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    Engine Swaps In California

    I have a 91 Explorer with the 4.0 OHV engine, I believe. While the engine runs and idles good, it is in need of a refurbish. I'm at the point of either rebuilding my current block or pulling a good block from the Pick A Part and rebuilding that one. Was thinking about a V8 but due to smog issues...
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    Tow Hooks Needed

    In looking to install tow hooks in the front of my 91 Ex. I will not be doing any heavy duty recovery, mostly for someone pulling me out of a jam. I've searched the site for ideas and I'm still torn between what fits best on my Ex. I want a mostly stock look for the hooks. I don't want to do any...
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    4x4 Shops In California

    Does anyone have 4x4 shop recommendations for the Southern California area? How about engine rebuilders or transmission rebuilders?
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    Stalling issues on my 91 Eddie B

    Earlier this year my truck was stalling randomly and I thought I figured it out. It turned out to be two wires that were bad. The wires run from the ground cable post to somewhere in the firewall. I cut out the bad connection and just taped the wires together. My truck is suffering the same...
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    Baja Offroad Worx Truck Meet June 8

    Baja Offroad will be having a grand opening today in San Bernardino. Free bbq, prizes and truck meet. It all starts at 4pm today Sunday June 8. Located at 700 W. Mill Street Unit A San Bernardino. Send me a text if your attending 909-257-4350. See u there
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    1991 Ex Eddie B seat replacement

    Gonna hit the junkyard tomorrow to try and find replacement front seats. What type of bolt or torx bolt holds the seats? Wanna make sure I take the right tools with me. Is there a specific year that you guys recommend or are they basically all the same. I understand that I must use my old seat...
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    Trucks And Coffee

    You guys have heard of Cars and Coffee, now we have the truck version. Saturday nights at The Donut Man on Route 66 in Glendora
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    Truck Meet Tonight in Stanton

    Socal Offroad Trucks is sponsoring a Truck Meet tonight May 27 at 7:00pm in the City Of Stanton. 12975 Beach Blvd. Stanton, Ca. No alcohol No burnouts
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    I wanna make my 91 Ex Eddie B a prerunner

    Has anyone embarked on this mission? Can anything that is done with a Ranger be done with an Ex?
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    Truck Meet Tonight in West Covina

    Join Prerunner Nation and Socal trucks tonight in Covina at 8pm. Their truck meets are great. I'm taking the Explorer, text me if you wanna meet up 909-257-4350. I'm coming from Upland. The meeting point is 1405 North Azusa Avenue Covina. KFC parking lot. See you guys tonight.
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    Unusual Smell

    Im getting an unusual smell from my Explorer. Its an 91 EB 4x4 automatic transmission. Recently while out climbing and descending a grade, I got this peculiar smell. I was thinking that maybe the brakes were causing this weird smell since they were being used in a harder than usual setting. I...
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    I want an electric fan

    I recently replaced my fan clutch and plastic fan blade with new parts from Autozone. The cooling system improved significantly. Fan had cracks plus I had also replaced the radiator and water pump. The fan is really loud at times when engine is under load or high rpm. Its really annoying. I want...
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    Is there any benefits of bypassing the heater?

    I have a leak somewhere from the heater core area? I pulled the heater core out but heater core looks good. Can I just rip it out and just connect both heater hoses together? I live in California, so there really is no reason to have a heater. The Ex is not a daily driver. I remember doing this...
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    How many miles does your Ex have?

    Im over 270,000 miles on my 91 Ex. I'm a big believer of preventive maintenance. I've replaced so many things on my Ex not because they broke, but because I love reliability. I want my truck to be in great running order when it his 25 years old. So how many miles does your Ex have?
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    I need a 91 shift motor/have a coil and ICMs in California

    I need a used or new transfer case motor. Does anyone have one lying around? I also have a new coil and good working ICMs for a 1991 Ex Eddie B. Inbox me
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    Azusa Canyon meet

    I visited the Azusa Canyon offroad park this weekend. It was great. The cost is 8 dollars per vehicle. There's a lot of rocks, hills, mud amd streams to cross. Anyone interested in meeting up Sunday afternoon? I took a few pictures, was to busy having fun.
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    Fluid Change Recommendations.

    I am going to change the transfer case, front and rear differential, transmission and motor oil this weekend. Do any of you have any recommendations on a specific brand or type of oil/fluid for a 1991 Ford Explorer EB 4x4 with 270,000 miles?
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    Ford Show at Knotts

    Is anyone attending the Ford show at Knotts next month?
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    Rebuilding 4.0 OHV on a budget

    Planning on buying a block from the salvage yard and doing all the work myself. Is it a difficul job? How much would I be spending on parts and other stuff?
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    Anyone in SoCal wanna meet up

    Beautiful day in California. Let me know if anyone wants to meet up
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    Using Premium Fuel

    I need to find an answer once and for all since the web has different opinions on the subject. Is using premium fuel a benefit for a 91 Ford Explorer. Does it help using it long term, short term? Ive read somewhere that some oil companies have fuel that qualifies as "Tier 1" and includes more...
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    Fabulous Ford Show Knotts Berry Farm

    Fabulous Fords Forever - April 27, 2014 This is the West Coast's largest all-Ford car show! Join the Ford Car Club Council and Ford Motor Company as we present FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. Open to all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury...
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    So Cal Explorers, Let's meet this Saturday

    4 Wheel Parts Performance Center Grand Opening 'New Location' Celebration! | One Day Only | Saturday, February 15th, 2014 | Hours for this event will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for our "New Location" Grand Opening this Saturday for New Interactive Displays, Thousands More Products...
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    10 Startlingly Dangerous Cars

    Just read this article on the 10 ten dangerous cars and our beloved Ex made the list. http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/10-startlingly-dangerous-cars.html/6/
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    Need to replace headlight switch

    Did a whole bunch of searching but didnt see a step by step write up for a headlight switch removal and replacement? Does entire dash need to come off? I bought the switch at Autozone. Wondering if I can do this after work or if I should leave it for a Saturday???
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