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  1. 1996xlt

    1995 F-150 Mild Build Thread

    My recent purchase (more pics to come): Quick stats: XLT Extended Cab W/ Long Bed 2WD/Auto 5.0L 200K on the clock Twin fuel tanks Original paint Nearly all stock, with exception of a trailer brake assist under the dash Still verifying, but believe everything works Issues to address: -There...
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    Full Size F-150/Bronco Buyers Advice

    I'm in the market for a 80-96 full size and from what research I've done so far I need to look out for the following issues: -Frame rot -Transmission slipping/leaks (specifically on the E4ODs, all trucks) -Body rot in cab corners, behind front doors (extended cabs/broncos) and tailgate on...
  3. 1996xlt

    Fuel Fill Is Slow and Wants to Cut Out After after a Fill Up

    Just a little background; I was having diminished MPGs and increased cranking time leading me to a dying fuel pump. As I'm sure it was original to the truck or at the very most been replaced once (although unlikely, I've owned the truck for nearly 100k) I went ahead an replaced it...
  4. 1996xlt

    Full-size Mercury/Fords Forum Suggestions

    Anybody have any forum suggestions for full-size ford cars? I'm trying to help my dad track down a correct rag joint for his 78 cougar but rock auto and local options have been a bust.
  5. 1996xlt

    Too "Interesting" Not to Post

    In my usual cruising of CL I found this: http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5444175107.html :bad: It really begs the question, what are people thinking when they put this stuff together?
  6. 1996xlt

    Not Mine but A Good Read...

    Saw this on jalopnik thought it might be a good read for some: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/2002-2008-bitd-ford-ranger-class-7300-the-opporeview-326109748/+orlove Either way its a pretty sweet rig and it kinda sounds like an old E-type Jag at WOT.
  7. 1996xlt

    New Tires

    Just wanted to show off my new tires, 31x10.50 General Grabber AT2s on 15'' mountaineer tear drops I got on Monday. (Anybody have a set of explorer tear-drop center caps?) The tires that were on it were shot with Jeep-esque "gambler" style wheels, these look much better IMHO. My initial...
  8. 1996xlt

    Explorer Leaf Spring Swap - 02 4x4 SC

    After looking through the tech article (very helpful btw): http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ExplorerLeafs.shtml I still have a question; will removing my factory lift blocks and using explorer leafs change the pinion angle? The plan was to swap them straight from one to the other...
  9. 1996xlt

    Thought The TRS Community Might Appreciate This

    More of rant than anything, but I bought my 02 XLT in mid June and today was the first time I've changed the oil in it. I already had the oil/filter so, I figured this afternoon to take care of it.....or so I thought. After a trip to Oreily's for a new drain plug (galled threads on the plug...
  10. 1996xlt

    Question About Leaf Spring Bushing Designs

    Hey guys/gals question for those more in the know than myself; most of the replacements are a steel sleeve, with a rubber insert and a smaller insert for the bolt to pass through like this: http://www.jonesspring.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12337 what is the benefit...

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