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4th Gens seem to be reliable Explorers. They fixed issues with the 3rd gen.
This thread may give you some ideas about lifts and tires.
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/show-off-your-lifted-3rd-4th-gens.314892/
No mention of the condition of your shock absorbers. That could definitely be part of the issue. I would also check control arm bushings in the rear suspension.
Underside of 2003 Dodge Ram.
I moved to AZ from the rust belt 40 years ago and I still can't get over rust free vehicles. I love it when I see an old pickup from the
'40s or '50s still being used as a work vehicle.
I would look for the latest build '24 you can find. That's what I did with our '20 ST and I couldn't be happier with it's reliability. Ours was built in September of '20. It may be too early to have all the bugs worked out from changes to the '24 model year.:dunno:
I don't think the 2001 has an electric fan. If it does it should come on with the A/C. If it has a standard engine driven fan the fan clutch may not be "grabbing" as the engine temperature rises which would make it less efficient at pulling air through the condenser.
Another thought is that...
I don't see why not. You would need the driveshaft from the donor vehicle as well as the length will be different. Might as well take the front shaft as well if you plan on doing a full conversion at some point.