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    Trailer Light Problem

    My X has the stock factory tow package, straight 4 pin connector. Earlier this year, my parents told me one light didnt work all the time. Never worried about it. I recently relocated my hitch to inside the bumper for clearance. I cut off the edges were it bolted to the frame and welded it...
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    Dezert Season is almost here

    So the heat is hopefully going to be dying down a bit and im tryin to plan a couple day trips for sure, along with weekend or overnighters. Hoping to get a weekend in the first of October, maybe out in Lucern or Oco. Glamis for halloween. Some day rides inbetween now and then too. Whats the...
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    MY Long Travel Build

    *COMPLETE* MY Long Travel Build Well progress is slowly moving along, so i figure i would start an actual thread about. It has similarities to the Dixon Kit, but it does have its differences. SPECS: FRONT- 5'' over stock each side --Boxed lower --Tubular upper --2.5''x10'' Dual...
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    Look what i got !!

    Picked em up today!! 2.5'' x 10'' :D
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    fiberglass fender measurements

    sup all. i know that there are a few of you with some different brands of glass, and i wanted to get some measurements on them if possible. A and B if you could.
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    Lug nut size

    Just put on my black rockcrawlers, but still using the stock lugs. What size nuts do i need. its a 01 ex, need to get some black nuts, and centercaps. anyone got some or know where to get em from?
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    Another fiberglass Question

    Did a search but not sure about the answer. 98-04 ranger glass fenders on an 01 explorer xlt? will they fit? some one is selling for a good deal
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    New shocks

    Yeah. i picked up my new shocks this morning. King 2.5''. 10'' travel w/ resivoir. im so happy for me. should be having the hoop fabbed this week and getting those puppies on there. :thumbsup:
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    body lift stuff

    So i think im gonna tackle my 3'' next week providing the rain stops. the thing i want to clarify first is what i need to unhook befor i jack up the body. What type of things need undone, or will bind up if i dont. i dont wanna miss anything. BTW, anyone in so cal wanna help out? Thanks guys.
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    what to do?

    so right now im runnin 5.5'' lift with 31x10.5's. I got me the 3'' BL and planned on puttin that on, down cranking my TT, and running 33s. But that would basically put me right back where i am now. So do you think i could run 33x12.5 with my current setup with none or a small amount of...
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    What size

    Im putting on the 3'' body lift next week and need to decide which size tire i should run. Im running 5'' of lift right now with 31s. After the 3'' BL, should i go with 33s or 35s? I dont mind having to trim a bit but want to make sure that my suspension is not limited due to tire size. I...
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    what legnth shocks

    So right now ive got some spindles and TT up front. i was talkin to someone at dezertrangers and he said that one of the limiters of my downward droop was my shooks. So its time for some new ones. I was wondering what legnth i should be to be able to max out the droop on my a-arms. i plan on...
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    broken bulb

    broken bulb-new ? so today, i blew up one of the bulbs in my 6'' lights. started the car with them on, surged the power and boom. so my question is, is there any specific bulb i have to buy to replace it or what should i get? they are 100Watt lights. thanks.
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    bumper mount help

    So ok, i went to install my new 6'' lights on my bumper today. so i take the bumper off and am looking at where to put the lights. i find two problems. one is that i cant find a way to get inside, a place to get a wrench to tighten the nut on the inside. also, i dont think that i have enough...
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    15x10 with 4" backspace

    I think the backspace would not be enough. do i need 3.5-3.75? im gonna have about 8.5-9" of lift with 35x12.5. these rims would be to far inside the fender wouldnt they?
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    Which locker?

    Im looking at the Detriod EZ lock and the Powertrak Lock Right for my 8.8. They are both about the same price. Any opions or comments for a selection
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    Re-painting Rims

    Have any of you guys ever done this? Im looking at a used pair of rims, nice and cheep but a good bit of rock rash. They are striaght and all, but would like to know how they would look if i but some paint and sprayed them. Any opinions let me know. Thanks.
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    Taknitezx2's 2001

    Hi. Finally Elite and with pics. Anyways, my name is Jeff and im from Chino, CA, thats So. Cal. Im 18 and pretty much another guy who decided to start putting money into his truck do drive it recklessly through the dirt. But anyways, a little about my X. Current Specs: 2001 4 Door, XLT...
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    Engine upgrade

    Im looking to get back some power that i lost when i put on my bigger tires. Will something like this help me out? My engine is completely stock. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7913066737&category=33659 What are all of you opinions of these Ebay product?
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    U bolt torque

    Just finished installing my AAL but i do not know how much foot pounds of torque to tighten the bolts down to. Also the bolts on the shackles. could someone please post and help me out. Thanks.
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    Which will fit?

    I want to put a pair of lights behind my billet grill. 4WP has pro comp kits for sale now, but which ones will fit? The 5,6, or 8 inch? I want the most light i can get from there. Also, do i have to cut the stuff out from behind the grill? I looked back there and im not to sure how to make...
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    Deaver leafs

    Im thinkin about putting some deavers on my ex. Anyone else using them? What are you opinions about them, are they worth the money?
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    SOA shock mount question

    Ive got some 3in spindles for my 2001 XLT and im gonna do the SOA in the rear. I think i understand it all but correct me if im wrong. I go by some new perches and weld them right above the axle, in the same location as the bottom. Relocate the leafs to the top of the axle. I looked at...
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    Rear options

    I currently have done the TT and shackles on my 2wd X. I have order spindles and they will be here this week. What should i do for rear suspension? My front is 1-1.5 inches higher than the rear, but i dont want my truck to sit with the butt up. Will doing the SOA conversion match the front...
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    AIM Industries

    I dont know if there is a post about this or not but have anyone used that spindles for here?
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