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    Lift + Driveshaft = Clunk issues

    So I have a question for the experts on here, first off thanks for reading and hopefully giving some input on the the issue. Since I lifted the sport I've been experiencing some clunking when coming to a start or stop. Looked up on it and determined the u joints were the issue. Changed those...
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    Rear defroster issue

    Hi all, I recently took in my explorer to get the windows tinted, including the hatch. Everything checked out fine upon first inspection but today I noticed the one of the connections to the rear defroster was just dangling. I went back in the tint shop and the guy said it was no issue it just...
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    free sport seat stuff

    Not really sure were to post this. But I completely took apart a seat from my 03 sport seat and everything is still in decent condition if anyone wants anything. I recently replaced my driver side seat because the mechanism that reclines the seat would go back by itself at times. Not really...
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    1.5inch lift shackles, 1.5 wheel spacers

    I'm selling off some of the stuff I had on my sport, just decided to go a different route on things. SOLD ---1.5 lift shackles from pro form fab, with grade 8 hardware. $25 plus shipping GONE ---A pair of aluminum 1.5 wheel spacers, non hub centric ones that were on a 2wd. $25 plus shipping...
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    Some shock help for a lifted ex

    So I just have a quick question for everyone who has some experience with shocks. I have a lifted sport, about 2 1/2 inches in the front with TT and 2 1/4 with aal and shackles in the back with a bfg all terrains 265/75/16 all around at 38psi. I recently replaced the front shocks in the front...
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    01-03 Sport Cladding

    I'm looking to sell a set of cladding that I have had laying around for about 2 years. They have been painted black and it was my first attempt so they have some runs. But other than that they are in really good condition and come with most of the clips that you need to attach to the body...
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    frankcal's 03 Sport Elite Registry

    Hi everybody my names frank and from Orange County California but currently live in Riverside County. I have a 2003 Explorer Sport XLT 2WD. I bought it in 2010 after graduating hs for around 8k from the dealer, it was a one owner with only 44,000 thousand miles at the time. For the first year...
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    Procomp lift spindle possible purchase

    Just have a quick question for all you on here. I came across some lift spindles for a ranger edge that a guy on cl had on his sport trac. From the casting number on them they seem to be pro comp lift spindles. I tried to a search on google and here for info on them but there isn't that much...
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    Wiring led backup lights

    So I bought some lights off of ebay for real cheap with the plans of "upgrading" my back up lights. My original plan was to hook up the lights by splicing into the back up lights power source, but decided against that because I wouldn't want them on everytime I back up only when I really need...
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    Solved Brake system help, please

    I'm having a problem with my brake system that I need help with. 2003 explorer sport 2wd with cruise control So today I just rebuilt both front calipers because they were sticking, and put new brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. Also replaced the master cylinder because its been leaking in...
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    Help on 2wd Hub Assembly/ Bearing

    Hey guys so I have a question for all of you that hopefully I can get some help on. I recently checked my front tires and have play on them from side to side when pushing/pulling on 9 and 2 o'clock. So I know from reading that this is a hub problem that I should get fixed quick to avoid being...
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    01-05 Sport/ Sport Trac items

    So i'm gonna start getting a prerunner bumper built for my 03 sport in the next couple weeks and I'm trying to sell off some of the stuff I have laying around, or will have off once that happens to try and fund the build. I'm really open to any offers on the stuff I got, I would also be open...
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    spacer question, help please

    So I recently bought some new tires, bfg all-terrains 265/75/16 and lifted my ex with aal and torsion twist to clear the tires. But i'm experiencing slight rub at full lock and was thinking of getting some spacers to clear the tires. I found these spacers on craigslist and wanted to know from...
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    Wanting to build a custom bumper, need some advice

    Hey guys so like the title said I am wanting to fabricate a custom bumper for my 03 sport and need some input. So a little input why I wanna get a custom bumper on my 2wd so I don't get burned. First off is obviously because of the looks and I really them. Second is last week I was in a...
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    Red Letter General Grabber grooved and cut

    So I came across some tires on craigslist tire size 265/75/16. I talked the guy down to trade for a ps3 and 275. He says the tread is still 95% and that he just used em a couple times for practice on the dirt, never been on the street. He also says that tires are cut and grooved. So I just...
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    Will 2006 explorers wheels fit a 2003 ex sport?

    I would like to know if the 16in wheels from an 06 fit and look good on my 2003 ex sport 2wd? I've read on some threads that the this gens wheel would kinda be tucked in more in the back. THe reason i ask is i am going to buy some new tires to move up in size and a saw a pretty good deal on a...
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    Master Cylinder... Which one

    So I am need of a new master cylinder and have a question on which one to purchase from rockauto because they have 2 that I'm interested in but want to know exactly which one before I make the purchase because I've already bought expensive wrong parts before. The two cylinders I'm looking at...
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    Rugged Ridge 7in HID problems

    Hey guys Im having a problem with one of my HID red rings that I purchased a bit ago. When I try to turn on the light it just won't turn on I checked the bulbs first and that doesnt seem to be the problem because it worked fine in the other light I have. So because of this I contacted the...
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    Moog Upper Control Arm fitment???

    Hey guys so I have a question for you. I recently purchased my upper control arms for my truck and I got my first shipment today in the mail of the Left control arm. But when I opened the package it looks a lot bigger than my stock one, and doing a fitment test by just placing it infront of my...
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    Back seat fitment question

    Hey guys so I have a question and sorry if it has been asked before but I wasnt able to find it through the search. My brother has a 2003 ranger edge and wants to get those back seats that fold down. So today we went to the junkyard and found an 10/1997 Ranger that had the seats. But we...
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    Help on repairing headlight

    So today I went to change my headlight bulbs and when I removed the driver side bulb a piece of the housing broke off, the back part where the bulb goes into. I did save the piece that was broken so I have all the pieces but not sure on how to repair this. Glue was my first thought but I'm not...
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    2003 Explorer Sport XLT

    Hello all my name is Frank from Orange County California and I've been visiting this forum for a couple of years now and have gotten a really good help on this site. I'm recently unemployed so I've been on here a lot more now and have been fixing things and doing some cheap mods to keep my sane...
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    Rear Axle Help

    So today as I was under my car pb blasting the shock bolts so I can start on my replacement next week with ranchos I encountered something unusual on the rear axle. On the drivers side of the axle there is a hose connected to it that goes somewhere under the spare tire holder. Where the hose...
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    Grounding Help

    Hello all, so I got my shipment today of 7" HID offroad lights and everything seems pretty self explanatory as far as installation goes. The kit comes with 2 lights, a relay with a fuse, and a switch. The issue that im having is how to ground everything. It appears that each light has to be...
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    Couple of 2003 Explorer Sport XLT questions

    Hey guys i'm new to this forum and have some issues with my car that I would enjoy some help with, I would greatly appreciate it. Just a little information my car is a 4x2 with 4.0L automatic engine at 81000 miles and is all stock except for the tires, aftermarket stereo and speakers that were...
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