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Push Bar installation!
So, I got to pick up this Setina push bar the other day for free. Never installed or used. Made for a 21’ Police Spec Chevy Tahoe. Guy was nice enough to give me hardware but I was not able to get the brackets to modify them as they were already accounted for by someone else.. so! I get to...- BluIsBlue
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- installation push
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- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Wiring Help Needed - 2018 Center Console in 2015 Ford Explorer PIU!
Hello everyone, I've successfully installed a 2018 Ford Explorer center console in my 2015 Ford Explorer PIU, but I need help connecting the wires. I've attached the wiring diagrams for both vehicles, but I'm unsure about the correct connections. I have to admit, I made a mistake earlier - I...- Jacqueline22CJ
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- 2015 piu 2018 accessory installation center console cigarette lighter console wiring cup lights diy electrical electrical troubleshooting ford explorer help installation interior modification usb ports wiring
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- Forum: 2011 - 2019 Police Interceptor Utilty PIU
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 AWD (Ford Explorer) Engine Replacement
I am having to replace the engine on a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 and am looking for any advice, recommendations, tricks and instructions. We've already grabbed a used engine from a local salvage yard. I should be able to get the instructions off of All Data but was wondering if anyone had any...- dwonzer
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- 2008 4.6 engine explorer ford installation mercury mountaineer removal replacement
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- Forum: Stock 2006 -2010 Explorers
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Adding Running Boards Need Input
I was in the salvage yard today picking up a few things for my 94 XLT. I came across a 94 Eddie Bauer with a set of running boards. I am sure I could get them for a song but am not sure what would be involved in installing on my vehicle. Does anybody have any experience or advise? I would really...- mfitz725
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- eddie bauer installation running boards stock
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- Forum: Modified 1991-1994 Explorers
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2008 Explorer XLT Cloth to Leather seat swap out
I purchased an 08 Explorer XLT with damaged rear 40/60 2nd row seat missing 40 2nd row seat and damaged drivers side seat. I was able to find leather full set of seats. The fronts seem easy enough to swap out and I was able to loosen the bolts without snapping off the heads. The 2nd row leather...- okok2727
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- 2008 ford explorer xlt 2nd row installation leather seats seats
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- Forum: Stock 2006 -2010 Explorers
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Radio Questions on VHF/CB
I recently pulled my VHF radio off of my boat, and was hoping to use in in my Sport Trac. I heard that you need a license to run a VHF and if this is true I was wondering what course is required. Also if I can run a CB frequency or just stay with standard VHF, I have no experience with these...- CKA
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- 2003 sport trac cb radio installation radio vhf
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- Forum: Stock 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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Offroad lights install in grille
Just was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to how they mounted their off road lights behind the grille. I have been thinking about it, but I can't really figure anything out.- BlakeWinstel
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- hid installation lighting lights off road lights
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- Forum: Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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Will they fit? Parts from other "ford" vehicles in my '03
Good Morning Everybody, Recently my local parts yard has finally become a u-pull it so the prices have dropped so I have started going to that one versus driving an hr to Baltimore and being mostly unsuccessful lol and its been good so far..I actually came across 2 lincoln Aviators and a...- Nuksky
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- installation swap wiring help
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- Forum: Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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Help Installing OEM Entertainment
I just bought a 2004 Explorer for a family vehicle and to pull my camper this year. I have three daughters and need some entertainment for the road. My XLT has a sunroof and I found an OEM entertainment system for sale from a salvaged explorer. My Questions: The entertainment system...- WmTasker
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- 2004 ford explorer xls 4.0 dvd entertainment system installation oem
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- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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Ryobi door hinge installation kit & cordless plane.
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- & cordless door hinge installation kit plane ryobi
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Viper 5701 Flex relay...Where do I wire it?
