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    Fuel tank support bracket?

    im not looking to get that involved. i assume taking the bed off would be a nightmare and cause more problems.
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    Fuel tank support bracket?

    that is what i was worried about. =( i was hoping it was replaceable. looks like we'll be devising a new plan to resolve the issue. I'm thinking weld a block there with a nut welded on it and bolt the strap to it. or just weld the strap to it . don't know about welding so close to the tank...
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    Fuel tank support bracket?

    its not the strap though. the strap seems in pretty good shape. its the part that looks like it mounts on the frame and the strap "mounts" to. goes in and twists i believe. Edit: its right above the front leaf spring perch. between the fuel tank and frame rail. looks like its possibly mounted...
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    2016 Blizzard

    mine got me through 3' of snow this year. got new tires and loaded the back with 250lbs of salt in case i got stuck. (luckily i didn't) i was impressed by her eagerness to keep moving forward. every once in a while the back end will kick but that's mildly my doing cause i push the envelope to...
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    Fuel tank support bracket?

    i have a 2001 sport trac, i had it in for inspection recently and the tech pointed out that the bracket that the fuel tank strap attaches to on the frame side is almost rusted through. i want to resolve this concern as soon as possible. the issue is i have no idea what that part would be...
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    What is this part called?

    im gonna guess sway bar end links . by the sound of what youre describing
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    basic question regarding worn wheel bearings or sway link

    visually looking at a wheel bearing is nearly impossible to tell. (inside the hub) now what you can do is jack up the front end. and shake the wheel back and forth.up and down diagonally and feel for any play. if there is play. you'll have to find the part that is loose. my money is on a...
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    Feels like ABS is kicking on during low speed stops?

    you probably want to check out the base brake system.
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    Feels like ABS is kicking on during low speed stops?

    i am seemingly having the same issue with mine. i diagnosed mine as a left front sensor problem as when it would happen the wheel would turn to the right. however im going to be replacing both front wheel hubs (comes with abs sensor). if youre not sure if its abs or not. you can unplug one...
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    axle swap question

    well the current one has some leaks which i know can easily be fixed. i just want to build one where i wont have to worry about anything breaking or going bad. or wonder how good it is. it was a jersey car and has some rust and what not. i don't think the limited slip works anymore. i know the...
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    axle swap question

    well ill be doing the work myself. so i don't have to worry about taking to a shop. new to the explorer world wasn't sure whats all interchangeable. seems like anything exploreresque would work.
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    axle swap question

    greetings and salutations! ive been browsing around here for a bit since i bought my 2001 Sport Trac, 4.0L, 4WD. i have some moderate plans for. i would really like to rebuild the rear axle, and being that its a daily driver i need to build a separate axle to swap. so my question is. what...
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