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    stainless brush guard with black side steps

    just like the title says...anyone have any pictures of them. i have the chance to grab a brush guard for $100 but i already have black side steps from westin. how do you think this would contrast?
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    07 Wheels on an 05 Explorer

    I believe they will fit but I just want to be sure. I believe the bolt pattern is the same but what about the offset? my 05 has the tpms too.
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    stock 07 wheels on an 05

    I believe they will fit but I just want to be sure. I believe the bolt pattern is the same but what about the offset? my 05 has the tpms too.
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    Help Installing Westin Tube Bars

    Ive got the rear air/heat option on my explorer and the drivers side wasnt so bad to do. I cant figure out how to mount the bar on the passenger. The spot where the brackets are supposed to go are blocked by the a/c lines. There is no way to get a bolt in there. THe instructions said...
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    How hard to install an oem dvd unit

    i found this online today: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pts/270941157.html How hard would that be to put into my explorer? I assume they are the same units as what is shown. I have the rear a/c and heat controls in the roof so Im not sure how this would work out. Any help would be...
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    Can the Autolock also AutoUNLOCK???

    It is very annoying to have the autolock feature lock all your doors once you start rolling but once you shut the ignition off they wont unlock. Is there a way that we can get these to unlock as well?
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    Interesting little feature I found today

    I was driving down the highway today and I hopped onto an on-ramp. This on-ramp had a large turning radious so I was on it for about 30 seconds. I turn my blinker on to signal that I was going onto the on-ramp...continue cruising when about 20-30 seconds later my car alarms (not security alarm...
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    What did your system cost?

    Im not looking to do something too outrageous. Basically what Im looking for is a double din CD/Nav/DVD player, probably pioneer, and what the costs would be for that kind of unit. Ive installed plenty of stereos so I might tackle it myself. What do you guys think...would it be worth it to...
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    Anyone tried the acetone/gas mixture???

    not sure that i would ever do this but there are a lot of 2nd gen explorers doing this with good results. Its kind of tempting to try but i dont want to crack my head or blow the engine. here is the thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133739&highlight=acetone
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    standard a/c unit swap to digital

    does anyone know how difficult it would be to swap out the standard temp control knobs with this digital unti: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05-FORD-EXPLORER-CLIMATE-TEMP-CONTROL-ATC-DIGITAL-OE_W0QQitemZ290070682025QQihZ019QQcategoryZ50459QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem it seems like it would be...
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    Where to get true japan parts

    I see all these nice looking explorers with these parts only available from japan. where did they buy them from? ive googled and yahooed this thing but cant find anyone who carries this stuff.
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    show me your running boards

    Im looking at getting a step bar but i dont know which i want. im looking at either the chrome or black metal nerf bars or the black plastic stock running boards. does anyone know if i also purchased the running boards from a limited would they come color matched or is that something i would...
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    Whats eh black box connecting to the rearview mirror?

    I just noticed it tonight. There is a little black box at the base of the rearview mirror bracket that has a wire running to the mirror itself. My rearview mirror is not auto dimming or anything like that but something connects to this black box that runs against the glass up into the...
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    4x4 High Griding Noise

    I just picked up a used 2005 Explorer XLT the other day. The salesman told me one a month to use the 4x4 high and low settings to lubricate the gears. Last night I decided to do this and anytime the steering wheel turned in 4x4 high mode I got a grinding sound and it felt like the wheel was...
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