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    Anybody ever remove rearview mirror and bracket off of windshield and repositioned it?

    Found this: https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Rear-View-Mirror I would suggest a hair dryer or heat gun... The glue on these is pretty tough, it is doing a great job sticking to s smooth surface. Heat will be a challenge for most glues and it usually causes it to weaken if not release completely...
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    Rear Air suspension issue...

    I bought this trailer 2016 Starcraft 28BHS and drove for 8hrs It came with a load leveling hitch and weighs about 6000lbs Seems OK on tow... Waiting for my Bilstein 5100 to arrive from ESSEX Canada
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    Rear Air suspension issue...

    Is there really much difference between the GEN3 and GEN4 Expedition I can get GEN4 Bilstein 5100 shocks - if they will fit OK I will go with those Anybody want to chime in? Cheers
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    Rear Air suspension issue...

    Hi ALL I talked to BILSTEIN and they don't agree with 5100 for the 2012 MAX - they have 4600 regular non-adjustable. Sooo... not sure how to proceed? Does anyone have the 5100 part number that will work for me? PIC is my loaded MAX with trailer and the butt is saggy... it is 1" low when empty...
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    I have a positive result... the check valve fixed the problem. So fo $90-$100 I have diagnosed and fixed the issue with the vacuum front hubs. So the question now is: where is the rust dust coming from? Is this normal? Can I control the dust somehow or do I just replace the check valve when it...
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Replaced the check valve and it was full of rust dust. I could see the ends of the tubes in the rubber fittings had rust colour so, I cacked open the check valve. It has a rubber diaphram inside and seemed able to stop flow one way...it was full of red dust and I imagaine that is stopping it...
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Ps. The part number is: 7L1Z-9H465-B
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    i bought the solennoid and installed, the check valve is ordered and on the way. 1st test drive, going 6 hours pulling a trailer, about 2 hrs into it, the hubs started as per usual. Switching to 4A stops the noise and after about 2 minutes to let it settle each time switched back to 2H. It...
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Anyone have a part number?
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Thanks Gents, I'm armed and dangerous! Time to find that sucker and give it the old what for!
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    Gallon of milk in cargo area!

    I did this with my Dodge pickup truck, in the cab - I used the garden hose first to fill the truck with as much water as possible with the dorrs open and watched the white water drain out until it became clear. It's not a matter of water maybe causing a problem, milk will cause electrical...
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Ps JohnA:? How does your 2wd 4wd work with no vacuum?
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    OK newby question here? Where do I find the left/right IWE solenoid check valve etc? I guess if you have to ask, maybe best to have a mechanic do it?
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Thanks for that insight... Looks like te solenoid/selenoid was just replaced so I am going on with check valve and vacuum line leaks. If anyone else has thoughts, please chime in! Thank in advance! Cheers Clive
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    FRONT HUBS CHATTER? 2H - 4A STOPS THE NOISE?

    Hi ALL I have an odd(?) problem - enough about me! 2012 Expedition MAX - pulling a trailer, long drives (600km Toronto- Gore Bay) after about 2hrs, like it's on a timer(?) I feel a chatter in the pedals, here what sounds like road noise, chatter, buzz... and it comes and goes, usually on...
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