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    hitch mounted rear tire carrier's ?

    http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGate/HitchGate.htm anyone running 1 of these ?, it sounds like a nice idea ! simple install !! I may go for it at the end of the year.
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    new wheels/tires on the way !!

    Finally ordered a set of procomp alloy wheels in black ! 15x8 5 on 4.5 http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT246413.aspx as well as the Cepek FC II's {33x12.5x15} !! can't wait to get them !!
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    Dick Cepek FC-II {is anyone running them ?}

    looking for some feedback on these tires. I'm looking for a 33x12.5x15 C load they need to be a good all around tire {street,light trails,sand,}and be very good in the snow !! they also need to be at least in the middle of the pack in how they wear ! thanks,
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    RCD 4x4 lift {I'd order 1 tomorrow} if.......

    I could find a shop that would install it ? theres nobody I know of in my area that wants to touch it :mad: I'd drive a reasonable {even not reasonable :D } distance to find a shop that is familiar with this lift and will install it on my '99 !!! this is so friggen frustrating trying to get...
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    I'm upgrading my speakers and amps

    I currently have the pioneer 6x8's in the front door and rear panels also an 8" jl sub in the qlogic sidewall box {rear compartment} 3 separate amps that weren't that good,with a planet audio electronic crossover with sub control. I'm going to have an installer do all the work I'm no...
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    looking into getting new wheels: 15 or 16"

    my '99 sport came with the 16's,but I'm going to do the RCD in the spring and will be looking at a new wheel /tire pkg. I've noticed that the BFG ko's are a "D" load range in the 16" size,where-as the 15" are a "C" range {less trucky} are there any reasons not to go to a 15" wheel ?
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    coolflex radiator hoses

    anyone ever install them ? I bought 2 kits about 2 years ago for the upper and lower {forgot all about them} I got the red painted seamless copper tubing with chrome ends. they really seem to be a quality product. http://coolflex.com/ I'll take some pics when it's all done sometime next...
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    Tranny trouble..........

    truck was not showing any signs of tranny problems on the way to work today......till about the 25 minute mark of a 30 minute drive. As soon as I got off the parkway and stopped.....it just reved and rattled in drive ?as well as reverse. I WAS able to finish the drive to work in 2 low. I left...
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    laptops using the trucks power port ?

    just ordered a large and powerful laptop PC,and wanted to know how many watts the power port receptacle can handle ?? [alternate cigar lighter near the front passenger I believe my pc uses 135 continuous watts. I also have a smaller power inverter rated at 140 watts continuous/200 watts...
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    ? on sevice port {back of computer

    service port question {back of computer} does anyone know if my superchip from my '99 explorer SOHC would work {if the right code was flashed to chip} in a different ford vehicle ?like say either a mustang GT, a '96 ford ranger 2.3L, ?'97 ford explorer 4.0 ? not sure what the service...
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    my Jacobs DIS broke down ?

    I recently changed plugs and gapped them at .064 due to the Jacobs dis I have been running,but a few days later...the truck wouldn't turn over ?,when I raised the hood....I noticed some sparks coming from the Jacobs harness where it plugs into the truck. fact is,the Jacobs really didn't do to...
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    getting ready to mount a new custom roof rack

    but I need some advice on how to wire the 4 lightforce lights on the front of the rack ? how to bring the power up to the roof for the 4 lights ? without drilling ??? thanks,
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    warrior quick disconnect noise problem?

    I just installed a set of these on my '99 a few weeks back,and I've been hearing a thumping sound,if I rock the drivers side nose up and down while under the truck I can see that there is some play with the upper threaded portion and the center section ?.I can see and hear the thumping due to...
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    where can I get some square SS nut's....

    like the ones on the stock roof rack cross-bars that slide in the track to hold it in place when the black knob is tightened ? I could use 8 of these for a new rack that is getting fabbed up for me.I thought I could just swing by the Home depot but......they don't have anything like this ...
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    the ride's gotten bumpy

    I could use some advice : I have had the stock height Bilsteins for about 44K,I bought them about 25k before I put the OME rear leaf springs on along with the "B"- code torsion bar's,I'm also running 265/75/16's bfg's.and 1.5" billet bolt-on wheel spacers. in the past...I never experienced...
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    my Truck just broke down ?

    can you believe it right in front {as I was passing by} the dealer ?,did they like send out some sort of tractor-beam ?? and bring me in . drove it through the wash,and I noticed it stalled as it was coming out ?,it started right up,and off I went,I was on my way to do some late afternoon...
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    heater hose diameter ?

    anyone know off-hand what size heater hose my X has ? I plan to rehose in a month or so,I'm probably going to use the hose from hose techniques bright red ! but they list several sizes ?? TIA
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    '99 sohc (starts then stalls problem)

    when I was leaving work today,the motor started and stalled instantly ?,it's not the superchip or the jacobs igtnition{I tried it without each one without the other. also...the motor sounds odd,muffled ?,(I also checked the air filter)the half tank of mobil that I have in there is from a...
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    clicking noise while turning right

    anyone know if this could be the CV joints ? and if so..is ther any "after market" part that is superior to stock
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    brake fluid change

    I started feeling what seems to be warped rotors on my '99 sport, so I ordered a full set from A R T with the slide pin grease and pads, and the brake fluid { 4 quarts } however....I wanted to find out if there is a special tool /procedure needed to do the job of changing the fluid...
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    Piaa 510 bulb upgrade !!

    well....I finally got the Piaa 510 ion fogs installed yesterday,but instead of swapping out my stock lamps for the piaa,I mounted them on my manik brush guard.,but what I noticed right off was that these were not bright enough ?,I phoned piaa and spoke to someone who said I can jump to an 85...
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    bulb upgrade for stock round fogs{'99 spot}

    anyone know if I can upgrade just the bulbs in my stock round fog lights ?,piaa would be nice !! if yes .... some part #'s would be great !. thanks,
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    some pic's of a few mods

    I sure hope this works ?, this is just a shot of my '99 sport with the ome/twist,(and still with my rod-racks that were fabricated to bolt in to the holes on my manick bar.265/75 16' T/A ko's this is a look at the Amsoil dual remote by-pass oil filtration setup,this has a small valve for...
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    my kenwood head unit ripped off early this morning

    I woke up after 1 1/2 hours of sleep this morning with a phone call at 3:00 am by the police. when they asked me if I owned a red ford explorer.........I knew. :mad: they broke my passenger door window and popped out the center AC directors,and easily took my unit. they unplugged it neatly...
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    '99 sohc headers ?????

    I phoned jba,and they don't have anything,and don't expect to make anything anytime soon,anyone know if anyone make's a quality set of headers for my '99 sport sohc. I would like the extra ponies under the hood,as well as keep the engine bay much cooler,would get the ceramic coated ones. thanks,
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