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    Completed Project Solid Rear Axle Swap

    Hi Can you pls explain more about your winch bumper? Thanks!
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    2006 XLT Front Lower Control Arms

    The gen4 LCA made of stamped welded steel and the knuckles are cast iron. The problem is the very tight space between the LCA and the knuckle for the BJ to came off the without removing the knuckle and the axle
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    2006 XLT Front Lower Control Arms

    You have to understand These videos isnt a real professional repair guide They are based on the promotions of the shop and they dont really care about the details ( like the impossibily to replace the LCA using jackstands instead of the shop lift)
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    2006 XLT Front Lower Control Arms

    Based on my experience only.dont have any idea what and how they do it on the videos.
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    2006 XLT Front Lower Control Arms

    You will need to remove the wheel knuckle in order to remove/install the LCA
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    Factory skid plates

    1. Radiator skid plate- bolted on the engine mount crossbar and front winch chassis 2.transmission skid plate - bolted on the transmission mount and front lower control arms crossbars 3. The fuel tank and the transfer case skid plates.bolted both on the transmission mount crossbar and the...
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    Factory skid plates

    Actually it is a 4 part aluminum (1/4 inch thickness) skid plate kit.sold as an offroad option at local Ford dealer.never seen any kind of OEM skid plates before Kit contains:Radiator ,gearbox,transfer case and a fuel tank skid plates. Never get damaged any of the bottom components when...
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    Factory skid plates

    The gap is not a problem at all.ive installed kinda threaded flat spacer ( no rivnuts available at this time)on aftermarket aluminum skid plates
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    Factory skid plates

    You can use rivnuts on the chassis holes. And you have to fabricate some kind offset mount using factory inserts near of the transmission crossbar area.i will try to show you with my aftermarket skidplate
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    6r60 shift kit question.

    Ive replaced ZF mechatronic to gearbox seal kit and installed B&M dipstick. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/ford-6r60-harsh-2-1-shifts-when-reset-kam-wont-help-anymore-solution.505141/#post-4016707 What Sonnax kit P/N do you want to purchase? General kit purchasing guideline should...
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    Engine Mount Recommendation

    Not sure.maybe genuine ford parts brand instead of the motorcraft. Anyways you can order the OEM parts even at backorder at any US based dealership like Levittown ford parts or Tasca ford parts etc OEM means: original factory parts or Ford Parts brand,Motorcraft parts are factory approved...
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    Engine Mount Recommendation

    Aftermarket mounts are generally a junk Try to find the oem anyway
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    Front Camber caster adjustment

    Release the bolts and move the UCA in and out to reach the desired camber / caster specs.then ,adjust the toe
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    2006 XLT Front Left Axle Seal Leaking

    Change the cv shaft bearing (or plastic nylon slide bushing) as well.the lock ring is theoretically unreusable..its up to you to reuse it.take the diff cover off to see the shaft lock ring locked all the way in. The most easy way is to use aluminum seal install kit for the seal to be driven to...
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    Brakes pulling

    Could be anything from control arm bushings to brake caliper guide pins siezed Take the wheels off and perform brake and bushings inspection
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    Fog lights question fitment

    As far as i know the housings itself are all the same for all 2006-2010 explorers The difference between years are the bulb/harness type
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    Steering wheel color restoration - medium camel dye

    Hi Here is my steering wheel leather restoration report: Purchased Ford medium camel colorant plus top coat on " Leather world tech" 1. First clean the steering wheel from dirt and previous dye evidence.use manufacturer leather preparation liquid 2. Wait for the moisture to fully dry.cover...
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    2010 Explore V8 need power steering replacement advice

    Ive replaced reman rockauto motorcraft with no issues.no leaks and no wheel play. The rack bushings needs to be purchased separately
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    Chronic Wheel Hub/Bearing Issues, 2008, 4WD 4dr V6 XLT

    1. Torque specs are wrong.check the exact torque value. 2. They dont use thread locker on clean threads and the nut coming loose 3. Torqued when the car rim or the car weight was applied Most common wheel bearing installation mistakes is the 1 and the 3.
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    LED headlight bulbs error message

    No, they are not the same
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    Steering Wheel Controls Install

    Buy remote control steering adapter.you dont really have to mess with harness retrofit I am using this one for 4 years almost.fits any aftermarket audio system. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004HKBY8G?tag=seriouexplor-20
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    What is this?

    Once leaked,the brake system is not reliable anymore,you dont really know when it will totally be failed. anyways the leak from the top of the flare nut means the whole line needs to be replaced or the nut is undertighten (less common) Thread (bottom of the flare nut) leak means over or...
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    What is this?

    Abs pump to wheels hydraulic line. Need to be replaced in advance.not safe to drive
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