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    4x4 light panel question

    They took it off for 2nd gens. I do like having the indicator in my truck though.
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    Flickering Odometer

    I did forget to mention though that the 2000 that my dad drives does have the issue, so my hand is up anyways haha.
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    97 5.3 Problems please help!

    OK I am just starting with the simple stuff, you replaced the plug and coil on the driver side front cylinder? Just want to make sure you didn't have them reversed. Also not a big deal but you have a 5.4 haha. 5.3's are in late model Chevy pickups... When you remove the PCV hose, can you...
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    aluminum VS. stamped steel control arms

    Pretty sure my dad's 04 had aluminum control arms. One problem we ran into is that we could not get the lower ball joints to press out no matter what we tried. We figured it was due to the same reason aluminum alloy wheels tend to seize to the wheel studs.
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    1st Gen 4WD concerns?

    I would just chalk it up to a fluke unless it keeps happening. However since you have so few miles on it, I would make one recommendation. Have the windshield replaced or resealed. The factory original windshield seal starts to leak and will let water leak down onto the GEM. This could be...
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    1st Gen 4WD concerns?

    Were you selecting 4H or A4WD? I have had it where I will be in A4WD in some really deep stuff and it just switches itself to 4H, but never in the reverse order.
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    2007 shifting problem

    Alright I'll bite. How long of a delay? What type of delay (won't select driving gear right away, indicator delays in displaying what gear it is in)? Blinking transmission O/D light? Any other odd occurrences? Sorry for the short questions, but it will help people to give proper advice.
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    Can you reset the factory code for keypad system?

    Thats interesting. Seems super stupid to include the card if they stamp it underneath the dash anyways... Man I am glad my truck doesn't have that. Sounds like a free pass into the vehicle...
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    What to use to cover chrome trim on center console??

    Even though most of my truck is covered in plasti-dip, I would agree with Tony in that I would not use plasti-dip inside the car. Rustoleum paint and a light sand would work fine. It all went together so it should come apart. Look for tabs, etc. that hold them down. Plasti-dip is nice for...
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    Can you reset the factory code for keypad system?

    Might try and contact a dealer. I usually don't recommend talking to the stealership but they probably have a contingency plan for when this happens. Not to mention the advice is free. They might say they can replace the aforementioned module for the low cost of an arm, but at least it gives...
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    What did you do to the expy today

    Its a shame but that is true. What I have found in those situations, especially while on public roads, I am usually the first one to stop and after that 2-3 people stop just seeing someone else did so. What's worth it to me is the look of pure gratefulness on the person's face. I slept...
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    TIRES for before lift? and after lift?

    Get your lift first. Waiting and doing it right will be way worth it in the end. Unless you have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket...
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    driveline clunk when braking

    Had any brake work done lately? Check the calipers to see if they have room to move. I have had problems where the metal spacer is not installed on the top or bottom and when the caliper grabs it moves slightly with the rotor. Causes a single clunk every time the brakes are applied.
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    What did you do to the expy today

    Pulled a guy in a Chevy trailblazer out of his parking spot. He was trying to back out uphill in the apartment parking lot next to mine with only RWD and an open diff. Offered him a tow and pulled him up the hill in 4H with ease. He got out, shook my hand, told me that was bada**, and we...
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    I get it! Gen 1 conquers the ice and snow

    That is the worst. We had that a few years back where it rained in 40 degree weather for most of the day then continued to rain as a cold front rolled through. By the time me and my buddies were leaving Buffalo Wild Wings it was about an inche of sheer ice on every road. 20 minute drive took...
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    Which expedition to buy?

    Agreed, if nothing else, my 1st gen is just as tough to work on as my folks' 2nd gen as far as space goes. Not to mention the suspension is less complicated (and parts are less expensive) in 1st gens. I am also partial to 1st gen's. We have had 3 come through my family and none have ever had...
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    Flickering Odometer

    Not me! I don't think 97-98 counts though since we had mechanical odometers.
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    Heavy duty rear bumpers?

    Whoops I stand corrected! Good find.
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    Heavy duty rear bumpers?

    Problem with what you are looking for is that the off road companies have mostly stopped making parts compatible with your vehicle (if they even made them in the first place). Maybe check with local metal shops to see if they can weld up a tube steel design. You can get spare tire racks that...
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    Baby rearview mirror

    I guess I don't understand the question... My folks always used the little mini mirror that folds down to watch the rear seats. Didn't know there were other options though.
  21. FordandPolaris

    4x4H Not disengaging

    Picked a good vehicle to tow in. While I was in the troop my blue truck was pretty much the troop tow vehicle back when it belonged to my folks. Do you guys go to Tomahawk then (based on being in Wisconsin)?
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    I get it! Gen 1 conquers the ice and snow

    Same here, I know when mine kicks in, but it isn't abrupt. It is supposed to be able to send varying amounts of power to the front wheels up to 50/50 in order to try and make it seamless. I don't mash the throttle either though in the winter in order to minimize wheel spin in the first place...
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    What drivetrain mode for chains on all 4 wheels?

    I don't think the chains would add enough to be noticeable in the drivetrain if you only had them on two tires. However, chaining up all 4 means better traction, and so if you are trying to slide 2.5 tons of metal down sheer ice it would not be a bad idea to have all 4 chained. By the same...
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    Electrical problem maybe the dreaded GEM

    Well bad fuses will not cause the radio to turn on without the key. My money would be the GEM. Get the windshield replaced and if lucky, the GEM will dry out and improve. However if it does not, you will need to replace it. Have you noticed water in the driver's foot well without anyone...
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    What drivetrain mode for chains on all 4 wheels?

    Agreed 4hi, but I have never had a problem getting through MN snow and ice on just a good set of tires and A4WD, even on steep hills. I have driven through 2 feet of standing snow on my way to the Mall of America and made it without issue. Where are you planning on going with the chains?

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