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    I'm out

    Hey guys and gals, Well, it was a good run, but I had to trade in the Mounty. It was killing me on gas and it seemed like every month I was having to replace something. It was starting to develop a bad miss at speed and I had to run 89 octane in it because it was knocking. Oh well. I got a 09...
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    How can you tell when you need to change your ball joints?

    I know there are some good articles on HOW to change them, but how do you know when it's time? I have a 98 5.0 with 120k........
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    I just got 20+ mpg in my 5.0 AWD from Lexington to Louisville!

    Just thought I would post....... I was pretty happy! The only changes I have made were a K&N air filter and my tires are at 40 psi. I cleaned my IAC, MAF and my throttle body last week. I'm running full synthetic oil as well. I plan on taking off my roof rack and lowering the Mounty in the near...
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    Whats the best way to remove the crap off my wheels?

    I have a 98 Mounty that has the chrome (looking) wheels and they have brake dust and (rust?) on them. What's the best removal method? Someone mentioned Magic eraser sponges........
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    Lowering a 98 Mounty 5.0 AWD. Any help appreciated!

    Hey guys! I am going to lower my Mounty and I guess the question I had was is it ok to lower an AWD? Let me see if I got this right: Lower the front by adjusting the torsion bars and use a shackle and block kit on the back (or do I even need blocks?) and get an alignment. Is that all? Also, I...
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    Any advice on the best oil filter?

    Hey guys and gals. I have been doing alot of work on the Mounty in the last month (new alternator, new radiator, etc.) or so and I have come to realize I'm a big boy now and I need to do my own oil changes. :p: Anyway, I've been putting in synthetic and I'm wondering what is the best type of oil...
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    I have to replace my radiator 98 Mounty 5.0

    Any suggestions, tips for install, etc? Also, how long of a job am I looking at? Thanks!
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    Changed my front shocks today.....

    It was pretty easy surprisingly!!! :D Something I noticed that I hadn't noticed before when taking the wheels off.......there are NO springs. I can't believe that I didn't see that before; I've changed the brakes, rotors, plugs, stabilizer, etc. and I don't know much about cars, but I've never...
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    How do I get to the rear subwoofer and amp in the back of a 98 mountaineer??

    I am going to put in a new system but I dont know how to get to the speaker......do i take out that whole rear side panel???
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    I have a miss that I only feel when the engine is at idle......

    I have 98 Mountaineer and when I am at idle it misses occasionally. It does't always miss and it's not bad but it's aggravating. No lights on or anything..... What could cause that? My aunt gave the Mountaineer to me 1-1/2 years ago and she bought it new and kept it maintained pretty good but I...
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