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    4.6L performance upgrades

    Hey guys as I can't work out how to search more specifically on my phobe with the new forum layout I'm gonna have to ask my questions here at a fear or repeating what may have already been asked before. So bare with me please. I have an 03 limited that is in the shed for some repairs and I...
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    Rear tyre carrier

    Hey guys, I've just put a a lift and a new set of boots on my 03 Limited Ex. Now I want to run a full size spare and realize it won't fit underneath. My question is have any of u fellas got a rear swing away tyre carrier on ur third gen? I'm going to fabricate my own, and I want to retain the...
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    Camber/Caster Kit

    Hey guys so apparently the caster isnt adjustable in these Ex's and my mechanic tells me mine tracking slightly to the left , which would be corrected by a caster kit. Ive seen a few different ones on the net like Moog, Ac Delco and SPC. Im just wondering if any of u guys have had any experience...
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    03 V8 Stuck In Park

    As it says my Ex is stuck on my lawn in park, it will start but no matter wat i do it will not come out of park, i know with this model requires the brakes to be depressed to be able to move it into gear , and i feel like my brakes r playing up. when i drove it home they felt like they were...
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    Aftermarket Brake Rotors??

    Hey guys i want to replace the rotors on my 03 V8 LTD Ex and was just wondering if there is any recommendations on which brand to choose? I live in Australia so normally i would just buy DBA products, but apparently they dont make stuff for explorers anymore. so i had a look on several american...
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    BBK Throttlebody, will it fit??

    Hey guys im looking at getting a bigger throttle body setup for my 03 V8 and am looking into the bbk unit which is a one piece throttle body and elbow. i think its listed for a mustang though, not an explorer. We dont have mustangs down here in australia so i cant compare to see if theres any...
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    Turn off 02 Sensors???

    Hey guys ive removed the ceramic out of my cats so needless to say the sensors threw up my CEL. I then purchased a SCT X3 with the belief that it would also be able to turn these sensors off for good as well as tune the vehicle. Unfortunately i keep gettin a P0430 code come up. which is Bank 2...
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    Coils and Plugs?

    Im looking at buying new spark plugs and coils for my V8 Ex and was wondering if anyone has any recomendations as to which product to choose. ive seen the Accel, Granatelli, and MSD Coils in various performance ranges, anyone had any experience with these? do u actually see much benefit from...
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    Wheels/Tyres Combos

    Hey guys , ive seen this on another forum and thought it would be a good idea due to all the questions that get asked about fitment of wheels and tires. basically get every member that has non standard tires or mags or their rides to list specs of them and wat modifcations (if any) r...
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    Maf Sensor Code

    hey guys having some dramas with my ex after having to drive through some large flooded sections of road after a freak storm this afternoon. she;s got a rough idle and when i check it with my SCT X3 it come up with Mass Air Flow sensor circuit intermittent failure. and theres a weird noise...
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    275's on stockies

    Hey guys ive got a 03 limited Ex which ive just put 275/65's on the standard 17" limited rims. they look sweet however the inside of the tire is almost touching on the top of the control arm , and at full lock it actually does touch. Now the tires i got were real cheap off a mate so if i cant...
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    Rear O2 Sensors :(

    Hey guys my engine light is constantly on because i pulled the ceramic out of the Cats , so now the rear O2 sensors r showing the cats rnt operating and causing my light to stay on the local ford specialist has quoted me $320 to turn them off. does anyone on here know how to turn them off...
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    SCT Tuning gear??

    G'day folks, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with any of the SCT flash tuners? I'm thinking about getting the Excalibur III for my 4.6L Explorer and was wondering if anyone else had used them if they have had some decent gains out of it?? cheers
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    F150 front same as Explorer???

    hey guys i live down in australia and have a 03' Limited Ex which i want to eventually do some visual upgrades on. I can never seem to find anything for explorers in this department, but have seen some nice bonnets and fromt bumpers to suit F150's. will these fit on an explorer or not...
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