Glen's 96 XLT

*2TimingTom* · 04-05-2012, 12:15 PM

Airplanes are held together with rivets. They aren't pop rivets, but they are rivets.

*Glen4X4* · 05-30-2012, 10:14 PM

So since I love the Explorer so far I just plan to stick with'er. The alignment I got back in November seems to have worked its way a little bit so will have to get that tended to. But the steering wheel is slightly sloppy and was like that before and after the rack, could it be the ujoint in the steering shaft? Would be nice to get it tight like new

*gmanpaint* · 05-31-2012, 12:02 AM

It very much maybe the joint. Mine was worn and gave slack in the wheel. Swapped it out for a all steel one, and it is nice & tight again.

*rickybobby* · 05-31-2012, 01:55 AM

there are aftermarket universal upgrades out there with a real u-joint too, although come to think of it im not sure if ours had rag joints or u-joints

*Glen4X4* · 05-31-2012, 07:05 AM

Thanks Gregg and Jesse, I'll have to look into replacement options

*Glen4X4* · 07-30-2012, 07:52 PM

Just a little update for any y'all that isn't on FB, I put Raybestos Pro Grade Poly rack bushings in the truck and got her some new treads. And ripped out a rebuilt spare 4R55E for $100.00 just in case I can't find a V8 swap before this trans dies, but still wanting to do the 5spd swap too but the ole 4.0 is lacking power these days...

Tires, even with brand new, I still have no rubbing except for the frame when at full lock.

Tranny donor, took around an hour to remove.

*sport97* · 07-30-2012, 08:15 PM

Good to see some updates Glen! What tires are those? I still can't believe you can fit 33s!

*IAmTodd* · 07-30-2012, 08:50 PM

What tires are those and what size are you running?

Good luck with the swap!

*Glen4X4* · 07-30-2012, 09:23 PM

They're 33X12.50's Mud Claw. I'm going to try replacing the o2 sensors, and a magnaflow direct fit cat setup and see if it regains its power, it does have a 194k but my 95 that's had 215k on it had more power than this truck. Good to see you back in an Explorer Todd

*Glen4X4* · 09-09-2012, 04:02 PM

Explorers....what can I say? Are they bad off road?....Nope, still out there impressing Jeep guys with what it can do

These tires are doing great, went on a trail in the mountains Friday night while it was raining and it gripped the rocks great. And even though its not a show truck, I took the time and painted the rear pillars on the hatch because the faded gray was ugly to look at anymore. I've also had a CEL for the purge valve on the charcoal canister and when I looked underneath the Explorer one of the lines to the fuel tank 5 inches worth of steel line was gone, rusted that bad, so I bought 1/2 inch rubber line 2 feet of it and cut the metal off to the plastic line connecting to the fuel tank...problem solved there for now...

**Tbars4** · 09-09-2012, 07:46 PM

..Pics of the newly painted "D" pillars or it didn't happen...

*Glen4X4* · 09-09-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbars4

..Pics of the newly painted "D" pillars or it didn't happen...

Yes sir...lol, tomorrow hopefully I can get the pic up

*Glen4X4* · 09-16-2012, 03:40 PM

Ok, well I worked alot this week so I didn't have time to post a picture so here it is....

*Glen4X4* · 06-10-2013, 08:07 PM

Well the Explorer did great out wheeling on Sunday, did a little more harder stuff than usual and impressed a few folks, I didn't need pulled at all

hopefully get some pics from folks then.

In the past couple months, I've replaced all three O2 Sensors, plugs/wires, PCV Valve, fixed EGR leak, fuel filter, rear shocks and I'm sure I'm forgetting something...

*Glen4X4* · 06-11-2013, 01:00 PM

She got a little love...some paint!

04-05-2012, 12:15 PM	#101
2TimingTom Elite Explorer Highlands Ranch, Colorado '97 XLT Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,327 Vehicle Specs	Airplanes are held together with rivets. They aren't pop rivets, but they are rivets. __________________ 1997 XLT SOHC Auto 4wd 132,000 miles Explorer registry Also in the garage: 2012 Escape Limited 4wd V6 auto AND 2004 Saturn VUE 4 cylinder 5 speed Colorado 4x4 Adventures

05-30-2012, 10:14 PM	#102
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So since I love the Explorer so far I just plan to stick with'er. The alignment I got back in November seems to have worked its way a little bit so will have to get that tended to. But the steering wheel is slightly sloppy and was like that before and after the rack, could it be the ujoint in the steering shaft? Would be nice to get it tight like new __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

05-31-2012, 12:02 AM	#103
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,925 Vehicle Specs	It very much maybe the joint. Mine was worn and gave slack in the wheel. Swapped it out for a all steel one, and it is nice & tight again. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

05-31-2012, 07:05 AM	#105
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks Gregg and Jesse, I'll have to look into replacement options __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

07-30-2012, 07:52 PM	#106
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Just a little update for any y'all that isn't on FB, I put Raybestos Pro Grade Poly rack bushings in the truck and got her some new treads. And ripped out a rebuilt spare 4R55E for $100.00 just in case I can't find a V8 swap before this trans dies, but still wanting to do the 5spd swap too but the ole 4.0 is lacking power these days... Tires, even with brand new, I still have no rubbing except for the frame when at full lock. Tranny donor, took around an hour to remove. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

07-30-2012, 08:15 PM	#107
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,332 Vehicle Specs	Good to see some updates Glen! What tires are those? I still can't believe you can fit 33s! __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

07-30-2012, 08:50 PM	#108
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,804 Vehicle Specs	What tires are those and what size are you running? Good luck with the swap! __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

07-30-2012, 09:23 PM	#109
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	They're 33X12.50's Mud Claw. I'm going to try replacing the o2 sensors, and a magnaflow direct fit cat setup and see if it regains its power, it does have a 194k but my 95 that's had 215k on it had more power than this truck. Good to see you back in an Explorer Todd __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

09-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#110
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Explorers....what can I say? Are they bad off road?....Nope, still out there impressing Jeep guys with what it can do These tires are doing great, went on a trail in the mountains Friday night while it was raining and it gripped the rocks great. And even though its not a show truck, I took the time and painted the rear pillars on the hatch because the faded gray was ugly to look at anymore. I've also had a CEL for the purge valve on the charcoal canister and when I looked underneath the Explorer one of the lines to the fuel tank 5 inches worth of steel line was gone, rusted that bad, so I bought 1/2 inch rubber line 2 feet of it and cut the metal off to the plastic line connecting to the fuel tank...problem solved there for now... __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

09-09-2012, 07:46 PM	#111
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	..Pics of the newly painted "D" pillars or it didn't happen... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

09-16-2012, 03:40 PM	#113
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ok, well I worked alot this week so I didn't have time to post a picture so here it is.... __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

06-10-2013, 08:07 PM	#114
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well the Explorer did great out wheeling on Sunday, did a little more harder stuff than usual and impressed a few folks, I didn't need pulled at all hopefully get some pics from folks then. In the past couple months, I've replaced all three O2 Sensors, plugs/wires, PCV Valve, fixed EGR leak, fuel filter, rear shocks and I'm sure I'm forgetting something... __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4 Last edited by Glen4X4; 06-10-2013 at 09:40 PM.

06-11-2013, 01:00 PM	#115
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,469 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	She got a little love...some paint! __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4