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    My new $400 hauler and some questions about it.

    I'll jump in here. Please dont pull the positive cable off a running vehicle to test the alternator. Because it spikes the electrical system, and if the alternator wasnt bad before. It probably is now. Use a volt meter. It probably is a bad alternator. On to towing. Get a big trans cooler...
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    Trailing arm hardware issues

    Probably does but I dont know the cut off date.
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    how do it determine what transmission is in my 05

    Okay, heres what you do. Its a little tricky, but it will tell you what trans you have with 100% accuracy. Now, go out to your truck and make sure its facing north. Then, take a quarter. Flip it in the air with your left hand. Only use your left hand. While its in the air toss some dust in the...
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    Trailing arm hardware issues

    Drill the holes larger. In 1997 and 1998 they used a 14mm bolt for the suspension joints. In 1999 and on they went to a 16mm bolt.
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    Missing Nuts

    Im fine...it was pretty hairy there for a minute. But I'm okay...
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    25k+ miles on the $400 expedition!!

    Congradumalations! Pretty cool! Just 60k more miles to go for me!
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    2005 - front drive shaft turns in 2H

    The transfer case should dis-engage when shifted into 2h. It seems that something is stuck internally.
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    air ride

    There are so many things that could be wrong. From the bag release valves to one of the solenoids, or leveling sensors. Its far cheaper and easier to do the coil swap. For the price of the compressor you can have the coils set up delivered to your door.
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    Deteriorating vacuum hoses around throttle body

    I would say most just repair it with rubber hose. I know I would.
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    What trans in 2003 Expy? Think my is toast.

    Check the door tag. U trans code is 4R70W. E trans code is 4r100.
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    Et tu rear axle?

    I changed the u-joints and the vibration is the same. Im thinking the rear axle is shot or i have a rear tire way out of balance...I've wondered if the transfer case is stuck in 4wd. Something I need to research more.
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    Best E-Fan?

    Personally I would set it to come on at 225 - 230deg. The motor will handle temps up to 235-240 deg. But you dont want to drive it that way normally. I dont want to really get into how I know that, but I guess if you read my electric fan write up, then you know how I know.
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    Best E-Fan?

    That was the reason I went with the volvo controller. You can control both fans independently. One is sourced to the A/C and the other to the temp switch. Let us know how long the hayden unit lasts. Ive heard mixed reviews.
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    Torque Converter Alignment

    I'm going to go with probably not. Maybe I don't understand what they mean by that either.
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    How to remove last bolts to drop pan???

    I haven't pulled an 08 pan but on my 97 i have to use a 1/4" drive ratchet, long extension with a swivel and a 10mm socket. Then pray each time it doesn't snap my ratchet.
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    I think the pump seal blew out

    Here is the end to my thread. It ended up I put two torrington bearings in the wrong place. This tore up the pump and some other hard parts. As it sits right now. I have a transmission in boxes in my garage. I found a good trans from a 1999 and swapped it in. Re-pinned the connector and replaced...
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    Loud Fan Roar

    I thought the same thing mediamonkey11. You get cooler air in the motor from outside of the engine bay. Seems to make sense to me.
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    Et tu rear axle?

    I have a working transmission! Yay! Now I have a rumble and vibration from 45 - 75 mph or more and it sounds like the rear axle is giving up on me. This started three days before the trans went and I thought it was caused by the extension housing bolts backing out of the original trans. I had...
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    Best E-Fan?

    None really either way. But it did improve my towing comfort with the air conditioning running in the mountains on a hot summer day. That was important to me.
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    Best E-Fan?

    That's temp is usually 210-215 degrees. So a switch rated around there will work great. I sized my thermostat a little cooler to 185 deg. and sized the switch to match.
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    Best E-Fan?

    Thanks for reading. Sorry my sig doesnt show when I post from my phone apparently. I hope its helpful! The low side kick in temp for my 185 deg. Switch actually turns on at 190 deg. and then it shuts off at 175 deg.. You can buy different temp switches and I believe they will be within 5 degrees...
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    35x12.5 17x9 3/2 lift installed

    Nice looking! Good work!
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    Best E-Fan?

    The reason I chose the Windstar fan is that it pulls 4100cfm. They are very available from most junk yards and are cheap. Plus they are a close fit to the expedition radiator if you checked out my electric fan conversion thread. If you haven't, it should be in my Sig.
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    the German guy has an Expedition again

    Thats always nice! Cool to see it come together for you!
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    the German guy has an Expedition again

    Replacing a soft line like that is so much easier than trying to find a busted metal line half way down the system. That will look so much nicer since youre plastidipping those parts. Cool work, take a picture when you get it all cleaned up!

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