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    Buzzing/Hum from Turn Signal when depressed

    Hey guys, I need some help, when I hit the turn signal lever down to turn left, its been making a buzzing or humming type sound, as soon as I let go, it stops. It also seems to only do it if I push it down hard. Im not sure whats wrong, can some please help, I dont want something to short and...
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    Pics of my new HU and install by Hokie

    Well, after much negotiating, I finally bargained with Hokie to have him install my HU, amp, and Sub. I gave him beer and dinner, and he installed all my stuff..much thanks! Here are some pics of the process. The HU is Pioneer Premier DEH-P660. Notice that beer was involved with the entire...
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    Matts getting a new HU

    Hey ya'll.. Finally got a new HU, the stock one had to go. Ive got alpine door speakers (sps-570a) and xm radio, so I hope the Pioneer Premier DEH-P660 works well. It's got the OEL display and looks pretty cool.. Now I would like to have some bass for relatively cheap. Ive been pricing...
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    How to: Fix Rear Door Handle

    My rear passenger door handle wont work from the insids, it's stuck in the open position. I took the door apart and these are the pictures i got. The handle on the outside of the door still works just fine. I didnt break it, someone in the back pulled on it and said it wouldnt work, I was...
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    Pro Comp Shocks..

    What do you guys think of these... seems like a good deal from 4wheelparts.com...... Dead Link Removed Any comments.... do you think these would be good for my tt/shackle lift? Current stock shocks have 102K miles on em and when i did the tt/shackle lift with 31s, i noticed no difference...
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    MattStarr's 97 XLT!!!

    I have had my X for almost 2 years, I got it stock and it was staying stock until I found this site and my money just started going into it!! Stock 1997 XLT SOHC 4.0 4x4 3.73 LS Running Boards Sunroof 6 disc CD changer Dual power seats overhead console auto-dimming mirror roof rack...
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    Hood Shots Only......(PICS)

    Ok, I know everyone likes showing off how shiny they can get their X. Here we are going to ONLY show hood shots, and thats it!! Then after we get 10 or so, we'll set up a poll and vote on who has the shiniest hood!! Here's mine...
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    Matt's BFG AT 31's and TT/Shackles

    Well I finally did it and ditched my old tires and got new ones. I did the TT/Shackles lift and they fit great!!! I love the way the X looks. It looks to me like I can fit 32's if I wanted...(wishful thinking). I did the shackles and TT all by myself (so there HOKIE :p ). I love it!!
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    Speedo Gear.. What do I need...

    I got 31 BFG AT's put on today with my TT/Shackles. My speedo is now off I assume. I went to Ford to get the little gear I need to put in the rear diffy to fix it. But I dont know what size I have and what size I need to get. He told me to find out exactly what I need and to come back with...
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    What did you pay for your 31 BFG AT's

    Im getting BFG AT's 31x10.5 in the next week. Sears will do it for $513 inlcuding mounting, balancing, and lifetime balancing and rotation for free. I would like to know what you guys paid for yours... ie the final price on these tires only including mounting and balancing is what I'm...
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    900 Mile Road Trip-- What to do 1st?

    Well, its that time of the year again... SPRING BREAK!!!. I'll be driving from here in Myrtle Beach, SC to Key West, FL. Its about a 900 mile/16 hour trip each way. I've kept the X maintained at the dealer and I'm taking it by them in the morning at 9am to get them to check it just to make...
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    Rear Pinion Seal Leak

    Hi. I went to the dealer today to get my oil changed and while they were looking over the car, they found my Rear Pinion Seal was leaking. They filled the reservoir up with oil to get me by till next week when I take it in to get it fixed. I went out and looked at it to verify the leak. I...
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    XM Commander Install in my 97 XLT (5 pics)

    Hi guys, I finally installed my XM Commander in my center console. I used ABS plastic and made a custom enclosure to hold the XM. Dont worry, its not crooked, its that the pocket outline is not a perfect rectangle;) But its perfectly level with the radio and its level all around. I think it...
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    What size is this screw?

    Ok,Center console.... where the 2 little pockets are right below the radio....... Those two pockets are held in with 4 screws...... I took the pockets out and lost 1 of the little screws, can someone please tell me the size I need? Can someone please help!:D
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    XM Radio and Pioneer HU

    I have a XM Commander FM Modulated through my stock HU. If I buy a new Pionner HU thats XM Ready, the commander will work, correct? And will the Pioneer display the song and artist like on the XM? Or can I just wire it to the Pioneer and still view the Artist/song on the XM's face? I hope...
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    Polished and Clean (pics) !!

    Well it was 83 degrees here today and I couldnt pass up the chance to detail the X. Here are some pics I took as the proud father:D Its got countless coats of Liquid Glass Polish on.. its expensive, but it really makes it look good!! Close up of side... Shot of the hella...
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    Antenna removal from HU

    I need to take out the stock antenna in the back of the stock HU. I looked at it and tried pulling, but it wouldnt come out. SO, how do I remove it? Is there a trick or something?
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    Bshmastr

    A great seller. My shackles were sent promptly and email communication was excellent. Highly recommended. A+++++ Serivce Thanks!! MATT
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    XM and HU ??? possibilities

    Ok. What do you think about taking a aftermarket HU (1 din) and the opening that is left above it, mounting my XM commander? Do you think it would fit in that slot? Do they make something to close the pocket up so i could make it look good.... Does this even seem possible or is the XM too...
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    Aldive!!! XM Question here :)

    I need to take out my HU to attach the antenna wire up to the FM modulator. Does the XM come with enough antenna wire to put the "brain" under my center console? Also, how much extra wire is on the stock antenna? If there is not enough wire supplied.. where and how much will it cost? Is...
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    I just got XM Radio

    I got a great deal on this and couldnt pass it up. I'll be hooking it up with the included FM modulator. Anyone have any experience with XM and their modulators? And any comments would be appreciated as I will be installing this myself. Maybe if I get some money for a nice HU, one...
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    Eagle 15x8's

    Eagle Rims What do you all think of these rims for putting BFG AT 31x10.5R15 on them?? What backspacing and bolt pattern would I need? I will have shackles and TT if that matters. Also, would I be better to just keep my stock 15x7 tear drop rims?? It could save me 300 bucks ya know...
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    What are plugs and wires?

    Ok, not a too stupid question, yes I know they are spark plugs and the wires, but what advantages do you have using platinum plugs and upgraded wire? I just wanna know if I should stick with the ford parts, or buy bosch or something aftermarket. There is just so much talk about plugs and...
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    New Alpines!!!

    I got my 4 new Alpine Type S 5x7 speakers today and installed them myself!! I'm so excited they sound fantastic compared to the stock speakers. Removing the door panels were no problem at all, thanks to help I recieved on this site!!! Just wanted to update y'all on the progress of the truck...
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    Where is the stock amp?

    I wanna get a new HU. Im reading that you have to bypass the factory amp. I have a 97 XLT with the stock bottom of the line system. NO sub, but I do have a 6-disc changer. Do I have a stock amp the rear cargo area.. I dont know!
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