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    will the wheels off my 99 sport fit a 2001 sport trac?

    Hey guys I am selling my stock 16x7 wheels off my explorer. Now the guy that is interested has a 2001 sport trac. Will they fit. I assume that they will have the same bolt pattern, but I was concerned more with the size. Isnt it optional for the sport trac to have 16 inch wheels? Thanks...
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    Help my truck wont idle!!!

    Hey guys I have a 99 sport, my mods are below. It started off that it wouldnt idle sometimes when I started it up, especially on warmer days. I would drive it for 5 or 10 minutes having to feather the gas when I stoped, and then it would be ok. Now it wont idle at all!! Anybody had this...
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    Before and after painted bumpers and side skirts

    Well I finally got her back here is the before and afters of my trucks face lift. I absolutly love it. Before And here are the after. ;-) My next step is to get my mirrors painted and my new spoiler on.
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    My Truck is getting a face lift ;-)

    Well I brought my truck in today to get this fixed. I am having them do some other work for me too. I am having the front and rear bumpers, as well as the fenderflares and rocker pannels painted the same as the body color :-) My truck is going to look really awsome now. My exterior is...
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    I just got my Euro Altezzas!!!

    Well I went to my local speed shop last week and bought some side markers for my truck. Now everyone knows the only place anybody can find altezzas is Autosyndicate.com. The guy at the speed shop asked me why I didnt get euro tails. my reaction was "You sell them!!" I had called...
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    Carparts.com coupon?

    Hi guys sorry for a annoying post, but I did a search and couldnt find any non expired coupon numbers. Does anyone have any that are not expired. Also where do you guys get these coupon numbers?
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    Anyone have SuperSprings?

    I was looking through the performance products catalog, and I saw a product called supersprings. They are like a add a spring but they dont give you a lift. They say it helps cornering, and gives the rear a little bit more stability. What do you gys think of these? They are like 250 bucks...
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    When should I clean my K&N Filter?

    Hey guys I bought my K&N FIPK used. I didnt get a manual. How often should you clean and re-oil your filter? Just wondering, because mine is looking a little dirtly, but still has a good amount of the oil on it. Any help would be great. Jason
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    Tips for replacing rotors and pads

    Well I just got my ART slotted rotors for my rear, I want to install them. I have installed pads but not rotors before is it difficult? What is involved? Should I get them installed by a shop? Any help would be great Jason
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    My seat just broke, help!!

    Well I went out tonight to pick up a pizza, and when I got back in my car from the pizzaria I jumped in my seat and the back of it fell all the way back. The lever on the side is stuck in the up position, so the seat just lays flat! I cant believe this happened. Its only a 99! Has this...
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    Just cleaned MAF, clean TB too???

    Ok quick question. I just cleaned my MAF with gumouth tb and injector cleaner. Now I was just reading hte bottle and to clean the tb take of the intake hose, and start your engine. Then it says to open up the throttle and spray a few 10 second bursts in the TB. That will clean your TB and...
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    Help can I convert my SOHC from a auto to manual?

    I was searching around the web and thought I would check out fords site. I noticed that Ford is now offering a 5 speed manual for the SOHC engines on the sports. I have a '99 SOHC sport, and would die for a manual. Do you think this would be a direct bolt on for my truck? Obviously I would...
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    Help Choosing a Bumper cover.

    Ok in light of the recent info that Ranger 93+ bumpers are interchangable with 95+ bumpers I am going to be buying one for my truck. If I do this I will have a brand new '99 bumper for sale. Check out my post in the for sale forum. But this post is to get anybodys info on which aftermarket...
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    Just installed Blue side markers in the front fender

    Well I have been wanting to do this for a while, so I saw them in the performance shop and went for it. They look really nice and were simple to install. Although I was weary about drilling a 3/4 inch hole in my fender ;-) But it came out well I will have pics tomorrow Jason
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    Just installed Explorer Express anti sway bar

    I just installed my Explorer Express Anti sway bar for the rear of my 99 sport. I already have it lowered with rims and performance tires. I have as well eldebrock Ias shocks. The install was easy. Took about a 1/2 hour. It fits perfectly. I was very surprised how much bigger it was then the...
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    Anybody have pics of Install of 6x9s for the rear

    I just bought 6x9 MBquarts for my rears. I know it is possible with some modifications to install them. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks jason
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    MB Quart Component crossover setting for the tweeters?

    Ok, I have a set of MB quart 6 1/2 components up front in my truck. I was just wondering what setting most people like the tweeters to be set on through the crossover. Any help would be appreciated Jason
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    Vacum operated fuel pressure regulator???

    Hey guys, just wondering if the v-6 SOHC engine has a vacum operated fuel pressure regulator? Or does anyone know how I can find this out? Also has anyone on this site installed a Zex NOS system? I tried to do a search on it, but I keep getting a error message. Thanks jason
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    Jornum1's 99 Sport SOHC

    Here is my borla exhaust, altezzas, and painted lund windjammer. Here is a close up of the altezzas. Here is my side markers, and front clears, with my nice modification that some old lady was nice enough to do for me ;-) Its going in the shop on monday My mods are as follows Engine...
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    ExplorerSportTruck.com stickers?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anything ever happened with making these stickers? I know it was discussed before, but I dont know what came it. I tried doing a search on it, but didnt come up with anything at all. If these were never made, would anyone be interested in them? Jason
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    Just a theory I had on the OD/D discussion, and a few questions

    Ok I read the post on whether or not it is better to drive in D or OD, and I remembered a friend of mine saying that you could get better highway passing power in D. I had tried this in the past, and didnt see a difference between the two. That was before I had installed my superchip. So after...
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    Wheel spacer fitment problems

    OK I know this is a contraversial topic, and some of you say spacers are bad and some say I should have any problems with them. But I bought 1" spacers from Carparts.com. I got them yesterday finally, they were on back order. They are the kind that have holes for your existing studs and their...
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    Rear speakers 6x9 or component?

    Ok I am going to buy new speakers for the rear of my sport. I know alot of people put in 6x9's but I have MB quart components in front, and love them. What are the pros and cons of putting them in the rear too. If I did do that where do I put the tweeters? Thanks guys, Jason
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    Low end power

    I am looking for some off the line low end power. My truck is fast after 3500 rpms or so, but before that its average. What mods will help off the line acceleration. I have my current mods below. I know headers will help, but I am waiting for hedman to release them for my engine. As far as I...
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    Finally got my superchip Installed

    Ok I had posted that I should have recieved my superchip about 2 weeks ago. I ordered it from Chris at Smartyparts. Turns out there was a mix up in the mail. He sent it out friday the 25th, but it got sent back to him due to a address error. Unfortunatly he didnt know this till last friday...
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