I have a 97 Explorer XLT, and I'm trying to figure out how to wire my Viper 5701 in. Does anyone have any idea where the supposed flex-relay wire is supposed to connect? I'm afraid of frying my electrical system, and I'd do pro install, but not for $200- unbwogable
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- car alarm car install flex relay installation viper
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- Forum: Modified 1995-2001 Explorers
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Always lubricate the O rings prior to installation.
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Adding Fog Lights on Base Pre 2016 Model
Hi guys, doing some research Ive found this... Notice part 17D957A, there are two options, with and without front fog lights, each one with different pricing, I guess if someone with the base model orders the part with the fog lights, he'll be able to retrofit them. Wiring shouldnt be...- Razziel24
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- fog light kit ford explorer 2013 installation wiring diagram
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- Forum: Modified 2011- 2019 Explorers - Tuning & Mods
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Tensioner hardware installation kit.
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- hardware installation kit tensioner
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Install help New bilstein's upper single screw spinning
in the process of installing new replacement bilstein shocks and i installed the two bolts to the lower control arm and started installing the single threaded upper shock mount bolt. Bilstine only supplies one nylon lined nut for this and low and behold there doesnt appear to be any welded nut...- roverz
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- bilstein front shocks installation
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- Forum: Modified 1995-2001 Explorers
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Wheel studs before & after installation.
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- & after before installation studs wheel
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The copper lines require preparation before installation.
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- before copper installation lines preparation require the
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The compressor needs preparation before installation.
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- before compressor installation needs preparation the
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4 inch PVC plug converted into a 3.0L rear main seal installation tool.
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- 3.0l 4 a converted inch installation into main plug pvc rear seal tool
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Best Way to Hook Up Amplifier
Today I just sold my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT and got a 2007 Eddie Bauer Explorer. In my 2003 I had Two 1000W Amplifiers hooked up to the stock head unit (one for my aftermarket door speakers and the other for my two 12" subs. I had to leave my aftermarket speakers in the doors because I got rid...- redsox26
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- 2007 amplifier installation subwoofer wiring
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- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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2006 EB Cross Rail Installation
I'm getting ready to install cross rails to my roof rack on my 2006 Eddie Bauer. I have had trouble with the dealership's parts department with ordering everything that I need. I have had to place three separate orders to get the necessary parts, I'm wondering if I'm still missing anything...- niftygraphics
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- 2006 cross rails eddie bauer installation parts
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- Forum: Stock 2006 -2010 Explorers
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Problem installing engine on 2002 Sport Trac.
Hello, I have been trying to install a used engine I just bought, the 6 Cylinder E 4.0L EFI SOHC on my 2002 Sport Trac. I set the engine in but I could not get it to pull tight to the transmission. It sits about half an inch or so away, no matter what I try to do. I was able to get some bolts...- danny02
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- engine input shaft installation transmission
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- Forum: 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac
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'95 single din installation with Scosche Dash kit
Help needed from someone, with experinece installing single dins in a 2nd gen explorer. I've bought the Schosche FD1327b dash kit for my new radio, but have a little trouble finding out how to do the right install (Even though it seems pretty much straight forward...) In the kit I have this...- mcholst
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- fd1327b in-dash installation mount single din
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- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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probelms after install of new head unit
ok i just put in a new head unit using the original wiring harness and getting a adapter kit from wallmart no brainer there guys don't cut your old harness well when i put the speaker conect in i noticed it looked a little worn as in might be coming apart oh by the way this is own my 94 eddie...- 4x4man77
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- connectors harness head unit installation stereo
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- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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Top view of the inner tube installation tool.
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- inner installation of the tool top tube view
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Side view of the inner tube installation tool.
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- inner installation of side the tool tube view
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shock installation
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- installation shock
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shock installation
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- installation shock
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shock installation
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- installation shock
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- Category: Sport Truck Photos
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shock installation
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- installation shock
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- Category: Sport Truck Photos
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shock installation
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- installation shock
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- Category: Sport Truck Photos