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    Time to replace Front Hub/Bearings... need advice!

    Happy New Year to All! My '97 Sport 4WD is making that dreaded spinning/rubbing sound from front left wheel well area - coupled with a vibration in the steering wheel and under my feet! Upon inspection (and an educated guess) it is infact the wheel bearing/hub - just over 96K miles, so I...
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    Will '02 17" Factory wheels fit on my '97 Sport

    Hi, Specs are: Ford Part Number: 2L2Z-1007-CA Wheel Size: 17X7.5, Lug Pattern: 5 LUG, 4 1/2" Offset: 44MM Currently have the chrome 3 spoke 16" wheels w/265x70x16 tires Will the 02's match up on a 97? Thanks! Steve
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    Rear Brake Line??

    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement rear brake line for a 97 Sport? Im having the hardest time finding one! It's the 3/16 steel tube that is known as the rear axle brake tube in my service cd - this tube connects the hydraulics to the left and right rear brakes and sits on the rear...
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    Anyone have to get a reman T-case?

    It looks like Im going to need a new (remanafactured) T-Case for my 97 Sport (Auto, C-Trac, Vin E). I've looked all over the forums and it looks like this is a real common problem with the 97 Explorers in particular. Anyway, I was wondering if those that did need to get a replacement...
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    Need help removing OEM front shocks.

    Hi, Another adventure in rust country (aka New England)... Im having some difficulty removing the OEM shocks on my 97 Sport 4x4. I hosed all the bolts down with PB Blaster and I still can't get the retaining nut off the top of the shock mount. I stripped the top area used to hold the shock...
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    What shocks do you use? (other than stock)

    Hi all, I know that this question may already exist somewhere, but when I did an all forum search I got like 2800 threads that came back! Soooo... Here's the deal... I just purchased a 97 Explorer Sport SOHC, 4WD, 84K miles. It's got some rear end sag (especially on the passenger side) and I...
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    New to forum and owning an Explorer

    Hi all, Just thought I would introduce myself. I found this site while doing a google search on how to install the overhead console. What luck that I ended up here, there seems to be a ton of good advice from knowledgeable X owners. Well, this is the first X I've owned... just purchased it...
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    Question about X 97 stock head unit?

    Hi all, Newbie here, in fact this is my first post here. Im glad I found this site, there seem to be some real knowledgeable people that post! I've been doing some research and I was wondering if anyone has replaced their pre 98 stock head unit (only has a cassette deck and CD input) with a...
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