ats314
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- City, State
- Portland, Oregon
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1993 Ford Explorer XLT
So I was given a 1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD. It's in pretty good shape but needs some repairs. Here is the project I have ahead of me with all parts listed. This is all based on the best research I was able to do and a lot of great advise from you guys. Now I'm just looking for some advise on if I have the right parts and what tools I will need to do the jobs.
REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES:
[Spark Plugsx6](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...ug/_/N-izqtdZ9n80x?itemIdentifier=870936_0_0_)
[Wireset](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Bosch-Wireset/_/N-izqtdZ9n806?itemIdentifier=174740_0_0_)
REPLACE FUEL FILTER:
[New Fuel Filter:](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa..._/N-izqtdZ8gd7g?itemIdentifier=618423_0_6138_)
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS:
[1 set of front brake pads](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../_/N-izqtdZ8ko29?itemIdentifier=90015_0_1610_)
[2 rotors](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...izqtdZ8knrq?itemIdentifier=65374_172993_4825_)
REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS:
[Lower Ball Joints](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../N-izqtdZ8oxla?itemIdentifier=742049_0_0_3708)
[Upper Ball Joints](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../N-izqtdZ8oxkv?itemIdentifier=742031_57283_0_)
REPLACE RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS:
[1 set of radius arm bushings](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...izqtdZ8oxsy?itemIdentifier=89637_240226_4222_)
ADDITIONAL TOOLS/ACCESSORIES I WILL BE PURCHASING:
[1 floor jack and set of floor stands](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...stand-kit/_/N-255z?itemIdentifier=693255_0_0_)
[175 pc set of mechanics tools](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-tool-set/_/N-25bq?itemIdentifier=914103_0_0_)
[Brake Cleaner](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...rts-cleaner/_/N-25h0?itemIdentifier=8130_0_0_)
[Grease](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...se-grease/_/N-25ap?itemIdentifier=561696_0_0_)
TOOLS I WILL BE BORROWING FROM AUTOZONE:
[1 Ball Joint Press](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...rByKeyWord=BALL+JOINT+PRESS&fromString=search)
[1 Ball Joint Separator](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-264r?itemIdentifier=555664&_requestid=283249)
THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS:
My Explorer is a 4WD. I have the 4WD option selected in the Autozone profile, so I assume the parts listed are for the 4WD model, but if I have anything wrong please let me know. Any general advise on additional tools needed would be very much appreciated.
So I guess I'm about ready to get the wheels off the ground and see how it goes. Also, if anyone is in the Portland, OR area and would like to assist in anyway please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be documenting the process as I begin, so expect plenty more questions from me soon
Edit: In case you're wondering, all in for the parts and tools (minus deposit for tools borrowed) came out to $404.10. Not bad compared to the $2,500 repair estimate from the mechanic.
edit2: Also, if there are any other repairs or tune-ups that I could do easily while I am doing these, that would be very helpful as well.
REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES:
[Spark Plugsx6](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...ug/_/N-izqtdZ9n80x?itemIdentifier=870936_0_0_)
[Wireset](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Bosch-Wireset/_/N-izqtdZ9n806?itemIdentifier=174740_0_0_)
REPLACE FUEL FILTER:
[New Fuel Filter:](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa..._/N-izqtdZ8gd7g?itemIdentifier=618423_0_6138_)
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS:
[1 set of front brake pads](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../_/N-izqtdZ8ko29?itemIdentifier=90015_0_1610_)
[2 rotors](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...izqtdZ8knrq?itemIdentifier=65374_172993_4825_)
REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS:
[Lower Ball Joints](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../N-izqtdZ8oxla?itemIdentifier=742049_0_0_3708)
[Upper Ball Joints](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../N-izqtdZ8oxkv?itemIdentifier=742031_57283_0_)
REPLACE RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS:
[1 set of radius arm bushings](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...izqtdZ8oxsy?itemIdentifier=89637_240226_4222_)
ADDITIONAL TOOLS/ACCESSORIES I WILL BE PURCHASING:
[1 floor jack and set of floor stands](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...stand-kit/_/N-255z?itemIdentifier=693255_0_0_)
[175 pc set of mechanics tools](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-tool-set/_/N-25bq?itemIdentifier=914103_0_0_)
[Brake Cleaner](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...rts-cleaner/_/N-25h0?itemIdentifier=8130_0_0_)
[Grease](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...se-grease/_/N-25ap?itemIdentifier=561696_0_0_)
TOOLS I WILL BE BORROWING FROM AUTOZONE:
[1 Ball Joint Press](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...rByKeyWord=BALL+JOINT+PRESS&fromString=search)
[1 Ball Joint Separator](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-264r?itemIdentifier=555664&_requestid=283249)
THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS:
My Explorer is a 4WD. I have the 4WD option selected in the Autozone profile, so I assume the parts listed are for the 4WD model, but if I have anything wrong please let me know. Any general advise on additional tools needed would be very much appreciated.
So I guess I'm about ready to get the wheels off the ground and see how it goes. Also, if anyone is in the Portland, OR area and would like to assist in anyway please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be documenting the process as I begin, so expect plenty more questions from me soon
Edit: In case you're wondering, all in for the parts and tools (minus deposit for tools borrowed) came out to $404.10. Not bad compared to the $2,500 repair estimate from the mechanic.
edit2: Also, if there are any other repairs or tune-ups that I could do easily while I am doing these, that would be very helpful as well.