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*[[Converting to 4.0L cylinder head, EFI and cam - manual transmission]] | *[[Converting to 4.0L cylinder head, EFI and cam - manual transmission]] | ||
*[[Building A Stroker Info]] | *[[Building A Stroker Info]] | ||
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=== Body === | === Body === | ||
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*[[Replacing Door Hinge Bushings]] | *[[Replacing Door Hinge Bushings]] | ||
*[[Repairing/Rebuilding Power Window Cables]] | *[[Repairing/Rebuilding Power Window Cables]] | ||
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=== Cooling === | === Cooling === | ||
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*[[Re&Re The Wiring Harness in Your Steering Column]] | *[[Re&Re The Wiring Harness in Your Steering Column]] | ||
*[[Headlight Switch Replacement]] | *[[Headlight Switch Replacement]] | ||
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=== Exterior === | === Exterior === | ||
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*[[Power Seat Conversion]] | *[[Power Seat Conversion]] | ||
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=== Components/Accessories === | === Components/Accessories === | ||
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*[[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]] | *[[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]] | ||
*[[Aftermarket Power Lock Install]] | *[[Aftermarket Power Lock Install]] | ||
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=== Exhaust === | === Exhaust === | ||
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*[[Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003]] | *[[Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003]] | ||
*[[How To Drive Without Half Shafts]] | *[[How To Drive Without Half Shafts]] | ||
| + | *[[Identifing Eagle Transfer Cases]] | ||
=== Suspension, Brakes and Wheels === | === Suspension, Brakes and Wheels === | ||
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*[[Strut Rod Bushings]] | *[[Strut Rod Bushings]] | ||
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==== Rear ==== | ==== Rear ==== | ||
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Contents
- 1 150/151 (2.5) Engine
- 2 258 (4.2) Engine
- 3 Body
- 4 Cooling
- 5 Differentials/Axles
- 6 Electrical - Non Engine
- 7 Exterior
- 8 Interior
- 9 Components/Accessories
- 10 Exhaust
- 11 Four Wheel Drive
- 12 Suspension, Brakes and Wheels
- 13 General
- 14 Restoration/Conservation
- 15 Transmission, Automatic
- 16 Transmission, Manual
- 17 Items to Make Your Life Easier
150/151 (2.5) Engine
151 GM
150 AMC
258 (4.2) Engine
- How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover (1981 - 1986 only)
- Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues
- Other Carter carb tips
- Alternator Belt (With A/C)
- Alternator Removal & Replacement (With A/C)
- TFI Upgrade
- Diagnostic ECM Test
- 21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade
- Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988
- Converting from 7/16" head bolts to 1/2"
- Setting your Engine Timing
- Oil Pan Removal
- Timing Chain R & R
- Converting to 4.0L cylinder head, EFI and cam - manual transmission
- Building A Stroker Info
- Alternator Rebuild
- Computerized Engine Control Diagnosis
Body
- Exterior Door Handle
- DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement
- Application of decals and window stickers
- Power Window R & R
- Replacing Door Hinge Bushings
- Repairing/Rebuilding Power Window Cables
- How to Make Power Window Cables
Cooling
Differentials/Axles
- Front Axle/Differential R&R
- Rear Axle/Differential R&R
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: Out Of Axle Housing
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: In Axle Housing
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: Tooth Contact Pattern Test
- Pinion Seal Replacement
Electrical - Non Engine
- 3 Light Trailer Wiring (30 series Eagles)
- Re&Re The Wiring Harness in Your Steering Column
- Headlight Switch Replacement
- Headlight Relay Modification
Exterior
- Cable-operated mirrors
- Wagon Rear Hatch Adjustment
- Fixing Those Vibrating Side Mirrors
- Replacing Exterior Woodgrain Vinyl
Interior
Components/Accessories
- Rear Wiper Maintenance
- Wiper Motor R&R
- Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade
- Aftermarket Power Lock Install
- Installing a Ford F150 Tach in an Eagle
Exhaust
Four Wheel Drive
- CV Half Shafts
- Front Axle Lock (1981 - 1984 with Select Shift I)
- How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case (1981 - 1988 Select Shift Cars)
- NP 129 Transfer Case Rebuilding
- Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003
- How To Drive Without Half Shafts
- Identifing Eagle Transfer Cases
Suspension, Brakes and Wheels
General
Front
Rear
- Rear Suspension Rebuild (With a 2" lift -- most info applies to a stock rebuild)
- Rear Shock Installation (Includes air shocks)
