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hey guys, I hear a rubbing noise, kind of like new brake pads on a new caliper, when I am in 4 wheel drive. I also noticed a slight vibration at highway speeds as well. I had a tech pull the xfercase, front dif and inspect. Dif ok, changed carrier bearings and seals anyway, and the xfer...

Got a sears rider with a Kohler 15 engine. I think one of the hydraulic lifters is sticking sometimes. Anyone have words of wisdom? It happened after an oil change. I had synthetic in it, and I put regular 10-30 in it. I ran the thing for a while, no problems. I shut it down, and when I...

Im selling off my sailboat, because I dont use it anymore. Its pretty oxidized, faded and I would like to bring back some of the color. Any suggestions short of repainting? Its a 14 .5, so not very big. I have read about wet sanding, using rubbing compound and some liquid treatments. Does...

Ok, I know this is not a chev site, but I have not found one worth while. P0128 code, looks like the ECM dosnt think the car is operating at the right temp. I reset the code last night to see what will happen. CEL came on initially right after a cold start up. Car gets up to temp. How do...

I guess its time to get a code reader. What to buy? I have a 2004 GM malibu and of course a 02 trac. What are your recommendations without breaking the bank? thanks in advance.

Got it done this weekend. Todd, Chad and Caymen thanks for your posts and Pix...Took me a little longer than I expected, learning curve and all that. Getting an alignment today. Here is my lessons learned list. 1. Get all the tools you need before hand, I had to get a gear puller to remove...

Having problems with steering wander, local shop says ball joints. Oh well, I have the parts, and I plan to replace the tie rod ends as well. Got the greasable kind, Moog I think. I have read Caymens post with Pix, and Chads project on half shaft removal. I just have a couple of questions...

Well I tell you, just replaced the wheel bearing in my 2002 4x4 per the advice and instruction I got from you all. Couldn't have gone better. My hats off to chad for the half shaft project, you were right on. If you are ever in Minneapolis, beer is on me. Mike

Just got a quote on replace front wheel bearing on my 02 4x4. Ouch. I think I can handle this one myself, is there a project on the site? I seem to remember one but cant find it for the life of me... Help please, any suggestions would be appreciated. Mike

It seems that the track wanders a bit with no change in steering position. Anyone have suggestions to check? I'm thinking tie rod ends, ball joints or am I in the weeds here? Trac has 110k, FWD. Thanks

Gotta get some new skins. Discount tire has the Michelin ltx m/s for 585 out the door. The geolanders are 596 out the door. Checked on tire rack and the Michelins are a top 10 pick. Which do ST'ers recommend. Been to the tire rack site and checked the ratings. Michelin is in the top 10...

anyone done the rear drum breaks? How bad of a job is it ? any information appreciated Mike

Message title says it all. I drove it into work this morning in 4wd. My Bad. There was some snow and ice on the local roads, but the highway was dry. I drove about 20 miles before I noticed the FWD was on. What to do? 4WD still engages and dis engages, runs ok but I think (hard to tell)...

Well its rolling over 100 k today after work. So I thought I'd ramble on about my experience so far. 2002 4x4. Bought used with 44k on it. Here's what Ive had to do to maintain it so far: Oil changes, mobile 1 and the ford filter. 2 flushes of the transmission one at 50 k and the other...

I was out this weekend with some buddies ice fishing, and the 2003 F150 4wd we were using to tow the sleds would not go into 4wd. Indicator light is on the dash, but no 4wd. Xmission went into low range but no 4WD. I tried the F150 website but couldn't find any links to similar problems...

Anyone have or had problems with flakey wiper motor? Works on high, stops on low and intermitant. Sometimes works just fine, but seems a little slow. Previous posts mention motor relays in the engine compartment or the switch. Any Ideas would be appreciated, as it is raining in MPLS today...

what are the bleeders you used in your brake project and how are they different from stock? thanks in advance.

2002 4x4, How do you ajust the rear drums? Ive read conflicting opinions between the parking brake activation and driving in reverse and stepping on the brake pedal. Is it possible to pull the wheel and adjust with out too much trouble and how would you do it? Thanks in advance. mike

Im going to replace the front pads and rotors on the Trac. Ive checked the posts and projects and it looks very doable. I do have a question though, I have read that the oem pads on an 02 are questionable. When I go to NAPA to order the pads do I order them for an explorer or a later model...

Hey gang, I just purchased a 5th wheel trailer. I plan on parking it and not moving it, however I can forsee a day in the future where I may need to re position it . Since the Trac is a no go with the 5th wheel, does anyone know if there is a conversion dolly or other method to move the 32...