MC05XLS
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- June 23, 2007
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- City, State
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Explorer XLS V6 2WD
This is one thing I cannot find a good work up on, and I really need to know what I am getting in to.
I've done disc brakes, plugs, oil (duh), air filter... general maintenance. But I don't know if doing this is biting off more than I can chew.
I know for a fact my uppers *must* be replaced. The boots are thrashed, and they make that hideous creaking sound when I go over the railroad tracks at work at low speed. I've not had time to take the wheels off to check the lowers, but I'm figuring on them being shot as well.
So here's where all you Explorer geniuses come in.
Just how difficult is this job?
Is this as complicated as the Haynes Repair Manual makes it look?
About how long is this going to take? (Being my only vehicle, I can't keep it out of service too long)
What are the potential issues that this could bring up?
Is there anything else I should be replacing when I take on this project?
Are there any opinions on Moog parts? They seem better than the OEM, especially considering the OEM boots seem like they were made by Trojan Prophylactics.
I want to do this right, and I might as well use a bit of an upgrade. Any pointers that you can give me will be a huge plus.
I've done disc brakes, plugs, oil (duh), air filter... general maintenance. But I don't know if doing this is biting off more than I can chew.
I know for a fact my uppers *must* be replaced. The boots are thrashed, and they make that hideous creaking sound when I go over the railroad tracks at work at low speed. I've not had time to take the wheels off to check the lowers, but I'm figuring on them being shot as well.
So here's where all you Explorer geniuses come in.
Just how difficult is this job?
Is this as complicated as the Haynes Repair Manual makes it look?
About how long is this going to take? (Being my only vehicle, I can't keep it out of service too long)
What are the potential issues that this could bring up?
Is there anything else I should be replacing when I take on this project?
Are there any opinions on Moog parts? They seem better than the OEM, especially considering the OEM boots seem like they were made by Trojan Prophylactics.
I want to do this right, and I might as well use a bit of an upgrade. Any pointers that you can give me will be a huge plus.