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    Plasti-dipped my wheels

    This is really cool....looks pretty much void of orange-peel. How tough is this stuff? Meaning, how well does it hold up? Also, does it come in silver?
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    Not to sure about lifting my Explorer??

    Strange.....my stock 2009 sits incredibly level in stock form....
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    How many MPG do you get?

    My 2009 2wd, 4.0L is averaging 17.5 mpg with a mix of 50/50 hwy and city. I can get up to 23 mpg on flat fwy doing about 65mph. But I would guess I get around 14mpg in the city :( Seems to me that the V8 doesn not penalize you any further than the V6, with the exception of the spark plug...
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    Adding a 3rd row seat - walkthrough

    So I wanted to report that I was completely successful in performing this mod myself, thanks to the excellent instructions outlined in this thread :) However, I will add that I needed the passenger-side side trim as well, due to the rear seatbelt requiring more room. Fortunately, when i was...
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    Adding a 3rd row seat - walkthrough

    try www.car-parts.com It is a national directory of salvage yards....mine wasn't one where they let me pull it, so I am at the disadvantage of not knowing how it came apart....but that's why this thread is useful... I also drove 200 miles round trip to get mine....
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    06 5r55s Trans

    Sounds like you are low on fluid. Typically failure to maintain gear position is a lack of fluid. Once your fluid has expanded due to the heat of operation it is hitting the required level to hold your gear. I would have the dealer or trans shop check the fluid level at the specified temp.
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    Adding a 3rd row seat - walkthrough

    JPIN- I have to commend and thank you for all of your efforts spent on creating this helpful thread. As an experienced technician who is about to perform this exact mod, I greatly appreciate having this resource to refer to. It's funny that I have the exact same color combo as well. One...
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