, Custom...
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    Transmission removal HELP.!!.

    OK.. So I'm working on a friends 1997 4dr. V8 Explorer.. She has a huge leak of transmission fluid.. as you pour the oil in it comes right back out... The leak is coming from the front of the transmission... as like it would be the front input seal. The problem we're having is dropping the...
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    97 V8 swap to 97 V6

    OK... need some good info on what I'll need to do to transfer my 97 2dr Sohc V6 to a friends 97 4dr V8 and her V8 to my exploder. Will this work? :D
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    Rollin' on 35's

    Went from my 33in Swampers to 35in Goodyear MT/R's with no rubbing issues. We changed the tires at 10pm so we took pictures of the roof lights too. There's actually 7 different colors in the lights :feedback:
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    5.8 Engine swap

    All rights guys i have a fews questions. My friend is giving me a deal on a 351w with rebuilt trans( less than 1 year old) and the transfer case for $1400. Will the ecu from a 5.0 work with the 5.8 and what might have to be changed. Has anyone done this swap before.......Please give me some...
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    New Look with added ground clearance

    I had the idea to do the hockey puck BL but I finally decided to fork out the money for the 3in BL. Had the troubles with the bumper brackets and bolt lengths but it's done with custom brackets and reused bolts, the mud holes haven't stopped me yet.:D:feedback: Here's before the lift with all...
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    Do I need a steering extension with a 2" BL?

    Ok, I'm putting together a 2 in. body lift with hockey pucks. Don't tell me I can't b/c my bud has a 3in hockey puck lift on his huge dodge. The question for that is WILL I NEED A STEERING EXTENSION??????? I'm not worried about bumpers yet, and I'm going to just trim the radiator shroud if...
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    33in Tires, Finally, tell me what you think!!!

    I've got the home-made warrior style shackles with the 4dr leaf pack and a small TT up front. What should I do to make it bigger for really cheap. I was thinking add a leaf and more TT...would that be fine??
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    FINISHED Safari Rack

    The custom roof rack my brother made is finally done.. powdercoated and everything. Tell me what you think.
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    Custom Roof Rack (take a look)

    My brother has been building this rack for a total of 9 weeks in his metals class at our highschool. It's now done and going to be heading to the powdercoaters...I don't know what color I should get it done. Black, Charcoal, White, Silver.? Yes I have two different bulbs in my...
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    Converting AWD for 4WD/2WD

    I have a 97 Sport and it has the control trax awd. My grandmother has a 01 sporttrac. It gives her the choice of 2wd-4wdhigh-4wdlow. Mine has choice of auto-4high-4low...what could I do to switch mine to a non-awd. Is there just something that I have to swap from a non-awd xplorer.? Or would I...
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    Here's the sound of a V6 SportX with True Duals

    its only a link but tell me what you think... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3AtiYJHjKs
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    My newly updated look...

    take a look... tell me what you think I have a safari roof rack being made for me and 4 Halo off-road lights coming to be mounted to it. I plan on lifting it asap...after I get a job Maybe rims and tires eventually Headlight Covers...Christmas Present New Tail Lights...Christmas...
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    Can't find what brand these rims are

    can anyone help me...I like this tire and rim package but I can't figure the rim brand and name...so if anyone out there knows them. Can you please let me know???
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