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Will the oem flip out cargo cage from an '05 ST fit the bed of an '08 ST? Thanx!

Chad I called Aussie about that.. They tell you [as do the instructions] to insert the oem shims back inside the case. The pin then doesn't clear to slide back in. No one knows why it won't! Jim

Thanx for the reply CG! I ordered/rec'd the Aussie Lockerlast week but it didn't fit:angry:because of the oem shims didn't allow for it to be pinned in when all installed.I called them and they couldn't explain it or help. I shpd it back for credit and just now bot a new traction lock gear...

Re: my 2005 ST 2:73, 31 spline, open diff .Can I simply remove the non tractionlok gearset and then install a traction lok gear set in an axle that is open? Is the axle/diff housing the same on both? Thanx!

Doug-Does it bind or chatter in tight u turns on blacktop? Also how much to buy? Lag time in del? Thanx:P Jim

Chad-How is it on the highway and in dry weather. Is it Noisy? Any negative issues? A guy on an Explorer forum waited 2 mos after ordering to get del.

I checked the Aussie locker website. Their# XD48831 for 1991-2005 Explorers fits a ST, I guess. Has anyone installed this on their ST? How is it on the highway? Aussie says it is far superior to traction lok. The price seems good $259. Anybody find it cheaper? I'll check ebay also. Jim

Thanx for the replies. I'm now rethinking/investigating on changing out my open diff to a tractionloc to gain winter and summer traction instead of going to snow tires. Jim

Anybody ever swap out their rear non locking stock diff for an oem traction loc unit? I would like to know if it is a direct swap. I know it is a complete assemble job- axle and all.I'm told I can't just replace gears.. Also- any problems? My goal is winter and wet road traction. My stock...

Anyone selling a stock set of clean, unmarked, unbent, rims [2] for my '05 St XLT? Preferable within cheap shpg distance of Syracuse, NY. Thanx! jim

Monroe Reflexs on my '05 ST made it a diff vehicle! Bounce gone! And it now can corner hard and fast w/o feeling like it wants to tip over.:D

Me too! Annoying! Probably gonna get it fixed under warrenty also

Good old Ameican ingenuity! Nice mod! I wish you were around here when i gave up trying loading my Yamaha V-Max into my ST.:wacko: I finally gave up and bot a trailer!:P

Points well taken!:) I maybe should try to get the $100 back but I consider its worth taking a small hit to get a $1,500[or more] rebuild job for $100 .I plan on keeping this ST until the odometer throws up from too many numbers! Plus the TC is warrentied again for a while. Also, I've...

Good comment! I'm sure the orig warrenty would have covered it The extended warrenty covers beyond 3 yrs/36K miles up to 60K miles. So my original warrenty was gone when my TC $hit the bed @56K miles. My deductible on the extended is $100

Talked to the Ford Stealership mechanic who finally got it right after 5 wks of trying. He said the main engagement gear,which engages the transfer case, was installed backward on the shaft on the factory assembly line! He says it fits both ways but won't keep working when reversed. It failed...

Called Ford @ 1800 392 3673 Explained situation: 2005 ST Transfer case not working, not repaired after being at Stealeship for1 whole month. I have Ford extended warrenty [cost $2,400} Stealer then takes rental away and gives me back busted ST. Says the regional rep has to look at it in approx...

Thanks you everyone for your input. I'm going to get the rep's number, if they will give it to me, and do what you did Chad! I'll post my results. Also-Flyer-How long did it take for you to get a new motor install? Did they provide a free loaner?

Symtoms were banging and shaking when put into 4 wheel mode. It bangs really violently now-3X worse, since they attempted to fix it !Only 56 K miles from new. I never beat it and no one else drives it..

Update on fubar transfer case. Stealership had ST for 1 month! They paid for a rental through Hertz. Bottom line:They made me return rental today and gave me back ST. They are unable t o fix it after stuffing it full of various parts several times w/ no sucess. I balked! They say they won't be...