271,168 Changed front hubs, replaced calipers, brake reservoir, and front sway bar end-links.

 

Installed wheels spacers since my tires rub a bit when turning.

 

I had a busy week....
Pumped out about three quarts of trans fluid, removed the pan, changed the filter and o-rings, cleaned everything up and put in about five quarts. Yes it was low on fluid. In a few months I'll pump out more fluid and replace once again. This is the first time it's been done.
Finally finished up with mounting the Explorer seats and getting power routed from under the hood into the cab. Cut some angle steel to mount the seat belt post so now everything is nice and tight.
And then I just got around to replacing the original 6-disc CD changer, it hasn't worked to play CD's in at least five years. I've been using the Spec iPod/iPhone aux interface but now I have a new system with bluetooth, aux input, direct USB iPhone interface and CD. I got a cheap Kenwood from Crutchfield but for a hundred bucks I should have done this long ago!

2001 Edge 4x2 Supercab 4-door
243,xxx miles
4.0L, 5-speed automatic trans
Still on my third set of tires

 

Replaced the tps sensor and took it for a "spirited drive" ha-ha its been in the garage for days all because of a single sensor :) runs like a champ again

 

I had a busy week....

Finally replaced the original 6-disc radio. Hasn't played CD's in more than 8 years, I have been using the Spec iPod interface. Got a Kenwood KDC-X399 from Crutchfield and installed it. Now I have Bluetooth phone, iPhone, also charging/playing from the radio face. For a hundred bucks I should have done this a long long time ago.

Replaced the transmission filter for the first time at 243,xxx miles. Used a vacuum pump to get fluid out prior to removing the 18 bolts on the pan. Pulled out a total of about three quarts, added five back in and now it reads in the correct place on the dipstick. Yes it was shifting poorly first thing in the morning.

Ran power to my Explorer seats. Plenty of untapped power connections in the engine bay fusebox, hard part was getting it to where the seats are located. I pulled off the cupholder console thing and managed to snake wires under the insulation and plastic flooring to where the seat controllers live. As a bonus the side and back bolsters work too.


2001 Edge 4x2 Supercab
4.0L, 5-speed automatic
240K+ miles

 

Had these things done at an independent shop:

Fix rear brakes (new brake shoes, new adjuster hardware, new brake drums).

Check front wheel brake pads.

Clean and lube front wheel bearings.

Flush brake fluid.

Replaced valve cover gaskets and grommets, and upper intake manifold gasket.

Check engine mounts.

 

Took my ranger out on a test drive after the sas
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Installed a new cat-back exhaust and went drifting on a lake

 

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Coming back from town my gas pedal broke. Luckily I made it to the side of the road.. Ended up duck taping the pedal to my shoe so that I could pull the cable with my foot... Don't judge. Drove it to a friend's where we are currently awaiting a resupply of flux core. Hopefully ill have it back on the road tomorrow.

 

Last week, a buddy and I replaced all of my brake pads on my Ranger. A few days ago, my front passenger side brake line blew, so we replaced that as well. Unfortunately, most of the line connections were rusted solid, but after some WD-40 application and rest time, we got everything apart. Bled the brakes and we were back on the road.

 

I had a spare set of hella super tones from when I had them on my WRX... I since bought new ones for my STi, thinking these were bad, when in reality it was the relay that was bad...

Re-painted the grills bright red, and installed them on the truck. Now I have the two stock horns and the two front facing supertones.... it's LOUD AF!

I'll get better pictures, these are shitty.

Really simple to wire up, incase anyone needs the info or it helps someone:

Relay:

Pin 30: + battery
Pin 86: blue signal wire of exsiting horn wire (There was black and blue wires)
Pin 85: Ground
Pin 87: + wire going to horns.

(Then just ground each horn to the body/frame/metal on metal..etc.)

Works with my keyless entry/panic and pressing the horn switch.

-Nigel

 

Today I cleaned the seats with a foam cleaner. It helped get rid of the cigarette smell that is in the truck.

 

New brake pads installed, and drove it around.

 

Continued trying to solve my door ajar switch issue. Hit a bump, it goes on. Hit a bump it turns off. Repeat for each bump.
Still no luck

 

I resealed the rear window today...haven't tested it but I think it's OK. While doing this the dome light fell off. It seems the bulbs are glued in. PO (previous owner) busted the light trying to remove the bulbs and never got them out. I got them out and repaired the light with super glue but it didn't hold. backto the drawing board on that one.

Happy Trails, God Bless. John

 

Yesterday I resealed the rear window. Today I took "Ranger Doug" to the car wash and gave him a thorough cleaning. I am glad to report that the window repair was a resounding success. ALL KIND OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER FROM ALL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND NARY A LEAK ANYWHERE.
I also re=repaired the dome light. This time I used JB WELD and so far it is solid. I think I have this one solved.
I also put a box in the bed that I can use for weather sensitive articles so I don't have to carry them in the cab. It's an old steel ARMY radio box that's in excellent shape, completely weather proof. I strapped it in so it doesn't move and now I have a small removable trunk in my bed! 8^)

 

Replaced both front bearing hubs and spark plugs.

 

Used my Ranger to pull a loaded 12' enclosed trailer 202 kms to move my son. With his rolling toolboxes, big compressor and all his furniture it was a pretty heavy load. My Ranger handled it like it wasn't even trying :) Even seems to be running a bit better now than it was before!

 

Listened to what I think was a timing chain giving up last week while cruising at 65 mph. Computer tells me misfire in #1 and #2, compression test tells me less than 30 pounds in each cylinder.

Anyone have a lead on engine rebuilder in SoCal?

 

Has anyone tried one of the cheap front end kits from 1a,Detroit axel,or am auto?they are less then half price.are they as good as what I would get from auto zone, or o Riley's?

 

From what I've heard, Detroit Axle makes good stuff, I just ordered wheel bearing assemblies from them. I'll post about it after I put them on my truck.

 

I cleaned the interior of my truck today. Took off my bed cap and tailgate, cleaned out all the crap and trash from the bed and hosed it down. Never put them back on and the acceleration improved on my way to work today lol might just be the placebo effect but it feels good.

 

I've done a few things over the last couple weeks and documented all the work on my facebook page. The album is available to the public if anyone is interested. Below is a list of what I've done so far:
Installed bluetooth touchscreen radio with backup camera.
Sandblasted frame and underside of the bed and body (took the bed off to do all of this)
Coated the underside and frame with spray can bed liner.
Replaced the corroded wheels with an exact match set of clean ones
Replaced split bench seat with recovered buckets from a 2004 explorer sport trac.
Replaced the standard pillar covers with ones from a 4X4 to add the grab handles.
Replaced the stock black rusted step bars wit hpolished stainless steel nurf bars
Stripped the front bumper down to metal. Repainted it with a matching color.
Adding a front bull bar. I just finished painting it to match the bumper.

Anyone else have a Trailhead? If you are looking for the bumper/grille paint color, Ford will be clueless. The vin only provides the body paint color. Anyway, after much searching, I found a match. Dupli-Color Perfect Match - Touch Up Paint - Dark Shadow Gray. I found it at O'Riellys on the shelf, but other stores may have it or can order it.


https://www.facebook.com/brian.neal....6146904&type=3

 

got the one shock i needed to finally install my 4/5 drop and now the radiator has a small leak around the area between the cap and the core, truck doesn't get over normal temps and every time I've looked inside its full...guess ill just keep a close eye on it till i can get a new radiator then I'm just gotta do a full flush, and do a timing belt, water pump, thermostat change....still need to do plugs and wires...