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    Im baaaack

    Hi guys! Some of you might remember me and the 94 explorer sport I built. it was performance orange with a 351w, ford 9, dana 44 and 315 75 16 sport comps. It was a great truck but fuel consumption was killing me driving an hour each way for work. Ive had a few rangers since then and now...
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    need some help guys- 91 tranny in 95 truck

    need some help guys- 91 tranny in 95 sport i have a 95 sport which has an auto tranny and the tranny is going out. I also have a 91 explorer with a 5 speed. The 91 will be a donor, but what i am wondering is will the 91 tranny bolt right up to 95 4.0? I know that a ses light will be on, but...
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    turbo 2.3..... need help

    well i am in the market for a 95-97ish ranger. I am looking for a 2wd 2.3 with a 5speed. My question is, how different is the older 2.3 turbos to the newer 2.3s? I was originally hoping that i could just bolt on an intake and a manifold and plumb the turbo but the more i thought about it i...
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    one crazy night...now i need a transfer case

    hey hows it going everybody. I know i havent posted in a while, but i need some help. I had an awesome day at silver lake sand dunes today, the explorer was unstoppable, until we were on the way home. I will name citys just for the locals, I was in ravenna, i just turned right by the four way...
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    new adjustable radius arm design for those with D44

    i came up with this after looking at a buddies traction bar on his camaro.... i adapted that design to fit me application.. I think it would be very beneficial to be able to adjust the castor with somthing different then the c bushings. This model i came up with is very heavy duty, but keep...
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    what size tires would i need???

    i want to simulate a couple diff. gear ratios by just switching tire sizes... i know, with bigger tires you will have more rolling mass and everything so it wont be entirely accurate, but it should help me get an idea.. what size tires would i need to simulate both 4.56s and 4.10s. i have 3.50...
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    suspension geometry

    heres a quick question... if my rear axle is at full droop when i have it on my hoist, is that all the further the axle will ever go. i mean could i put my brackets on so my shocks are at full extension right there? or when the axle is flexing, will it droop lower.... thanks
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    multi function problems- i searched already

    i beleive my multi function switch is going out. I care for two explorers, my baby, and then my cousins, both are first gens. He lost his turn signals a while ago, he had hazzards still, but no turn signals, and everything else seems to work fine. Now my truck seems to be doing the same...
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    now that the snow is flying, how are you liking your tires

    this is my first winter on 35s... the last time i drove my ex in the snow it had a mild lift, 32s, and still had the 4.0 now it has changed quite a bit, im wondering how all you guys like your all terrains, or mud terrains on the snow and ice.. I have 315/75/16 xterrains and i have to say...
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    NEED HELP ASAP-c6 tranny mount bolts

    i geuss i cant post if explorer 911, but i need to know what size bolts go into the mounts of a c6 for the rear tranny mount. my motor is ****ed sideways now and i cant steer, i have a 300 mile round trip, which i am leaving for friday, and was wondering if anyone knows why size bolts they are
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    RA strength with heims

    i may have a member on the board "frdtrckmnrich" build my Radius Arms, or i might get off my lazy arse and do it myself. my question is, if i do it myself, are heims joints with a grade eight strong enough to mount the arms to the frame brackets? im not sure but im guessing johnny joints would...
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    mid michigan winter run

    i cant wait to do some winter wheelin and was wondering if anyone around the grand rapids-muskegon area maybe even you guys from k-zoo would want to join in.. i dont know we could meet somewhere we would have to discuss it further if there was interest. i know alot of us will be attending the...
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    attica run check list

    can we get a check list going of things people may need for the attica run. this will be my first run (though i havent signed up yet, because im not certain i will be able to make it). I would like to know what i should bring down there, i would like to be prepared but not at the cost of...
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    check this out- tell me if its a good deal

    does this look like it is in decent working order i just bought it for 100$ shipped, its has a 31 spline spool, which is what i planned on running, 4.10 gear ratio, and it needs a new yoke, but i should be able to use the one on my axle, right... thanks a bunch
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    locking the d44

    hey does anyone have experiance with locking a d44. i would really like it locked, and am thinking of spooling it, the only time i use 4wheeldrive is when i am in sand or mud, i dont do rocks. occasionally tight trails and all that, which would be a ***** turning, but on most trails around...
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    dana 44 help... PLEASE

    how do i know what cut i have on my axle... dana 44 out of a 78-79 bronco, also which splines are most common in that era, any help would be appreciated as i am lookin to regear soon
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    adding 5 inches to my lift... can i run 39.5s

    if my math is right i will have enough vertical clearance... adding roughly 2.5 inches of tire up and 5 inches of lift should alow for the larger tires... correct.. does anyone know what coils i could run to allow the 5 inches up front... i will just block and adda leaf to the rear... but i need...
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    which ratchet shifter is the best???

    i am ready to be able to control when my baby shifts... it currently shifts at about 4500-4700 with the kickdown hooked up and when i manually shift it will rev safley to 5300-5500. this is a high rpm engine and im not getting into the high rpms... i would shift manually on the column but i cant...
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    4 series carrier for 4.56s????

    james t made it appearant to me that i need a larger carrier to fit 4.56s in my dana 44. so now i need to know if anyone has experience with switchin out the carriers and also if anyone has one for sale.
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    whats up my brotheren

    hey im mainly a explorer guy but i have a rust free 86 ranger that is just beggin to be dropped. My explorer is fairly modified so i am up to doin the work i just can't find a lowering kit that i like the looks of for an 86. my plans, as of now are to paint it performance orange like my...
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    regearing with a 351 and full size axles

    here is my dilemma. i am currently running 315/75/16 procomp xterrains with fullsize 9inch and d44. Slightly built 351 sitting under the hood with a c6 backing that up. I have a NP208 transfer case. My gearing is 3.50 which is terrible. I have yet to regear it because the motor has enough hp...
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    re gearing 9inch and dana44

    hey whats up with this. ive been looking for gears for a ford 9inch and dana 44. i found the gears i want to run 4.30s. but appearently they dont come in 4.30s for a dana44 only 4.27s. also i checked out 4.10s for both and appearantly the dana44 only has 4.09s will someone please...
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    question for first gens

    i need to know what wire is the stock temp gauge. all you would have to do for me is trace the wire to the firewall and tell me where it goes in and what color it is. whoever does this is going to get a huge :thumbsup:
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    2 year project complete-351w,ford 9",dana 44, 35s, with pics

    well i finally got the thing driveable. i am still lacking a front driveshaft (that is why i am bearly flexing in the pic, i had to creep up in 2wheel) the tranny pan has a slight leak, i need to replace a rear wheel seal but other then that its rockin. the 351 has about 55 psi when cold and...
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    saginaw power steering pump

    for those of you who dont know i have been struggling with my powersteering pump and have decided to screw ford pumps all together and use the saginaw. from what i have heard they are much more quieter and reliable. i was wondering if any has done this conversion to a 351w and if so, would...
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