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  1. joethefordguy

    Does my transfer case have a chain? (1999 Eddie Bauer)

    I'm sorry, I'm still confused. you removed the driveshaft, and the problem went away. did you put the driveshaft back, and the problem was still gone? or is the driveshaft still out, but you intend to put it back and believe the problem will reoccur?
  2. joethefordguy

    NEED PERFORMANCE UPGRADE ADVICE

    so where are these numbers? I've seen many such posts that insist there are numbers, but it's always somebody else that has them. I have searched the forum.
  3. joethefordguy

    NEED PERFORMANCE UPGRADE ADVICE

    my 2cents: I've seen little hard evidence that either the Gotts mod, a CAI or efans, pulleys, etc. make any significant difference. lots of stories, but no actual numbers. These may be helpful as part of a completely integrated design, but I would not waste time with stand alone aftermarket...
  4. joethefordguy

    Purchase help needed! 4x4 vs 4x2 ... and platinum vs Limited 302a

    I would recommend getting the 4WD. I have to agree that a careful and skilled driver can go without it more often than not (I definitely recommend a locker, though). I spent more than 3 decades offroading in the Army; it just wasn't all that frequent that I had to lock the hubs - part of route...
  5. joethefordguy

    Does my transfer case have a chain? (1999 Eddie Bauer)

    "...I removed the front driveshaft, which temporarily fixed it." so you're saying it started grinding, etc. again after a short while without the front shaft; even with the shaft removed?
  6. joethefordguy

    Warning to all members!

    did y'all hear about the Nigerian Prince found dead in his apartment in Nairobi? he died of old age, surrounded by boxes of cash and gold statues.
  7. joethefordguy

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    does anyone know of a custom tuner as near as possible to central Texas? I've found several that advertise custom tuning, but they will not do the 04 Expy... or they just don't respond to emails. thanks jg
  8. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    Hall- a - fricking loo ya!!!! SCT support is heard from. here's their answer: "Hello, Thanks for contacting support. We do not offer a 93 Perf or 93 Eco tune on our of our devices preloaded. If that is what you are seeing than those are custom tunes. You would want to speak with whoever made you...
  9. joethefordguy

    What kind of engine oil everyone uses?

    Royal Purple
  10. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    I tried to edit the screenshots in my last post, to comment on each one, but the available edit screen makes it impossible to know which picture is which in edit mode. so here are my comments; sorry for the clumsiness of this process. I appreciate everyone's time who took time to help out...
  11. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    here are some screenshots from my livewire tuner. does anyone know what these gauge are used for? why should I monitor these metrics? LiveWireTSplusScreenshot7 by joethefordguy posted Oct 8, 2020 at 10:56 AMLiveWireTSplusScreenshot1 by joethefordguy posted Oct 8, 2020 at 10:50...
  12. joethefordguy

    K&N Air Filter

    you are absolutely correct. I should have said that I know the theory is correct. In fact, I think there was a Chevy that pulled in air from the base of the windshield because it was cooler, and denser, for that exact reason. However, as you said, pulling air from the engine bay, as so many do...
  13. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    the aforementioned tuner is running a 93 perf tune. Can someone tell me how to switch it to a 93 economy tune? thanks jg PS, yes, I have RTFM. i have to say SCT's documentation and support efforts are ineffective. their documentation is a joke, and their "support" is correctly spelled with...
  14. joethefordguy

    K&N Air Filter

    i use it in the OEM fitting. I have seen no credible evidence of CAI benefit.
  15. joethefordguy

    How much was it new? Dealing with an insurance claim...

    the one time this happened to me, this is the advice I got from a police officer friend: "Find a local comparable replacement. that is, if you bought a car just like yours right before the accident, what would it cost you? compare miles, condition, etc. 'as close to yours as possible' is the...
  16. joethefordguy

    Anyone Running 34's W/O Rubbing?

    i have 34's on a 2nd Gen with no issues.
  17. joethefordguy

    Stupid deer...

    i hit a deer a few years ago in an F150. i had a grill guard on it and to my amazement, my truck had no damage at all, and the grill guard was bent in about an inch. I never would have believed the damn thing would provide that much protection if I hadn't seen it.
  18. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    FWIW the “touchscreen” works much better with a stylus. Now if only i knew what some of the available gauges were telling me...
  19. joethefordguy

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    I’ve already purchased and installed a tuner.
  20. joethefordguy

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    I looked at HPTuners, and I agree it is a far more advanced, and aggressive, tuner than anything else I saw. I did not choose it because I thought it was a good way for me to get in over my head, especially because the interface looked less than user friendly to me. I am not a mechanic, I am a...
  21. joethefordguy

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    I just got an SCT Livewire TS+ tuner. still on the first tank of 87 octane gas with the performance tune and upped the shift firmness ++. I'm curious why SCT isn't mentioned here. is it a generational thing? I'm running this on a 2nd Gen motor.
  22. joethefordguy

    Transmission or other cooler..

    is this a second transmission cooler, in addition to the one inside the radiator? Or is there not a transmission cooler inside the 2nd Generation radiator?
  23. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    I’m getting better with the screen, but it is a learning curve. I have, since installation, driven over 30 miles, almost all highway in heavy traffic. At install, we set the 87 octane performance tune and plussed up the shift performance one click... i think it was one. Anyway, the point is...
  24. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    To catch everyone up: Besides the tuner, the truck has new 285/70/17 tires, and I changed the oil to Royal Purple 5W30. I wanted 5W20 HMX, but they didn’t have it. I also put a K&N air filter on it. It will not be getting a CAI, gotts mod, or eFans. I hope to put a shorty header full dual...
  25. joethefordguy

    SCT Tuner review

    I just got my new tuner installed! Hoo ah! First, let me say I am grateful i had it installed at the store. Despite their assurances that would not be a problem, they clearly did not expect me to have them do it for me. In all fairness, it is ridiculously easy once you know the secrets.. Turns...

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