I used the video posted above and it worked, but i had to use a pair of vise grips clamped to the bar and then a small blow from a hammer to the vise grips before it actually popped free. This was on my back door with little room, but worked. Originally I didnt think it would work because it...
Anyone interested in an OEM bed cover for a gen 1? A coworker is selling his and figured I'd ask on here. Good shape. Has all mounting hardware. $250 OBO in Spartanburg, SC
I had 4.10s. It might be more beneficial to buy Todd's since he's closer to you and it only has 45k instead of 130k on it. I do have all the CVs and everything as well but shipping from VA might kill you.
No music kinda sucks but then I don't drive the truck more than 10 min and generally there's others in the truck to talk to so I'll live.
Something I've noticed is that the truck is not dumb in that it thinks all the doors are open. I guess those sensors were open ended with the wiring...
It'll be a little stiffer ride but not harsh by any means. A lot of guys with explorers and sport tracs do a little bit of a TT to get some extra tire clearance. I personally had that setup in the past and liked it. Like JohnnyO said, keep it to 2" or less.
Another thing to check is whether the locking mechanism is still riveted to the door. My drivers door rivet broke and I could barely get the door to unlock enough to get the door open. The place to check is about halfway down the door near the edge of the plastic of the door panel. If you think...
I've got a Yakima system for my snowboards and when I have to put my spare tire on the roof to open up space in the bed. You can see one far away pic in my library or go here to see a lot more pictures of it: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357678
There's a lot of...
I have been looking at engines for my friend and I found out that Ford made a 4.5L powerstroke (technically it was an international since it was badged MaxxForce) for a few years, 06-10 I think. It's basically a 6.0 with 2 cylinders chopped off. Now that would be a fun engine to have in these...