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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-21-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,096
Posted By mj1287
Re: please help -a/c bypass

A 705k6 belt fit perfect.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-19-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,096
Posted By mj1287
please help -a/c bypass

My bearing in the compressor has failed. Can I get by with getting a shorter belt to bypass the compressor temporarily? If so how do I get the belt size. In a pinch right now.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-16-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By mj1287
Re: New Tires, New Pics

The ride is a big improvement over the last tires. Maybe a little more harsh, but atleast it's vibration free. I was going to get the front end aligned after getting these tires, because it was...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-14-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By mj1287
Re: New Tires, New Pics

Thanks guys. It's amazing what a new set of tires will do for looks, not to mention handling. can't wait for it to get warmer to get it all cleaned up again.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-12-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By mj1287
Re: New Tires, New Pics

the best part is, they were 25 cheaper than the 245/75 tires of the same brand.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-12-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By mj1287
Re: New Tires, New Pics

Old ones were 245/75, so not much of a visual difference, but you can tell when you drive it.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-12-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By mj1287
New Tires, New Pics

I finally broke down and got new tires. Bought some used crappy tires in spring, that I thought would hold me over for awhile, come this winter, I finally had enough of sliding around.

Before...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-17-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By mj1287
Re: Gas Mileage Results

I would love to get the kind of gas mileage you are getting. I average no more than 17mpg out of my 03 FX4.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 11-01-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By mj1287
Re: Updated pics of my FX4

Yeah, I know it does, but it gets what I can afford to put on it.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 10-31-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By mj1287
Updated pics of my FX4

Thought I'd take and post some updated pics of my truck, it's not that clean, but anyways.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87/October%202010/DSC01730.jpg
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-08-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,924
Posted By mj1287
Re: Strange roaring noise after hub replacement

I torqued it down to spec, with a torque wrench. I don't recall now what it was. Not sure of the brand off hand, but it does carry a one year warranty. I guess I'll pull it off and return it and...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-07-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,924
Posted By mj1287
Strange roaring noise after hub replacement

I have a 2003 Ranger FX4 172k miles. I replaced the driver side hub two weeks ago, everything went fine. Today. I replaced the passenger side hub. I put everything together, torqued the hub nut to...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-08-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3,099
Views: 298,527
Posted By mj1287
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-05-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,739
Posted By mj1287
Re: Front Bearing or CV joint failure

The CV joint boots aren't split, so that is kinda making me think bearings as well.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-04-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,739
Posted By mj1287
Re: Front Bearing or CV joint failure

Anyone else have any idea of which it may be. I really need to fix this, but I can't afford to go and replace both.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-30-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,739
Posted By mj1287
Re: Front Bearing or CV joint failure

Yeah, I know I should replace both of them, and both sides even, but I can't afford to do that.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-30-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,739
Posted By mj1287
Front Bearing or CV joint failure

Hey all, I think this thread is in the right place...

I'm not sure if I have failing bearing or a bad CV joint...

When driving straight down the road I hear a squeaking noise, and sometimes...
Forum: Off Topic 03-10-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By mj1287
Re: Who has a Keurig coffee maker?

I got one for christmas. Love it, use it everyday.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-21-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,399
Posted By mj1287
I usually average 17-18 combined city and...

I usually average 17-18 combined city and highway. I've never got over 20MPG on interstate travel
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 02-12-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,414
Posted By mj1287
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87/Feb2010.jpg
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 02-12-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,415
Posted By mj1287
I wanted one, but I ended up getting an HTC Touch...

I wanted one, but I ended up getting an HTC Touch Diamond, running Windows Mobile.
Forum: Off Topic 02-05-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,585
Posted By mj1287
School is about 55 miles one way. I go to school...

School is about 55 miles one way. I go to school four days a week. Soo, I drive atleast 440 miles a week.
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,446
Posted By mj1287
I left the grille in mine, just masked it all...

I left the grille in mine, just masked it all off, sanded, and painted.
Forum: Music/Movies/Computers/etc. 01-22-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,966
Posted By mj1287
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87/January10.jpg
Forum: Off Topic 01-21-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,133
Posted By mj1287
Here is my pup Colt. I believe he is a...

Here is my pup Colt. I believe he is a Husky/German Shepherd mix.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/jeepster_87/DSC00810.jpg
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