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  1. nvycrmn

    Spark Plugs?

    I know there are a lot of threads out there for spark plugs, but I still have a question. When driving (while RPM's are low, 1500'ish) the truck feels like it is missing but there is no code. When I begin to climb a hill or whatever, the truck seems to miss as well until it downshifts, then you...
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    co-phase coax?

    quick question, i am thinking about running co-phased coax on the expy so i do not have to run two coax cables for my dual antenna setup. question is, if I get a co-phase coax, does that mean i do not have ground my antennas?
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    really, 9.5?

    how the hell is it that i am only getting 9.5 MPG on my expy when people like walnuts are getting 13?! WTF? truck is getting new plugs this weekend, already has new fuel filter, only 1k on current oil/filter. yes, i do drive city/highway but i still shouldnt be in single digits!
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    expy vs. GTO

    not mine but still worth watching IMO. Impressed for such a heavy vehicle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaYyH8nH6X4&feature=related
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    decisions decisions

    so, wife gave me the green light to build my expy for truck pulls and mud runs. i see people doing the 5.4L swap. This would be great for mud runs, but how well will this swap work for truck pulls? or would i be better off doing a v10 swap. i will be swapping to 38's (eventually 40's when i do...
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    HID conversion

    okay, i am tired of having dim ass lights. how do i upgrade my current housing to handle HID lights. i want to do the same for my fogs as well.
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    steering wobble

    so a couple days ago, truck steering wheel started wobbling. this is what i got: -wobbling comes and goes during driving -does not appear to be noticeable at highway (55+) speeds -when wobble occurs, wants to pull to the right, badly -severity of wobble diminishes with acceleration but is...
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    steering wobble...

    so here is the problem. when going up a steep incline today, near the top the steering got really wobbly. wheel bearing going out you think? it went away and it seems to only really affect the ex when going up steep hills...
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    Happy easter

    Hey all, Happy Easter! :favorites13:
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    Body lift install

    So, my question is who wants to post up their BL install, with pics if possible. I am thinking about doing this if I can find some 37's cheap but debating if I want to do it myself or just save myself the hassle and have the shop do it. would like to do it myself (with Panda's help of course!).
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    Expy Albums

    just a few albums of my expy. havent added any pics in a long time to the albums but will have to take some new pics to update them. http://www.virtualford.org/vfforum/album.php?u=278
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    Body Lift Install

    Okay, who wants to do it, with pics?! i think i am going to put one in.
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    transfer case fluid

    has anyone changed their transfer case fluid on their 1st gen expy? what fluid did you use? i am reading debating arguments not to use the MERCON V, which took the place of MERCON. and it strictly says on the bottle, from what i have read, to NOT PUT IN TRANSFER CASE! so the question is, what is...
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    Offroading Trip

    here are just a few pics of me flexing (with a little carnage) when i went offroading with smoothe and panda. [/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
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    rear speakers stopped working

    so i was painting my center console yesterday. after reinstalling it, i noticed this morning that my rear door speakers and my sub no longer work. what the hell did i do?
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    Wow

    http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/bigfoot-monster-truck-defects-from-ford-to-chevy-after-more-than
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    cb antenna

    as some of you know, the place i have my antenna mounted is not grounded properly. i am thinking of 2 options. one: braided grounding straps. two: no-ground antennas. what are your thoughts on those antenna's?
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    I bought a chevy!

    Okay, before you all get crazy on me, i still own my expy. Won't trade her for the world (except a new f250!). its a 2010 silverado z71. wife got sick of drivin minivan and wanted another silverado. please dont kick me out! i will post up some pics later but promise not to do it while you are...
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    SoCal Offroad Trip

    Hey, just thought we could move this conversation into its own thread instead of snakin other threads. So panda, when do you think you would want to help put in a new half shaft? it could be a few hours. we can take the truck to the hobby shop on base and use their lifts and everything. that...
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    How To Change Rear Diff Fluid

    This is a quick how-to for changing your own rear differential oil. this will save you about $40 or so from taking it to a shop. 1)loosen bolts (dont remove) all around diff cover and allow fluid to drain. 2)after done draining, remove diff cover and set off to side. 3)inspect gears...
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    need help STAT

    so hooked the jet ski trailer up last night to get ready for the beach. to my dismay, some of the lights are not working. after lots of tracking, i have pinpointed the problem is coming from the truck wiring harness. when i hook up the circuit tester, i get light only on RT turn signal (green...
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    expy teardown

    here are a few pics from my expy teardown folder. i tore the carpet out on friday and sanded it down saturday to get ready for spray or roll on bedliner. then i painted all of the interior pieces flat black. [/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
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    custom fit sub box for expeditions

    here is the link for custom fit sub box for 97-02 expeditions. they are a sponsor for us members on virtualford.org. i think they offer a discount if you are a member. just thought i would share the wealth. im gonna get one for the expy when i put the new interior in...
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    cb installation

    here are a few pics of where i mounted my cb. i set the master controls to rear and tucked them into the console so i can still use rear air controls. i mounted an external speaker in the cubby right there in the console. looks pretty good and i can hear loud and clear...
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    new from san diego

    http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/nvycrmn/
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