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Towed the horses down to the beach today, about 5,000 pounds total weight. I did my usual towing setup by putting 38 PSI instead of the usual 32 in the rear tires and then put 40 PSI in the bags. Towed great. No more rear end bounce and no more wander while towing. Very solid and smooth. On the...

I'm going to try one more time. Please think about what you want to write, then use some sentence structure so it makes sense. I can't (won't) plow through word salad. It gives me a headache and gives me anxiety for the future of mankind. Write out what the issue is, why the dealership says...

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Seems like almost every off-road based metal fab business has their own version of this tool. They are all very similar. Most are priced higher than this one. If there was one for specific bolt patterns it could eliminate one step; leveling the studs and tools separately. The way this one is...

I suggest you get yourself a Ford electrical and vacuum troubleshooting manual for your specific year. They are available on line. I got mine off eBay.

I did a write up on the alignment tool here https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/toe-aligment-tool-by-ruff-stuff.504078/

This works best for straight axle swapped (SAS) rigs. I have always had trouble and no confidence in tape measure alignments with larger aggressive lug tires. There are just too many variables. I saw this toe alignment tool and decided to give it a try as it was reasonably priced and should last...

Turning one wheel isn't a good test. It takes quite a bit of torque to get them to function. They are free when no torque is applied. Even my Detroit locker turns free when on jack stands.

That's pretty good for a 30 year old engine. I've had my 1994 since 1995. It's always had a occasional very slight shudder when at idle. My mechanic brother-in-law said most of the 4.0's do that.

I ended up not going on the Idaho trip. Silverado axle started making clunking noises so I swapped in a 14 bolt. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/1500-silverado-crew-cab-rear-axle-swap.503806/ I have never thought I could get an accurate measuring tape toe measurement with the...

Slotted and/or drilled rotors help with dissipating heat. I've become a fan of ceramic pads. They don't leave dust all over the wheels, and increase brake performance. They do wear rotors a little bit quicker, but rotors are a wear item, and are fairly inexpensive on these vehicles. Still a...

Do you downshift and let the engine help while going down grades? That will help a lot.

Eternabond tape is the nastiest stuff I have ever had to deal with. It's considered a permanent repair for RV seam seals. I have some in the RV in case there is roof damage or other leaks that need a quick fix/camp repair. Will not be using it for anything I might have to remove ever again. I...

I used a entire bottle of Zep and it only made it mad and more gooey. Goo Gone didn't do much either.

I've found the product that quickly breaks down the sticky mess from removing the RV tape, Eternabond. Purple Power, full strength. Spray it on, wait a few minutes and scrape the goo off. Follow with a PP soaked cloth, then hose the residue off. Soak your coated tools in full strength PP...

I don't have that year Explorer, but is your gas filler neck on that side, maybe on the outside of the car right about where that grille is?

It's not the same product. The part they sold you is bolted to your Explorer. Why should they have to eat the cost of accepting a return they never sold you?

You ordered a starter, then bought one locally. The return shipping cost is what it takes to send one back, then do the right thing and send it back. You agreed to the terms of purchase when you bought the parts, you don't get to change them because it will cost you money. You are the one that...

That would be a perfect engine for a B2.

If you don't plan on having the trans checked for the hard shifts, then why bother changing the fluid? I don't understand the 'there's something wrong but I'll keep driving it until I have to pay thousands instead of maybe a few hundred' approach. Yes, these transmissions are prone to failure...

I wouldn't replace a transmission just because. I would take it to a reputable transmission shop and see if they can fix the shifting issue. Changing the fluid and hoping for the best is horrible advise. It might be something simple. Hard shifting puts much more wear on components and could...

Title change isn't too extreme, it fits the issue better. I don't know about newer vehicles. The last alternator I replaced with was in my 2008 Silverado and AC Delco was what I went with because my brother worked at a Chevy dealer, and I got OEM parts wholesale. With my 1994, I went from an...

Installed the air bags, pumped them up to 45 PSI and left it for 45 minutes. Still has 45 PSI. I don't think I'll run that much air in them ever with what I tow. It lifted the rear about 3". I'll play around with the pressure when towing the horses to the beach on Sunday. One of the bags is...

This thread should be retitled "Only Use Motorcraft Alternators For 5th Gens". No need to be bashing a budget auto parts supplier because of a specific generation vehicle being particular about its electronic parts.

I have had a new not remanufactured AZ alternator for about ten years. Does what it's supposed to do. All manufacturers are currently having quality control issues. Poor QC is the new normal.

One of the few things I think I'll miss when I relocate to Arizona is Marshall's Hardware. They are 5 miles away and have nearly every type of fastner made. I went in there looking to make sure the air bags were indeed 1/8 NPT and to pick up new hardware for the mounts. They had the flat head...

Picked up the air bag mounts and hardware, and dropped off the old axle for scrap. Goodbye POS The donor has a 6.5' bed, which explains the longer park brake cables.

Just think about how much money your saving. And, your not paying some mental midget with 1/10 of your mechanical skills to screw up your Jeep.

I looked at that on Amazon. I think I'll buy one before the next time I deal with bleeding. I was thinking that I could make adaptors out of master cylinder caps for less. Took the Silverado for a drive to get some carnitas fries. Drives great, smooth and quiet. The brakes are a huge...

I hate doing suspension work on angled driveways. Does that ten hours include multiple breaks to stretch out old muscles and the 30 seconds it takes to get off the ground?

The Silverado is now the light duty (under 10,000 pounds) tow rig that Chevrolet should have made in the first place. 5.3 pushrod V8 gets an average of 20 MPG, flex fuel so it runs on E85, makes very good power. Transmission is the electronic version of the tough 700R4. Now with this rear...

Enlisted the wife to sit in the truck and pump the pedal. That did it. Small bubbles out of the rear, lots of bubbles from the front. Note to self, no gravity brake bleeding for the Silverado. Pedal is up and very hard. Softens up with the engine running, but can't push it to the floor. In...

Your solution for the throttle is simple and practical. For most driveshaft modifications what I do is remove it, measure flange edge to yoke/flange edge. Take old shaft and that measurement to a old school driveshaft shop. Tell them what's the rig is used for, and let them decide what's best...

I did push through pedal by hand several times while it was gravity bleeding to move more fluid through the lines, but it was slow presses about half way down. I also have the ends of the tubing on the bleeder into fluid when I was doing that so it won't suck air back up. I've done this a bunch...

I'm not going to get this done today. I'm having a heck of a time bleeding the brakes. I stripped out one of the bleeder valves, so I had to remove the caliper to get it out. Then a few hours tracking down replacements. Installed a new valve in each caliper. I've bled brakes dozens of...

At last, at last, I have the last few parts to get the truck back on the road. Driveshaft fits, rotors and cable stops showed up. I'll be wrenching tomorrow. Short list: Install brakes, adjust park brakes, shorten park brake cables, bleed and flush the brake lines, install driveshaft, test drive.

The rotors went from the San Diego Amazon facility to the Poway facility this morning, so they got a little closer. Poway is five miles from here, so maybe they will actually show up today.

Amazon did it again. Said the rotors would be here Monday, then today, now saying tomorrow by 10PM. They have also delayed a purchase of a case of brake parts cleaner. This is getting ridiculous. Received the pads yesterday, can't do anything without the rotors. What really sucks is I couldn't...

The bushings are readily available aftermarket on Amazon and eBay. No need to make your own bushings when you can get a set for under $10.00.

I ended up ordering new AC Delco rotors and ceramic pads. They were actually cheaper than having the rotors turned and buying the pads locally. They should be here by Tuesday.