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    Slush Box Coilovers

    Well I have not had the Explorer for almost 2 years now. Been rolling around in a Miata. I guess I wanted something legal in Autocross. So thought I would finally tell how I lowered my truck. Sorry about the wait if anyone was waiting. I got most of my parts from a local shop that...
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    Tire Size

    Hey guys I currently run 18x9 Steeda Ultra Lite wheels. My tires are 255 55 R18 and I want to try some different wheels possibly. I want to go with 18x8 in front and 18x10 in the rear. What size tires to run with those? The 255 size was recomended by tirerack and is a 10 wide tire which bubbles...
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    Jacksonville, Florida Meet

    Check out sXc for the details on this. If anyone is in the Southern Area come check it out. http://www.southernxplorer.com/viewtopic.php?t=851&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75 So let's get some more Exploder's out there guys.
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    Aeromotive Fuel Filer?

    Hey whats up my check engine light came on today and I took it to Autozone for a scan. They came up with it was running lean. All the people there said it was the fuel filter. One guy said replacing that would turn the light off but later the pump would go out. Well what I want to do is replace...
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    Mustang Hubs

    Would like a 1996-2004 Mustang hub fit on a 2001 Sport or any second gen explorer's. I want to know because I just got my 18x9 Steeda Ultra lites and I can't put my center caps on the front because the hub is too long. I know the Mustangs hubs are shorter and would clear the caps. Any input...
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    Line Lock?

    Ok I did a search but couldn't find shot on it. Will like a Hurst, B&M or Moroso Line Lock work on a 2001 Explorer Sport. I have ABS of course and this will help me do burnouts and help at the track. Thanks guys. Before this though I do want LSD first. So let me know guys.
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    SOHC 4.0 Liter Vortech Supercharger?

    Does anyone know of a place making a kit for this. What I want to know is there a way to get like a basic Vortech kit like my friend got for his Mustang Fox Body that has around 6 pounds of boost. This is what the EE 4.0 SOHC kit was suppose to run 6 psi. Well if I could get the Vortech and make...
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    18x9's with 255/55R18 tires

    Ok I have some 255/55R18 Hankook Ventus ST's sitting here at my house waitng for wheels. Will 18x9 fit in these tires? I have heard from Kumho that they will with there tires I was just wondering if 255/55R18 is good for 18x9 because I ordered them to go on my 18x8's I don't have anymore.
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    Wheels don't fit

    Ok I put this in here because the wheels and tires section was over ran with of road posts so. Well I got some 18x8 Falken Torgue5 wheels in. Offset is fine and lug pattern works but my hubs are too big. Do 2001-2003 Explorer Sports and Sport Tracs 2001-2004 have the same hub size as the older...
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    Whats the deal on the SOHC Supercharger?

    Where is it whats up. Is it still in process or what. I need some info on this its been a while now. I know Black Magic knows something about it.
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    Falken Wheels with tax return

    Ok I have plans to use my tax return money to get new wheels and tires. There 18x8 with a 35mm offset. Will I have a problem with these. I found them on a site and they have Explorer's listed as fitting with these wheels. I guess if all else fails I could get spacers. So let me know if the size...
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    18x8 wheels need tires

    Hey everyone I have a 2001 Explorer sport and i will be getting some 18x8 wheels for it. I need to know the closest I can get to have the same diameter tire to be 28 inches. I now have the stock 15x7's with 235/75 15 tires. I want to upgrade but still have the same tire height can i get any help...
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    Stock Control Arms wanted

    Hello all i wonder if any of you Ranger guys with trucks from 1998-2002 or so have your stock upper and lower control arms and springs. If you get like the DJM drop kit you won't need your stock parts anymore so i would like to buy them. Let me know of a price and email me at jonathaniler@yahoo.com
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    Mobil1 ATF

    Hey everyone i was wondering can i run Mobil1 ATF in my 2001 Explorer Sport with the 5 speed Automatic. I now run 5w30 Mobil1 Fully Synthetic Fluid and just that why not do it to the Tranmsission since they make it. Its time according to my manual to change it. Is it alright to put Mobil1 in...
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    Roll Cage

    How is it going guys i have a question. I want to get racing seats for my Autocrossing sometime soon and want to get a cage for my truck. I found a cage for an 83-92 Ford Ranger and thought maybe this might fit with maybe some modifications. What do you guys think i know the newer Ranger's have...
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    17x8 or 17x9 for Autocross

    Hello everyone i need to know what wheel size would be best for fit, price for tires and everything. I will be using these wheels for my Autocross events and i was looking whatever 17x8 or 17x9. I will be doing some hard cornering with it and don't want any rub. I want the correct tire size that...
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    Engine Code

    Hey guys i was wondering if anyone knew where to find the engine codes for Explorer Motors 4.0L OHV V6 5.0L OHV V8 4.0L SOHC V6 4.6L SOHC V8
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    Steeda vs Explorer Express Sway Bars

    Which one is better Explorer Express sway bars or the Steeda Sway bars. Could anyone tell me the thickness of each and all that. Thanks in advance.
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    Cardomain Sites or other sites.

    Hey can everyone show me where there Cardomain sites are or personall car sites. I want to see what everyone has done and what everyones trucks look like. Oh and other vehicles you own is cool to i like everything. Oh here is mine
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    Autocross

    yesterday i went with my car club to Pensicola SCCA Solo II Event. It was a driving school this time but still awesome. I emailed the chairman of the SCCA and gave him info on my truck and asked if i can enter it. They let me because i'm lowered 2" but no other suspension work just yet. This...
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    Changing Tranny Fluid

    I have 40,000 miles on my truck and my manual that it came with says change transmisson fluid at 30,000 miles. I want to change it but not sure how. I have a Haynes Manual that shows me how but is this hard and is there anything i need to know before doing it. Also what fluid should i put in...
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    2 Wheel Drive Ranger Front Suspension

    Ok well i have thought of this and maybe it can be done. Would a 1998-2003 2 wheel drive Ranger front Suspension come close to working onlet's say a 2001 Ex Sport. I know the Explorer and Ranger are similar in alot of ways and also different. The thing i was thinking the frames would be the same...
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    5.0 Sound question

    Whats going on guys and gals i have a question. Does a 5.0 Liter Explorer sound just like a 5.0 Liter Mustang or atleast close. I was thinking maybe they sound a little different the length being the Explorer is longer. There aren't any 5.0 Liter Explorer's around here with exhaust. I just...
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    High Flow Cat's

    Hello everyone its me again. I was wondering where i could find a High Flow Cat for my truck which at the moment has 4. Well the truck is a LEV ( Low Emissions Vehicle ) so whenever i got my Flowmaster i blew a sensor in it and like 3 months later another one went. I was still under warrenty and...
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    Whats with these different SOHC engine Cover's

    Hey guys i was looking at BlackMagic's site and noticed his truck has a different looking plastic engine cover that says SOHC 4.0L. Well my truck is the same year and its a SOHC 4.0L but its different looking. Also the intake on those SOHC motors has another hose going to the intake. I kinda...
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