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Hi everyone. I just bought a 96 v8 awd explorer for 1800. Well my issue is that the guy i got it from removed the front and made it 2wd. It still has the transfer case on it but thats it. I want to make it awd or 4x4. Would it be easier to do a sas or search for a front end to put in it. I...

The previous owner cut the cv's out of the front and left the stubs in the wheel hubs. Upon dropping the front dif and opening it up I found that years of being driven while open had distroied it. The ratio is 4.11 . I was thinking about a strait axel conversion any ideas?

I was wondering if ford ever produced OEM rubber floor mats for the 2nd gen explorers. I found only one ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300580516854?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I was wondering if these were legit or not because it seems like these are the only ones...

I finally did it. After many months of idle. I bit the bullet and bought a 5.0/C4 combo from a workmate/friend. This unit originally was from a mustang I am told. Previous owner converted it from F.I. to Holley 4-BBL and Edelbrock performer intake. It was used in a 32 Ford rod, and replaced when...

99 5.0L V8 AWD sport with roof rack removed and ranger rims installed.

well someone bet me 20 bucks it couldn't... what do you think? good for an exploder?

Hi guys, I have been lurking here for a while and this board has been super helpful to me in the past. Unfortunately I could not find an answer to my question from searching so now I have to ask. My 2000 XLT (5.0 AWD 140,000 miles) has been hard to start the last few mornings. It has been...

Hey guys, how's it going? I'm some what new to the forums, I've had an account for forever but didnt know the site was still active. So I come here frequently to see ideas on my explorer, and tonight I seen recent posts so I know its alive!! My name is Brendon. I got my explorer and I...

Hey guys, I'm stumped I've got a 1997 Explorer 5.0 AWD that had a burnt piston. The engine ran before I started an engine swap. I believe the junkyard engine came out of a 98 Explorer. I used my old harness, throttle body, coils, new plugs, wires. After the swap I tried to crank, engine...

I'm new here and was just wondering what I should do? 4.6L vs. 5.0L vs. 351 and whats involved to do this on a 95 explorer sport (2dr). And the pros and cons. Just asking advice.

I was looking to buy a set for my explorer, but they aren't available anymore? Does anyone know the deal with them? Are they going to be available again? thanks!

I recently bought a SF3 tuner and downloaded it to my explorer and I feel that it made a good difference. I have read where people have gotten custom tunes and seen an even better gain in horsepower and torque. I would like to know if a custom tune would actually make a bigger difference than...

swapped a 2000 nissan sentra to a coworker for this 2wd explorer. really clean truck. ive had a few 302s in my day [ lincoln,cougar,h.o.mustang]but this explorer motor really interests me. gt40 upper and lower? lightning and cobra right? and either the gt40 or p heads? should be 240 250 horse...

I recently bought a 5.0 1997 ford explorer Eddie bauer and I have a problem. When accelerating in 4th gear from 1300 to 1500 rpm the truck hesitates and feels like the engine is sputtering. It usually happens from slightly increasing speed. I would like to know what any experts would have to say...

Basically i was wondering what transmissions are easily interchangeable with in Fords vehichle line up,I have a 1999 5.0 2wd AUTO,so,would the 4.0 tranny work with the 5.0 or would the f150 have the same drive train and possibly and could i use a mustang tranny,I am looking on craigslist trying...

Hey im thinking about fixing up a 98 ford explorer :exp: my parents gave me to drive while i finish college, plan to paint it tuxedo black and put off road tires, but my biggest question is it has 164,000 miles it has the 5.0L V8 Would the Ex.. be reliable to drive back and forth from college my...

Like the title says, I need some manifolds and a rear sump oil pan. I may trade my centerforce clutch or my 4.0 NP435 adapter, also cash.

I need to decide what to do with my engine situation. I am trying to be logical about it and find the best option for the money so i need advice and opinions. OK, my 4.0 needs new head gaskets (cause of an oil leak), valves, harmonic balancer, exhaust headers, exhaust manifold gaskets (it has an...

i have a 95 explorer 4 door 2wd and the tranny just went out. the previous owner had the 5r55e rebuilt 38k ago i have the reciept. i have been reading nothing but bad things about the transmission so im thinking of swapping it but i dont know with what. i was thinking the 4r55e but is that any...

Hey guys, I've recently identified a vacuum leak (loud hiss, idle surging) coming from one of two fittings underneath the battery. Can someone tell me what is located there? I can make out "valve" marked on one of the lines, but I'm having trouble identifying what it is. Thanks

Folks, I've been having a hard time figuring out where the 175 amp mega fuse is in my explorer. Mine is a 1997 5.0 Eddie Bauer version. I'm starting to think that mine does not have one. I've read several instructions as to where it would be, but when I go to look, it's not there. I know that...

Ghost in the machine. I have had several certified mechanics working on my 2000 Explorer XLT V8 5.0L for two years. DON’T ASK WHY SO LONG, Im not paying full shop rate, just working on it as they can. They have replaced several items including the entire fuel system from tank pump all the...

If anyone is interested! Removing the remote mount turbo on my car and going NA.. Never installed these but decided to go after a set of TMH since I won't be turbocharged anymore...

Hey everyone i am contemplating a 4.0 to v8 swap.. I have been reading up on it but i wanted to ask, Whats the best year for the 5.0 v8 to swap in? and whats the best trans for it? what should be a good price for the engine and trans? The local junk yard wants 550 a piece for the engine and...

I have a 5.0 in a Bronco II. I think it came out of a 1996 Explorer. The top of the engine actually says Explorer on it, and not 5.0 V8 like a lot of pictures of Explorers I have seen. Did some of the 1996 models say this or is this engine NOT a 1996? I am trying to figure out some of the little...