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I put a new grill in my 97x and I'm needing the ford emblem. I checked a local wrecking yard with no luck. Anybody have a source to get one of these? Thanks

Is it necessary to loctite the bolts when you do a tt? I noticed the passenger side is 1 inch lower on the right front. I check the torssion bolts and the driver side is normal. But on the passenger side it looks like the bolt has backed all the way out and the part that the bolt end touches is...

On the way to work tonight the light started flashing. Is there usually an easy fix or is it always major problems? I'm going to try to get a problem code on it tomorrow. Its a 97 4x4 with 93k miles. Never any hard running other than pulling a boat during hunting season. This actually happened...

i have a 97 xlt 4x4. i just replaced the upper control arms on both sides and lower ball joints on both sides to get an alignment. i had donne a tt but got tired of it being rough so i lowered it back down. the mechanis said i needed a cam kit on the front driver side so they installed that...

bought the procomp alloys. i blasted, painted and cleared the center caps. i'm looking for some black lug nuts to add now. truck was bone stock when i bought it. wheels are 15x8 on 31x10.50s. 3 inch bl, tt, and shackles.

i recently replaced the pads on the rear of my 97x. i jacked up the rear drivers side after driving a little and it seems like the brake is dragging. the rear wheel will not spin freely even in neutral. is this the norm with new pads or did i jack something up. i got the pads from autozone...

i have a 1997 explorer 4x and i'm attempting to replace the rear pads. i watched the vid in the sticky on the tires and wheels page but that was a 96 and mine looks totally different. i removed the 2 bolts on the back of the caliper but it wont come off. i haven't gotten rough with it because...

i just bought a new set of black procomps and the center cap is chrome and i think i want them black too. what would be the best prep to paint them? the caps have some small details on them and looks like it would be hard to sand those places. i have access to a small sand blaster at work...

i'm wanting new wheels but not sure on the bolt pattern. the link above says 5 x 114 but if you goto sites that sell tires and wheels some will say 5 on 4.5. can i just order the 5 on 4.5 be ok?

i have some sag on the drivers side that seems to be more noticable after the shackle install. i know some have said to replace the packs from a junkyard or swap the pass/drivers springs for a short term fix. if i go to a jy what year model leaf packs will fit my 97 4dr 4x? also anyone have...

i have a 97x and i have done the 3" bl and just finished adding the warrior shackles. i started the other night to do the tt and saw that my drivers side adjustment is maxed out while i still have a lot of adjustment on the passenger side. do i just need to replace the driver's side with a...

i'm doing some updating on my x and plan on painting the running boards. for those that have removed them before.......would it be better to paint them in place or can i remove them, paint and then put them back without tearing something up? just looking for the best option. thanks- med

on the molding that runs down the side of my x there is a strip of chromed plastic that runs down the middle of the molding.........can you pop that strip out or is it made into the molding? i'm wanting to paint that chromed strip black but would like to take it out to do so if possible...

i'm thinking of putting black herculiner on the gray plastic on the exterior of my X. thought maybe it would hold up better than regular paint. has anyone ever tried this? i'm also looking into getting my chrome bumpers sand blasted and painting them black as well. i may wait until i get...

i finally finished my 3"bl on my '97 4x4 explorer. thanks to all that offered advice and those that have posted "how-to's". just a 3" body lift with 31x10.5 Cooper STT's. last pic shows the Scorpion rack by Poison Racks. Before With lift and tires and Rack

i bought a roof rack for my '97 X but i'm not sure how i need to install it. it came with some clamps to go on the crossbars but it'll look like dooky so i need to try a different route. has anyone ever made their own brackets that bolt into where the crossbars screw in? i found the surco...

hey guys- i've purchased a pa 853 3" lift for my '97 x. after going through the instructions i have a few questions. i'm not sure exactly which instructions will apply to the x since it's not specifically for an explorer. i'll post what i have questions about. let me warn you i am no...

have a '97 x and the horn will not work and the lighted writing for the cruise (left side only on steering wheel) is not working. it was like this when i bought it. i have no idea on where to start looking for problems. anybody able to help? thanks- med

i've recently bought my first explorer and i'm wanting to lift it. i'm only planning to run a 31x10.50 so i dont need alot of clearance but i want it to look lifted. i've done the tt on a past ranger and i dont care for that rough ride. i've been thinking of maybe just a 3" bl but through my...

hello all- i've lurked here some but haven't really done any posting because i've been explorerless until now. i stumbled across a pretty sweet deal and bought an explorer the other day though. i found a 1 owner 1997 xlt 4x4 with every option on it that was possible in 1997. the guy i got...

hello to all, looks like a great site and i'm very glad i found you. i'm selling my ranger 4x and i'm going to try to find a '98-'01 explorer 4x. i would like to be able to put 32x11.5's under it too and realize that i will need some added clearance. a suspension lift would not be...