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  1. J

    97 SOHC with major valve train noise!

    Sunday The truck was used like normal and all was well... Power was normal, no noises, oil guage was in the middle, never over heated motor... Monday Morning I started explorer v6 4.0 SOHC and seconds after starting I hear this valve train noise, real bad. I shut motor off quickly but...
  2. J

    1997 Auto 4WD locker question.

    I am a little confused... When adding a Aussie Locker to the front of a 97 explorer why is it so important to do the brown wire mod to disable 4x4??? on the trails 4x4 will be on.. with no damage or problem to the Aussie on both front and rear... on street, Isnt the front Aussie suppose to...
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    shock length question???

    To get max flex on my 97 4x4, will longer shocks help get more droop or articulation? Just curious about this.. I know nothing about shocks (do they come in longer lengths?) 97 auto v6.. Just getting educated, im getting ready to lift it. with a 2" TT, warrior shacle and 3" body lift (for...
  4. J

    gears for 35" setup?

    Question, getting ready to go to 35's on a 97 X. Using the correct gear would I somewhat keep good gas milage? What gear should be used 4.88's? V6 auto 97 explorer... Thanks!
  5. J

    differences betwen a 96 & 97 explorer 4x4?

    I am looking into buying a used Explorer 4x4, are there differences that I should consider? I want to eventually add a 4" lift and 3" body lift. Want front/rear lockers and tires in the 33-35 10.5 wide range. (with proper gear sets) Is there big parts issues betwen a 96 or 97 for...
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