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    Help me with my Rims

    I am creating a rim for my mechanical engineering class. I have to show a picture of the one I am going to make, and the dimensions and such. I need help with choosing one though. I want to make the tightest rim imaginable, but it also can be THAT hard to create. I am going to make it using...
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    Zerk Fitting

    I have a favor to ask you guys. I just installed moog ball joints, and would like to know how to grease them. Could someone take a pic of the zerk fitting, so I know where it is. That would be great. Thanks in advance.
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    Who is mormon here???

    Hey all. I just read through a thread, and saw that someone was a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. I am a member. Been once since I was born. Anyways, I was just curious to see how many other people are mormon on this site, because there have to be a grip. And I am...
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    Anyone have a glock 21 .45 acp

    Hey guys, help needed. My dad just received a glock 21 .45 acp from his work. He works for a place that produces target systems. Well, his boss came in one day, and commented that he didnt have a pistol or anything, and handed him a piece of paper that said he was entitled to pick up a glock...
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    Removing Front Driveshaft???

    Hey guys. I am having a problem with my drive lines, and need to figure out whether the problem is in my transfer case, or CV's. Could someone make a step by step instructions for me so that I can remove my front driveshaft. I just need to know how to remove the front one. Thanks a lot.
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    stuck in 4wd

    Hey guys, I have a problem. Today I went 4 wheelin for the first time. I was doing real good, going up stuff I thought to be impossible. Almost the whole time, every once in a while, I would hear a pop from the front suspension. Well, I get the the street. Switch from 4 low to auto 4x4, and...
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    Moog Ball Joints

    I have to replace my ball joints, and am thinking about going with moog. My question here is that I keep on hearing that they will give me more suspension travel, or something to that effect. If someone could confirm this, that would be great. I guess I am just trying to figure out why I...
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    Tow Hooks and Brush Guard

    Hi, I am looking into getting the manik brush guard for my 97 4 door. I have installed tow hooks on the front of my X though. Will they have to be removed to install the brush guard. Thanks
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    HELP, MY BRAKES

    This morning I tried to take my brakes apart, so that I could put on a new wheel stud, or bolt. Well, I got everything off real easy, but I couldn't figure out how to put the new bolt in, or even get the old one out, so I tried to put everything back together. I am at the part that I would put...
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    Broken Drivers Door Handle

    I know I know. Search!!!! I did, and I don't understand what to do exactly. My drivers side drivers door handle on the outside has broke loose of the spring that holds it. It is very loose, it moves about 1 inch up before it works. The door works, it is just annoyingly loose. I would like...
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    MY HANDLE BROKE

    I know I know. Search!!!! I did, and I don't understand what to do exactly. My drivers side drivers door handle on the outside has broke loose of the spring that holds it. It is very loose, it moves about 1 inch up before it works. The door works, it is just annoyingly loose. I would like...
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    RUBBING????

    I have a problem. I installed shackles/addaleaf, and did a TT. I put on 31 x 10.50 R15 BFG AT TA KO's. I just noticed yesterday that I have what looks to be like rubbing on the inside of my back left fender wall. If you were to look at the tire directly from the side, it is straight back on...
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    Wheel Lug

    Hello All. First off, I would like to thanks rick and all of the moderators for all of the excellent work they are doing. All of this stuff has helped me tremendously throughout the years. Now, While I was installing my 31's, after my TT, AAL/Shackles, I managed to strip the lug and bolt to...
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    Rear Tow Hooks

    Hi, I just installed a set of chrome tow hooks on my 97 4 door XLT. I was thinking about doing a set for the back also. If so, how would I go about doing this. I have the bit and can get the bolts and hooks again. I just need to be shown a picture of where they can go. I also have a...
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    HITCH

    Hi, I have a 97 XLT 4door. I was wondering how much it would cost for me to buy a hitch. I want to have something to be able to be towed out with. What other options do I have. I just put on front tow hooks, but don't think it can be done on the rear. Thanks
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    GEARS

    I was wondering how do I figure out what gears I have in my 97 explorer. It is a XLT 4door. I also want to know how much it would be to upgrade to 4.10's. I will not be installing them myself. So the cost is product+installation+what ever else. Thanks for the info.
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    Why don't they stick out???

    Hi, I have a 97 Explorer with tt/AAL+Shackles. I have 31x10.50 BFG AT TA KO's. I am wondering why my tire doesn't stick out more of my wheel well. I like the look, and want it to. Like the Tacomas you see. Any suggestions.
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    TIRE PRESSURE!!!!

    I just put a set of BFG A/T TA KO's on my X. I also put on shackles/addaleaf, and TT. I would like to know what I should run the tire pressure at. The tires are 31x10.50. Thanks
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    SHOCKS!!!!

    Where is the best place to buy gabriel VST shocks. I will be installing them myself, and want to also know how to do the front, I know how to do the back. Thanks
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    Alignment

    Hi, I just did a shackle/addaleaf, and a tt. I then installed a set of 31 x 10.50 BFG A/T TA KO. I noticed that my tires still have the little factory knobs on them, except for the outside, front left tire. Does this mean I need an alignment. The truck doesn't veer at all. How do I check my...
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    Help with Body Lift

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone would be willing to help me do a 3" body lift on my 97 XLT 4 door. I do not have the kit right now, but am wondering if anyone would be willing to come to vancouver washington.
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    Shuddering

    Hi, I have a 97 4 door XLT. When I am going slow, idle, or up to around 5 mph, I experience a shuddering. I can feel it greatly in the steering wheel (It pulsates) and I can feel it through the body too. It almost feels like it is in 4x4, but it is smoother, and harder bumbs. I am wondering if...
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    How much lift

    Hi, I just ordered my explorer pro comps add a leaf and warrior shackles, and am wondering how much lift I can expect from them. I also will be installing a set of BFG AT T/A KO's, and am wondering how much ground clearance I will be gaining. I have a 97 XLT 4 door, completely stock. Thanks
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    Best Place to Buy

    Where would I be able to order an add a leaf for my 97 XLT 4 door. I want the cheapest internet price. Also, will I be able to do this myself. I have enver done anything before, but am going to be doing my shackles. I figured that I would do these at the same time for a full 2 Inches??? Any...
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    Warrior Quick Disconnects

    Who has a 95 and up Explorer that is running the warrior quick disconnects. I was looking at them, and they seemed to be very nice. How well do they work, and is it noticeable. Where would I find these, and how much are they. Thanks
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