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    4R70W problems

    O.K. I have a 1996 Explorer 2wd with the 5.0/4R70W combo. On the way home it downshifted, and then when I went to speed back up, it slipped and felt like the brake was on. Then at a traffic light from a dead stop twice when I stepped on the throttle, it slipped and then caught. After setting for...
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    2000 XLS Trans

    What transmission is in an automatic 2000 XLS Explorer? 4r55e or 5r55e or is it something else? IN2FORD Barry
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    Shocks with 1.5" lowered Suspension

    I have lowered my Explorer but I am still running factory shocks. I know they need to be replaced. What are you running for shocks? Do you need to spend the extra money on the Edelbrock shocks with the shorter stroke, or can you get factory size shocks and the suspension still work o.k...
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    5.0 Mods

    Well a few months ago I acquired my buddies 96 5.0 Explorer 2wd. Take a look...this pic is before I pulled the roof racks off. I have also bought a Windjammer respoiler to try since we can't get the good Saleen spoilers. Explorer Bullitt (If you look at the other pics on this website, you'll...
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    Fuel Pressure Reg.-Symptoms

    So what are the characteristics or symptoms of the fuel pressure regulator going bad?
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    32x11.50 with no body lift Question-GEN 2

    For those of you who are running 32x11.50 and have no body lift, what kind of trimming did you have to do on the front to eliminate the rubbing issues?
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    Engine stalling and a Chirp from Down Under..

    These two problems only happen when the outside temp is above 55 degrees. Problem #1) I can be sitting at a stop light for a couple of minutes and the engine dies...just like someone shut it off. I have cleaned the IAC, recent tune up, Seafoam, and cleaned the MAS. Any other ideas?? Could the...
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    GEN 2 with 32x11.50

    Please post some pics with GEN 2 trucks running 32x11.50's and tell us about your lift and any rubbing issues.
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    Front end squeak??

    Well I just starting hearing a vey loud squeak in the front end. It happens when I go over bumps or just by pushing on the front bumper. It is some where near the front wheels. Is there any grease points in the front? Sounds like a dry bushing. Oh by the way it is a 95 4x4 Explorer.
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    Passenger Side Windshield Wiper Question

    My passenger side windshield wiper hits the plastic cowl when it comes down. The arm is not splined so I cannot just rotate it up. The wiper arm has a "D" shaped connection. Anyone else with this problem? How'd you fix it.
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    Pro Comp Hoop Light Bar

    Has anyone tried the Pro Comp Hoop light bar on their Explorer? 4WheelParts.com is telling me that they are a universal fit. I like the style, I just wondered how well the install and look. Please post any pics that you have.
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    Chirping...Krickets in the front end???

    Well I am back on this topic again. I have replaced the excluder seals, turned rotors, new brake pads, greased the excluder seals incase something was rubbing them and so far nothing has fixed it. Any other ideas??? It seems to be temperature related. On a day above 65, from 20mph and slower...
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    Anti-lock Brake Bypass??

    My anti-lock brakes drive me nuts. Is there a way to bypass but still keep brakes functional?
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    Ole Man Emu Shocks Installed

    Well I got my OME shocks installed yesterday and WOW what an improvement. I don't know if the originals were that bad or OME are that good or both, but everything is working great. My suspension now has the travel that it needs with the TT. Before the factory shock was topping out, but not now...
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    Warrior Shock Mounts

    Warrior makes adapters to change the from the single stud shock mount to a regular eyelet mount. Has anyone used these? This might open the door for more selection of a longer stroke shock. The part # is W161. You can see them on their website. http://www.warriorproducts.com/ What do ya think?
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    4R44e Trans Question

    My 95 Explorer has a trans problem...who would figure that right?? When it down shifts from 3rd to 2nd, the RPM's rise 200-300 rpm before it goes into 2nd gear. I guess it hesitates going into gear. One of the local transmission shops told me that the 2nd gear band clutch could be adjusted and...
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    17x9 Alcoa Wheels??

    I am currently running 17x8 Cobra wheels plus 1.5 inch spacers with a 265/70/17(equal to a 32") tire. I have done the TT and shackles. I am wondering if the Alcoa(Pro-Comp) style wheels in a 17x9 with a 5" backspacing will work?? Any ideas?
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    Ole Man Emu

    Those of you that are lifted via TT and Warrior shackles, what do you think of the extended length Ole Man Emu shocks? It feels like my shock is reaching full extension going over bumps. Now that may not be the limiting factor, but it seems to be.
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    Trans-2nd gear?

    I have a 95 Explorer with the 4r44e trans. When the transmission down shifts from 3rd to 2nd, the RPMS jump for just a second before it actually hits 2nd gear. I guess 2nd is not engaging right away. Is this a selenoid problem or is it just showing wear? It has about 115k on it.
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    Old Man Emu Shocks

    I have been trying to find out what the part number is for the Old Man Emu shocks that are the extended travel. Also where is the best place to get them. Do they help in suspension travel if you have torsion twist?
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    Old Man Emu

    I am trying to find out what the part number is for the front shocks 2nd gen with a longer stroke is? Also where can you get a decent price on this stuff? I am hoping this will take care of the limiting factor on my suspension travel.
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    95 Explorer Engine Dies

    O.K. I have been dealing with this for some time now and cannot figure anything out. If my engine sits at idle for any length of time, it will die. Not stumble and die, but just stop running. No codes are set, no check engine light. Recently I have replaced and O2 sensor, TPS sensor, cleaned the...
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    275/60/17 or 285/60/17

    Is there anyone running a 275/60 or 285/60's on the Explorers? If so what wheel are you running and do you have any rub problems?
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    95 Explorer Factory Amp Question

    I installed a Kenwood CD player and I realized I have a factory amp. It is currently running through it, but you can tell the factory amp is restricting the frequency range and I was wondering if there is an easy way to bypass this amp without re-wiring the speakers?
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    Nitto Tires

    Anyone running Nitto Terra Grappler tires? I am leaning towards those just because they look really good. I was just wondering if they are a good tire or not?
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