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    Anyone have this 5.0 exhaust?

    I know there are a bunch of guys running dual exhaust on their Xs with a dual exit muffler laying horizontaly and having two pipes running out either side of the back. But is ayone running a setup with two single in single out mufflers hanging vertically side by side and running pipes straight...
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    Leaf Alingment Clamps?

    Does anyone know where I can find leaf alingment clamps? My friend is having problems of his leafs getting crooked on the trail and I'm about to add leafs myself so I was just looking for a fix. Anybody have experience with this? Thanks in advance.
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    Diablo vs. Superchip

    Hey All, I tried looking and I couldn't find much on this subject so I though I'd ask. From what I understand trucks with automatic transmissions benefit greatly from chips. I did some looking and I think I found a really good price for both the Diablo brand and Superchip brand at $215. I...
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    Tow Hooks w/ Safari Bar

    Has anyone figured out a way to bolt on some tow hooks along with a Westin Safari Bar? I've looked into it but the bracketry covers up the pilot hole that everyone seems to be using. Any ideas?
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    Colorado Short Trips

    Hey All, I know there are a bunch of people on this board from Colorado so I just figured I'd ask if anybody had some good suggestions of places relatively close to the Denver metro area that had some fun trails and maybe good camp sites too. I know how much Colorado has to offer but my...
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    Why won't my door open?

    A while back I started to have a problem with the driver side rear door. It opens normal from the outside but from the inside if you pull on the handle nothing happens. There isn't even an resistance. Anybody know what specific mechanism is jacked up? Even better how can I remove the the...
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    Blinker Thing

    Awhile ago I noticed that my top parking light on the right side was out. No big deal, I was gonna replace it when I got a free 10mins. Now it seems that I've developed a little problem. When I turn my right blinker on it has doubled it pace. Usually this means that the bulb is out but to my...
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    Custom job for 95+

    Hey All, I've been looking lately about getting more height out of my 96 and I've come to the realization that the rear is no problem with the rear(Shackles, add-a-leaf, blocks...) But it looks like the only option for the front is the TT. Anyone have any experience with a custom job? I've...
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    Pinto?

    Why does the page say Pinto everywhere now? April Fools? Ha ha! I get it
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    Road Trip!!!

    Hey Guys, I am taking a road trip from Denver to Seattle and back in early June. Right now my explorer is 5.0 AWD and basically stock and I have a few questions about mods that could help me out and also asking if you guys have any good ideas. First off I'm buying my friends 31's and I'm...
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    Removing Grill on 96

    I'm trying to replace a burnt out light on my 96 and I can seem to pry off the grill to get to the housing. I already took care of the black plastic peice on the top but now I'm stuck.
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    96 V8 Muffler Size

    I was wondering if anyone knew the size of pipe that feeds into the muffler on a stock 96 V8. I am looking to but a Flowmaster 50 SUV Series single in and dual out and I'm curious on the dimensions. Has anyone does this with a different brand? Did you like the results?
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    White Face Gauges

    Does anybody know if white face gauges are available for a 96? All I can find is 91-94 Explorer/Ranger.
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    Computer Reset! Help!

    When installing a new intake how long should you leave the negative terminal disconnected so it can re-learn? I thought that if you broke the circut you lose everything but today after I installed an intake the engine has a dead spot if you try to open the throttle too quickly. When driving...
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    MTX Thunerform Questions

    Ok it's finally time for me to upgrade the good ole stereo system. I hate the way some installs look messy with exposed wires and boxes not fastened or anything so I was looking into buying a custom fit sub enclosure for my 96. Can I wire this into the factory amp and still get decent sound...
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    Blasted War-153 Shackles

    Where did everyone order the famed war-153 shackles from? I wrote an email to Warrior Products asking them what stores in my area carry them and everyone on the list has fell through. One store said they'd put them on order but they also said it's a possiblility they won't get them in for 2...
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    Stock Tires on Torsion Lift

    I am faced with a slight dilema. I am absolutely ready to perform the very popular Torsion Twist/Shackle Lift. I am picking up the shackles tommorow and I'm good to go. However I will not be able to purchase the tires I want (31x10.5x15) for about a month and will be stuck with my 235/75/15...
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    Random Questions

    Are white face gauges available for 1996 Explorers? Also, does anyone have any good suggestions for performance upgrades for 1996 5.0L explorers? Auxillary lighting?
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