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    rear temp control doesnt work and clicking 2004 part# for actuator.

    My 2004 explorers rear ac is stuck on cold and clicking. I know its a blend door actuator but ev every were I look they have two kinds. One with a cross shaft and one with a D shaft. Which one do I need for the temp control? I would like to get this fixed before the cold comes and i take the...
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    struttek struts, why do the rears lift? is a front spacer needed.

    I have been looking for struts for my 2004 xlt. I see people using strut tek but also talking about how they got 2 inches of lift in the rear. Why? Are there oldstruts that sagged? Or are the strut tecks longer then stock? I welcome the lift but want to comeup with a plan using spacers if...
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    5r55w shift kit verse shift improver.

    Hd shift kit http://www.transgo.com/products.php?prd=5R55W-HD2&homeinclude=catalog&category_id=74&parent_id=30&product_id=128&countdisplay=2&start=0&addcountview=Yes Correction kit http://www.transgo.com/products.php?category_id=74&parent_id=30&product_id=124 I have never been happy with...
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    2004 slipping/studdering in reverse.

    .This just started today with no real warning. I was pulling out of my driveway and my reverse gear started slipping/studdering, bad. It doe it coasting backwards in neutral. I havnt noticed any unusual clunking before this. All the other gears seem to work fine.#What am I in for, its the no...
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    Quicklifts up front and Monroes out back?? Anyone tried it.

    My 2004 or 5 explorer(can;t remember) has crossed over 80thousand miles and I want to replace the shocks. I already have 265's and 17x9 rims and I want to get a little space. If I wasn't doing shocks I probable wouldn't lift it at all. It's not really a daily driver (i have motorcycles) but it...
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    battery keeps dying, but checks out ok. would big 3 fix?

    I am having an issue with my 2005. about once a week the battery has drained down enough that is will not start. I have had the alternator and battery checked out and both check out ok.the battery is an optima redtop. I have removed all accesories one at a time for about a week each to...
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    Havn't been around in a while. new rims.

    Some may remember but I said I would not have rims on this car. Figured It would be the first one I kept the stockers on. Anyway I lied. lol I was on the fence about the red but I really like it now that its on, I felt it was a risk that paid off.
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    clearance issue 17x9 +45.

    Hi guys im wondering if there would be any clearance issues on the inside of the wheel well like sway bar etc. the wheel will only stick out .5 inches more so the rest of the width will be on the inside. thanks guys. 265-70-17 terra graplers.
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    parking brake light staying on.

    subject sums it up all of a sudden my parking brake light is staying on. it used to flicker on over bumps stay one for a second and then turn off but today it stayed on the whole way to work. the brake is all the way up appears to be disengaged as well. any idea what would cause this...
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    confirm rear end I'm about to order e locker.

    8.8 31 spline correct? just want to be sure before I get a real expensive paperweight.
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    what do you guys think of this wheel?

    hey guys what do you think of this wheel im considering? price is good. I normally wouldn;t go machined aluminuim but with my white/grey truck I don;t think black would look good and I don;t really want chrome as all my accesorys are brushed aluminuim. really wanting a more negative offset...
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    anyone have a computer wiring digam for 04+

    hey guys i did some searching came up short does anyone have a computer wiring diagram for an 04 v6 flex computer. I wanted to take a look at the wires and what systems for is utilizing for what.
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    long time reader/poster. first time listing stuff.

    ive been reading and posting for a while, but my stocker has finally been updated some, I like to do mods in 3-4 big swoops from here the bolt on motor mods will come next and last will be a crate motor if I ever kill this thing. 1996 xlt 5.0 2wd 170,000 miles almost all original. it was...
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    good rear locker for 2WD.

    good after noon. I have a 96 2wd 5.0 3.73LS with 31-10.50mt. Im looking at getting a rear locker and considering the detroit EZ Locker. My problem is I had a power trax lock right at one time in my dodge and in less then a year the teath had warn off to the point of loud engagement/...
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    which wheels for 96 X?

    I have narrowed my wheel selection down to these three wheels for my 96 explorer I want 17's but would like others opinions on these wheels(if anyone can photo shop it would be greatly appreciated) let me know which you think would be best. for these I would paint all the grey molding black...
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    were to find wheather stripping for front two windows.

    anybody know were to get weather stripping for the two front windows? im looking for the wheather stripping that goes inbetween the bottom of the window and the door. I can find it for the channel around the top but not the bottom. mine are just old and starting to scratch my windows up and...
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    I need some third gen track times.

    subject sums it up, Im looking at upgrading my 96 v8 to a 3rd gen v6 eddie or v8xlt. Ive been searching the forum and some online and can't find much info. Some of you guys have to go to the track I know it. lol If so please let me know what you got quarter mile wise. the v6 is I beleive a 4.2l...
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    line level convertor how to on 96 xlt.

    Ok, I have a 96 xlt without a changer control button on the stock head unit. Im tryng to do an install and keep things looking as stock as possible for various reasons while still looking good. I really do not care for the looks of most aftermarket decks and anything I like is about half the...
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    removing paint from tails/warnig regarding read night shades

    Is there a decent way to remove spray paint/smoke from a set of tail lights? I wanted to remove the black lines from my tails and the amber corner. So i bought some night shade paint but its basically read spray paint with some sparkles in it. Looked fairly translucent when wet but it dryed...
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    warning about USA-SPEC/Circuit City.

    Hey this is just a warning I bought a USA SPEC Auxilary input from circuitcity.com for use in my 96 exploder. For various reasons I want to keep the install almost completely stock looking in this vehicle. At any rate after selecting a 96 explorer with standard sound and auto set button...
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    should I lower on all terrains.

    Subject kind of sums it up. I have been cleaning up/ redoing some things on my 96 5.0 and would like to lower it some. However I have All terrains white wall out(yuck) stock size and can;t decide if this will look cheesy if I drop it some. (some what off road tire and lowered ride) im thinking...
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    rear blocks and towing.

    does anyone with a dropped explorer do any towing? if so what. I am looking to lower my explorer and get 17's with 255-50-17 tires(I already have them from a previous truck) and want to reduce some of the wheel well gap when I put them on. im thinking an inch or preferable a 2 inch drop...
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    newbie a couple questions, looking for some feedback on mods.

    Whats up I registered at this forum probable about a year ago but never really posted. At the time I was going to sell my truck and buy and explorer off my dad to save money. Last week he surpirsed the hell out of me by calling me up and saying if I wanted it I could come get it becuase the AC...
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    last? 15x8bart wheels 3inch backspaceing possible?

    I know ya'll are probable tired of my postings going back and forth between the street and offoad look so I promise this will be the last one. I was looking at 20's for giggles but have decided it is simply more then I want to spend to dress up my explorer...
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    20X10 5-114.3 10MM will these fit?

    subject pretty much sums it up I found a set of 20's I like, and have wanted a vehicle with 20's for a while. any rubbing? what size tire?
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