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    Noise from front running gear!

    2009 Expy Max Limited 4WD Question 1: when things are working properly and the truck is in 2WD and I jacked up the front and spin a wheel should the axle spin at all or in the intention of the hub actuator to completely release the axle from spinning at all? If so is it normal that both...
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    Passenger wiper not moving

    Guys, Anyone have any experience with failures in the front wiper transmission? My passenger wiper isn't moving. 09 LTD MAX The linkage (silver) coming from the motor is still moving. but the wiper isn't moving and I can move the wiper freely through the motion by hand without issue...
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    cracked rear axle boot? - road trip

    Guys, Just realized I have a cracked in the outside boot on rear passenger side axle. Grease has made its way out onto surrounding parts is what made me notice it. Not sure how long it has been this way. I'm heading out on a 1000 mile return trip in two days. Should I be...
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    Rear brake line/tube replacement

    Any replace the rear center brake line? My parking brake cable that lays over the steel line on top f the frame on passenger side chaffed a whole in the steel line :( Attached pic of the line I need to replace (#2267 in picture). Unscrew both sides and I'm hoping it pops out of the holding...
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    Front end grinding at full turn stop in 4WD

    Guys, This morning with truck in 4 high I noticed a grinding when pulling away from a corner but only at full turn wheel stop (or very close to full turn). No noise in 2wd setting. Anyone been there with this before? Thanks 09 LTD MAX 4WD
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    Need a new muffler

    The stock muffler on my 09 Max LTD has a crack at the seam along the passenger side. Not sure if there is any product out there to fill that seam crack? or how long that would last. If not I was wondering what DIY options are out there for replacing the muffler. My tailpipe is solid so...
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    Recomendations on Code Scanner

    Guys, Any advice on a good, cost effective scanner or software and wireless plug in module? I just want something to diagnose why lights are coming on. Dont want to spend the farm on a scanner but also need one that is going to provide some useful info. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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    Fan not working??

    So today for the first time, my fan isnt blowing? Temp control disply looks normal but when I turn fan up or use Auto setting no fan blows. I tried all settings, high temp, low temp. AC on AC off. Nothing. Rear still works fine. As you see from the image attached. Fan is turned all the...
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    2009 Rusted Rockers

    So I discovered I have the dreaded rusted out rockers. Kind of snuck up on my as I have the power running boards which I have since disabled as they no longer function consistently. Anyway I did a search on here and found that there weren't any aftermarket rocker replacements. I saw a...
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    Rear Air vs Coil - Handling characteristics

    ok so there have been lots of conversation about swapping from air to coil (overs) etc. I have a question about the basic differences between the two outside of auto levelling as my experience has so far has been with an unloaded truck on coils. I've had my 09 Max for 3+ years with stock...
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    Swapped rear air for coils - alignment question

    So I swapped out my rear air springs/struts for OEM coil strut assemblies on my 09 Exp Max. I removed the lower shock bolt and lower control arm to frame bolt and then the 3 bolts on top of the strut assembly and then re-installed the coil struts in reverse order. So rookie question on...
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    Torque specs for rear suspension?

    Guys, Can anyone tell me or point to a place on the web for torque settings for 3rd gen (2009) rear lower control arm bolt and also the lower shock bolt on the rear control? Thanks
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    Opinions-Experience with converting from rear Air to Coil on 3rd Gen

    Moving this thread over from 3rd Generation section hoping to get more input over here. Just really trying to decide which Coil to go with as there seems to be a few. Arnott, Rancho (although I dont want the lift), Monroe, Strutmaster etc. >>> Guys as per my other thread here I am having...
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    Real life experience with rear coil conversion options

    Guys as per my other thread here I am having issues with the stock rear air suspension on my 09 Expy Max. I've been reading about different coil conversion options. Can anyone give me any real life feedback on how the ride compares (stiff for 3rd row passengers?) and how the ride height...
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    Air Suspension Help

    Guys, I wanted to post this scenario/history to see if any of you could give me some direction on where to start troubleshooting this. Background: 2009 Expy Max with rear air suspension and auto leveling (coils in front). PO had replaced some compenents under warranty a while back. I...
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    09 LTD MAX - Problem with dual climate control - one side hot, one cold

    Ok so this driving me nuts. I have a blend door/gate issue that I have not been able to diagnose but this is a new problem. I have the dual climate control and both sides are set as cold as possible (60 deg F or 16 deg C) and the drivers side blows cold and the passengers side blows HOT no...
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    2009 Expedition retractable running board - how to manually retract?

    Guys, I have an 09 Exp Max with retractable running boards. The drivers side failed closed a year ago and now the passenger side has failed "OPEN" or DOWN. I can't get the three screws out to remove the motor cover. Is there any way to manually put the running board back up into place? I...
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    going from 18" wheels to 20" with LT tires

    Guys, 09 EL Limited. I'm considering going to 20" F150 wheels and running LT tires (probably 265/60/20). Any reason not to do this? Yeh I know its an open question. I want LTs because I tow travel trailer all summer. Anyone on here running 20" LT tires? Noticeably stiffer...
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    Replacing Shocks - 09 EL w/air levelling

    Guys, Just trying to wrap my head around this. I have an 09 EL Limited with approx 200k on it. Its has the coil-overs on the front and air bags/shocks on the back and has the auto rear air levelling. I would like to replace/upgrade the shocks. Couple of questions: 1) Rear...
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    tire size increase and towing

    Hey guys, I'm looking at a set of LT265/70/18 Michelins (LTX AT2) and I am wondering how the tire size change from P255/70/18 (stock on my 09 Expy Limited Max) would affect towing? The 265 is 1.7% larger (diameter and circumference) and 1/3rd of inch wider. I'm towing a light 30ft...
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    air flowing from only certain vents

    Folks, I have an 09 EL (or Max) Limited. I've read a lot about the blend door actuator replacement but I think I might have a different problem. I only get air out of the floor vents and defrost/windshield vents. No matter what setting I choose (floor, face, windshield) I always get...

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