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    ISO recommendations for upgraded parts for multiple repairs

    Do any of these repairs have upgrades I can order? I'd like to use better quality parts rather than just whatever the mechanic shop would purchase, unless the consensus is that whatever they order is going to be as good as anything I could find: - upper control arms (both sides) - right side...
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    Is the Explorer 5.0 V8 more rare than other Explorer models?

    A few times during the 13 years I've owned my 5.0 V8, friends or mechanics have balked when I told them my Explorer was a 5.0 V8 - saying that there was "no such thing"...some of them didn't believe me until I popped my hood. Also, a lot of parts companies (like Kragen, O'Reilley's, etc)...
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    Upgraded radiator for 2000 Explorer?

    I need to replace my radiator and I figured I'd check for recommendations...is there a best brand/type I should get? Or will most of the radiators out there work fine (ebay, for example). I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for an "upgraded" radiator - something with better build quality or...
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    Hi All! Bay area 2000 5.0 V8 Explorer XLT here.

    Glad to find these forums! I'm the 2nd owner, since 2002. Technically I'm the third - my ex-wife and I bought it when we were still together, it was my DD for 12 years, and then I bought it from her for practically nothing when we divorced. 212,000 miles on the original equipment. Had a couple...
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