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    Which transmission do I have????

    Hey guys, I'm having a bit of a problem trying to figure out what transmission I have in my 95 explorer. I've narrowed it down to the A4LD or the 4R55E. Some manuals say that the A4LD was in the 91-94 models and the 4R55E was in the 95-96 models. Others say the 95 has the A4LD, which one...
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    Heater Control Valve replacement?

    I took my explorer in to get an alignment after I replaced the upper and lower ball joints. The techs did an inspection on the ol' ex and now they are telling me that the heater control valve needs replaced. Is something that is fairly easy to do yourself? Where is it located? I think they...
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    Moog or TRW Ball joints

    I am trying to find somewhere to buy some ball joints for my explorer. Advance Auto has them online, but not in the stores, they do carry TRW ones in the store. Have any of you guys had any experience with TRW ball joints? They're about $40 cheaper. What would you guys recommend? Thanks
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    The ever eluding front end sqeak!

    This sqeaking is really buggin' me out. Now that it's cold the front end sqeaks even more. Not only does it sqeak when I go over bumps, but when I turn the steering wheel it sqeaks (loud). I have to turn the radio up to ignore it. I'm embarraced to go out in public with it, its so loud. I...
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    Serious Problem with squeeling

    Maybe you guys can help. My explorer is making this really annoying squeaking noise when I turn the steering wheel and when I hit bumps in the road. I've tried to spray silicone, WD-40 into the A-arm bushings (upper and lower). I don't know what it is when I turn the steering wheel though. Does...
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    what size speakers

    Hey, I need some help. I am looking at dropping some component speakers in the front doors. What size will fit the best, 5 1/4 or 6 1/2? I know the 5 1/4 will fit pretty easily, but I would rather have the 6 1/2. How much trouble would it be to drop 6 1/2 in there. Any directions on how to cut...
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    Gibson CatBAck

    What's going on fellas. I have a quick question. I was thinking about getting the Gibson Catback exhaust. Do you know if the exhaust exits out the side or straight out the back, and if you have one how do you like it and if you have a picture of it installed could you post it or give me a link...
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    Truck Performance Coupons?

    Does anybody have any truckperformance.com coupons I could get? Or know where I can get one? I'm trying to order some things!
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    Installing Alpine Monitor and DVD player!!

    What' s up everybody! I finally started installing my system. Man,,,,, it's a lot of work! The brain unit is too big to put in the center console that runs through the middle of seats, so I had to mount it under the back seat to keep it out of sight. I had to rip both back seats out to route...
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    Question on Exhaust

    Does anyone know about Jardine exhaust? truckperformance has them on sale for $209. Are they any good? Or would you get Gibson or Borla?
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    Question, Bilstein Installation

    How tight to you torque the upper nut on the forward shocks? I was tightening it and then the rod started spinning. There is no nut on the bottom to hold the shaft from spinning. I guess it is torqued enough when the shaft starts spinning or is that too much torque? Anyways, I just put my...
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    Which exhaust is better

    Hey there, I am trying to decide which exhaust to order. What do you guys think of the Borla or the Gibson? I've narrowed it down to these two, but can not decide which one to get. I plan on getting the BBK headers from Truck Performance Center along with the throttle body and mass airflow...
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    Tire Size???

    Will a 265/75/16 fit on 95 explorer without the TT lift or wll I have to raise it up a bit. How much bigger are they from a 31/10.5/15?
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    OHV 4.0 Swap to 4.0 SOHC???

    Do you guys know if anyobody has done it yet? I know it's possible, but how much do you think it would run to do it. New engine, transmission, xfer case, computer. What else do you think would be involved. Or would it just be cheaper to buy a new explorer. thanks
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    Which monitor has the best picture quality?

    I'm looking at an in dash monitor for a DVD player, which brank of monitor do you guys think has the best picture quality. I leaning toward Alpine or Clarion. How do you guys feel about the Kenwood, Pioneer, or Panasonic. Thanks
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    How do you tell what stereo system you have?

    hey there, I'm trying to put in a Double Din reciever and I'm trying to order the wiring harness. How do you know if you have the premium system, if you have the jbl system. All I know is I don't have a sub in the back I have rear controls and the reciever is only a tape deck, but it has the...
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    Running Boards???

    hey guys, I have a quick question. Will the factory running boards from a 97-98 fit on a 95? I'm talking about the grey fiberglass ones! Thanks.
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    double din reciever

    have any of you installed a double din reciever in your explorer? If so is there an installation kit to do it. I heard there was one made by scosche, but I can not seem to find it. Any help will be great. Thanks
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    CarParts.com Coupons?

    Does anybody have any Carparts.com coupons? I'm bout to order some edelbroch shocks for my Explorer. Can anybody help me out? Or does anybody know where I can pick up the shocks cheaper? Thanks ya'll.
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    What's Wrong with my Transmission?

    I was driving back from Austria when my explorer spun out of control, luckily we hit a snow bank and didn't mess the body up. Now my overdrive light on the dash keeps flashing, it won't go out. It shifts fine though. Do any of you guys know what the deal is with the flashing overdrive light...
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    Double Din Reciever?

    Hey fellas, I have a question for you. I am looking at a Kenwood DD cd/tape reciever DPX-6020. Question, Will it fit? How much modification will I have to do to make it fit? Any help will be appreciated
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    Help on speaker choice

    I want to replace the speakers in my door panels. I was looking at putting the infinity reference 5x7 in the rear doors and the infinity reference component 5 1/4" in the front doors and mount the tweeter in that spot right nest to the power mirror button on the door. That space right to the...
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    torsion bar twist

    Can somebody please tell me how to do the torsion bar twist? I remember seeing an article telling how to do it, but I don't remember where it is. As you can tell I'm new here. Thanks!
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