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Can you level a lifted truck?

Can you level a lifted truck? What we can tell you is that stacking a leveling kit on top of a lift kit is not recommended by the lift kit manufacturers as you are modifying their product beyond its intended limits. How big of a lift do I need for my F-150? Creative F-150 owners often mix and match parts to get their trucks over 6". Frequently people combine a suspension lift, 1" to 1.5" leveling kit if angles allow, a taller rear block or add-a-leaf, and a 2" to 3" body lift to get some extra height out of...
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Why can I smell fumes in my car when I put the heater on?

Why can I smell fumes in my car when I put the heater on? Failing Heater Core: A smell of burning anti-free in the car is probably related to a leak in the heater core. The heater core itself may be cracked and leaking or a hose leading into or out of the heater core may be split and leaking. Bad seals within the heater core could also lead to this problem. Why does my car stall when I Turn on the heat? Although I should mention that although the car stalls, none of the electric stuff turns off, just...
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What kind of mirror cover does a Ford F-150 have?

What kind of mirror cover does a Ford F-150 have? Mirror Cover Manual, without trailer tow. Power, without power fold without signals. Lower Cover Lower cover. Manual, without trailer tow. With power fold, without side camera. Power, without power fold, with signals. Manual, without trailer tow. Manual, without trailer tow. Without shelby. Power, manual telescoping. Manual manual telescoping. Where can I get a replacement Ford mirror? Ford Parts Center has OEM Ford Replacement Mirrors for all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. With our Genuine selection of Mirrors Replacements, we can get you back to driving with one less worry. Newer...
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Can a Crown Victoria tow?

Can a Crown Victoria tow? Sedans. The tow-friendly Ford Crown Victoria is a rear-wheel-drive, body-on-frame full-size sedan. Its towing capacities correlate to the size of hitches. Although just a compact sedan, Hyundai's Elantra tows up to 3,086 pounds GTW which is about 1,000 pounds more than the Cadillac Deville can tow. Can a Crown Vic tow a trailer? The engine is fine, but nothing about 281 cubic inches will be happy with a lot of weight. Adequate, but not excellent. I would consider capping your trailer weight around 2500-3000 with a CV. Legality has very little to do with it....
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What is it called when you find solutions to problems?

What is it called when you find solutions to problems? remedy. noun. a solution to a particular problem. What is problem solving According to Psychology? In cognitive psychology, the term problem-solving refers to the mental process that people go through to discover, analyze, and solve problems. 1 The steps in the problem process include: The discovery of the problem. The decision to tackle the issue. Understanding the problem. What is decision making and problem solving? Problem solving is an analytical process used to identify the possible solutions to the situation at hand. Making decisions is a part of problem solving....
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What tools do I need to take out a wheel bearing?

What tools do I need to take out a wheel bearing? What tools do I need to replace a wheel bearing? Needle-nose pliers, a ratchet wrench with various sized sockets, flat-head screwdriver, jack and a star wrench for loosening nuts on the wheel. What do you need to replace front axle bearing? You will need the proper size socket to remove the axle nut and a torque wrench of proper capacity to tighten it. What were the symptoms that made you think the bearing was bad? What's the size of a hub bearing nut? From buying research to owner support,...
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Why did Ford make a dual clutch transmission?

Why did Ford make a dual clutch transmission? Ford’s bright idea was to make its automatic transmission more efficient. There is a loss of efficiency with fluidic coupling in automatics. Manual transmissions are much more efficient, but the obvious downside is they have to be manually shifted. Ford’s answer was to create a “dual-clutch transmission.” What causes no power transfer in the clutch? If no power is transfered at all, the gear box is probably broken. If any some is transfered (and there are no noisy metallic sounds :), it's probably the clutch. There should'n really be anything else that...
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What kind of engine sputters at a stop sign?

What kind of engine sputters at a stop sign? I have a 2004 F-350 6.0 powerstroke. Yesterday and tonight I was attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, when I gave it throttle the truck sputtered and the RPMs would not come up. The engine sounded like the RPMs wanted to start coming up and then it lagged down again. Why does my car sputter when I Turn on the engine? The fuel filter ‘s job is to filter the fuel going to the fuel injectors and then enter the engine. A clogged fuel filter can cause the engine to...
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What makes a 7.3 high pressure oil line better?

What makes a 7.3 high pressure oil line better? These 7.3 high pressure oil line hoses feature an improved design for increased longevity and reliability. The steel braid is coated in a heavy silicone elastomer with the connectors sealed under a heavy heat shrink boot to prevent moisture intrusion. If your hoses are fraying it would be a good idea to replace them. What kind of oil line do I need for a 7.3 Powerstroke? Please note that these hoses utilize threaded fittings. Later model 7.3L engines require hoses with quick-connect fittings which we also carry - see related items...
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How to troubleshoot headlights on a Ford Ranger?

How to troubleshoot headlights on a Ford Ranger? Replace the relays if they are bad or if you've eliminated all other possible problems. Most Ford Rangers contain two headlight relays: one for the high-beam and one for the low-beam. Use your engine-bay fuse box as a guide; relay type and location will depend on the year model and engine size. Why are my headlights not working in high beam? If just one bulb fails to work in either high beam mode or low beam mode, it may be the bulb. Most headlight failures that are limited to just high or...