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Hello Everyone, I haven't been around in a while and I need some advice. I was driving in 4x4 low today, and now, I can't get my truck out of 4x4 low. When I go to neutral, and turn my switch, you hear nothing. You used to hear the front hubs engaging. Now, nothing. The 4x4 high and low...

Howdy Ladies and Gents, need your good advice again. Just had new fuel pump and filter installed after truck died in traffic. Since then ran okay. Now, it won't start, gets fuel. Finally started and sounds like its drawing air from somewhere on the intake manifold espically when accelerating...

I've got a 98 4.0 SOHC, having the following problems. Truck is not starting on cold starts all the time. Turns over, has a slight "hiss" sound coming from plastic intake manifold. After 3 or 4 times, the vehicle starts. Sounds like its not getting fuel. It has also started to die while at...

Help! SWITCHING TO MANUAL HUBS COULD SOMEONE PLEASE DIRECT ME TO THE THREAD THAT IDENTIFES THE PROCESS TO SWITCH A 98 4X4 TO MANUAL HUBS INSTEAD OF AUTO'S. ALSO, WHAT PARTS #'S ARE NEEDED. THANK YOU!

Hello folks, I've got some questions for you. My dealer keeps saying that dirty fuel injectors and spark plug wires are causing my check engine light. I've got magnacor wires so I don't forsee a problem. I need some expert advise. Any opinions or advice is appreciated!

Morning Gentleman, need some advice from you guys. I've got the xploder in the shop again. One of the problems is the check engine light. I pulled code using scanner from Autozone and it said bad O2 sensor, bank 2. Took to dealer with a long laundry list, they says its the cam shaft position...

Check engine light has been on for a while, stopped at Autozone for their new free scanner reading, Code 174 came up. Running lean in bank 2. I was told to replace the passenger side O2 sensor, the second one after the cat. Does this sound correct. Also, they want $41.00 for the sensor...

Okay folks, I need some expert advice. The check engine light came on about three days ago, disconnected neg. battery cable to reset, the CEL was back on in just couple miles. Thought it was O2 sensor and was not worried. Driving back tonight, engine started running hot, I had driven 100+...

Hello Folks, I am trying to adjust my torsion bars and have some questions. My adjustment bolts are off with the drivers side being fully inset and the passengers only half way inset. I tried a longer bolt in the drivers side, however did not get anymore lift. I then tried removing the bar...

Hey Folks, hope everyone has had a great weekend. I just wanted to share with you why I love Texas. Filled up with gas today, got the superchip so premium "93" is required, paid 1.389/gallon. Thats right!, just 1.39 for the super. What a great state, haha!! Anyway, gas has dropped from...

Hopefully some of you Explorer nuts can help me!! My front differential is leaking ever so slightly. At least I think you call it that. It is seeping very slowly from where the drive shaft enters the housing. Nothing is dripping on the ground, just a light clear coat of oil on bottom. Is...

Hey folks, hope everyone is getting rdy for a great 4TH!! I know many of you have the SOHC, I'm looking at just replacing the muffler and leaving everything else stock so as to not screw up the back pressure. I'm thinking about a Flowmaster or Dynomax but I can't find the right one. I looked...

Hey folks, just installed my superchip from Smarty Parts and if you've got the cash, BUY ONE! This is by far the biggest bang for the buck add on I've purchased. I live in San Antonio, and I travel what we call the Texas Hill Country often with hills up to 2500 ft in elevation and the chip...

Hey folks, just wondering if anyone else has purchased the Granatelli MAF sensor for the 4.0 SOHC, 98 model. I did and didn't really see any strong improvement. I've added a KKM since and noticed that. I recently got my Explorer Express catalog and in their publication the larger MAF in not...

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Bought a new set of BFG A/T's today. The guy a Discount tire wanted to "sipe" my tires. I've heard of this yet have no first hand experience with it. Anyone have an opinion? Haven't done it yet. Thanks ------------------ Keach 98 XLT 4X4 SOHC Edelbrock Shocks Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor...

Hey guys and gals!! I DID IT!!! Today I had a custom add-a-leaf installed along with new clips and new spacers. Cost= $175.00. I got about 2.24" lift added to the rear. Now both my front and rear are 12.25" from top of rim to center of fender well. Looks great and ride seems to be the...

Hey folks! Hope everyone's weekend was great! Investigating the "superchip." Have read several postive posts. ? Will this void the factory warranty as i've heard? Also, besides bitter shifting and having to run premium fuel, what should i expect! Finally, would you replace the exhaust...

Hey guys and gals...this site never ceases to amaze me. Wondering if any of you muscle suv junkies can help a brother. I'm strongly considering a "torsion twist" on my 98 4dr 4x4 xlt sohc, but i've got a couple questions: "sorry so many!!" Does each twist lift the vehicle so much?(ie. 1...

I know you've answered this a thousand times, but as usual i need help. My 98 4dr 4x4 seems to ride lower in the rear. I added edelbrock shocks but i don't think this has any effect. If you no whats up, please help me with a safe, secure fix. ------------------ Keach 98 XLT 4X4 SOHC...

Hey folks, couple quick questions. I'm looking to change the plugs on my 98 sohc. I've got 45k on the originals. I know they're platnium, but i won't keep running them to 100k, don't trust'em. I stopped at autozone, factory originals not available. 10.00 each at the dealer. Does anyone...

Hey guys and gals, i recently discovered the site and its great. I need your help! I've got a 98 4x4 sohc and over bumpy or rough roads i get a disturbing "clunk" from what i believe is my front suspension. i've checked the heat shields on the exhaust and don't think that was it. The dealer...