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    looking at used cars. need advice on what to check

    hi guys. im looking at a few used vehicles. 1. '03 Lincoln Navigator 5.4 engine. it has about 70k miles. dealer is asking close to $16k. i don't know the used car market for this vehicle, so i'm not sure what to offer the dealer. are there any known issues about the 5.4 engine or any known...
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    Looking for a winch

    have you guys heard of this brand called Tuff Stuff? here is an ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150412932815&category=33653&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D18%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54#shId. $275 for the 12,500 lbs. what do you...
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    Looking for a winch

    Hi Folks! My father in-law just purchased a small Suzuki. It looks similar to this one posted on this thread http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245676. I don't know the gross vehicle weight, so I would like your help in finding a winch. The truck is so small, so I don't think...
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    Need pic of Saleens...

    imho, you would need the complete package (saleen complete body kit) complement the saleen wheels on the explorer. otherwise you'd be better off installing the cobra-r wheels.
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    Replacing the cigarette socket

    that's what i did. i scraped the darn thing off using my mother's nail pusher :D sure enough it can now power my portable navigation :) word of advice. don't do it at night. it's really difficult to see what your cleaning even with a flashlight.
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    Replacing the cigarette socket

    Happy new year folks. How difficult is it to replace a cigarette socket? I'ts a 1999 Sport. I purchased a portable navi and there is no power coming from the cigarette socket. The cigarette lighter works fine for some reason. I am thinking the tip is not connecting properly due to rust that...
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    i finally got the tires mounted on the rims. i went to Sears on Father's Day. they had a tire sale. i purchased a set of Goodyear Wrangler (it's a newer model with Silent Armor Technology).
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    the rims are still in the box.
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    i am going back to costco tomorrow. i will just tell them it's for a 4-door explorer. i will not have them install the tires/rims on the truck. i'll just have the tires mounted on the rims. then i'll go to a different shop to have it installed on the truck.
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    i am about to go postal..........i spent half of my saturday driving around just so my 16" oem can be installed in my '99 sport. it was never done. let me tell you the story. i went to tirerack.com and browsed the available all season tires for the explorer. i found one that i wanted. it...
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    i'll be getting the 255/70/16 size (factory size). i'm leaning towards the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza unless you guys have a reason not....
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    what's a good tire for a 16" OEM wheels?

    hi guys. could you please recommend a good set of street tires for a 16" OEM wheels? thinking of getting 205/45/16. thanks! ps will my tires and wheels from my 1998 Eddie Bauer fit on the '99 Sport? i'm sure it would as both have the same bolt pattern, but i just want to make sure...
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    Problems on my 99 Sport

    thank you. i will try your suggestions.
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    Problems on my 99 Sport

    Hi. I recently acquired my best bud's '99 Sport SOHC. He was going to trade it in, but I offered him $2700 :D for it. He agreed. It had close to 70k miles when I got it. It has minor paint scratches, but no biggie. It's just going to be my daily driver. It was well maintained...
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    pimpedout97x's worklog. body work + bags

    is that a 16" OEM wheels there? are you going to keep it or are you going to sell it? let me know if you decided to sell the OEM wheels.
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    What are those headlights?

    does anyone know if there's a hid kit for a 99 explorer? tia
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    and you think your low?

    that's bound to bend a few pipes underneath..:D
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    Got a new paintjob!!

    is this the new Explorer Millenium Edition? :D
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    Here's my truck

    Re: My apologies no. i was not doubting you. i have that exact same pic in my hard drive, which i copied and pasted it from Saleen's website.
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    Here's my truck

    is that the ACTUAL truck you bought? that picture is the same picture, which can be found in Saleen's website.
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    what's the name of that brake pedal club?

    you guys are great! it's called autolock. thanks!
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    what's the name of that brake pedal club?

    hi all. i lost mine and can't remember the name anymore. what is the name of that club where you placed it on the brake pedal? the commercial also shows the cops shooting it with a shotgun. thanks!
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    i added a new friend to my explorer

    it's an auto with the e-shift. i'll have to buy more zaino before i take pics .... he he he. i put all of my remaining zaino on my explorer...lol.
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    i added a new friend to my explorer

    the color is graphite gray pearl. i'll post pics when it stops raining here.
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    i added a new friend to my explorer

    i just got an 03 is300. nice little car. very fun to drive.:cool: :cool: :cool:
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