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    Your Hypertech Expierence

    I just got a Hypertech Programmer today and I don't really notice a different in the power or firmer shifts. I was just wondering what your other expierence results were. Thanks -Jeff
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    Hard Steering

    Hey guys. Latley I have been getting really bad hard spots in my steering. I picked up a bottle of Lucas Rack & Pinion lube for power steering. It says its suppose to stop hard steering and other good stuff. So I sucked out half of the PS Fluid at refilled it will the Lucas. It worked great for...
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    Heavy Duty Trans

    Hey guys. I am looking for a HD transmission. I don't think the F-250 stuff will bolt up to my 4.0L. So i am coming to you guys for answers. What can I run that will be Auto and have Overdrive thats stronger than my stocker? Let me know. -Jeff
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    SAGGING SPORT! HELP! Leaf Spring Questions?

    I use a trailer hitch rack for my dirtbike and as of right now all my Sport has is a 2 inch TT and 31" tires. So as you can imagine the truck looks very Prerunner, or as some of you guys put it, "sagging." When I have my dirtbike on the back the rack is abut 12 inchs off the ground and I can't...
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    Explorer Superlift For 2WD?

    I know the lift that Superlift sells is for a 4x4, but I believe if you used a different spindle for a 2WD truck you could apply that lift to a 2WD. Let me know if it is possible. Thanks. -Jeff
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    Lift Shackles Reference

    Here is a little helping hand for those guys out there looking for shackles. Fits: '91 & '00 Ford Explorer (Rear Leaf Shackle) Lift Size: 1 1/4" Part Numbers: Grey: WAR153 Gold: WAR353 www.warriorproducts.com Good Luck Guys. -Jeff
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    Camburg Kit For Explorer? YES!

    Recently Camburg Engineering of Huntington Beach, devoloped a 5.5 Inch Suspension kit for the Ranger EDGE, as most of you may know, the EDGE runs on torsion bars, as does the second generation Explorer. The EDGE kit fits the Explorer, well at least the Upper Control Arms and Spindles, for now...
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    Future Plans

    I have future plans to put the Explorer Pro Comp 3'' Spindle kit on my Explorer. My problem is, I have the wonderful mono-leaf rearend. I am not exactly looking for the full 3" in the rear, to match the front, I like the pre-runner look. What is my best option. I am looking for something soft. I...
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    Heim Joint Questions

    I heard Heim Joints are top of the line. Will they fit my second generation sport? If so, how many do I need? Will this make the front end stronger? What are other measures I can take to build up the front end. Are there any aftermarket torsion bars? Thanks Jeff
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    Looking For A New So. Cal. Wheeling Spot

    Ok. The boys and I have worn out all our local dirt play grounds. We have played at the following: Holy Jims, Halls Mansion, Blue Jay or Wildomar, Siverado Canyon Rd. and Hungry Valley. Where else can we go thats near by?! Help! Thank you! -Jeff
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    Hungry Valley Boys?

    I know everyone just came back from Moab. But I was just bringing up the topic. I was curious to see if anyone wanted to put together a camping/wheeling trip at Hungry Valley OHV. I have never been anywhere else, so maybe the you would all like to go somewhere else and show me something new...
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    Breaking Shock Mounts (Pics)

    Ok guys. This is driving me crazy. I keep breaking shock mounts :mad: (i don't know there real name). I have procomp ES9000 shocks on my sport and the shock mounts keep breaking! :mad: Does anyone make a better shock mount? The boys over at 4 wheel parts recommended some that are for jeeps...
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    HELP! Gas Mileage

    I have a 1996 Explorer Sport 4.0L V6 2WD. It has 100K on the motor and 9K on the transmission. My problem is, I drive like a grandma and I am getting 9 miles per gallon! AH! with gas prices at their peak, this is not keeping my wallet full! Is there anything I can do? I just bought a K&N FIPK...
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    Good 2WD/PreRunner Shop

    I want some custom coil work done on my explorer. I have been searching and searching. I want to get king coils. Does anyone know of any good shops? Kit for 1996 Sport 2WD
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    Broken Shock Mounts (Pictures)

    So I decided that I was going to take my Explorer up Sivlerado Rd. to shoot some video for my school project. I did a little "crawling" through some holes and figured everything was fine that the end of the day, WRONG! Later that day I drive over a speed bump and hear thins noise, the noise...
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    Lift kit for an Escape?

    Does a lift kit for an Escape exsist? Mommy wants to ride higher!:D
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    Anyone Up For A Hungry Valley Run?

    I would really like to go back to Hunrgy Valley OHV with some Explorers! I would like to go this weekend, or we could plan on a later date. Let me know if anyone would like to see this run go through! -Jeff
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    Mud Removal

    My dad and I came up with a easy way to take all that mud off the bottom of your rig. First, go to your local hardware store and buy (if you do not own one) a sprinkler (look for something that sprays upward, logically) that you can attach to a hose. Then mount that to a piece of wood...
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    2 Hours of Digging

    We got stuck for 2 hours gaining about 6 feet every 15 mins. We had mud up to the running boards and stock tires that caked over. Right as our buddy arrives with his 4x4 explorer to pull us out, we gained traction on some harded grassy dirt.
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    Unforgetable Morning

    Story: My friend leaned over to get the CD she dropped. She hit the median, over corrected, putting her into a spin crossing 3 lanes, then hitting the curb, rolling the car. Everyone was ok! Thank god.
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    Need a DVD player? Subs? Amp? Speakers?

    Please contact me if you need any car audio equipment. We carry the finest brands and equipment. Let The Audio Kings Amp up you car audio. Brands: Sony Kicker X-File Audio DLS Panasonic Clarion Rosen Madmat Concept Alpine (Special Order) Jeff Young jeffyoung@cox.net
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    Torsion Bar "Keys"

    I have heard you can buy aftermarket Torsion Bar Keys that have a different pattern to lift the front end without the increased roughness. Is this true? If so, where can i purchase them?
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    The Audio Kings

    Hey guys, i just became a Regional Rep. for The Audio Kings, a Southern California Mobile Car Audio/Multimedia Install and Distrbution Company. Let me know if you need anything. Some of our close partners: DLS Audio Madmat Sound Deadener X File Audio We carry DVD, LCD, Speakers...
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    Torsion Bar Noise

    My Torsion Bars are making a lot of noise when I hit ruff spots in the road. What is causing all the noise? My dad recommended white grease, but i talked to a guy at Ford and he said i need new bushings. Is that ture? Is this noise something i should worry about or is this natural?
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    Funny Question

    What is the best way to get that thick mud off the bottom of your rig?!?! My neighbors were looking at me funny, as a lay in the drive way on a creeper spraying the hose under my X. I tryed using a pressure washer but couldn't get it all off. :( (the good part was i had a blast...
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