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    Steering shaft extension (any help appreciated)

    Hey guys, any help is appreciated. I’m going to be tackling a 3” bodylift and I’m getting my steering shaft cut and extended by a metal fabricator soon Any idea on how much it should be extended out? I see the PA kit’s extension is tinier than 3” and I don’t wanna go overboard on it and not...
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    Aftermarket Steering Shaft for bodylift?

    Hey all, i’m ready to buy and tackle a 3” body lift on my 2010 explorer, but i’ve heard good and bad things about the extension that comes with the PA ranger kit. I’ve seen some old dead links about a extended aftermarket steering shaft, is this still a thing? i would spend a good amount of...
  3. Steering 6a - Modified shaft installed

    Steering 6a - Modified shaft installed

    F150 steering box to Explorer
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  4. Steering 5 - Final Modification

    Steering 5 - Final Modification

    F150 Steering Box to Explorer - Final size of steering shaft
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  5. Steering 4 - F150 and Explorer Steering Shafts

    Steering 4 - F150 and Explorer Steering Shafts

    F150 steering box to Explorer Install
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    • 1997 ford explorer xlt 1997 xlt sas soa steering steering shaft straight axle
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  6. Steering 3 - Explorer Steering Shaft Modification

    Steering 3 - Explorer Steering Shaft Modification

    F150 steering box to Explorer install
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    • 1997 ford explorer xlt 1997 xlt sas soa steering steering shaft
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  7. Steering 2 - Ford Explorer Steering Shaft

    Steering 2 - Ford Explorer Steering Shaft

    F150 steering box to Explorer Install
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    • 1997 ford explorer xlt 1997 xlt sas soa steering steering shaft
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  8. Steering 1a - F150 Steering Shaft

    Steering 1a - F150 Steering Shaft

    Steering Fabrication - F150 steering box to Explorer Install
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    1996 explorer xlt lower steering shaft u joint

    I can't drive my 1996 explorer xlt because my lower steering shaft u joint is all messed up. That particular part is discontinued and my mechanic cannot locate one. Does anybody know where to find this u joint? It's been three weeks since I could drive her. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    1996 explorer xlt u-joint!

    I'm having a bit of trouble finding the piece I need and a buddy at work says somebody on here can help! I own a beautiful 1996 explorer xlt, but I can't drive it. Steering started to feel tight, brought it to my mechanic and he informed me I needed a new/usable lower steering shafts u joint...
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