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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    I totally agree. Thankfully shes on blocks while i redo the steering part . Keeping my mind off of it for now but ill be back within a day or so
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Well there in could be the problem but they were all removed(indiana) no emission testing. It ran fine straight piped for over a year then started suddenly and consistentl . Trans shifts fine but as stated earlier, if i go more than half pedal i would have to feather the pedal back sometimes in...
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    Im buying a 2000 XLT So I joined this group HI!

    Hey Rob. Suffice to say, These are great dependable vehicles . I have an 01 4.6. Glad you joined
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Okay. Checked the pressure at rail . 33 at idle and almost 50psi at load. I believe this to be oka . Thoughts?
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    On it today. Will update
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Come on now fellas. Help me out!!!!
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    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Hi all, My 01 Offroader is at 200K and rolling 33" tires with a rear lift and Move |Bumper. That being said, two years ago I eliminated the CAT Converters in Indiana for some more horse and added a Volant Cold Air intake. The truck performed fine for several months but returning from MOAB to...
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    99 Off Road Build Thread

    Pictures may or may not help lol
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    99 Off Road Build Thread

    Hi. I have offroaded the hell out of my 2001 for seversl years. As the trans is going and it cant keep highway speeds over 70 without sputtering it is good for just what we want. OFFROADING!!!! 2001. 4.6. 198 . 60 in three years of ownershi . Mods: MOVE front bumper Maxed torsion bars Custom...
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    01 expy steering

    Hey Explorer Tom. Did you change any of the column shaft or u joints with the redhead system? Thanks
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    01 expy steering

    Thanks. I am going to upload a few pictures of the shaft in questio . 1st is top view of shaft inside of greased sleeve. I removed the boot cover. Second is nut i think i need to remove for releasing shaft
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    01 expy steering

    Ive always had some play in the steering wheel but since I offroad alot figured it was normal. Here's the situation. Was up in the UP last week offroading. Got back on highway and could feel tire vibration, steering wheel went from 10 to 2 with little effect and once i reached the two position...
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    Offroad!!! Let's see your Offroad setups

    Hey. Great to see these rides. Here’s my 2001.
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    Skid plates

    Hey guys. I’m continually playing in the mud and water here in Kentucky. I bang off rocks but nothing large. Thinking of going out west - Arizona to off-road and probably need some protection. Are front,gas,transaxle for sale anywhere or is it a diy project. Any help, sizes etc would be helpful.
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