conversion

Ok, I'm currently in the research phase and I've been looking up front end swap options for my '91. Idk if I'm doing the wrong search or if nobody has done it before, but I'm looking to swap or convert the front 4x4 with the suspension from a 2nd gen to my 1st gen. Like I said I've done some...

Has anyone tried to put led bulbs in there stock fog lights? If so how is the visibility and are they brighter than the stock halogens? I was thinking something like this...

I hate to beat a dead horse, but has anyone actually installed 44 outers on the 35 inner? I have read plenty of 5 year old posts but am really looking for a simple anwser. I want to install the chevy 44 dust shield with 44 TTB spindle and rotor and I assume chevy axle stub. I cut the brake ears...

Hi all, I saw the thread on the 1959 F-100 and couldn't resist sharing my own similar venture. I purchased an old hot rod 'project' many years ago because I loved the body style. It's a M-47 Mercury, same as a F-47 Ford pick up but slightly different trim and very rare. Problem is the...

I have an opportunity to buy a c4 and 302 combo for 100 bucks. My questions are this. Will the 302 bolt to my transmission? why or why not? If not will the 302 and c4 bolt in with my transfer case and axles?? They are not going to last long. A local four wheel groups president have them...

Okay so I have a 2000 ex 2wd lookin to make it a 4wd. I want to make it a BW 4406 Manual Shift. What Will I need to do the complete swap? :troops: :salute:

Has anyone done it? Brian (slammedXonair) any insite from you on this would be greatly appriciated!!! :notworthy I picked up a 95 Mark VIII as a transplant donor for my 93 Ex the thread for that is here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2402189#post2402189 So I'm going to try...

I picked up a 2wd 93 Ex 5 spd for some small change I had in my pocket a while back. Its quick being a 5spd 2 door 2wd but I want it to be fast! I've been searching craigslist for the past couple of months looking for a mustang donor car to drop a 5.0L in but around here people think their...

I am getting up the tools and materials i will need to do this. This is the parts list I am going by. if anyone has anything to add let me know! I will do a step by step instructions of what I did. Here is the list of what I am gathering up. sawzall medium to thick metal blade jeep roll bars...

I am converting my 97 Explorer sport to 4x2, i dont have the cash for a new front axle! can I just put rwd spindles, rotors, and abs sensors on it and call it a day. If so where can I find the spindles and from what year do they match with? Thamks for the info in advance. I have looked for the...

I want to do a 302 engine swap into my explorer. I know i am going to need a different transmission. what about transfer case and axles? ive got the xlt 4x4 with manual locking hubs and manual transfer case. I found a guy who has a 302 he has no use for and I can pick up dirt cheap.

Hey all, I've been wanting to put a 4406 transfercase in my explorer for a long time now. Well, yesterday I picked up a manual 4406 from a 98 F-150 with 103k miles. Paid $250 and it included all linkage and the shifter!! got the front and rear driveline from the junk yard and got it all in...

I was wondering what it would take to convert my 1998 Explorer 5.0 liter V8 AWD to 4x4. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks :salute::us::troops:

After getting frustrated with my HHO experiments :banghead: I did some research and found out that any combustion engine can be converted to run on propane. I did a crude test to see if it would work on my 1994 Explorer. I used a mini propane bottle hooked up to the vacuum plenum and pulled the...

Here is my X with a new motor/tranny/tcase/chassis/suspension.. everything! New AWD conversion too!

Here is the donor chassis. Actually, the whole thing is going under my '96 body, so I guess its more like a replacement than a donor!