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  1. ProjectResponder

    Help finding shift linkage bushings

    I'm in the process of completing some major updates to my truck and I am having a helluva time finding the bushings for the main link rod that is held in place with a bracket on the transmission and the other on the frame. I'm figuring the only solution is with a 3D printer but I'm hoping to...
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    2008 Expy XLT For Sale - Low Miles

    I've got my 08 Expy up for sale. It has very low miles and is still nearly like new. I have photos on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=112239828794871&aid=48718All reasonable offers will be considered.Thanks, Michael
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    Changing gears in a Dana60

    Does anyone have any recommendations of a reliable shop somewhere in St. Louis that can replace the gears in a Dana 60 while it's still on the truck? I have a set of 4:30 gears that I need put into my front axle to match the 4:30 gears in the rear Dana 80.
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    New engine nearly ready to be installed

    Well, not totally new. But what I found out from Austin at A&K Machine Shop in De Soto, was the original rebuilt was a shoddy mess. When it's done, next week, it will be 473cu in and the rest of the truck will fall apart before the engine gives out. I'm hoping to get it back into the truck in...
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    Hydroboost Brakes

    Anyone here ever install hydroboost on their truck with vacuum boost on the master brake cylinder. I'm upgrading to AGR's power pump and Vanco's Hydroboost to double my brake line pressure. I'm just curious if anyone else has ever made the switch.-Michael
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    Need help with bleeding brakes

    No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get the rear brakes fully bled. I believe that the large vertical drop from the frame to the axle is the main culprit. The distance is about 18 inches and the braided brake hose from the frame to the axle is about 28" long. I'm convinced that just...
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    Project Responder

    Project ResponderI'm not ashamed of self promotion :cooldude:I have not really made any updates to the website in quite some time as all of my energy lately has been on my LED Police Lights business. However, I will be updating the site later this year to show all of the changes that will...
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    A new home for my truck

    Merry Christmas everyone. I have not been around in a while as my business has been keeping me extremely busy. In fact, it grew so much this year that I ended up buying a building near the Airport so my emergency vehicle equipment business could expand. Part of my requirement for buying a...
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    Need some help pulling my engine

    I need to get my truck back on the road by this summer and my time is extremely limited because of my emergency vehicle equipment business. So I'm asking for some help on this. I am willing to offer some sort of compensation, whether it be cash, products or parts. If anyone would be willing to...
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    Installing streetglow runningboard lights...

    I'm going to be installing a set of streetglow led sidebar lights. These are the 57" long strips with amber for running lights and white for puddle lights. Has anyone else installed these (on any vehicle) before? I'm trying to figure out the best location to pick up the power for the puddle...
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    LED Warning Lights

    I own an online emergency vehicle equipment business and as a member here of FTF, I'm offering a 5% discount to any and all FTF members good towards any of the led warning lights and any other products listed on my website. This includes our led off road lights, led dash lights and amber warning...
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    Bought a new 08

    This is a little bit old since I have not been around in a long time. My business has been keeping me extremely busy. I bought an 08 on 30 Dec 08 to help offset my business' tax liability. I traded in my Jeep Liberty and I'm really loving this new Explorer. The more I drive it, the more I love...
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    Anyone interested in a nice 460?

    I'm seriously considering swapping out the 460 with a diesel, and I'd like to find a new home for this motor if I end up making the swap.
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    Anyone here have experience in swapping in a PS?

    I'm very serious about wanting to put a diesel in my truck. With the cost of fuel and the mileage I get, I'm ready to swap motors. Has anyone here had any experience with dropping a PS into a Ford which previously ran gas?I'm seriously considering FordCummins.com since they offer a complete...
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    Anyone have much experience w/ AC issues?

    My compressor is not kicking on and I'm not yet sure why. I have to do some trouble shooting Wednesday eve to try and figure this out. It worked two years ago when I first had the truck running, but something is out of order now. I'm pretty sure it's electrical. I have the huge factory wiring...
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    Won "Best Engineered" in Springield (IL)

    I drove the truck up to Springfield, IL last weekend for the 4Wheel Jamboree. It was a really good showing for being the inaugural event there. There were some really cool trucks, mostly Fords :), and I had a great time, even with the rain. If you're interested, I have some pix of the event up...
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    What are your thoughts on timing?

    The 460 in my truck has an RV dual energy cam, roller rocker arms, an Edelbrock dual plane intake, Holley truck avenger 770cfm carb and headers. The ignition is MSD with an MSD high perf. distributor.The timing is currently set at 10deg and the springs are set in the distributor to bring it up...
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    Headlight switch is driving me crazy

    Ok, here goes...When I pull out the switch to the first position which should be the parking lights, they energize. Now, when I slowly pull it out to the second position which should be the headlights and parking lights, about half way between the first notch and fully extended, the headlights...
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    My Introduction

    I met BobF100 at the cbc car show yesterday and he turned me on to this website. I've been looking for a good, close knit Ford Truck community and accoring to Bob, this is the place. So here I am.I own Project Responder. It's a custom Fire/Rescue truck which I built from the ground up over...
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