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    my re-intro

    hey guys, ive been gone and lurking for a LONG time, and thought since so much has changed i would reintroduce myself. I got rid of the 98 lifted toy, and purchased a 2003 SVT Cobra, runnin around 500hp to the wheels. this is when i got it: this is my daughter at a stangnation.com get...
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    added 20+hp today... yes!

    (took off) 20+hp today... yes! just kidding, this afternoon i removed the body molding and pinstriping on the ex. Took all of 10 minutes. I am very happy i did. Now i just have to wait till my wife returns home to give me a ride to the grocery store for some mineral oil. is that the same as...
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    what would your offer be?

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/215600147.html seems promising, pros/cons? offer? let me hear your thoughts...
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    A diagram of axle combinations.. some help needed

    well i have been searching, and i do read, but this concept of all the different types of sas just isnt clicking for me. I have searched and i couldnt find a thread that mimicks this: http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html but in relation to how we do our sas setups on this site. I am...
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    sprt trac frame dimensions vs 98 explorer frame

    maybe a far fetched idea, but would a sport trac cab fit on an explorer frame? i have a 4 dr explorer. This may not be my truck under the knife, but i have an idea that this answer effects, thanks ahead of time.
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    4x4 to extended bent i beams

    can someone help me out here. I have this planned, and i was going to build my own, but i am just gonna get a kit. My explorer is soon going to go under the knife within the next year, so i want to learn more. I have plans to rip out the front end, and replace this with 4x2 front consisting of...
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    whats up guys?

    whats up guys? im down here for a month with my ship, just looking for something to do. If anyone is goin wheelin or just out screwin around and dont mine a tag along, let me know. Im very bored without my ex, and wife, so im game for whatever. later Chris
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    wish me luck...

    nevermind Chris
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    Time to step it down a notch.

    Well after much thought, and forsight into my career, i am changing the plan for my explorer. Overall scope: BAJA twin turbo/or supercharged? 331 long travel suspension chopped back This is being very general. For now, i am making my explorer more daily driver type. I just...
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    quite a few decisions, lil guidance needed

    ok, im selling my 33x13.5x15s, and i dont know what to get, here are some options: 31x12.5 on 15x10s with my 3"bl 32x11.5 " " I love to offroad, wont see much of it this year, but i love mud and snow. What tire is good? some pro comp xterrains? (31x12.5)...
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    gettin new tires...

    how are the xterrains rated? i am getting rid of my super swampers, they are too big for my rig. They fit ok but my turning radius sucks. so i plan to go from a 33x13.5r15 to a 31x12.5r15 on my 15x10" rims. What are your guys' opinions for this change. I think it will not only look better, but i...
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    high angle cvs, a few ???s

    http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/80_degree_driveshaft_high_angle_driveline/ can this be used on a front ifs? not for the driveline, but the axle shafts from the diff to the wheels?
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    some prerunner ????

    ok, so i have been building my explorer for mud, b/c thats whats around me. But around 2010 when i get outa the military, i am moving back to arizona. So i changed my focus. I might as well start building it now, that way when i go to az (my homestate) i can play right away. I cant wait to get...
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    differences in under hood space 1stgen vs 2ndgen

    ok so i can get a deal on a 1st gen that has a messed up engine and tranny, and i can get a deal on a 4.6L cobra v8. Now i know this has been overkilled topic, and i have read it can be done so i am not asking about that, but i want to know the underhood space differences. I saw that video of...
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    anyone know info on this?

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/185602093.html will this work on my 5.0? any advice is nice, Chris
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    351 vs 4.6 dimensions (cant find)

    can someone help me with the dimensions of a 351 and 4.6L (281). I am looking for a pic of the 351 and 4.6 just like the 5.0 and 4.6l pic found on here. Thank you for your help Chris
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    hood mounted offroad lights

    has anyone done this? if you dont know what i mean, they are popular on jeeps. I really want to do this, and mount them where the vents are behind the hood, but i dont know how to get into there, do i have to take off the fenders? any insight is as always appreciated, Chris
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    supercharged 331, new advice

    ok well my license is suspended till october, so i figured since i get rides everywhere, we dont drive the explorer as much, might as well rebuild. So i am trying to brainstorm some ideas, esp with you engine guys. 331 stroker kenne bell blowzilla 205cc afr heads cam? torque monster...
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    Photo shoot time! post em here!

    yes i know there are threads, but we need an updated one. NO posts of opinions, just pictures, that way this thread is easy to navigate. pls thnku. Plus give a description of current project with the truck, and near future mods.... Heres mine: Current Project: bed...
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    how much herculiner?

    I herculined my interior well i had already stripped the interior when i did the lift and i left it out. Today i took out the seats so i could clean the dried up mud, and now i just decided to use herc on the interior. How much did those of you use? a quart, a gallon? reason i am asking here is...
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    dana 44 front (yes i know theres a search)

    ok i am curious what makes the ideal dana 44 front for my 98 4dr 5.0 and why each part? knuckles, vacuum, outers, i dont get all that stuff, and i cant find a thread that brakes it down. I plan on coils so that might help. the things i do know are driver side drop- tcase is on dside...
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    check this out (craigslist ad in seattle)

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/170284773.html
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    photoshop assistance...

    can someone drop this truck to make it look like this stance heres the rims i think thanx guys, i tip my hat to you..
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    1977 Ford F-350 project design

    Well i thought i would take the time to share with you my new project. I am going to buy a 1977 Ford F-350, not sure when, this is still in the planning stages. Specs: 1977 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 7.3L twin turbo (banks) diesel out of a newer 00-present ford Lowered to sit nicely on some 20s...
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    reiter pit tomorrow 1ish bbq and chill trail run

    nothing too big, family event, very relax, there will be some fourwheelers and some trucks, looking to get some ppl. i know i never plan, but if anyone isnt doing anything it will be worth your time....
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