Search results | Ford Explorer Forums - Serious Explorations

  • Register Today It's free!

Search results

  1. P

    question on hooking up amp for subs

    Ok guys and galls, here's my problem. I am trying to hook up the amp for my subs with the factory head unit. I have the converter to use RCA's to the amp, but I don't know were to hook the converter up to. Can I hook it up to the speaker wires coming from the HU or do I have to hook it up to...
  2. P

    Just got my new amp!!

    I just picked up my new amp today. It's an Alpine V12 MRV-1507. Over Christmas break I plan on hooking it up to the Infinity Kappa Perfects 12's that I also purchased. The only major component I have left to purchased is the receiver. I'm as happy as a kid in a candy store. As far as...
  3. P

    changed spark plugs and fuel filter this weekend

    My dad and I changed the spark plugs on my X this weekend and man, that was a pain in the butt. The 3 on the drivers side were the hardest to get out. It took us awhile to get them to fianlly break loose. We put in new Bosch Platinum +4's. We figured they were worth a try. Anyway they sure...
  4. P

    Quick qestion on speed grills

    I've been looking around on here and haven't been able to find anaswer to my quetion, so I figured I'd just ask. For those of you that have speed grills, how do you open your hood? I know on mine the grill would cover the access to the safey latch lever (or whatever you want to call if :). If...
  5. P

    problem with high beams

    Last night I was replacing my headlights with some new Xenon's that I bought (which look really cool) and after I installed them I noticed that the high beam on the driver's side would not work. I wiggled the wires a little and it went on but if I kept doing it the bulb would fade out. My low...
  6. P

    Question about a 95 X catalytic converter

    Ok, so my dad was telling me that he took his 95 X in for service because the check engine light wouldn't go out. They told him that it was because the catalytic converter need to be replaced. Now on the 95 there are two cats that are in-line and are conected to the rest of the exhaust with...
  7. P

    new head unit, new speaker wire

    I'm looking at getting a new head unit for my X and I would like to run new wire to the speakers and use the built in amp of the head unit. So my question is, should I run new wire or just use the stock amp? And how hard is it to run new speaker wire. If I do get a new head unit this will be...
  8. P

    after-market steering wheel

    Has anyone installed an after-market steering wheel. I've thought about doing it, but the one concern I had was how to hook up the cruise control (since most after-market wheels don't have the cruise control buttons). If you have any thoughts or tips, I would be very interested in hearing...
  9. P

    Stock Torque

    Quick question guys. I know the the 4L OHV V-6 puts out around 160 hp, but I don't know what the kind of torque it puts out. If someone could bring me up to speed I would really appreciate it.
  10. P

    Question about a Ranger

    A friend of my has a 92 Ranger with a 5-speed manual transmission. My question is about what kind of transmission it is. I think it's a T-5, but that's just a shot in the dark. It's completely stock with 2 wheel drive and it has the 4L. Any info you guys could provide would be very helpful...
  11. P

    ratlle at 2000

    I've tried shearching for some info on this, but have come up empty. What happens is when I step on the gas, and I hit 2000 RPM's I hear some kind of rattle. It only happens at 2000 RPM's. If anyone could help be out that would be great.
  12. P

    scratches??

    I got some scratches on the passenger side of my explorer from some bushes. They aren't very deep and I was wondering how to go about buffing them out. What to use etc... Any help you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  13. P

    spark plugs

    I was just wondering how big of a pain the spark plugs are to change on a 93. I was looking at it the other day and the driver's side seams pretty easy but the passenger side is another story. Do I have to take something else out to get at them? Thanks guys.
  14. P

    Cobra R's

    Got a question for you guys. Will the 17 x 9 Cobra R's fit on a 4wd Explorer. I was wondering if the the auto hubs on the front would fit with those wheels. Thanks for the help guys.
  15. P

    Clear corners

    I found some clear corners for around $70 for a 93 Explorer. Is this reasonable or is there somewhere I can get them for less? If you guys could help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks!
  16. P

    Anybody have Mickey Thompson wheels?

    Hey, does anybody have the classic Mickey Thompson wheels?? Andy if so how do you like them. Any input would would be appriciated. Thanks!
  17. P

    transmission

    I was just curious if anyone has swapped their stock automatic transmission with a manual transmission. I know it would involve a LOT of work, just wondering if anyone has done it or if it's even feasible.
  18. P

    factory amps

    Were are the factory amps located at on a 93' xlt with the premium sound system? And how hard are they to get at?
Back
Top