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    time to say goodbye

    well as much as ive loved my mounty im finally trading it in and getting a 2002 extended cab chevy 1500 (z71) im just tired of 2wd and an opportunity came up so i cant pass it.. but its been fun while it lasted and im sure ill still be in and out of the forums oh and if anyone wants a...
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    Removing the steering wheel?

    so I'm trying to fix my clockspring and I ran into a problem... I can't get tv steering wheel to budge at all .. I've undone the bolt and tried every pulley puller/steering wheel puller and none work.. It won't even budge Any tips on taking the steering wheel off ?
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    getting some new subs...reccomendations?

    well im tired of my kicker compcvr12's not to mention the rubber surround on one is ripped.. so im redoing the sub part of my system looking to spend up to 200$ (YEAH I KNOW BUT IM ON A TIGHT BUDGET) this probably means ill be going from 2 subs down to one... whats my best shot.. i was...
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    pulling people out

    been bored lately and was just curious whats the biggest/ toughest vehicle you've ever pulled out of mud/sand/whatever with your 3rd gen.. for me it was a new suburban 2wd that some lady got stuck in a small ditch that was reallyy slick..and a back full of kids added a little to the...
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    dual exahust for my v6

    so im finally goin for a new exhaust when i get paid on friday and im thinking of dual 3 or 3.5" tips flared out at the back (not straight back) and 2.5 inch piping from the cats back what muffler(s) should i go with ..im looking for a deeeeep but not necessarily loud sound...i want it to be...
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    electric fan swap

    Can anybody tell me how I'd go about wiring a electric fan up to replacemy old one.. I was looking at a fan at autozone bc I got some gift cards there and was just curious what I'd need for a controller and how I'd go about wiring it up
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    adding a selection to the stock fogs switch (3rd gen)

    i already posted this in the lighting section but i figured since it only works on third gens i'd throw a link in here..its pretty interesting check it out link
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    adding a selection to the stock fogs switch (3rd gen)

    ok so while i was converting all my stock green lights on the interior to blue leds...i noticed something on the fog switch. for those of you with it ..you know how you pull the dial out to turn on our fog lights...well it turns out if you take it apart and trim a little plastic off on the...
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    complete interior led conversion

    well the other day i finished changing some of the leds inside my mounty and now every light on my interior is blue..with the exception of the led on the rear view mirror (if anyone even knows its there) so now the following are all blue: ac controls window/lock switches (front and back)...
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    finished my custom lighted switch panal

    got bored the other day..and since i needed somewhere to moount some switches i decided to make a panal so i got a little crafty with some plexiglass..my moms stencil cutter ...some leds and some spray paint and this is what came out
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    new(er) pics of the mounty..with a little dirt:)

    these are from a while ago but it was a rare event..it actually snowed about 6 or so inches and lasted 2 days...in south louisiana.. its sleeted down here before but NEVER snowed like this in my lifetime..it was awesomeee so of course i had to go "snow" riding(sorry no action shots..maybe next...
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    02 mounty on 33 *pics*

    heres a thread with some pics of my mounty on 33's and heres a pic of the stance im trying for..i just gotta figure how much lift in the front its gonna take exactly to get the right angle and hieght .. compared to now im also thinking about getting some stock explorer...
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    33's on my mounty

    so I just left the tire shop and I'm pissssed...they put on some 33"a and they rubbed just enough to where I can't get em on..my mood just went to hell I was so happy I was getting 33's
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    Little bit of a scratch problem

    Soo i decided to go trail riding a bit today after school...and in the process decided a tight squeeze between two trees... end result.. ALOT of limb scratches down my car..not really deep or anything...just noticeable. what would the best way to get these out be?think my local car...
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    awd/4wd tcase on a 3rd gen theory

    First i know i've asked this before..and i am in no way doubting the info that i've been given but ive been doing some research and please just hear me out.. i own a 3rd gen mounty.. 2wd.. now say i had the opportunity to get all the front axle/driveshaft/etc. (which will bolt on, i have...
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    bullbar, few things repainted...lights or no lights?...and LOADS of pics

    well i had a week or so off school after hurricane gustav so i got a few things done in my spare time... finally got around to taking some pictures so enjoy painted wiper cowels repainted bumper trim cleaned the rims up a little and thanks to Donner my new bull bar...
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    bw4410/4411 t-case ?

    ok i have two quick questions... first ..is there anyway possible to take the 4411 4wd t case from a 3rd gen and make it a manual shifting case(instead of electric) . basically is there anyway to engage it w/o the electronics? second..are the 4410 and 4410 interchangeable by any chance...
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    info center gone whack

    about 6 months ago i changed my dash lights to blue in my 02 mounty (except speedo, etc) and all was well till a few weeks ago for some reason my info, setup and reset buttons no longer light up or work when i push them. so i figured ok it must just be the button thing ill just swap it out...
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    wheel backspacing question

    ok so i jhust finished my 3 inch bl on my 2002 mounty and am looking at rims. i plan on fitting 285/75's on it but need to figure out something.. for backspacing ..the more it's backspaced the further away from the steering knuckle it is right? i ask this bc 285's rub on it if put on a...
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    My 2002 Mounty with 3" body lift

    well here it is... for reference those are 255/75/16 firestones i plan on making a piece out of plastic to hide this gap..i just gotta find the time for it now i just have to save up for rims/tires to finish it off....and then i might level it with roadbully's spacers
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    body lifting a 2002 mounty

    alright so i'm pretty sure i've decided to take up the body lift for my 02 mounty..just a few things to decide first right now i have 255 firestone a/t's on it and i'm not sure what i am gonna do for the tire situation. i'd like to run 285's but thats gonna get expensive so heres my...
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    tach wire for remote starters

    ok ive looked like crazy but cant seem to find the right wire thats the "tach" wire all the wiring diagrams say is "not the blue/white wires" from the ignition coil.. call me retarded but where exactly are the ignition coils? (a pic would be awesome)
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    tire question(not a "how big" thread)

    hey i have a 2002 2wd mounty and ive already gone off road a few times..but i cut it pretty close and almost got stuck afew times.. right now all i really have is ab 350$ and a thought occurred to me.. can i put 2 265/75.16 mud terrains on the back and leave my 245/75/16 allterrains on the...
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    towing package

    how can i be sure if i have the towing package or not?? i have an 02 mountaineer and it has the trailer hitch but what would be a way to be positive if it has it or not?
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    the real deal with body lifts

    ok .. so ive read pretty much every thread on the forum involving lifts. I can accept the no suspension lift . But what is the TRUE deal with body lifts...anytime they're mentioned..its either shot away bc the frame or its just not to detailed..ive read that they can and cant be done. my...
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