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Ordered an axle damper from rockauto. I got this one since it was on closeout on rockauto. More Information for MONROE SC2958 I can compress it, but it doesn't rebound at all. I have to physically extend it back. Now it is listed as a "steering stabilizer" on the box so I figured if you just...

Finally got myself my own space to work on my car which means I need to fill it with tools. I'm looking at two 1/2" drive socket sets (already got a nice 1/4" and 3/8" drive set) and one goes up to 32mm and 1-5/16" for size, and the other goes up to 24mm and 1-1/8". I already have a socket for...

Hi explorerforum! I already have a post in the modified explorer section, but that was mostly about seeking help and “getting the most out of what I have”. I figured it’s time to make a registry post now that my explorer is at a point where I feel like it’s finished. Like any enthusiast, I...

Hey guys, I've had this issue for a few years and I've just been ignoring it. But it's been bothering more and more lately, and I'd like to get it fixed before it starts getting cold again. I pretty much have to start the car twice. The second time, it's almost immediately. I noticed that when...

I was looking at getting some sort of aftermarket lighting, but then I thought about how I never have my fog lights on; wouldn't it be nice to have the brightness of a small light bar with a switch already built in? I'd like to just try a new bulb for the fog lights to start with since that...

I'm usually not one to care about the appearance of my car, but now I am. The wheels are all scratched up and dirty, what should I do to make these look brand new? I've seen people using sand paper, various cleaners, wire brushes, or even powder coating. I also have another set where there's...

Hey all, I just wanted to share a little project I had the other weekend over Father's day with my dad. I took some inspiration from this old thread. Backstory: I bought an awning for my car to use while camping, and I needed it for the weekend of June 21-23 because I am driving from Eastern...

I'd really like a custom roof basket as a way to mount an awning and a place to store extra camping equipment when I need it. My explorer came with these like "rope" tie points that you can put in the rails. They're made of aluminum and I'm thinking that if I get enough of them, I could spread...

I want to revive this topic for two reasons, I see a lot of old posts but no pictures for reference (it just shows IMG4365.JPG and not an actual picture) and since then, a lot of new really low profile racks have come out. I've been seeing stuff on Toyotas that sit like a half inch above the...

Saw an older thread on the topic of exhausts get some recent activity, but it's for 5.0. I really want to see what it's like for the 4.0L V6 SOHC specifically. Would love to see some more recent/modern clips and setups and what you guys have noticed! Every thread I'm looking at is just a little...

Does anyone have a 2nd gen explorer with black rims that aren't the super basic off road ones? I get that they do their job and they're strictly about business, but curious what other rims could look like so would like to see some pics :) My teardrop wheels are starting to look pretty bad on my...

What are my options in terms of getting some better brakes? I know almost nothing about these and with what I have planned for my explorer, I'm going to need brakes that help me stop a heavier car, preferably sooner. Currently looking into replacing everything - pads, calipers, rotors, whatever...

About time I made a post, I'm finally getting serious about what I own! I bought a 2000 XLT almost eight years ago now. Got it as my first car, and it's my only car. It's done everything I've wanted, and I've pushed it beyond what I thought was even thinkable on a camping trip once when a friend...