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how did u secure that to the factory rails?

I agree, take off the clearcoat w sandpaper, clean it, prime it, paint & clearcoat it. I painted mine, buts its the teardrop design rims its been almost a year now and so far its holding up but make sure buy the rattlecan paint for wheels. Good Luck

I have 95 4.0 XLT 4x4 AT, brought it to a shop since the OD light flashes. Code came up 647 - which thanks to this forum, it means 3rd gear incorrect ratio. Their estimate was $3900.00 to rebuilt! so i said no thanks. 4 hours later, I bought a 96 4.0 XLT 2x4 AT for $1600.00. It sound and runs...

You finally had the wheel painted huh? nice truck btw

150,00 just turned 150,000 http://http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/vegasjoe1969/DSCI0844.jpg

here's mine but I spray it w gloss black http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284978

95 XLT 4x4....150,000 in 82.5 miles. replaced: water pump, fuel pump, shocks & wheel bearings

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doing 60 your doing 60 mph when you took that pic? nice

i still have long ways to go, just 149947 and counting

congrats! and nice ride

Thanks, Yeah I took the grill off and just sanded the "chrome" tape and used an adhesion promoter before painting it. If you look closely, I also removed the side body molding, it makes it more cleaner and the monotone of the black is not interrupted. Just a few weeks ago, I removed the...

craigslist check your local craigslist, i found a set of floor jack that raises up to 21" and a pair of stands for $40.00, craftsman brand!

bad idea Go get yourself a jackstand for $20.00 since it will take maybe 4 to 6 hrs including prep work to paint a pair of rims. Here's my own rendition of the painted stcok rims http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/vegasjoe1969/DSCI0639.jpg

just do a twist and pull..... i replaced my fuel pump back in october, i had a full tank when it went out, so my buddy and I have dump the 20 gal fuel to a a few fuel gas cans... good luck

that same thing happend to me 3 weeks ago. I replaced water pump, hoses, thermostat and bought 2 gals of 50/50 coolant and water wetter. make sure to borrow a fan belt pulley remover tool from the parts store, it will make it very easy to do the job. Good Luck

You can also use the oil filter removal tool made of rubber traps to hold the pulley, make sure to get the largest one..... http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-94119.html it is easier to use than the 2-piece tool that 2000streetrod mentioned, as far as I...

I could have use that tool 10 days ago......

lubricant He can try to spread some petrolium jelly of baby oil inside the hose and of the end of the radiator hose to slip in easily.... I didn't have problems when i replaced my waterp pump & radiator hoses, so good luck....

lower hose Can you explain further as in he can get the new one on? is it the clamp or the hose itself. I recenlty replace my water pump and since I have the "spring-style" clamp, it was a pain to get it in place but i had no trouble getting the hose in the water pump.

Checker Autp Parts I just changed my water pump last week and Checker has the tool on as a loaner, and it didnt cost me a cent, it came with the right size wrench, I just supplied a breaker bar.

no, no rubbing at all. At the top of this page, there is a a sticky of the max size tires and all the info for w/o lifts and lifts, so check it out.

painted rims here's my truck http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284978 painted it myself

Paraphoe, I notice that you took out the "skirts" on your rig. Did you put something inside those holes like Expand-A-Foam and curious also to how many holes were there. Where did you get those plugs, any specific size on them? Thanks in advance.

For those who have lifted rigs, does anyone retrofitted a grab bars or handle bars from other vehicles. I have a 95 XLT except for the TT & shackles and 31" tires, its mostly stock. I want to install one for an easy getting in and out of the truck for my son. Maybe bolted on the A pillars...