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    2nd Gen Stock Roof Rail Interchangeability

    I am looking at possibly purchasing a 2nd gen 4 door. I currently have a 2001 Sport with a bunch of roof accessories. Can the Sport/Sport Trac roof rails be moved over to a 2nd gen?
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    5r55e Fluid Level after VB Swap??

    I'll keep this brief. I did a VB swap recently and added 5qts of tranny fluid, then kept adding fluid in 1/2qt increments until the level appeared good (all while at operating temp). In total I added 7qts. It began banging into 2nd while downshifting. So I checked the fluid level after the...
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    2019 Ranger Recall

    Just an FYI for Ranger owners. Ford Motor Company Issues Recall for Select 2019 Ranger Vehicles to Verify Shifter Interlock Functionality | Ford Media Center
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    How to disconnect FRONT FUEL CONNECTION beside engine? With pics

    How does someone disconnect this?? Just man up and pull? 2001 Sport. Its an early model 4.0 (basically a year 2000 engine with 2001 body style)
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    Smittybilt XL Rooftop Tent w/ Pictures

    I have an 01' Sport and am searching for honest, serious opinions on running a Smittybilt XL RTT on my Exploder. Smittybilt is currently having a killer deal on the XLs and there's a local 4 Wheel Parts nearby so I wouldnt pay shipping. The tent is 76" wide so it'd take up close to the entire...
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    01 Sport Not turning over w/ odd symptoms

    My 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0 SOHC wont turn over in park or neutral, all it does is one click (from the starter) and nothing. Its an automatic trans with the 5r55e. -The neutral safety switch is a brand new motorcraft unit. (Installed today) -The starter was tested and it was ok. -Battery was...
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    Raptor trans in an Ex Sport

    Did a little searching and couldnt find anything. Is this actually possible? (Hopefully the upload worked)
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    Where are the grounds on a 5r55e?

    Does anyone have an explanation or diagram to where the grounding points are on a 5r55e? I just want to clean them up. Thanks.
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    Torque converter or valve body?

    Last year my transmission started acting up and it's gotten worse since. It wont stay locked in overdrive, resulting in 300-400 rpms higher than normal. O/D light has never flashed either. I'm just wondering if I should replace the torque converter or valve body. Every thread I've read with...
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    5r55e fluid level issues

    Just did a fluid/filter change and i can't get the level right. The level is correct when cold but when trans is hot the dipstick says there's no fluid. I am checking fluid hot when vehicle is in park and running. Also I am checking the fluid level per the vehicle's manual. Last time I did the...
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    Door lock only work with Viper alarm FOB

    Went to go into work this morning and my doors wouldn't unlock, everything acted like the battery had drained over night. Slim jimmed my way in and battery is perfect. The key fob and all door lock buttons inside try and unlock the doors, but all that happens is the sound of maybe the actuator...
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    Should I worry about a little leak from brake booster?

    To make a long story short, changing plugs today I noticed the bottom of the booster was wet, but nothing underneath was, indicating it's a very minor leak. My brakes haven't gotten any weaker so should I be worried? Here's a few (cell phone) pics. ] Also, what is this exactly? And...
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    Big 3 & HO Alternator = voltage drop?

    Last summer I purchased an HO alternator from DB Electrical and all the wiring from knu koncepts for the big 3. Installed everything and now when im idling the volt meter drops and once I ge on the gas it jumps up, all the lights get really bright then back to normal brightness. I never had this...
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    Quick battery question

    My Duralast battery MAY have crapped itself and if I choose to not get it replaced under warranty then I'd like to upgrade to this battery - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/xsp-d2700. The question is, the BCIs on both batteries are different. My Duralast Gold is a 65 and the XS Power is a 27...
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    Fully caged SAS'd 97 Explorer - Cypress, TX

    Just came across this if anyone is interested. Looks sweet! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Explorer-XLT-Sport-Utility-4-Door-CUSTOM-BUILT-ROCK-CRAWLER-OFF-ROAD-VEHICLE-4X4-/321184415801?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4ac8154039&vxp=mtr#v4-41
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    Need new alternator

    I have searched and read a ton of threads from this site and others. I am currently deployed and trying to research and not worry about the product I buy from over here. I would like a 200A+ for under $400 MAX! My searches have been inconclusive to this point because I have narrowed it down...
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    Price drop on Superlift lift kits!

    Just doing my random check on the prices of lifts for my 01' Sport. Here's Summits pricing: Prices in October2012 till now: Part #SLF-9633 Front box kit $1081.77 Price now: $890.00 Part #SLF-9637 Front knuckles $582.02 Price now: $390.00 Part #SLF-K494 Full 4" lift kit $1940.90...
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    30" MTs for 20" rims?

    Anyone know of a company that makes a 30 or 31" mud tire (or aggressive AT) for 20" rims. I've been searching with no luck and i know there are knowledgeable people on this site. Thanks.
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    Viper 5704 alarm!

    I had this alarm installed the end of November. When I picked it up the installer said he "had the car tore apart wire up all the doors". Today I realized that the back door is NOT wired into the alarm. OPINION: Should the back door have been wired up too? For $800 I feel it sure damn well...
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    How do/have you protected your trailer?

    There have been an onslaught of vehicle break ins at our apartment complex and the last thing I need is my trailer broken into/stolen. The explorer already got broken into which is why I'm cautious now. I already have a black iron pipe from wheel to wheel locked, the tongue is all locked but I...
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    40" LED light bar--Hella? Meh, let there be LIGHT!!!

    40" LED bar anyone? :cool: And a lil surprise. One wheel peeler here folks, bear with me!
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    Stucco grille!

    Went down to Lowes, got a sheet of stucco, cut it to fit the grille opening. Then cleaned it up, primed it, paint & clear coat then done!
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    How far for Herculiner? Opinions

    So this weekend will be my last free one for a while. I am having trouble decided whether to just redo the existing Herc or go up to the body line the entire way around. Opinions and/or pictures would be great. Here are some recent pictures of what it looks like now, she's been around the...
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    Can stock fog light wiring hadle HIDs?

    Today I modded my bumper and fascia to house Hella 500s. They'll be mounted up front and i'm going to do an HID conversion. Would stock wire handle 55w or should I go with 35w? 55w should be fine but I want to make sure. Thanks! :thumbsup:
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    275/65r20 pizza cutters?

    As the title says, would 275/65r20 Duratracs look like pizza cutter w/ a 5" suspension, 3" bl and SOA? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=765QR0WDT&tab=Specs
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