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    Which speedo gear?

    hmm How about running 33's with 4.10 gears? :) Anyone?
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    Help diagnose engine problem

    Thermostat?
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    Roughness in SOHC V6?

    Plastic Cam Guides? Hmm. I have a 97 SOHC. I just paid the truck off its pass warranty but if I took it in they should replace those if it has a recall. Any clue how much is involved with this? I would be interested to know. What other recalls are out there for the truck? I'll drop it off this...
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    Jet Chip installed in a 97 explorer.

    I ordered one today. I just installed the K&N intake kit. Waiting for the thermostat now ill let everyone know if it seems to change the why it performs.
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    Leaf Springs

    cool. Ill have to check it out because the quote for the ome36 springs is going to be around 215 a spring which is a bit pricey and I just really want to get a beefer leaf package and keep the same lift height. See what happens when you buy a new mechincal tool set you go out and start...
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    Leaf Springs

    I figured if I go to a junk yard and do that ill probably end up with a sagging rear end in 6 months anyways since they are used. This is my daily driver too so i would rather not be changing them every 6 months. Any way to tell if leafs are still good?
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    Jet Chip installed in a 97 explorer.

    I would be interested in doing a side by side test myself. Would be fun and good for the business that wins I bet :)
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    Jet Chip installed in a 97 explorer.

    After reading around the site and listening to people comment about their chips and what everyone thinks of the Jet chip I decided I would go with it per explorerexpress's recommendation seeing that they run and test most of the stuff they sell. Even though a few people believe the chip is...
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    Leaf Springs

    Ok i've since changed my mind. I want to remove the warrior shackles and get 2" springs instead. I'm not overly worried about cost im guessing around 250 to 300 bucks is all they should cost but im having a problem I can't find any. I know they are out there. Help me out fellas. This monoleaf...
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    Mean Green Alternator

    Ok fellas I just replaced my Alternator a few months ago because it the stock one took a dump. But i've been thinking about putting a system in my truck so i've been thinking about replacing the stock Alternator with a Mean Green. Almost everywhere i've looked every brand lists its output. 90A...
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    Leaf Springs

    Currently I have a 97 explorer 3inch body lift with monoleaf springs in the rear. I have warrior shackles in the rear which I believe give 2 inches of lift but they bent the hell out of my monoleaf which was to be expected. I want to replace my monoleafs with some full leafs. And well I...
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    Part Questions

    My truck has around 85,000 on miles on it but I had a new engine put in the truck around 56,000. Thats a long story but I just paid the truck off so now I own it completely. And well I plan to keep it. But the vibration im speaking of is well more of a SHAKE. And its driving me up the WALL! I...
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    Part Questions

    ok sounds good. Ill have him check those firs then. How much do those run normally to replace?
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    Part Questions

    I've had these tires rebalanced like 3 times. After getting new Wheel bearings that reduced the vibration by around 80%. I don't offroad with the truck anymore. But at 58 to 65 my truck vibrates like crazy then claims down a bit after that. But still feel it just a tad. And when I let off the...
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    Part Questions

    Part Questions *Bushings* Ok ive posted about this before and this weekend im going to replace the bushings on my 97 ford explorer. I currently have a 3inch body lift, twisted torrison bars, and 2in shackles in the rear. And 33in AT's on my truck. I have some pretty bad vibrations around 60mph...
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    Drive Shaft Vibration

    I've replaced both left and right wheel bearings. The tires a balanced and I took the mudders off and went to street treads. Ive doubled checked all all bolts under the car. Does anyone know where I can purchase the slip yoke elimnator for the 97 explorer thats all I really need.
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    Drive Shaft Vibration

    This has been going on for a while. Its a long drawn out story. But when I did the shackles and the torsion twist like 2 years ago. I didn't have the bigger tires. Everything was nice and smooth then. I added the 33's and I got a small vibration. I know its the driveshaft I just want something...
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    Drive Shaft Vibration

    Ok fellas I have a 3inch body lift, torsion twist, shackles in the rear, and 33x12.5 tires, on a 97 ford explorer. I have a vibration coming from the drive shaft from the lift. Does anyone know where I can a slip yoke elimationator for my 97 explorer or know what I can do to fix this vibration...
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    Rear Bumper

    Ive been talking to Kyle from Kennesaw Mountain Accessories and he says you guys have bought his bumper for the explorer with the tire carrier. I need pictures fellas. Does anyone have one of these with a 3inch body lift? If so please pictures pictures pictures.
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    Whats your opinion

    I had help from 2001sport when we did might and we knocked out the 3" body lift, and shackles in about 6 1/2 hours. Matts a god though he had everything we needed. Even got a little lifted by matt sticker :)
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    Run at Attica IN "Badlands ORV Park"

    sorry about that. Im planning this coming week Oct 12-13th.
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    Whats your opinion

    Take the 2in body lift off and put a 3in on there :)
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    Run at Attica IN "Badlands ORV Park"

    Im planning a trip up there on the 12th/13th if anyones interested if they can't make this one.
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    Whats your opinion

    get the lift :) YOU CAN DO IT! :)
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    New Front Bumper! (5 pic warning)

    Ive been thinking about having a bumper made like that but I was also worried about the weight. Does anyone know what the stock bumper weight is?
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