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    Coil spacers and lift coils

    Hey guys, I have an 89 ranger 4x4. It has 2" coil spacers, would I be able to run some lift coils on top of the spacer for some added height? Any issues with driveline angle etc..? Thanks guys
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    No rear brake pressure

    Hey guys I just got an 89 Ranger 4x4. It was cheap so I had to jump on it.. The only major issue is I have no rear brake pressure, just front. The wheel cylinders, drums and shoes have all been replaced today by me. Any suggestions??
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    Tow Rigs

    I know some of your trail rigs are not street legal and require a tow rig.. lets see some pics of the tow rigs! Here is my 1996 F-350, 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4 5 speed. Same year as my Explorer. It has 6" lift with 37's. Love this truck..it is also my daily
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    oh ya know just another 2nd gen sas in the works

    After many years of my 1996 XLT sitting in storage it is time to start collecting parts for the explorer build.. My set up will be a full width Dana 44\9", Wild Horses 5.5" springs 5:13 gears and locked front and rear. Seems to me thats what most people have done on here and seems to work great...
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    Steering

    Has anyone used the "Y-Link" steering from ruff stuff with 1 ton gm TRE's on a 2nd gen with first gen box? i am running a radius arm\coil set up with a HP44. any pros and cons would help..thanks! here is a link to the product http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/YLINK.html
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    Its a Ford thing!

    Wow after my 96 XLT has been sitting in my yard outside for 3 + years waiting for me to collect parts for its build..i hooked a battery up to it today and it started right up! didnt even cough on nothing! only in a Ford would i have such luck! how long have u guys let your X's sit outside and...
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    Explorer Dana 60 build

    This weekend i am going to be swapping a dana 60 into the rear of my 96. still on the hunt for a front dana 44 or 60. I will keep you guys updated on the build.:thumbsup: here are some pics All cleaned up Spring Perches grinded off Here is what it looks like compared to my x Here...
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    dana 60 swap

    Hello i am going to start my d-60 swap for the rear this weekend and than eventually do a dana 60 sas my question is how long of u bolts do u guys use for soa's doubt the stock u bolts will work..i am using stock explorer springs..maybe some stock f-250 u blolts??
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    4r55e bellhousing bolts

    can anyone tell me how many bellhousing bolts are on the 4r55e to a 4.0L. thanks!
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    Timing chain or flex plate?

    Ok so a few months ago i was driving my x like normal when my rpm's shot up. i gave it gas but it felt like my tranny was in neutral when it was in drive. when i pulled over it was running horrible so i shut it off..and it wouldent start back up..my question is how can i tell the difference...
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    What color is this??

    I am looking at buying this 91 eddie bauer..I cant tell from the pic if it is purple or dark red.. it says in the add that its "red" can someone tell me what this color is? thanks!
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    Engine swap

    i am going to be swaping out my 4.0l V6 in my 96 for a 4.0l V6 that is out of a 97 will i have any problems with my computer because of the diference in years?? thanks!
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    Has onyone done this??

    BW 1354 and BW 1350 doubler.it looks like a good idea and fairly easy to do. just wondering if anyone has done it to there Explorers. or would it even work on explorers without alot of fabing?here is the link on how to do...
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    CV boot

    i just noticed that my cv boot on my drivers side is cracked and dripping a bit of greese on my lower controll arm. and of course i spot this issue the night before a wheelin trip:rolleyes:. my question is can i still wheel my truck or should i park my x for the weekend?
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    Engine swap

    well my 4.0L has bad intake gasket and my tranny is slipping, so i think be a fun project ro rebuild an engine and tranny. as of now i pulled an engine and tranny out of a 97 i am now on the hunt for rebuild kits.. does anyone know of any good kits that are made for the 4.0L OHV?? Thanks!
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    flexing with new tires

    i just picked up a used set of procomp m\t's for $150.i think they look great:D so i thought i would flex on some tires i had laying around. let me know what u think.
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    351 in an Explorer?

    my buddy is swapping his 5.8L 351 for a 460 in his 89 bronco. he is giving me the 351 for free! as well as the wire harness and a few other things. will this fit my 96 ex?. i do have access to a plazma cutter and a welder so fabbing would not be a problem. has anyone done this?? or would i be...
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    4wd help

    i have a buddy with a 98 ford ranger and for some reason it wont engage in 4wd. the light on the dash comes on and it gears down to low when in 4-low. but it seems to me that the hubs are not engaging. does anyone know where we can start looking for the problem such as fuses,shift motors etc...
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    Stock Wheels

    does anyone know if i can fit 33x12.5R15 tires on a stock 15x7 wheel? i just dont know if the wheel will be wide enough.
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    Body lift question

    hi everyone im putting a body lift on my buddies 97 sport (PA 853) and we are trying to figure out how to put the shift extension on (#3700) if you can let me know how to install it would be great..thanks!
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    compression test

    i just did a compression test on my 4.0L as well as new spark plugs and wires. i have been looking everywhere for the compression specs on the 4.0 but can find it. here is what i got #1:151 PSI #2:151 PSI #3:151 PSI #4: 150PSI #5: 152 PSI #6: 150PSI.....i think its pretty good compression. if...
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    Axle hose??

    i just took my 1996 explorer on a whellin trip yesterday when i noticed a hose hanging down from the bottom of my truck. on one end it plugs into the top of my front diff and im not sure where the other end goes :rolleyes:. the first pic is where the hose is unpluged. the second pic is where...
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