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    Low Mileage '10 Adrenalin for sale in PA

    I know these are highly-sought-after. this dealership sells hundreds of cars a month. they dont haggle on price so dont try. only wiggle room is trade-in value. http://www.blueknobauto.com/VehicleDetails/used-2010-Ford-Explorer_Sport_Trac-Limited-Duncansville-PA/1712073243
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    V8 Torque numbers 08 vs 09

    The hp and torque numbers for the 3v 4.6 v8 from 06-08 were 292HP and 300ft/lb torque, but in 09 the numbers were 292HP and 315ft/lb torque. Does anyone know if they made tweaks to get the additional 15ft/lb or if they just recalculated the number and updated the 'lower' estimate. If tweaks...
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    Traded In 03 - great vehicle

    Last week we traded in my wifes 03 XLT. (still have the 08 limited). we were the second owner picking it up in 2/07 with 47k miles. Traded it with 91k miles with only routine maintenance and a set of rear coils. great vehicle that served us very well. got what i feel was a fair trade ($5500) on...
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    Aftermarket headunit + sync

    I've done some investigating, and I may replace my factory 6cd head unit with an aftermarket clarion nx501. From what i have gathered, with the right harnesses I can retain steering wheel controls, and the sub. I'd like to know if i can retain the sync features such as verbal commands and the...
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    High Speed Shimmy 08 limited

    I have had a shimmy (wobble in steering/vibration) at speeds of 60+ for a while, early on I assumed tires out of balance and had my OEM 20"s balanced a couple of times, with the vibration still present I thought maybe they were just having trouble balancing this particular set of tires on these...
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    96 Sport - Restoration?

    My brother has had a 96 sport which he had since new in Oct 95. last october it required a great deal of work to pass inspection (although still running like a champ @ 197k miles). he got a 4 door wrangler and kept the explorer to sell private party. the sale lingered and has officially fell...
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    impressive MPG observed

    Usually the MPG threads are negative, so I thought i would share my recent observation. I have an 08 v8 explorer which i picked up in december with about 12,000 miles. finally took a road trip this week from PA to DC (about 180 Miles). about 35 miles of rural two lane then highway the rest of...
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    Factory chrome grill bubbling

    My 08 limited's chrome grill is starting to bubble and run (looks like air bubbles under the chrome plating). this is occuring in two places on the piece that runs across the top of the bumper below the grill opening. I plan to take it to the dealer and hopefully get it replaced under...
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    tow point???

    As a mild wheeler I have a tow strap and a front and rear tow point on my vehicle. However the other vehicles i occasionally wheel with are basically stock with no tow points. What is the best place to attach a strap to on a vehicle with NO tow point? Before the time comes that someone needs a...
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    No Headlights Help

    96 sport has an intermittant problem with the headlights not working. Extensive searching has made me believe it is either the headlight turn knob switch or the multifunction switch (turn signal stalk) pulling the multifunction switch forward flashes the highs. even when the headlights are not...
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    stock fog light help

    I have a 96 xlt with the stock fog lights. the driver side has blown 3 times in the last month. i am using stock wattage. the "filament" is not breaking but the gas inside the bulb explodes the glass. at $6 a bulb it is getting annoying. anyone have any thoughts? I am searching as we speak.
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    HVAC controls q

    I have a 96 xlt with manual controls...would this digital control be a "plug and play" hook up to replace mine? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7924648076&fromMakeTrack=true if the link doesnt work its a digital temp control out of a 96 limited. thanks
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    AAL / TT q's

    I am taking my X to my mechanic wed for the torsion twist and AAL he asked if i need new U bolts for the AAL (i got the pro comp kit) and also i told him some people need longer torsion bar adjusting bolts and he told me gm torsion bar bolts are a special bolt and asked me if ours are special...
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    '02 XLS q's

    My bro's girlfriend is picking up a 2002 XLS black with 20k on it. she is getting a great deal. i was curious if there are any things she should be aware of or problems... it being the first year of the gen 3's i know there are usually glitches that havent been worked out yet... who has some...
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    limited slip q

    is this a limited slip (posi = limited slip right?) and would this be a drop in on my 96 xlt...? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33731&item=2469064076
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    more traction!

    I have a 96 xlt 4.0. I wheel occasionally with a jeep grand cherokee and a discovery. I want more traction to be able to hang with these guys more often. also we get a ton of snow here and i was considering a rear selectable locker. then i thought maybe a limited slip would be enough for the...
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    pro comp aal

    who has feedback about the single add a leaf from pro comp. its listed for $38 at summit. who has it how much lift did it give you. i hear the ride is rough but unless it is ridiculous i dont care. also if you did this and the torsion twist how well does it even out. can the front be jacked up...
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    amp bypass

    its been a few years since i did mine, and i didnt have the jbl system but to bypass the amp, you need to either use the bypass cable you have or run speaker wire to each door speaker individually. the speakers are wired through the factory amp not from the factory head unit. (keep in mind i...
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    31x11.5 tire q

    My summer plans are to do the TT/shackles to my 96 xlt. I have 17x8 rims that i want to put new tires on for the lift. i found 31x11.5 for 17's from mickey thompson. think these will fit without a problem? i dont want to do any trimming. note that the tires are 11.5 wide not 10.5. thanks
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    Tranny question....

    long story short my 96 4.0 is vibrating in the downshift from overdrive, took it to get looked at tranny guy said it is the valve body gasket....said it breaks up and lets grit into the solenoids....does this sound legit?
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    rear locker

    i have a 96 4x4 ohv v6, i am interested in a rear push button locker, what are my options other than the eaton elocker? any suggestions? thanks
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    4" lift

    just wondering what I am looking at for a 4" lift. What kits/components to have it done with no problems. 96 xlt 4x4. will just the kit (what are my brand options by the way) or do i need a new drive shaft or anything like that. also what price range am i looking at. thanks.
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    wheel purchase need help

    I may purchase some wheels from my buddy with a 89 jeep cherokee. they are 16x7.5 TSW wheels that are no longer made. I was wondering if anyone knew the bolt pattern of a 89 cherokee. they are 5 lug but i am not sure if there on a 4.5". the wheels are across the country so i was wondering if...
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    CAT BACK

    Can anyone with sound clips of their cat-back exhaust please post them. I am in the market. I am trying to muster up the courage to spend the big money on a borla...I want to do this once and do it right. I have never heard a borla on a V6 OHV 96. All brands are welcome if you have a clip...I...
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    Electrical issues

    My brother has a 96 sport. he has been having problems with his interior light staying on and his factory alarm going off randomly. he was thinking it was a sensor or something in the door that is causing this...has anyone had this or a similar problem? I will try to get more details from him.
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