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    Rubber Splash Guards

    Rubber splash guards on my 96 have ripped in three places. Anyone have a line on replacements or just the rubber in large enough sheets to cut them out myself??? Right now driving around with nothing, would prefer to button it up. Thanks for responses.
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    Replacement Interior Roof Liner?????

    Hi All, Need to replace my inner roof liner, have looked on EBay and can't find anything. Anyone have a line on the material (Light Gray) and tips on removing without damaging. Oh yea, have a sunroof. Thanks for any responses.
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    Towing with my 96

    Hi again. Just bought a used boat that I will be towing alot in Florida. It is a dual axel trailer with disc brakes. Boat weights 2,500 with motor less fuel (100 gal.). I have 5.0 V8 2WD with factory towing package and frame mounted hitch riding on Michelin LTX MS P235/70R15, shocks are Monroes...
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    Steering - Lower Shaft & Joint Ass'y

    Has anyone else had their lower joint ass'y wearout? You'll hear a low clunking noise coming from the firewall when first moving or slowing to a stop. Every mechanic I took truck to, including Ford, said it was control arm bushings. After totally rebuilding the front end myself, including rack...
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    Poly Bushings - Need Help!

    Purchased Daystar master poly bushing set for 96 XLT 2WD 5.0L V8. So far, no shackle to frame bushings, leaf spring bushings too small, no trac bar bushings. Has anyone else done this swap? Did you use Daystar or Energy Suspension bushings? Been talking to tech at Daystar, he's trying to help...
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    Differential Questions

    96 5.0L 2WD Auto XLT About to rebuild the 8.8" differential. Anyone have any tips? Do I need to buy/rent any special tools to replace the pinion bearings and seal? What is the part number and where can I buy the crushable spacer? How about the bearing spacer kit part number for the ring gear...
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    Stainless Brake lines

    Looking to purchase stainless steel brake lines for my ride. Tried internet with no luck. Does anyone stock SS brakelines for this truck?
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    About a SUnroof

    Have a 96 XLT with sunroof. Does anyone know of instructions and parts for replacing the outside seal? Also, I'd like to replace my headliner, its getting dirty and has some grease spots, oops! Since my X has the sunroof I would think a simple replacement would be more difficult. Any experiences...
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    Another Ball Joint Question

    Seems to be three (3) brands of ball joints available for Explorers: Ford, TRW, and McQuay-Norris. Which are the most popular and/or best? Thanks for any responses.
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    96 2WD Ball Joints

    Have a 96 XLT V8 with 2WD. All the books I have say replacement ball joints are not available for these models. I find this hard to believe, does anyone have info on replacement ball joints and the sequence required to make the swap. I have replaced many sets on previous vehicles so I know I...
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