Where are all the Virginia Explorers??

explrths · 10-18-2006, 04:49 PM

when are you off again, i might want you to look at this thing. Those camber adjusters, are there 2 or 4?

explrths · 10-18-2006, 04:50 PM

Well, i looked everything over, jacked it up, pushed pulled. everything seemed to be tight and solid. I did notice that when i spun the driver wheel, i got alittle click, im thinking the cv is going bad

*boominXplorer* · 10-18-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by explrths

when are you off again, i might want you to look at this thing. Those camber adjusters, are there 2 or 4?

4 of them. Bring it by before 4 tomorrow

Josh · 10-19-2006, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by explrths

As far as the portsmouth spot, you talking about Jolliff road across from Cosmos, hicentrd used to go out there alot.

No the place I am refering to is behind St Julians Creek Annex just down the road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. There is an Alcoa plant right next to it between the backside of St J's and the plant. I havent been out there in a very long time.

*boominXplorer* · 10-19-2006, 08:46 AM

Heres a good video of whats at hope haven Video

*dgibson* · 10-19-2006, 02:35 PM

you guys are really making me miss my x. only thing i have left are some pics and parts. i have seen my x being driven around va beach by some girl. i bet the dealership where i traded it in got more than what they gave me for it

*boominXplorer* · 10-19-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dgibson

you guys are really making me miss my x. only thing i have left are some pics and parts. i have seen my x being driven around va beach by some girl. i bet the dealership where i traded it in got more than what they gave me for it

Get another toy!!! theres a BII 4x4 sitting on North Landing for $800

Josh · 10-19-2006, 02:47 PM

I was looking at that. I wonder what kind of shape its in. Do BII's get crappy gas milage to?

*boominXplorer* · 10-19-2006, 02:50 PM

If its a 5 speed its a good deal, I havent really looked at it. If not your stuck again with the AL4D and I know you know how that goes.

Josh · 10-19-2006, 02:56 PM

Well for some reason my tranny is behaving. I think a combination of low fluid and wrong fluid(Merc5?) maybe the cause. I think the A4LD is supposed to use Dextron III. I guess I should look that up

explrths · 10-19-2006, 08:26 PM

Man, i havent been getting home until after 5 lately, ive been out in suffolk doing a remodel. What do u work on sat? Anyways the steering is getting pretty stiff. I am now thinking either pump or i somehow got something into the rack/pinion.

Josh · 10-19-2006, 08:55 PM

I wonder if you put the frontend in the air and turn the wheel slow with the motor off if you would feel any binding. Might need to remove the filler cap because it squirt all over the place if not. This may sound stupid, but you did check your fluid right? On the other hand I had a rental once that when you let off the gas to idle the power steering would go away. Almost drove into a fence trying to make a u-turn

explrths · 10-19-2006, 09:10 PM

ya, i chesced the fluid. it was kinda dark, i just had it changed about 6 months ago. i did jack it up and pushed the wheels left and right by hand, i could feel it bind. i will try it with the motor off. thanks

Josh · 10-20-2006, 06:44 AM

I think there was a 2nd gen out there at U-Pull-It. I was just out there a few days ago.

explrths · 10-20-2006, 04:50 PM

when it comes to steering stuff i am kinda nervous about junk yard parts. I got under it again today while it was on the ground. The tierods didnt budge ball joints looked good and snug, the pass half shaft had alittle play in and out, very little. the driver side had just a touch more. I guess ill have to pull the wheel and start checking stuff. I am starting to lean toward a binding cv joint though. It is one of 2 things left i havent changed yet.

Josh · 10-20-2006, 05:40 PM

I have a junkyard steering box in mine. But I can understand the concern.

explrths · 10-26-2006, 08:27 PM

Well, since im off tomorrow, i will be pulling the front end apart. any one want to help?

Boomin, i got tat money, i just need to get up with you!!!

*boominXplorer* · 10-26-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by explrths

Well, since im off tomorrow, i will be pulling the front end apart. any one want to help?

