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    Weight distributing hitch actual numbers

    So, I am towing this trailer 700 kms, and wanted everything to be as good as possible to prevent any hiccups, one of those things was a weight distributing hitch, and here are the numbers on the weigh scale of what the bars did when hooked up. Without sway bars: 2138 Front Axle 3130 Rear Axle...
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    Trying to find correct lower ball joint

    Hey guys, I have a 1993 Ford Explorer 4x4, I am replacing the ball joints, and need somone to help me figure out which ones fit, on the upper ball joints, the drivers is the imbedded pinch bolt, while the right side has the external head on the pinch bolt, not sure if this is normal, or if they...
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    Empty plug between passenger and rear passenger door

    Just trying to figure out what this plug is/could be/could have been for It is just below the front passenger seatbelt mount
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    Cruise Cotrol common fail points

    Hey, so the cruise control failed on my Explorer, it worked intermittently, then couldn't quite seem to work but was trying, then just quit entirely, what are the common failures of the cruise control?
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    Is one 10" sub good enough?

    Hey I have a line on a cheap 10" Pioneer sub and amp, can you guys let me know if they will be enough bass for my first gen four door Explorer? Amp is 800 peak 400 RMS, sub is 700 peak 350 RMS. Subwoofer: TS-W255C|DVC - Amplifier: GM-D7400M - Class-D Mono Amplifier with 800 Watts Max. Power
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    Front u joints replacement

    Looking into replacing my front u-joints, one of them has a ton of play, what is involved in replacing them? Also basically all greaseable joints are shot, so they should probably be done as well?
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    Down to lower intake manifold, anything that I should do while here?

    Is there anything that I should check/do as I replace the lower intake manifold gasket?
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    Automatic transmission engine rpm

    Hey guys, a couple months ago I had my automatic transmission (A4LD) rebuilt, ever since then if floored my Explorer will still shift at 4,300 rpm, not really that much of an issue most of the time, but also seems to shift too soon when not accelerating hard as well, is this worth taking the...
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    Aftermarket switch install location

    I installed a few switches into my Explorer's center console yesterday, as well as 12v and usb power in the back of the console, just thought I would share some pics for anyone else looking to do it as I couldn't find a thread on it when I started. I put in four switches in the bottom of the...
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    Blown fuse for radio memory/interior lights.

    Fuse keeps blowing, just throwing this out too see if there is a common reason for this or if I have to just start looking.
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    Help! Stock intake does not clear new shroud! Please respond asap

    Just installed an electric fan, the shroud does not leave room for the stock intake, is it possible to heat and bend the intake enough to make it fit?
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    Can lincoln Mark viii radiator be used

    Can the mark viii radiator be used as well as the fan? Just grabbed the fan from the junkyard, should I grab the radiator as well? Both the lincoln and my Explorer have auto trans with coolers in radiator.
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    My Explorer

    I drive a 1993 Ford Explorer XLT, 4x4, of course. Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada Email address is: jonathanstobbe@gmail.com
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    Transmission swap

    I have a 1993 Explorer, 4x4, auto transmission. Today my transmission blew, was wondering whether I should put another a4ld in, or if there was a practical swap that I could do. 250k on the Explorer, I was quoted $1250 (cdn) for rebuilt beefed up a4ld, is ther another trani that I could consider?
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    Torque Converter?

    Out in the bush, anytime I put it into drive it starts growling and pulsating, it can still drive, but not effectively, fluid level is good, need to get out of here.
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    Aluminium extra capacity transmission pan

    Does any one have any thoughts on them?
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    Rockauto

    Does anyone have a rockauto discount code?
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    Coolant temperature sensor connected to throttle

    Odd thing happened on my way home from work, any time I added significant load, downshifted, or otherwise stressed the engine, the temperature sensor would drop all the way down to cold, immediately jumping up again if I released the throttle. Any ideas?
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    1993 Explorer front lift

    Looking to do a 2-3" front lift, can anyone recommend a kit that does it as a suspension lift with no spacers?
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    Solved 1st Gen Abs sensor replacement

    I am trying to replace my front ABS sensors in my '93 Explorer, it is proving to be more difficult than I thought, can Somone more experienced take a look at these picks and tell me what is wrong? I removed the bolt that goes through the and sensor and truce to pull it off, nothing. so I pulled...
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    1993 Explorer XLT, looking for modification ideas

    Hey, I am fairly new to the forum and am looking for suggestions as to what mods I should do to my Explorer, it is my daily driver so it can't be to crazy...
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    Explorer runs rich and misses

    My Explorer smells extremely rich out the exhaust and misfired at idle, only code right now is 167 (heated oxygen sensor indicates lean condition left side) continuous memory. any suggestions are appreciated. I have already replaced both oxygen sensors, and switched the injectors from one side...
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    What are the best spark plug wires?

    Hey everyone, I am looking at getting new spark plugs and wires and coil pack. BOSCH 4505 PLATINUM IR FUSION is what I was thinking of for plugs, ULTRA-POWER 140035 SUPER COIL; HORIZONTAL PRIMARY CONNECTION; EDIS for a coil, But I could not decide on wires, does anybody have any thoughts on what...
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