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    04 AWD Explorer

    On my X I thought the gear sound was the differential low on fluid, ended up being my wheel bearings. I would have those checked out as my rear bearings were terrible. It's a common issue with Explorers
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    04 AWD Explorer

    I have the same issue, and have an 04 awd. When I'm stopped, it takes a lot of gas to turn the truck going in forward or reverse. The more the wheel is turned, the harder it is. The truck acts like it doesn't even want to move and I end up having to slam the throttle a couple of times because it...
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    Growling Noise from front

    I'll see if I have enough in the budget he gave me to get him two more new 20" tires. I'm hoping it is as easy as that though. I'll try and take a video this weekend to explain the sound better.
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    Growling Noise from front

    I'll try that and see if it helps. I'll have the shop check out the springs too and see what they say when they swap the struts. Monroe is one of the only brands I could find for those, are they any good? I paid $370 shipped for all 4 with new mounting brackets or whatever. Also, any idea...
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    Growling Noise from front

    The front tires are wearing, shouldn't happen with a stock suspension unless something is blown. According to two shops the tie rods and control arms are good (my first guess)
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    Growling Noise from front

    I watched them do it and it was -1% but they said it was in spec enough where it would not cause wear.... I bought the struts already, but do not know if I have enough for springs too. I didn't think the springs could go bad. And the rears have maybe 3-4mm less but they are all the same...
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    Growling Noise from front

    By crooked I mean the camber. Im thinking the shocks are shot so it sitting a little lower in the front. And it does, it used to sit even front to back now the front is a little lower. The ride is realll bumpy though and not like it used to be
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    In the market: 02 vs 03 vs 04 vs 05?

    I can first hand say the 3v motors are great, that is what my Saleen started its life with. A lot more efficient than the 2v's
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    Growling Noise from front

    Well they are new tires and they should be balanced. I'll get them rebalanced to eliminate that. But my fronts sit somewhat crooked, so I'm thinking if the shocks are shot, it will cause them to sit lower, causing the wheels to sit with negative camber. Like I said it is a stock suspension, and...
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    Growling Noise from front

    Hey guys, Ive been on this forum before but usually as a lurker. I had an account at one point with a few posts but cant seem to remember the name or email I used. Anyways, I used to have an 04 Explorer and sold it to my brother. He is very negligent with cars and he is out of the country for...
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