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    Tire fitment question

    I am running 245/75-17 KO2s for a little over 40k miles. No rubbing, no trimming, stock rims, no spacers. My EB is 4WD. Full disclosure, I did add a 3"/2" leveling kit, but that was at about 25k on the tires.
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    Transmission Problem Shifting From First To Third

    Can't help you with diagnosis, but just picked mine up from tranny shop. 2010 V6 EB 135k miles. Lots of chattering on cold start, went away after warmed up, but got progressively worse. Didn't want to go into 2nd, wouldn't go into 5th at all. Overdrive planetary was trashed. $3200+tax for...
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    Are Bull Bars Recommended?

    Doesn't look bad at all. I hit a doe at 40 about 3 years ago, without any guard, needed new bumper cover, new grill, driver side headlight and fog light. It's a lot less expensive to get them with a bow or rifle than with my truck.
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    Max Tire Size on 2006 ?

    I ran 245/75-17 KO2's on stock rims with no issues. About same diameter but not as wide. Later added 3"/ 2" leveling lift. Have about 40k miles on the tires now, when time to replace will probably go to 265/70-17.
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    Mountaineer R (Marauder AWD Concept) coming soon

    Crazy question Friday: would a turbo 2.3L swap into a 4th gen for under $5k?
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    4th Gen Explorer Pictures

    A hood ornament, now that's old school!
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    Strut spacers without the BTF UCA's?

    It took me almost 8 months and a bonus check to gather all the parts: 3"/2" leveling kit, kyb quikstruts, and the BTF UCAs. It was worth the wait, I love the stance. Doesn't answer your question but if you can be patient and gather the parts, it's worth it.
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    4th Gen Explorer Pictures

    I parked next to a stock 4th gen on Saturday. Every time I see the stance of my truck it makes me smile.
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    Leaked in China: 2023 Ford Explorer gets facelift and a redesigned interior

    If that's the future explorer, I'll keep driving my 2010 EB
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    Longer struts to lift 4th Gen - Expedition?

    I run 245/75-17 KO2s on stock rims, no wheel spacers. Last fall replaced the 11 year old struts with new kyb's and 3"/2" leveling kit, and BTF UCA's. I've had no issues with rubbing, happy with performance off and on pavement, and I love the stance.
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    New 2008 Limited project truck

    Ditto, I agree. I did a 3"/2" leveling kit from Supreme, and replaced my 11 year old struts at same time. Also did BTF UCA's at same time. Took a little while to get all the parts together (and a bonus check to provide enough budget). Hardest part was waiting to get it, but I love the stance...
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    4th Gen Explorer Pictures

    I like the raptor grill!
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    2003 Explorer XLT Biggest Tire for 1.5" Body Lift

    I don't know if this will help you or not, I have a 2010 EB 4WD, but I ran LT245/75-17 KO2's (31.5") on stock rims with no spacers. No rubbing or any issues in 2 years.
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    Seeking BTF alignment advice

    Just an update, the shop got it almost to factory spec's on alignment, very slight positive camber both sides front. When the new springs settle it should be fine.
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    2010 AWD Explorer wheels+tires and level

    I just put a 3"front/2"rear leveling kit on my 2010, with new KYB quick struts. I also put on the BTF upper control arms. I love the aggressive stance. I just installed this past weekend, and dropped off at shop this afternoon for alignment tomorrow. I've been running 245/75-17 KO2s for 2 years...
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    Seeking BTF alignment advice

    Thanks all! I did torque the UCA bolts with a jack under the LCA supporting the vehicle weight (enough height to lift off the jack stands). Thank you!
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    Seeking BTF alignment advice

    This weekend, I installed BTF UCA's, new KYB quick struts, and Supreme 3"/2" leveling strut spacers. New tie rod ends too. The stance looks awesome! I have 245/75-17 KO2s on stock rims, no wheel spacers. I just dropped it off to have the alignment done. Does it align to stock spec's or...
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    Fun at Jiffy Lube

    So I used to take my vehicles to the local jiffy lube because it was quick, sometimes I'd bring in two cars in the same day. The last visit, and last visit forever, my EB had a slight coolant leak at the plastic t-stat housing. The store mgr pointed out the leak and asked if I still wanted the...
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    Largest tires, can I do this??

    Just saw this and thought I would add an update. I've been running 245-75/17 KO2s for about two years on stock rims, stock height, with no issues.
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    upper arm uniball joint

    I like what you did there. I'm heading in same direction but a couple of steps behind you. I have 32's, 245-75/17 BFG KO2s on stock rims, no rub. I have supreme 3"/2" spacers to put on, and ordering the BTF UCAs soon, will put them and spacers both on in spring when the snow melts. Already did...
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    Truck Haven

    This week it's 1.89/gallon in Wilmington, DE, almost wish I had a bigger tank.
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    Truck Haven

    Looks like big fun, but it would be a LOOONNNGGG drive from here on the East coast. If somebody puts something together for Rausch Creek or AOAA in Pennsylvania, i could probably do that.
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    Dog Hair Mitigation

    Dog hair? What dog hair?
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    2007 Mercury Mountaineer 3" Lift and 33" Tires

    It looks pretty good. losing the running boards makes it look higher.
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    2021 Bronco looks like a modified Escape

    I like the looks of the white one, i guess we'll see more soon. I went to the Philly Auto show last month, but it was too soon to see Broncos.
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