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    1998 4.0 sohc custom tune nss wiring

    Thanks but it gets blurry when I click on it to zoom in
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    1998 4.0 sohc custom tune nss wiring

    I have a 98 explorer and I'm trying to wire up my neutral safety switch while doing my 5spd swap. I keep getting told to connect a pink wire and a red/ light blue wire. I dont have a red/ light blue wire in my harness. I have a custom tune to delete the auto trans but still want to wire up my...
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    List of Useful Threads Everything I know about the M5OD-R1 & BW1354M

    I have a 98 explorer with a 5r55e and a manual 1354, I'm 5speed swapping it. I have someone programming the auto trans out of it. So this means I should only have to wire up the nss and reverse lights correct? I'm confused in all my reading how those 2 are supposed to be wired up. Im using the...
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    98 Explorer 5r55e to m5r1 electronics

    Does the plate between the engine and trans interchange between sohc and ohv? Also are the auto and manual crossmember the same? Found my answer to this .
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    98 Explorer 5r55e to m5r1 electronics

    I am looking at a 98 donor for my 98 auto
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    98 Explorer 5r55e to m5r1 electronics

    I found a company who can tune the auto out. So all I really need is to find the way to wire the mss, correct? I have a manual t case already in the truck
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    98 Explorer 5r55e to m5r1 electronics

    I found one in the same year explorer but with a 4.0 ohv. Using my manual 1354. I was going to grab the hard parts and electronics. From what i gathered ford didnt offer an sohc 5spd until 2001 with the Rangers. The ohv explorers are the ones that came 5spd
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    98 Explorer 5r55e to m5r1 electronics

    I'm getting ready to 5 speed swap my 98 Explorer 4.0 sohc. I understand the hard parts needed to do this but my questions lay with the electronics. Been reading for days and still confused. Can I simply use the five speed wiring harness and the OHV computer to trick my truck into running right...
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    97 Explorer 5.0 AWD.... Constant power to the Windows.

    Its weird you bring up the latch. Something I forgot to mention my doors don't always fully unlock each time. How would I test the latch mech?
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    97 Explorer 5.0 AWD.... Constant power to the Windows.

    I have constant power to my Windows. Key on or off. Not sure if anyone has had this issue before. Everything else is off but the windows and sunroof. Input is appreciated.
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    Coilover and drop leaf springs

    97 5.0 awd. It'll be sitting on adjusted torsion keys and lowering blocks to get it driveable. I'm planning on running coilovers and lowering leaf springs, along with bigger sway bars and fatter tires. As far as coilovers do I just use what the stock 4x4.guys are using as far as measurements...
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    97 5.0 Awd suspension questions

    I daily drive a 98 4 X4 Explorer. the 97 I'm getting as a play toy and something to wrench on with my boys. I'm stuck between a 2-inch drop or 3 inch drop.
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    97 5.0 Awd suspension questions

    the reason I need the front diff is because my friend was going to pull the diff put of the 97 for his other explorer. I have him talked into not yanking it and just taking the one I got out of the parts Explorer. I'll send you a a message about those Springs from your son.
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    97 5.0 Awd suspension questions

    Both explorers are diff code d4. I will keep hunting for or have some made to lower it. I forgot I have sway bars off my 98 sitting in the side yard I can put on the 97 4 door. So really I just need the rear axle and front diff.
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    97 5.0 Awd suspension questions

    I'm picking a up a 4 door 97 5.0 awd ex. I have access to a 97 v6 2 door explorer for parts. My questions are. 1) What's the difference between the 2 door sport swaybars and the 4 door swaybars? 2) The rear of the 97 is missing the leaf springs and axle. I know I can use the axle from the donor...
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    98 5.0 from a 97

    My 98 is 4wd with a 4.0 sohc with manual bw1354
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    98 5.0 from a 97

    I am about to swap a v8 into my 98 Explorer. I have a 4.0 sohc currently in my ex. My truck was built June of 98. I have access to a 97 Explorer with a 5.0 Awd built May 97. It has no axles or bumpers, my friend said I can take whatever parts I need to do my swap. After reading forum after...
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    Extended Front Brake Hoses on 1998 Explorer

    Boomin how long are your lines? Im sitting stock without Superlift drop brackets but using taller shock towers to accommodate the 12inch coilover. Im just curious if I need 2 in longer lines or if the 10 in longer is to much
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    Extended Front Brake Hoses on 1998 Explorer

    Second gen explorer brake lines..... Stock Dorman replacement is 16 in long. I read a cherokee front lines will bolt on and are 17 inches. Russel makes a front line set for an xj with 0 to 1 inch of lift that measures 18inches in length, 2 inches longer then the explorer. Rough country also has...
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    Planning on coilovers

    I have the 4.0sohc. I plan on building a prerunner style bumper with a 9k winch.
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    Planning on coilovers

    I have a 98 Explorer xlt 4 door. My torsion bars are sagging and i have even done a torsion twist. I have been considering coilovers for a while. I have a friend who is going to help me with the swap. My plan is to use 12 in coilovers on a stock explorer and also using btf upper a arms. This is...
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    98 explorer manual 1354 swap questions

    98 explorer 4.0 sohc. I just recently converted to manual 1354 and then my truck started not shifting properly. The transmission shop said my rear diff has a speed sensor to run the speedometer and the stock transfer case has a speed sensor to talk with the computer. I haven't heard or read...
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    Roof Mounting a 42 in LED Light Bar

    I have a 98 Explorer 4 door. I purchased a 42 in Led Light Bar, 4 pod lights and a 20 in Led Bar. Plans are to use 2 pods for fogs, 2 for backup lights, put the 20 in bar on my bumper. My problem is with my 42 in bar. I want it just above the windshield, but can't find roof mounting brackets...
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    98 Explorer suspension questions

    I know I can convert to coilovers. In wanting more of a mid to long travel setup with wider a arms, shock hoops, etc. I know Dixon bros use to make a setup but I heard they were bought out.
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