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    turn/stop lights not working

    Three years ago, yes three years ago, i removed the abs pump and associated wiring. Well i may have snipped one too many wires. Now that the crawler is about to be used again, i am finding things not working. First the fuel pump had no ground, grounded to frame and that works fine. But the...
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    a4ld shift arm question

    1992 truck, bought without trans, purchased trans from 95 aerostar and the shift lever does not allow the 1992 shift cable to attach in the correct spot doing some research in the ford catalog seems 1991-1992 trans shift levers are different than 93-94 and the aerostar has anyone else ran into...
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    Long Jeep

    I still lurk around on here even though I currently do not have an RBV to wheel. What I do have, even though a Jeep, is at least a cool Jeep. I have replaced my explorer with a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, or LJ. In family since new and I know all of its long list of issues. Although the...
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    camp stove issues

    I am still old school in the fact that I do most of my camp cooking on a coleman green propane 2 burner stove. The last couple times I used it, however, I noticed that it only burned on one setting... hellfire. I tried a new regulator and am having the same issue. Has anyone else dealt with...
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    basic vac needs for heater

    I have eliminated the ac system as well as the IAT diaphragm on the air box lid. Do I need to retain the check valve on the vac lines for the heater mode to remain functional?
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    orbital mounting

    Other than a write up on TRS I am not seeing very many posts on mounting an orbital valve to a 91-94 for full hydraulic steering. I need some ideas on where/how others have mounted their orbital valves. Again, needs to be on a TTB gen rbv frame. thanks!
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    chevy 63s

    Maybe I have lost my searching saavy in my old age but I cannot seem to find a single 'good' thread showing chevy 63 leafs under the rear of an Explorer. I am contemplating running them in the rear of my sport to get a few inches of rear stretch and still use an inexpensive factory leaf. If...
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    orbital valve mounting

    Doing some early morning searching did not get me very far... If anyone could share some threads or pics of mounting an orbital valve on a first gen I would greatly appreciate it. Trying to gather as much info as I can before I dive into finishing my full hydro setup.
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    narrowed 44 sas

    1977 ford Dana 44 high pinion shortened 6 inches on rh side. Approximately 60" wms, 5x5.5 bolt pattern, Chromoly inners and outers, Spartan locker, 4.88s, warn premium lockouts, set up for radius arms and Trac bar. includes trac bar and steering, knuckles drilled out for 3/4" rod ends. $1700.00...
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    pwr window issue

    I did some searching earlier today but did not see anyone posting the same issue I am having.. Purchased my 03 Sport Trac with the RH front window inop. Will not not roll down from driver master switch or passenger door switch. I picked up a new motor and removed the regulator to install it...
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    VA/WV ohv trails/forest roads

    I am putting together a week long camp and offroading trip this coming may and am looking for forest roads or ohv trails in and around the gwnf or mon national forest to eat up some hours on road days between parks. I know there was a group on here who frequented that area as I tried to make a...
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    Adventure Camping build

    Overlanding, Expedition vehicle, Adventure rig, Family wheeler.. call it what you want, but I need some ideas for the next build. So decipher my ramblings below and add your suggestions/ideas/thoughts/examples/pics/etc.. My 1993 Sport is officially entering 'no longer able to attempt at being...
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    post Atlas install woes

    I finally got the Atlas installed, I am running a 1310/1350 flange on the front output. I had a 1350 DC front shaft from a super duty cut down to use in the front. After having to modify the A4LD shift cable bracket to clear the shaft I got it bolted up. And thats where we have a problem...
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    FW sas coil buckets for first gen

    I need to see what others have used ford coil buckets when swapping in a fw axle into a first gen. I am sure I have overlooked the perfect thread but I have been searching for a few days with no luck. I either run into broken picture links or threads that stop before the build is complete...
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    2017 Black Mountain EF trip May 19-21

    I have been a member since 2004 and have yet to attend a trail ride or a meet with anyone from the forum. I plan on changing that, but I need your help. Join us May 19-21 2017 at Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area for three days of camping, wheeling, story telling and good times. Black...
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    triple stick shifter mounting on A4LD

    I am looking for pics/threads of mounting twin/triple stick shifters to the A4LD transmission. I have searched on here, TRS and Pirate with little luck. If anyone has info they could share it would be greatly appreciated.
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    2nd gen fuel tank options..

    Heading towards a build where the oe fuel tank will be in the way and have been searching for options as far as relocating a tank from another Ford application or adding a fuel cell but keep hitting roadblocks with the bolt down sender, fuel pressure sensor, incorrect ohm resistance on fuel...
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    Corbeau seat questions

    Planning on purchasing seats and harnesses this week for the Ultimate Adventure coming up soon and have been looking at Corbeau Baja JP, Baja RS reclineable and Baja SS ultra wide.. you know, big guy seats. Anyone have either of these 3 seats installed in their Ex/Ranger? I will be running...
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    2015 Ultimate Adventure

    http://www.fourwheeler.com/ultimate-adventure/2015/1504-ultimate-adventure-2015-help-us-choose-the-final-12-applicants/?sm_id=social_aumofourwheelerhub_default_20150416_43945136&adbid=10152686701806290&adbpl=fb&adbpr=22256451289 In case any of you were wondering why I have been quiet on the...
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    Stuck in DQ drive thru

    Well, I was an hour ago, managed to get home. Idle started to drop, had to hold the throttle down slightly to keep it running but then it sounded like it had dropped a few cylinders and eventually shut off. Restarted several times but once again shut off. CEL was on briefly. Managed to get...
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    Wanted 91-01 LH door mirror

    need a LH door mirror in a bad way to pass inspection, nothing around here at any yards at a price id be comfortable with. anyone have one laying around?
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    4.88s with 33s behind a 5r55e?

    Contemplating something and looking for some real world advice. Searched a little on here and TRS but thought I'd ask anyway.. To be as specific as possible, is anyone running 33" tires in a vehicle with a 5r55e with 4.88 gears? Planning a build, need some advice.. thanks in advance!
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    Taillight/corner guards

    Did a few searches but didn't really come up with anything.. Has anyone seen or done customer corner guards, taillight guards, or fab'd your own tail light housings? Looking for ideas..
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    Wanted first gen fuel filler neck

    looking for a mostly rust-free fuel filler neck to fit a 93 2dr. would like to get metal filler neck and hose assembly. please contact me if you have anything.
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    I broke my TrueTrac?

    crawling up some rocks at Chaos Offroad Park in Capon Bridge, WV yesterday and and I bounced, came down, BOOM.. so my buddies who were spotting me checked for a busted ujoint or shaft.. nothin. I go to move forward, front driveshaft spins but the front axle shafts do not. hmm. so I drive off...
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