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    2014 Explorer stock rim specs?

    I got a friend who is willing to give me a good deal on some snow tires and rims- they are of a 2014 Explorer all he knows is they are 17" wheels. My question is what is the backspacing and bolt pattern? or more easily do the bolt onto a 93 Explorer. Thanks
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    January 2018 EF Lottery

    Screenshot This was going to be a Gift to my daily driver I was thinking it was going to be a good parts rig. Bought it sight unseen ( well other than a couple picts) at an auction online. I new from picts it was a 5 speed with manual transfercase (score the upgrade I was looking for) ...
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    List of SAS axles

    With a V8 I would try for a Dana 44 - I have seen dana 30s hold up well with 33- 35" tall tires but that's with a careful driver on a lighter vehicle.
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    Went From Troubleshooting Intermittent PCM to Terrible Knocking Sound

    OH oil additive is not meant as a cure. Just a diagnosis tool. if it does make it quitter, you still need to address the issue.
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    Went From Troubleshooting Intermittent PCM to Terrible Knocking Sound

    I can't tell anything from the recording, sorry. Get a mechanics stethoscope or in a pinch you can use a long screw driver to try and isolate the sound. could be anything bad Lifter , bearings. wrist pin etc. external accessories water pump alternator etc is usually a growling noise but...
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    Ranger / Explorer parts interchange

    Thanks RangerX -- bummer about the hubs but I am Happy about the Tcase.
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    Ranger / Explorer parts interchange

    Hi all, I need some info. I have a 1991 Explorer 4.0 v6, 5 speed, electric shift t-case and auto hubs. In local wrecking yard a 1991 ranger just showed up. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, manual shift t-case and manual hubs.. Will the t-case bolt to my tranny? it has all the linkage. Are the...
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    1994 Explorer Sport Transmission Swap (Standard-to-automatic) Questions

    Hi Pete depending on your budget /skill level 1 more option for you to consider would be to swap in a GM 700r4 Tranny. much stronger than the factory ford unit, and has more aftermarket support. I would be leery of using a junk yard auto tranny with out rebuilding it first.
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    Front Brake Issue

    you can get adjustable camber bushings
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    Dana 35/ 44 hybrid simplified

    Did you get any measurements on how much wider it made your front end? and any chance of getting the part number or size of the taper you used? thanks I advance.
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    KNocking without the metal shavings

    also While vehicle is stopped, rev engine to the 900 rpm and hold it and push the clutch in with no load on engine does the noise change? that will help check for excessive crank end play. also did it start immediately after oil change? If it did, change the filter. may have a defective...
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    1991 Explorer lift?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-1994-Ford-Explorer-2-Front-Leveling-Lift-Kit-4WD-PRO-BILLET-MADE-IN-THE-US-/252063924189?fits=Year%3A1991%7CMake%3AFord%7CModel%3AExplorer&epid=0&hash=item3ab02e3fdd:g:~58AAOxy7S5SB-IG&vxp=mtr...
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    How to troubleshoot a cooling issue?

    . Do you have a radiator cap on the radiator? If so when engine is stone cold Having set overnight. Here are some basic no tools test you can preform- Remove Radiator cap and make sure radiator is full. Leave the cap off and start vehicle let it Idle. ( best to set parking brake and chalk...
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    How does a new battery fix various issues?

    Only thing I can think of is you improved the ground when you switched the battery.
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    Best deal on 31" all terrains?

    http://prntscr.com/g33jmk Walmart online $108 free shipping or store pick up. also check with Americas Tire/ discount Tire. I am a bargain shopper as well But I would only buy tires locally Occasionally you get a bad one from the factory easier to have a real brick and mortar store at...
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    Mystery interior panel damage

    Its the type of plastic- I am sure it is from the sun. I have owned several 73-91 square body GM trucks happens to the door panels often on those trucks. only cure is replace or sand off all of the loose plastic and repaint. but you loose the texture that was there,
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    Another highway speed vibration thread

    By your description of the problem my first checks would be to inspect all suspension bushings. then check that the wheels are torqued to proper specs following bolt tighten order. next If you have a full size spare Use it to swap out 1 tire at a time. ( a slightly bent rim can be balanced at...
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    Brake problem!

    while driving have you pumped the brakes to see if the pedal comes up? and if it does come up does it stay up or go down slowly? Did you open the bleeders before you pressed the pistons in on front calipers to change pads? to adjust rear brakes I prefer to have both rear wheels of the ground...
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    Brake problem!

    OH another thing to check is that you have the shoes on correctly. Shorter shoe goes on the front longer shoe on the rear. The metal part of the shoe will appear the same- the actual brake material will have two different lengths. The self adjusters are also right and left specific if placed...
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    Brake problem!

    have you adjusted the rear brakes? if the shoes are to far from the drums it will feel like that.
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    July EF Lottery

    I will try for the next drawing- Just got my first Explorer less than 1 month ago been fixing problems first (in spare time) no mods yet only electrical mod it had was aftermarket stereo previous owner kept the face plate LOL
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    BW1354 to BW1356 or NP231? First gen Explorer

    Well I scoured my local wrecking yards for a manual shift BW1354 with no luck. Does anyone make an adaptor to install either a BW 1356 or NP231. Mine is a 1991 Explorer 5 speed-
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    Dana 44 spindle nuts

    a pict of what you have might help. I have only seen 3 types of set ups 1 washers with holes drilled in them 1 nut goes inside has a post on it to line up and hold washer. 2 or very old style that has ears you fold over the nut to keep it from spinning. or 3 on newer style it is a piece unit...
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    List of SAS axles

    If you are looking for driver side drop about the same width as an explorer you are kind of limited 1 jeep wagoner's Later models 77 or 78 up IIRC. they will be 6 lug so you would need rear axle also Would be dana 44 F/R Jeep YJ XJ TJ Dana 30 or Rubicon Dana 44 G2 is making a D44...
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    97 Explorer V-8 5.0 Spark Plug Replacement

    I believe they are copper, Platinum in theory will last longer assuming no engine issues such as bad valve guide seals. { if they are getting fuel or carbon fouled they will both fail prematurely) Platinum plugs only give performance benefits if the motor was designed specifically for them...
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