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  1. tonydiv

    question about slipping

    On C-clip axles, if the axle shaft beaks, the entire wheel will slide out. In other words... you'll notice the problem.
  2. tonydiv

    question about slipping

    We need that axle code in order to tell you if it's open or lsd.
  3. tonydiv

    rumble strip feeling/noise only in A4WD

    When was the last time that the front diff fluid was changed? Those spider gears turn all the time and the fluid will get dirty even if you never use 4wd.
  4. tonydiv

    question about slipping

    Um, no, it those gears let loose, then you'd hear a lot more grinding as the diff literally ate itself apart. Let's start from the beginning: Look on the door tag and see what it says under 'axle'.
  5. tonydiv

    Snowplow

    Ford doesn't recommend plowing with F150s or Expeditions. Fortunately, the aftermarket has adapted. There are SUV specific plows available that are lighter than a normal plow and mount with a 2" front receiver. They aren't designed for every day commercial use, but are perfect for home and...
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    '97 xlt accessories what would you buy to improve the utility of this truck?

    With any project, I think it's important to have a vision of what you'd like the final product to look like, based on how you actually plan to use the vehicle.
  7. tonydiv

    Tire training

    The tpms section of the owners manual will give you all the info on this.
  8. tonydiv

    question about slipping

    A gentle application of the brakes (or even the e-brake) can help to send power to the spinning wheel when you have an open diff.
  9. tonydiv

    List of All Lift Kits

    That's pretty much the same for the Rancho. There are some out there. Just have to look for them.
  10. tonydiv

    aluminum VS. stamped steel control arms

    To put anti-seize on some of those vulnerable parts would add like $0.06 to the price of the vehicle. Some bean counter probably decided it wasn't necessary.
  11. tonydiv

    Anyone try taking of the gauge needles?

    They are cool, but I'm not sure if they are '$60 cool'. Ford Truck F150 F250 Expedition Replacment Needles 97 03 Models Satin Blue | eBay
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    1st Gen 4WD concerns?

    I had a similar issue. It turned out to be a spring clip from the caliper that was digging in to the aluminum wheel. If I kept on driving on it, eventually it could have done some damage to the wheel. Mine happened in the middle of winter too, so I just had my buddy at the local 4wd shop take...
  13. tonydiv

    abs light on

    There are quite a few pieces to that system. Have someone pull the codes to see where the fault lies. You could spend a fortune replacing parts on a hunch.
  14. tonydiv

    aluminum VS. stamped steel control arms

    Any time you have two dissimilar metals in contact with each other, there will be some degree of galvanic corrosion. (It's actually the principle that makes batteries work.) The parts can end up 'welding' themselves together. (and yes, salt helps that process along) So that's why you always...
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    Re Calibrate ABS?

    The ring and pinion gear ratio change can be calibrated with a programmer, but it looks like the only way to make the change for the tone ring difference is to send the ecu out to a place like 150tunes.com. Yukon gear makes replacement tone rings, so they may be able to tell you how many teeth...
  16. tonydiv

    Adding heated seats in an xlt?

    Champion? Seat Systems | Seat Heaters, Seat Cooling, Massage Seats, Heated Seats | Vehicle Seat Comfort
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    Re Calibrate ABS?

    This is an old thread, but I think it will answer your question. It looks like you may need to have the ecu flashed to make the abs light go off. 2004 rear end size???? - Ford F150 Forum
  18. tonydiv

    I need grill guard/front bumper ideas

    I think that fad is kind of on the way out, but you may want to look at the recent threads about using a lightning bumper on the expy.
  19. tonydiv

    aluminum VS. stamped steel control arms

    They are much more expensive to produce. The reduced weight and higher torsional rigidity makes them perform much better, why do you think that the Raptor has great big aluminum a-arms?
  20. tonydiv

    Grinding when turning?

    I'm still going with wheel hub.
  21. tonydiv

    rumble strip feeling/noise only in A4WD

    When you floor it in the snow in 4 hi, are the front tires spinning?
  22. tonydiv

    rumble strip feeling/noise only in A4WD

    If those go bad then the center axle disconnect won't engage or disengage. So you would either not have any power to the front or the front drive line would always be turning. (you'd notice the lower mpgs) On mine the actual disconnect lever became stuck. It's a steel rod going through an...
  23. tonydiv

    4x4 question

    Are you looking to have it lower down just for you to get in and then have it return to normal height, or do you just want it lowered like the 'street truck' guys do? The first option could be accomplished with air bags, the second with a simple lowering kit. I guess we also need to know...
  24. tonydiv

    Re Calibrate ABS?

    Are you sure that the abs speed sensor itself is ok? I wouldn't trust the one that came on the new (used) donor axle.
  25. tonydiv

    How to lift rear 1"?

    I'm sure that Daystar would have a small spacer that would work.

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