Anybody out there with some real world experience using a camper shell
hoist? I have a Leer fiberglass camper shell on the back of my pickup
and I'd love to easily remove it and store it above the truck in the
garage. Any recommendations of good manufacturers and/or brands to

Anyone know how to remove the ashtray on a 2001 SuperCrew?  Mine broke
(the leaf-stlye spring bracket in the rear) and now gets "Stuck" in
the completly closed position.  I want to completly remove it so I can
dril it and put the spring back on with nut/bolt to fix it.  Thanks in

What's a good place to buy restoration parts for older trucks?
Recommendations?

I have a 99 F-150 4.6L that suddenly won't idle when cold. Once I get
going and the engine warms up it idles fine.
I suspect an electronics problem. What might cause it?
Thanks,

went to my local autoparts store.   mine is a 5.8 with ABS. Only 150k miles.
damn nice truck.  They said I need to know my axle ratio.  Either for a 3.07 or
not.
Got my Haynes manual and found it is not helpful.   Any resources to find the

I have a 1999 ford f-150 and my wife has a 2000 expidition, both have
v-8s and every now and then right when you start them they blow out a
puff of dense white smoke. It just started in the last month or so. Both
run good and have regular oil changes. It dosen't happen very often ...

Have a ?73 Ford F250 with 390 engine and AT. Just pulled the engine/trans
and want to replace the AC cooler lines. Any ideas where lines can be
purchased or does anyone know of a slick way to use stainless-over braided
lines? I?d like to get rid of those old steel lines but they ...

How much is Diesel in your area?
High Point/Thomasville, NC, it's            $2.29gal.
Spdloader

Ok so the tank unbolts easy enough but now how do I disconnect the
fuel and electric lines ?   I've got the rear dropped down and can
almost, but not quite see in there.  I can feel around where the lines
come in but I don't feel anything that looks like it can be

Looking to upgrade the gears on my 96 bronco, would like to buy the dana44
unit with 4.10 gears as a drop in unit for my ttb front end to save me from
getting the gears setup. Also need the same ratio for the rear.
Thanks

I have a 99 F150, about 100K miles, it seems to have a sort of rubbing
vibration that I can feel in the steering wheel and peddles. It is faint,
I can't hear it and no one else seems to notice it, but I'm sure it didn't
used to be there. Any ideas?