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  1. joker1457

    4.0 sohc HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So this ended up being the thermostat housing took a couple hours to replace and she was up and running. Now for the sad part of the story a week prior to this repair she was broken into, 1300+ worth of stereo equipment stolen, Ipod, dash distroyed, center console torn apart. ect....I ended...
  2. joker1457

    4.0 sohc HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    There no antifreeze in the oil, that was my first concern. Is there still a chance its leaking on the passenger side of the engine. I had it pressure tested and thats where they claimed it was leaking. But: If you look inside the passenger side fender well, you can see it running down the...
  3. joker1457

    Rattling Shaking Noise - HELP PLEASE

    Have you checked the driveshafts for play?
  4. joker1457

    4.0 sohc HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hate bringing up an old thread, but this is probably the best place to put this being it was kinda of caused by this wonderfull mechanic. Anyways my SOHC is leaking antifreeze from the timing cover, I know this had to be removed when the tensioners where done years ago. I dont plan on taking...
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    Vibrations in the Steering Wheel

    Yes bad ball joints = vibration at highway speeds. Like stated above get them replaced before its to late :wavey:
  6. joker1457

    Which transfer case do I have?

    Well crap, Thanks for answering my question guys, But better then selling someone a worthless tcase :(
  7. joker1457

    How To: Replacing Front Hub / Bearing 1995+ Ford Explorer IFS

    Its a sealed unit, they cant be taken apart or greased, i have to go with Glen4x4 on this, Im a fan of Junk yard parts and yes they can get you by. But if you have the funds check online like Glen was saying, I just picked one up free shipping from 1aauto.com for $66.95. The junk yard ones are...
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    Which transfer case do I have?

    Dumb Question What would happen if a 98 Tcase was installed in a 97????? Trying to help someone out.....Thanks
  9. joker1457

    How To: Replacing Front Hub / Bearing 1995+ Ford Explorer IFS

    I agree if money isn't an issue go new :)
  10. joker1457

    How To: Replacing Front Hub / Bearing 1995+ Ford Explorer IFS

    Yes, but you take your chances on it being good or not.
  11. joker1457

    Brown goop on radiator hose

    Have you checked the oil that looks like the raditor fluid mixed with oil, and you have a leak right at that hose. Check the oil if it look cottage cheese like there's a more severe problem. Let us know...
  12. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    It seemed like it didn't want to compress any, and the little amount it did compress at the slip yolk was just barely enough. :dunno: Im having vibration and noise issue's in the front thought maybe this would be the cause????
  13. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    :rolleyes:Got another question for you all. The front driveshaft came from the 94 Explorer I pulled the Tcase from. This is the driveshaft I should be using right? It seemed like one hell of a task to get it in the vehicle? Its in but I struggled to get it installed.
  14. joker1457

    Howl / drone sound 98 explorer limited 4x4

    Have you checked the Hub Assemblies?
  15. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    A few more, I hade to modify the trans tunnel a little as you can see in the last two pictures........Interior pictures to follow
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    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    Here's a few teasers of the shifter modification
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    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    Whew!!! That makes me feel alot better :), i'll get pictures up here soon.
  18. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    It shift into 4high and 4low no issues, but that said Ive only messed with it on pavement, It just seems underpowered :dunno: maybe im just loosing my mind, Im doing a tune up this weekend and hoping thats the issue. Im also going to change the fluid again now that ive ran it for a few days...
  19. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    Well this mod is complete....Just having issues getting the photo's off the phone. I ended up doglegging the shifter, and angled the top of the shifter about 20* I did have to do some extra cuts but salvaged my leg room and only had to cut a 2'' by 4'' half circle from the console. Anyways...
  20. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    I've gotten very spoiled with all the message center info in mine, plus I have a lot of switches, my cb, and such in the console as well.......and I miss my armrest
  21. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    I think this is going to be the most sane approach, i plan on taking pictures of what i come up with, starting on it again after work, good new is it drives and goes through all modes on the tcase, I just miss my console ;)
  22. joker1457

    98 XLT Dana 44 on Leafs

    Many thanks sir, off to bust knuckles and hopefully come up with a similar outcome :hammer:
  23. joker1457

    98 XLT Dana 44 on Leafs

    Much appreciated :)
  24. joker1457

    HELP!! Full Console with 1354m Swap

    This may be a crazy question, but where did you bend it, the shifter I have is just under an inch thick, I could be imaging things though it was a long night :scratch:
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