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    Best gear install kit + where to get it?

    I need to pick up an install kit for these oem 3.55's I want to swap in. I suppose I should get one with new everything, i.e. pinion and carrier bearings & shims, pinion seal and nut, crush sleeve, ring gear bolts, marking compound. Any suggestions where to get such a kit? Are the Ford kits...
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    drop-in alternator upgrades?

    I know about the 3G, but are there any other alternators that can be used as an upgrade from the stock 75 amp? How about a 100 amp unit from an 5.0L Crown Vic or something like that? I was wondering because mine went out on me today, and I had to put in another stock one since I didn't have...
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    Anyone got a catted H or X pipe I can borrow?

    DEQ snuck up on me this year and I need to get ahold of a catted pipe so I can renew my tags. I need one for a '87-'93 with shorty headers... does anyone have one they'd be willing to lend me for a couple days? Stock or aftermarket, doesn't matter as long as it will pass emissions. I'm also not...
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    Did I break my clock spring?

    While I had my steering shaft removed to put a new one in today, I think I may have turned the steering wheel too far to one side. Now when I turn the wheel lock to lock there are a few spots where I feel resistance and continuing to turn the wheel makes a loud click. Broken/shifted clock spring...
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    P/S fittings Metric or SAE? And how to flush system?

    Would the power steering pressure line fittings on a '90 GT be metric or standard? I went to Napa to get new hoses and they had a listing for both. Also, what's the procedure for flushing the old fluid out of the p/s system before installing a new rack & pinion? How many quarts of p/s fluid...
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    Need help diagnosing dead power window

    The other day my driver's side power window just stopped working without warning. I know it isn't the switch b/c I swapped it with the passenger window switch and it still didn't work (passenger window still works fine). The volt gauge doesn't move when I hit the driver's switch either. I assume...
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    What are some good, inexpensive rear control arms?

    I think my rear axle may have shifted about an inch rearwards on the passenger side due to control arm bushing wear... an alignment shop tried to tell me I had a bent axle housing, but it seems to me that bad bushings would be much more likely...? I'm going to get a second opinion, but I'm...
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    Difference between Fox and SN95 front struts?

    What's the height difference between Foxbody front struts and SN95 ones? I remember hearing that one application is a bit longer than the other. Just wondering because I noticed that the Bilstein struts I bought are the same part number for all '87-'93 models... which makes me wonder if...
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    Power Steering Fluid / Brake Fluid Questions?

    Is there any real benefit to buying the expensive synthetic PS fluid, or will the cheap stuff do just fine? I'm in the middle of replacing my rack & pinion and just want to make sure I put the right stuff in there once I flush out the pump with lots of el-cheapo brand fluid. Secondly, how...
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    New wheel bearings when doing front rotors?

    I'm replacing my front brake rotors in a couple days and am wondering if it's reccomended to replace the front wheel bearings at the same time. If so, what's a decent brand to purchase (TRW?), and what's the ideal method for packing them with grease? I cleaned and repacked the bearings the...
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    SN95 Rack & Pinion Swap, anyone done it?

    I'm going to be replacing my worn out steering rack with one from an '02-04 GT, and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the install. I already bought the Maximum Motorsports solid steering shaft to connect an SN95 rack to my Fox steering collum. The main thing I'm unclear on is wether...
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    Catted X-pipe or Catted H-pipe?

    I want to put cats back on my GT. Right now I've got a Mac off road H and Mac FlowPath exhaust with stock headers. I like the sound, but it's a little loud for my taste these days. I want to tone it down a little bit, but not too much. The main thing I don't like is that the sound gets really...
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    Resetting ECU? And where to use Dielectric Grease?

    I had bookmarked a couple good articles about doing a complete tune up on a 5.0L, but I seemed to have lost them. Anyone know the links? What I'm trying to find out is the correct procedure to reset the ECU. I just put in a new EGR, EGR sensor and speed sensor so I figure it can't hurt to let...
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    Which parts store brands to avoid for brakes, steering, sensors?

    I need a bunch of small maintenance parts for my car and I'm wondering what brands to look for & which ones to avoid if I can't get ahold of Ford/Motorcraft parts. Here's what I need... rear brake wheel cylinders and a drum hardware kit (Raymold, PG Plus, or ???) outer tie rod ends (Mc...
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    Tokico HP vs. Illumina vs. Bilstein

    Will there be any handling difference between these struts/shocks? I know the Bilsteins are known for the best ride, but is there any other major benefit? I'm still on the original struts & shocks, which are blown, so I figure anything will ride a thousand times better than what I have right...
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    Where to get door hinge pins replaced?

    My driver door hinge pins are badly in need of replacement and it appears the lower pin is going to fight me coming out. I think it's rusted or bonded to the bottom part of the hinge and I don't have the time or proper tools to deal with it. Can anyone reccomend a shop that will replace my...
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    Anyone got a spare radiator fan they don't need?

    Anyone got a spare 5.0L clutch fan, or maybe even an electric fan laying around that they'd be willing to give away or sell really cheap? Somehow my fan shroud came unbolted today while I was driving around, and by the time I noticed it, the fan blades had been rubbing against the shroud long...
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    Removing door hinge pins?

    So I'm trying to replace my hinge pins and bushings... starting with the lower hinge on the driver's side since it's worn the most. I cut the old pin in half with a dremel tool, and the top half of it came out pretty easy by just grabbing it with a vice-grips. However... the lower half of...
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    Removing door hinge pins?

    So I'm trying to replace my hinge pins and bushings... starting with the lower hinge on the driver's side since it's worn the most. I cut the old pin in half with a dremel tool, and the top half of it came out pretty easy by just grabbing it with a vice-grips. However... the lower half of...
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    OK, dumb question... how to load grease gun?

    Can someone tell me how to load a tube of grease into a regular lever-style grease gun? The one I bought didn't come with any instructions. When I opened it up everything popped out so I didn't see what order the pieces went in. There's two rubber "washers" with holes in the centers... where do...
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