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I'm in the very early stages of an SAS here and I'm just curious if anyone has used the explorers rear brakes on their 9 inch. I've seen the kits referring to using explorer brakes, but they're kinda vague. Also what would it take to keep the 5x5.5 bolt pattern of the 9 inch if I could use my...

Well I'm finally getting around to tearing out the engine in the X. This will probably be a long drawn out process (since I'm not really in a hurry), and I know I'll be asking for a lot of opinions on stuff as I come across it. Here's a little background as why it needs the engine yanked...

Let me start by giving most of the credit to Mountaineergreen for giving me the info on this swap. His thread on the swap is here. I did this swap for a couple of reasons: 1. I think having the front axle turning all the time in a transfer case not designed for it is probably bad. 2...

I just put a moonroof out of the junk yard in my X. I've seen a few people ask about it from time to time, so if anyone is interested I'll let you know what it entailed if not.... well I've got an overhead console and center dome light for sale.

Here's a few pics of my "mostly" complete rear bumper the only thing left is come clevis mounts, maybe a hitch, and a tire carrier. The plate in the middle is 1/4" welded all the way around inside and out for streangth if I put a hitch through it the rest is 1/8" plate. The tube is just short...

Ok I need some help from you tranny guys. I've got a '96 4R70W today I was driving home and went to accelerate up a hill at WOT. The truck redlined in 2nd, and wouldn't shift into 3rd until I let off of the throttle just to make sure it wasn't the truck bogging on the hill I did it again on a...

So the title says it all. I was getting a sticky throttle on the way home today, and when I pulled the intake off of the throttle body there is a fair amount of standing oil in the grooves of the rubber accordion thing. I put it back on and pulled the hose from the oil filler to the intake...

So I guess it's my turn for an elusive problem. I threw code P0308 a couple of weeks ago after I fixed my EGR vacuum line (it started to idle ruff and at only 600 rpm, previously 1000-1100). I reset the puter, and waited to see if it came back. Well as you can guess.... it's back. Here's a...

Just out of curiosity I got a hold or RCD today to see about basically getting the shocks and mounting brackets. They were more than happy to sell me everything I needed (a little fibbing doesn't hurt). I figured I'd share the part numbers with you guys. Driver Side: Upper 20-52498-9...

Just wondering if anyone on the board has done Perrys one piece front end for their 2nd gen. I really like the look of the 06 sport trac conversion, and I'm curious what all is involved in the install.

Well despite the idiots at truckaddons.com (search for my other rant on that point, they actually told me today as I'm opening boxes it would be to me on Monday or Tuesday next week :confused: ). The kit got in today, so I ran the parts check list, accounted for everything, and decided to put...

These people are completely ridiculous! I ordered the Superlift kit for my truck on the 15th, they told me they would have a tracking number for me in a couple of days. I call back three days later, they tell me that the order wasn't placed right and didn't get put through, but she would fix...

I'm not totally sure, but I don't remember anyone figuring out what the 4 pin round plug that goes through the tail housing of the manual 4406 was for. I was browsing through my service manual (fords) and happened upon what it is. According to the manual its the t-case "clutch". I know that I...

So I helped a friend tear down a skate ramp today, and ended up with two 16'X2"X1/8" tubing. Give me some idea what to do with this stuff. I'm thinking bumpers, but was looking more toward angled flat style (i.e. road armor). Or maybe some sliders. Anyway give me some ideas, as well as what...

This is half rant half question. I started getting quotes to regear the whole truck, and they want $800+ labor only! :eek: I've read a couple of how to threads on the subject, and it really doesn't strike me as hard. Maybe time consuming, but not hard. Tell me what you think on subject...

So we went out this weekend and had some fun playing on the hills: Got a little harry here though: I still can't believe it went right up this :D as you can see it's taller than the tires are! You can see the truck bleeding too :thumbdwn: When I climbed that my spotter didn't see...

Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with destroying their shock bushings I'm onto my second set in 4 months! The top one keeps getting pulled through the mounting hole and is them about the size of a nickel, and useless. Any advice is appreciated.

Ok, so this might be already on here somewhere else. I came across it today on the net and had to post it:

Think I'm finally going to go ahead with the Superlift kit for my X, but I need to know what you guys have found for prices on this kit. The best I've found is from 4wheelonline.com for $1,773 free shipping. If any of you guys know a better spot please let me know. BTW just out of curiosity...

Just out of curiosity are any of you guys going through alternators fast? I'm on number two since October. The guys at autozone didn't like all the dirt on my last return though lol. They said that's what's causing the failures. Just mostly curious I've got a lifetime warranty so I'm not too...

So I've got this weird low speed rattle from the front end of the X. I thought it was a heat shield, but it's gotten worse over time. I got to looking (rocking the truck) and discovered that the shock bushings are toast both sides, so that would account for some of the "tink". BTW the shocks...

Ok, so I decided to put the full lenght 4 door tank back on the truck today (I put the sport tank on when I wen with a BW 4406). I just have to say that I HATE THE FRIKING TANK SUPPORT STRAP!!!!!! Whoever designed that stupid thing needs a good beating. Unless there's some trick that I'm...

Yep you read it right my gas pedal actually fell off today on the way to work. :roll: No I don't mean the rubber part, or flat part or anything that your probably thinking right now. The bracket that it bolts too broke off of the truck its self. The welds that hold/ held the bracket on...

Ok, so my drivers side inner tie rod is bad, and I can't seem to find anyone that has done the repair themselves. The book sais I have to remove the entire rack to do this, and that seems like a HUGE PITA! Please if any of you have done this give me some pointers on what I'm actually looking...

This weekend I took off for a little trip. On my way out of town at about 65 I got a really shake, and really really bad at 75 (just wanted to see if it got worse) I stopped into a Big 10 because I've got a lifetime ballance with them. Any way the guy took into the bay came back, and told me...