Boomin, i got tat money, i just need to get up with you!!!

pmed

explrths · 11-01-2006, 06:03 PM

May have a new hole in York town, details will soon follow as I get them.

explrths · 11-01-2006, 06:12 PM

I might be in up near tech for about a month starting monday, would like to get together with some people and see whats up there wen im not working

10-18-2006, 04:49 PM	#501
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	when are you off again, i might want you to look at this thing. Those camber adjusters, are there 2 or 4? __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

10-18-2006, 04:50 PM	#502
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	Well, i looked everything over, jacked it up, pushed pulled. everything seemed to be tight and solid. I did notice that when i spun the driver wheel, i got alittle click, im thinking the cv is going bad __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

10-19-2006, 08:46 AM	#505
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,028 Vehicle Specs	Heres a good video of whats at hope haven Video __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

10-19-2006, 02:35 PM	#506
dgibson Elite Explorer ECX member virginia beach, va (originally from AR, go Hogs) 93 xlt Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,063 Vehicle Specs	you guys are really making me miss my x. only thing i have left are some pics and parts. i have seen my x being driven around va beach by some girl. i bet the dealership where i traded it in got more than what they gave me for it __________________ I sure do miss my explorer

10-19-2006, 02:47 PM	#508
Josh Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, VA 1991 4 Door Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,445 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I was looking at that. I wonder what kind of shape its in. Do BII's get crappy gas milage to? __________________ "NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHILE HE IS MAKING A MISTAKE" -Napolean Bonaparte

10-19-2006, 02:50 PM	#509
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,028 Vehicle Specs	If its a 5 speed its a good deal, I havent really looked at it. If not your stuck again with the AL4D and I know you know how that goes. __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

10-19-2006, 02:56 PM	#510
Josh Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, VA 1991 4 Door Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,445 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well for some reason my tranny is behaving. I think a combination of low fluid and wrong fluid(Merc5?) maybe the cause. I think the A4LD is supposed to use Dextron III. I guess I should look that up __________________ "NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHILE HE IS MAKING A MISTAKE" -Napolean Bonaparte

10-19-2006, 08:26 PM	#511
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	Man, i havent been getting home until after 5 lately, ive been out in suffolk doing a remodel. What do u work on sat? Anyways the steering is getting pretty stiff. I am now thinking either pump or i somehow got something into the rack/pinion. __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

10-19-2006, 08:55 PM	#512
Josh Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, VA 1991 4 Door Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,445 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I wonder if you put the frontend in the air and turn the wheel slow with the motor off if you would feel any binding. Might need to remove the filler cap because it squirt all over the place if not. This may sound stupid, but you did check your fluid right? On the other hand I had a rental once that when you let off the gas to idle the power steering would go away. Almost drove into a fence trying to make a u-turn __________________ "NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHILE HE IS MAKING A MISTAKE" -Napolean Bonaparte

10-19-2006, 09:10 PM	#513
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	ya, i chesced the fluid. it was kinda dark, i just had it changed about 6 months ago. i did jack it up and pushed the wheels left and right by hand, i could feel it bind. i will try it with the motor off. thanks __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

10-20-2006, 06:44 AM	#514
Josh Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, VA 1991 4 Door Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,445 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I think there was a 2nd gen out there at U-Pull-It. I was just out there a few days ago. __________________ "NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHILE HE IS MAKING A MISTAKE" -Napolean Bonaparte

10-20-2006, 04:50 PM	#515
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	when it comes to steering stuff i am kinda nervous about junk yard parts. I got under it again today while it was on the ground. The tierods didnt budge ball joints looked good and snug, the pass half shaft had alittle play in and out, very little. the driver side had just a touch more. I guess ill have to pull the wheel and start checking stuff. I am starting to lean toward a binding cv joint though. It is one of 2 things left i havent changed yet. __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

10-20-2006, 05:40 PM	#516
Josh Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, VA 1991 4 Door Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,445 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have a junkyard steering box in mine. But I can understand the concern. __________________ "NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHILE HE IS MAKING A MISTAKE" -Napolean Bonaparte

10-26-2006, 08:27 PM	#517
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	Well, since im off tomorrow, i will be pulling the front end apart. any one want to help? Boomin, i got tat money, i just need to get up with you!!! __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

11-01-2006, 06:03 PM	#519
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	May have a new hole in York town, details will soon follow as I get them. __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED

11-01-2006, 06:12 PM	#520
explrths Wannabe Elite Explorer Va Beach '96 x Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Vehicle Specs	I might be in up near tech for about a month starting monday, would like to get together with some people and see whats up there wen im not working __________________ Ummm......PA853 3"bl, TT and shackles. gibson exhaust, Pioneer h/u, mtx seperates front/rear, mtx 3404, 2 RF Punch 10" with kenwood 800. Other then that, missing a few body trim pieces from stubborn hills( And almost rolling it) ITS NOT SCRATCHED ITS SCARRED