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Tried energy suspension, but they don't go to 3rd gen on lower rear control arm bushings.

Looking for Black lug nuts, not the locking tool required kind. 3rd gen Explorer, 1/2-20 size. @Turdle would the powder coating hold up? What type would you use if doing your own?

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Hello, I want to discuss making RCA cables for the pre outs to the amp. This is what I did on my wife's car, planned on doing to my vehicle, but I have alternator/engine hiss on her vehicle that I can only get to go away if I turn off I believe it is the HPF switch on her amp. I've seen...

I posted this in the 3rd gen modified, but it may be more appropriate here. Also don't get hung up on the 07 Charger info. except for if two tuner devices would be needed. Hi all, I am wanting to get a diagnostic tool for my 03 Ex, but I want to be able to utilize it on our 2007 Dodge Charger...

Hi all, I am wanting to get a diagnostic tool for my 03 Ex, but I want to be able to utilize it on our 2007 Dodge Charger as well. My main concern is having one device that is not compatible with both vehicles. I'm looking for advice on which would be able to cover my needs. My Ex is not on...

Pretty much the title. Not looking for anything fancy, I would like 18" wheels, alloy would be nice, black if possible. My main concern is hub centric and to move the wheel away from the UCAs. Not sure if back spacing and offset is the same thing. Stock is 4.5" back spacing, or +44 offset...

As the title says, I have a third gen Ex, but was wanting to know if there are newer OEM wheels that are direct fitments for the 3rd gen Exs. Example being specific years of the Ford Edge, Flex, or even newer 5th gen Exs? I know there are some mustang wheels that are direct swap, and probably...

Hi all, it's been awhile since I've needed to order parts. I cannot seem to find the Rock Auto discount code that used to be posted in the forums anymore. Have they stopped posting here? If so any other member recommendations? I see alot of threads from Tony from A1 auto. Also the sticky for...

Curious if anyone has tried 98-12 4x4 Ranger/Explorer race Longtravel Or the basic long travel kit on third gen platform SUVs . Going to reach out to Brandon and inquire .

Hi all, I recently got the front clip on my truck and am at the point where I can remove my windshield since I have a donor truck. Any tips or tricks on windshield replacement? Removal tools, items I will need ahead of time. Also will the dash cowl need to come out?

I know this may not be correct place for this, but, I am wanting to get feedback on what a mid southern trucks compete lift gate may approximately be valued at as a part out. This is off a 02 XLT rust is pretty much non existent, this is a southern KY vehicle, lift gate glass and all. Just...

Hi all I have started working on basically replacing the front clip of my 03 explorer, and was wondering if anyone had an exploded view of the front end from firewall to radiator support of the way the different panels connect together. i have removed the radiator support, and am working on...

Hi all. Posted in 4th gen forum with no luck. Can anyone confirm whether 3rd gen BTF extended control arms and strut spacers are compatible with a 4th gen Ex? My 03 had quite a mishap. And thru my nephew in law I may be able to acquire an 09 with a bad motor for the cost of towing. I am...

High all I have a 3rd gen that had a BTF spacer/control arm lift and 2" body lift. I was wanting to ask if anyone knows if they are compatible with 4th gens. I have opportunity to get an 09 for the cost of towing basically. My 3rd gen had a good sized tree limb fall across the front of it so...

Recently had mother nature wreck my day. Large tree limb decided to land on my front end driving down the road during a storm. So I need to pretty much replace e the front clip. I have found a parts truck, same color but XLS instead of XLT but that's no big issue. Mine is an 03 and what I'd...

Trying to confirm if Timken seals for the front are the same for each side. Rock Auto lists TIMKEN 710429 as front left. Some other brands list front right ect. Now Timken lists TIMKEN 100537 for the rear doesn't specify any side. So main question is, will 710429 work for left and right...

Hi all. I can get a good deal on BFG ko2 275/70/17 tires or go a little cheaper but its not much cheaper for General grabber at2 265/70/17. I have LS 3.73 stock gears in my ex. Would the size difference effect it very much I know the overall diameter of the tires are an inch or two max. But I...

Does anyone happen to know of any discount codes for 4wheelparts.com?? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all, I have a question on this vin E notation that pops up alot on the Rock Auto site for 2003 Explorers. After some research, it's the 8th position letter in the VIN to determine engine type. My particular vehicle has a "K" engine code in the VIN. Now my particular truck has had...

Hi all, I will be replacing hubs all the way around strut assemblies BTF spacer and UCAs brakes rotors and anything else I find. This is an 03 ex. Main question I'd like advice on would be the lower ball joints. Should I go ahead and replace them and one of the lateral links that connect to...

Should we update list of tuning devices/programmers that will fit our Explorers Been searching high and low, Hensonperformance seems to be unreachable. SCT has new models, even Android versions. I have to leave to go pick up body bolts or I would continue research, but we definitely need...

Hi all, been lurking awhile and while this is my 2nd post, I have some maybe many questions on how to advance with my truck. I really hate to part with it since it is paid in full and I drove it off the lot. Plus it's the only one I ever seen with front tow hooks factory installed. To try and...