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Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I'll try the Techron and maybe just run some higher octane gas since it is coming down in price now. I will be taking it to antoher dealer to see if they can find anything else out.

I'm frustrated with my 2005 Trac 4x4. I have had it to the dealer multiple times for a pre ignition knock while running under a load in the highest gear. I noticed it more in the summer, (hot) months but it does it pretty much all the time. I have tried different fuels and with Premium it...

I'm having the same trouble with my 2005. I have had it back to the dealer three times and each time they tell me they can find no problems or hear the knock. I also get it in the high gears when light throttle is applied. It seems worse when the weather gets hot and the truck is loaded down...

Sometimes a particular tire may just have a directional pull. Try switching the LF tire to the RF. In other words, switch the two front tires. If the truck pulls to the right instead of the left you have a defective tire. Get it replaced. If the problem goes away and you have no pull, just...

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I have the same vehicle and radio. Mine does not work either. :(

OK - Thanks - but I'm still curious as to what size bolts you used and how you drilled them and what into. If you can tell me that, I would appreciate it. I'm pretty sure the problem is coming from the same area that you put your screws into. What did you drill the bolts into? Thanks in...

Thanks for the great tips and the picture of the screw location. So I assme you drill this right into the metal that is behind the plastic panel? Let me know and thanks very much again. I love this forum!:D

Thanks for the advice DE-Trac and Todd Z. Todd - where did you install the stainless screws? Thanks in advance. :)

HA! I used to have a Tundra before the Trac - it had just as many rattles.....just in different places. :(

Maybe its just me and my vehicle but I have creaks like you wouldn't believe from the back of the car anytime the car goes over any kind of rough road. It sounds like it is coming from the back plastic covering, (the one that is behind the back seats that covers the sub) every time the car...

I just pulled a Uhaul 6x12 with my Trac fully loaded. No problems at all. The Uhaul police never asked me about the vehicle I was using. I was worried about this when they asked me what my vehicle was. I told them a Ford Explorer Sporttrac. They never said another word. I did 325...

My brother is a VP for Goodyear and says the Wrangler RT/S's are a very old design and will be replaced this fall. I might try to get a trade deal from him on the replacements. I'll keep you all posted. I think the tires have too much road feel to them. I feel every crack in the road with...

Which ones did you put on and how much will they set me back? Thanks for the info

Thanks for the advice. Actually a neighbor did the job as he has done them before. Everything looks pefect with the reinstall. The car has 113,000 miles so Saturn isn't going to do anything for me. The noise is getting better with some drive time. I think the problem is that the drums...

Caymen: Right you are. Trucks don't get good gas mileage. I didn't realize that a 4.6 wouldn't fit. I know they do in the Explorers. It may have similar HP but it doesn't have the low end tourque that the V8 has. That was the biggest difference I have noticed between my previous...

I actually traded my 2002 Tundra in for a Sporttrac. Just thought I would share my comparison between the two. My Tundra had a more quiet and smoother ride than the ST - especially at highway speeds . My 2005 ST feels very unstable at highway speeds and I can't believe the way it bounces...

Thanks Coastiejoe: That's what I thought also. The Drums were not turned so I suspect that there might be some "high spots" on the drums that need to work in with the pads. I also get more noise as I'm turning the corner and braking. I now have about 25 miles on them and they are not as...

IMHO it is about a wash. In Minnesota where I live E85 runs about .30-.40 cents per gallon cheaper than normal 87 octane petro. E85 gives you about 18% less gas mileage - so if you calculate it out it's about a wash. I use it from time to time. Gas stations are hard to find that carry it...

I just had the drum brakes replaced on my 2000 Saturn. Since they have been installed I get a constant metallic grinding noise from the rear brakes everytime I stop. At first they were grinding even when driving without the brakes applied - now they onlly grind when applying the brakes...