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  1. Elessar65

    Might be saying goodbye to the 'Sploder

    Well, I bought a new (to me) '17 EcoBoost F150 a couple days ago. That's the new daily instead of the old Explorer. I have too many non drive-able vehicles parked out back. A 96 supercharged Riviera (still runs and drives fine, just has no AC and a broken drivers seat back.), a 2002 Mounty with...
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    Race Car!

    So, long story short. Some friends and I are seriously contemplating entering the 24 Hours of LeMons. If you don't know what that is, or why you should do it (you should), then click here. Anyway, I have, sitting in my back yard, a "pristine" 2002 Mounty 4.0 RWD with only a paltry 250k miles on...
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    I don't quite know how to ask this

    Wrong forum
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    Wheel sizing

    Will 15s fit on a 2nd Gen Sport? I'm not sure they'll clear the calipers. Also, if anyone has a 16" alloy with the grey "holes" they want to part with that would be good too. Managed to break a wheel the other night. Good times... :rolleyes:
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    Slowly Going Away

    Not a lot of action in this forum anymore. Everyone is slowly moving on from the 2nd Gen X, and they are going away. I still see plenty on the road every day, but not too many people modifying them. I guess about everything has been done to them that can reasonably (and sometimes unreasonably)...
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    5R55E cooler line fitting at trans

    Long ago, I smashed flat the metal lines for the cooler that run under the rad. I cut them out and replaced them with rubber back then. I've long since replaced the stock external cooler with one that came with AN fittings (which I replaced with barbs for said rubber line), I'm tired of...
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    Beating cancer

    Truck cancer that is. I feel like some rectangle steel tubing is in my purchasing future, along with some welding consumables....4 by Elessar65 posted September 25, 2019 at 11:39 PM3 by Elessar65 posted September 25, 2019 at 11:39 PM2 by Elessar65 posted September 25, 2019 at 11:39 PM1 by...
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    Not new, but back from the dead

    Hello all, I've been away from many a year, but I've dusted off the old X and been driving it again, after it being relegated to back up to the back up vehicle, and realized how much I still like it.
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    5r55e issues have me stumped

    Ok, first off its a 98 Sport 4x4, SOHC, 5r55e. A while back (over a year actually) I had an issue where I had no 3rd gear after a weekend of thrashing it offroad. Towed it home and drove it around town in manual 2 for a week to get to work and back. Put some Lucas trans stuff in it and it...
  10. Elessar65

    Extended Radius Arms for solid axle

    These aren't mine and I am not selling them, just passing along a deal I saw on Pirate. Thought someone here might need/want them. Anyways... http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1006003 "CUSTOM FORD RADIUS ARMS 12" EXTENDED MONSTER HEIM JOINTS 7 DEGREE KICK $150 I CAN SEND SOME...
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    Raceline Beadlocks

    I have a buy 2 get 2 free certificate from Raceline that I won in a raffle a while back. These are good for steel beadlocks, any size/offset/bolt pattern you want. No expiration date. $175 OBO
  12. Elessar65

    Free Wheels

    Free to a good home (2) 15X8" chrome soft 8s, 5 on 4.5" Some light surface rust, but I think they would clean up fine with just a little work. Free to whoever wants to come get them. I'm in Manhattan Ks. Could also deliver to the Turdle Ranch, or bring to SMORR. (If you ask nicely)
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    Jacking Mishap (no, not that kind of jacking...)

    Well, after coming home from work today I decided that since it was nice, I would get the front end up in the air and let the axle hang, in preparation for pulling it from the truck. In hindsight, I think I would have waited a while longer for the ground to dry out, it was a little soft and...
  14. Elessar65

    Frostbite '11

    Anyone planning on this? Last year was a pretty good time (even though I got there 5 hours late). Feb. 26th is the date. http://ksrockspark.com/
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    Wichita Tire Shops?

    Anyone recommend a good place to go to get my 35s mounted? I tried Kansasland Tire last weekend and they were less than helpful, and quoted me a ridiculous price, like $150 to mount and balance 4 tires. I'm not from Wichita so i don't really know where to go, Kansasland was just the closest...
  16. Elessar65

    Complete Offroad package deal

    I'm getting ready to regear my D44 and 9", and complete offroad has some package deals on gears and overhaul/install kits. I am just wondering if they are really such a good deal. There isn't really info on their website. specifically on the brand of bearings and gear used. I was wanting...
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    Elessar65's new Project: SAS rebuild

    Ok, well maybe not a rebuild exactly, but I gots a lot of work ahead of me to get this thing trail ready for SMORR in July. This truck started its life as a 95, 4 cylinder, 2wd. The previous owner decided this wasn't enough (and rightly so). Its now a solid axle 4wd with a full width HP D44...
  18. Elessar65

    Need Instrumentation

    I have a carb'd v8, c6, and solid axles. Needless to say none of my gauges work anymore. I was wondering if this would fit in the dash of a 95 Ranger? It would look a lot cleaner than a non functional dash, and gauges stuck all over the place. Its a race panel for a 94-04 Mustang. Link
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    Name My Truck

    Ok, just bought a new toy today. a 1995 SAS'd Ranger. HP D44 front, 9" rear, stock FSB steering and RAs. 351w, c6, np205. Its got a red cab, and a black bed and black functional hood scoops. Now, I need a name for this thing, so chime in and help me come up with something. And yes, I know...
  20. Elessar65

    What Next?

    Since this is going to be my DD for quite a while still, what should i do to improve the off road abilities of it while still keeping it reasonable to drive to work everyday? I am planning on a BL and some 33s when the weather is a little nicer, what else could i do? The rear is already...
  21. Elessar65

    Amp Rack and Sub Box

    I was bored in my computer applications class today and stumbled across this on the net. I think its a pretty sweet idea for a stealth-ish way to be able to have a decent full sized sub and amp in the truck, without taking up all your storage space, or having it out in the open waiting to be...
  22. Elessar65

    Which Winch Bumper?

    Well, I am thinking I am going to get a winch bumper and winch with my tax money. Since I'm locked now its only a matter of time before I will be wishing for one and not having it, might as well do it before I am impossibly stuck. Since I have no fabrication skills, no welder, and no shop...
  23. Elessar65

    Shallow mount sub

    i currently have the MTX Thunderform for my X, i am wanting a little more thump though. i have a better amp on the way (500 rms @ 2ohm, 300 at 4ohm) i am thinking a better sub is in order as well. & would like to keep it in that Thunderform though, because space is at a premium in my Sport. I...
  24. Elessar65

    Elessar65's Money Pit

    Ok, well I figure its time to make a registry for my truck (translation: I'm really bored). Its kind of a work in progress, and will be forever most likely, just like the Explorer. :) Anyways, on to the truck.... Its a 1998 Explorer Sport 4.0 SOHC, Emerald Metallic Green with Grey trim and...
  25. Elessar65

    Always read the directions first!

    This used to be an active spacer in my Powertrax locker. Now I'm waiting for a new one to get overnighted to me. Like I said in the title, read the directions carefully, then read them again, then follow them.
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