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    Negative camber?

    So i got my explorer running, and ive had a negative camber ever since i bought it /..\ and now its effecting the wear on my tires. How can i fix this? I saw a camber kit at advance auto parts. Now keep in mind i did the TT/Shackle lift. Thanks!
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    Tranny probs

    Hey i need help! Tranny wont shift out of park! I dont have brake lights, interior lights, winshield wipers, turn signals, not hazards nothing no radio windows dont roll down. Any help? I was told check the BOO and fuses, any other help? Thanks! 1998 V8 XLT
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    HELP! 1998 wont shift out of park

    So my explorer hasnt been running in a few weeks, changed the starter only to figure out it is my alternator. Got it running so my buddy and i wanted to take it for a spin, but problem! Tranny wont shift out of park! Tried rocking it and still no avail! Help!
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    What kind of door foam?

    Whats the best kind of door foam out there, other than that stock crap? My stock foam/sound deadener whatever it is came loose so i pulled it all out, and now i want some sound deadening in my doors, so i can hear the bass more and not so much road noise. I also plan on sound deadining the whole...
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    2000 XLT with 27,000 original miles

    Stumbled across this today, figured you guys would like to see it. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3796776148.html If i had the $6500 to buy it, i would
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    Time for a new truck

    So, as im sure you all know, our beloved Explorers arent exactly reliable and we like to break parts on them ;) But the time has come for me to replace mine for a more reliable, half ton truck that has more power and can tow more. So my choices are: 70-80s era K10 or K20 4x4 late 90s...
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    Took off my shopping cart bumpers and removed the running boards

    So yesterday I got bored and took off my shopping cart bumpers and running boards. What do you guys think? I'm considering debadging it also, but I want to replace the V8 emblem with a 5.0 from a newer Mustang and that the only emblems I have. Suggestions? Thanks!
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    F150 mirrors on explorer

    Hey I was wondering if you could fit F150 mirrors on a 2nd gen explorer? I want the tow mirrors from one of the Ford vans or an F150
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    Oklahoma Meet and Greet

    Hey guys! I thought it might be a good idea to go ahead and get this started, I'm wanting to have a little meet and greet in Tulsa or Broken Arrow Oklahoma this summer! Maybe go to lunch, check out everybody's trucks, maybe swap a few parts and tips, talk, cruise around and just have fun for a...
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    For Sale 2nd gen parts

    Hi! I have a couple of 2nd gen Explorer parts, they are as following: 1996 Taillights 1996 Bug guard 1998 Passenger side turn signal 1996 Engine cover thing that goes between the grill and engine Drivers side tailight from a 98, cracked but have to look for it Stock radio connections 98...
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    Help! Horrible front end sqweak!

    Alright so I recently noticed that whenever I hit a bump, turn the steering wheel at all, or gas or brake hard the front end starts sqweaking! So I had my dad rock the truck from side to side while I was underneath the front end to try to find the problem. It sounds like the T-bars? It annoys...
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    How to: Take off door panels

    Alright so, this forum has givin me so much useful information I starting thinking of ways that I could help give back! I soon found out that there were no threads that showed how to take off your door panels and get to your speakers/window motors etc so Id figured I start one! This project took...
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    Help! Anybody know what these are??

    Hey guys! Found a box of parts for my Explorer and i found wire pllug in things, like that go in the back of your bezel because im missing 2 plugs i thought one would surely fit. Nope, not a single one. So can anybody tell me what these are and/or what they go to? There are also a few random...
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    1998 Explorer XLT

    Hey guys, I already made a build thread but I dont feel like keeping it up seeing as how nobody commented on it and I haven't posted on it in several months. Anyways, I've decide I'm going to make another one starting from we're I'm at right now and post what I do and what not. The truck...
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    Drivers side window problem

    Hey guys! Today I went out to my Explorer so i could go to my neighbors and I have an exhaust leak so I always have to roll down my window but today my drivers side window only went down about and inch or two! Is the window motor dying? If I force it down with my hand then It goes down easy but...
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    May be time to get rid of the old girl

    Hey guys, lately alot of things have been going wrong with Dora and im just getting tired of dropping money into her and hours of work that i need to be studying. Im thinking about getting a 98 body style Dodge 1500 4x4 or a 2002 Dodge cummins 4x4. My dad said that if i sold Dora then he'd put...
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    Magnaflow exhaust

    Figured you all would like to hear what my X sounds like. Dont have any before videos but i took a couple after videos. Not the best quality in the world since its from an itouch but it sounds good. This is a Magnaflow 11216 muffler on a 98 Explorer XLT with a 5.0 V8 If you want to...
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    Best bang for your buck?

    Hey all! I recently blew my passenger side front speaker in my 1998 Ex. and i want to get some replacement speakers. What would be the best bang for my buck? My dad bought some Pioneer 6x5 door speakers for his 2002 Silverado 1500 and i dont really like the way they sound very much. What do you...
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    CB antenna wire

    Hey guys! As some of you know, i recently aquired a CB from my friend. It came with whips but no antenna wire. What all do i need to hook these up so that way i can actually use my CB? If you need i can post pics of my set up if that would help. Thanks!:thumbsup:
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    New deck?

    Hey guys! Ive been wanting to get a new deck for my X (Hey that rimes!) for awhile now but ive been kinda wishy washy on what i want. I have a Sony Xlpod in it currently but the darn thing just wont turn on any more! So i need a new radio! Ive been thinking about getting another one thats...
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    New taillights?

    Hey guys, has anybody got these lights? Kinda thinking about getting the. I think its a good price but i wanted your guys opinions first. Thanks...
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    Advance Auto Parts lift shackle?

    Has anybody got the lift shackle from Advance Auto Parts? How does it ride and fit? I dont really care if it flattens out my leafs because im gonna be trading for a diesel in a few months and just want it lifted alittle. Also how much lift does it give? Thanks!
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    Replacement antenna

    Hey guys! Took off my antenna the other day so i could clean my windshield easier the other day and when i was putting it back on i tightened to much and it broke the tip on the threaded end i think. Anyways i was thinking about getting one of those little ones but im new to antennas and such so...
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    98 Explorer XLT build

    So here it is, plain and simple, this thread is basically going to be my build of my Explorer. Its a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT leather with a 5.0 V8 2wd. So far all ive done to it is crank the torsion bars about an 1"-1 1/2". Next is the Warrior shackles. It is my daily driver so nothing to...
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    1998 Ford Explorer XLT: Dora!

    Hey guys! Been surfin around here for a few weeks and figured i aught do my registry! Anyways, here it is! My name is Ryan, im 15 and a half, love golfing, working on, my Explorer, and doing anything that involves hauling trailers lol 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4 door 2wd with the 5.0 V8. Her name...
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