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  1. tonydiv

    Performance accessories 5" lift

    The RCD suspension lift is the 'proper' way to do it. Don't waste your time and money on a spacer lift, if you have plans on a 'real' lift in the future.
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    Is a jumpy bumpy idle normal in a 5.4?

    A dirty IAC can cause this. Also this can get more pronounced when the air conditioning (or defroster) is on, as the iac will bump up the idle to make up for the additional load on the motor.
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    Excessive Pressure

    A leak down test will help you determine id you have a leaky head gasket. I would put a pressure tester on the radiator and see what the pressure really is when the truck is running.
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    Capitan Chairs

    The rear seats from an F150 super crew should fit. The only down side is that they won't fold flat like the stock seats did.
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    tape deck help

    If you want to stay 'old school' check this first: On your little cassette adapter thing, make sure when you spin one of the wheels that the other one spins too. If it doesn't, then you need a new adapter. If the 'feed wheel' doesn't spin, it triggers the cassette player to reverse.
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    Removing bump stops?

    Leave them, you don't want those metal surfaces banging together. Remember, because of the angle, an inch or two at the bump stop means 4" at the wheel.
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    New keys...........

    I'm 90% sure that you can't use newer style keys (remotes) on the older vehicles. There used to be an ebay seller that had a key that allowed you to put the guts from your external fob inside it. I used to have the 'switchblade' key for my truck. The apparently make a version with a built in...
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    2WD to 4WD conversion.. or is it cheaper to just outright buy a 4WD expy?

    If you're really handy, have the tools and equipment, and can find a truck that is totaled from the rear as a donor, then it may be an option. Otherwise just buy a 4x4.
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    Rebuild or Replace?

    It was always my plan (until I ended up selling) that I would do a rebuild on my truck to refresh everything and get some more power. That decision was made because the truck was in fantastic condition and had so many mods that I'd never be able to buy another one like it. If your truck is...
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    Spare tire options

    That's what I did with my truck. I figured that it would handle 90% of the on-road punctures that I may receive.
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    Spare tire options

    The only real option is either a Tiregate or a bumper mounted spare tire carrier. You could put it inside, but it will take up all your cargo space. HG Series | TireGate.com
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    Starter or Fly Wheel Ring Gear

    If it's that infrequent, I have to go with flywheel damage.
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    '97 2wd electric locking rear diff?

    You can certainly do that. Eaton makes an e-locker, there are also selectable lockers from ARB and others, and even cable actuated lockers. They aren't cheap, but they will improve the performance of your 2wd.
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    Sway bar link kit

    Urethane link bushings will last longer. The important thing is to not over tighten them, as they will hammer themselves to death
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    Mud Flaps?

    For one of my projects, I just went to a truck stop / truck store and picked up some plain, black trailer mud flaps and cut them to fit the way that I wanted them to.
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    Replacing rubber with neoprene

    It's actually urethane. (Neoprene is what they make wet suits from ) They eliminate a lot of the slop of the stock rubber bushings. If you replace everything with urethane, you will notice a positive difference. It also lasts much longer than the stock rubber. They can squeak if not installed...
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    Correct Idler Arm Size

    I would say that you probably need to get under it and measure the length of that idler arm. If you are going to change out the steering components, you may as well do that idler arm too.
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    How does the 4wd actuate?

    It sounds like Integrated Wheel Ends. When they don't get enough vacuum or start leaking, they will engage. The vacuum keeps them 'unlocked'. I've always felt that Ford designed these backwards, since most people have their truck in 2wd 90% of the time.
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    Ditching the Powerdyne and doing a lighting

    The Trick Flow heads and long tube headers are restrictive?
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    Auto 4 wheel clutch not completely disengaging?

    The Integrated Wheel Ends will only disengage when the engine is running and 4wd is engaged. I can't remember the exact setup that they used in '99. My '98 had 4hi, awd and used a center axle disconnect system. I though that they eliminated the CAD and went to IWE's in '99. Can anyone chime...
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    Front Drive Shaft Installation

    If you're getting a junkyard driveshaft, it may not be a bad idea to take it to a driveshaft shop and have it checked for straightness, balance and the condition of the joints. When that driveshaft goes in, you want to be sure that it is a 'known good' part. That way if there's a problem with...
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    Auto 4 wheel clutch not completely disengaging?

    Tires can cause this, but I don't think it's the case here. Mainly because your rear tires are turning (slightly) slower than the fronts. The system wouldn't detect slipping, which is rears turning faster than the fronts. What year is your truck? It is fairly common for IWE's to fail. When...
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    Diesel swap

    The system would have to be set up for forced induction. The fuel curve and perhaps the injectors would have to be adjusted to make sure that it doesn't run lean.
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    Diesel swap

    From what I've read, the gains aren't much. The benefits show up in your wallet from lower fuel and maintenance costs.
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    RV Cam

    Lunati, Comp, trick flow and Ford Racing all make cams for the 5.4. By the way, there are 2 cams, one on each bank. That's why the prices seem so high.

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