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Figured I would share an update since it's been over six months! A lot has happened in that time frame and I'm excited to share all my highs and lows with you all. Back in December, I moved into my first house and most importantly, got a garage! Now I don't have to go to my parents' house and...

That makes sense. The way this is used on the explorer makes me think it would at least go back into place so I wasn’t really sure.

Ordered an axle damper from rockauto. I got this one since it was on closeout on rockauto. More Information for MONROE SC2958 I can compress it, but it doesn't rebound at all. I have to physically extend it back. Now it is listed as a "steering stabilizer" on the box so I figured if you just...

i actually bought one of those and had gotten one of their breaker bars on sale to keep in the car since i get more leverage for literally the same reason. i also took advantage of a sale at lowes this past week and bought myself a dewalt impact so i'll be able to get my tires off really quick...

See that's how I feel - I don't mind buying cheap for some things. I also like their icon line, the pliers seem super nice. I got a set of pistol grip long reach for fishing so i can get those hooks out more consistently. Tools are funny because you can have such varying experiences, like...

Do you happen to know what size snap ring pliers I should need for those? I know there isn't a "standard" but like do I need one with angled tips? That's actually on my list for this year. I'll look into those jacks! They look great.

Oh nice! Harbor freight has a sale right now and I was going to finally pick up a heavier dead blow hammer. They also have all their pliers on sale, but I only need snap ring at this point and i have yet to see one. I'm pretty sure you need one for the rear wheel bearing though? Can anyone...

yeah really just looking for 1/2" drive sockets right now! my axle nut was 32mm. my 3/8" goes up to 22mm, but only shallow. it goes up to 19mm for deep sockets. here's the set i got if you guys want to take a look: 80944 232 Piece Mechanics Tool Set in 3 Drawer Storage Box - Gearwrench I mostly...

Finally got myself my own space to work on my car which means I need to fill it with tools. I'm looking at two 1/2" drive socket sets (already got a nice 1/4" and 3/8" drive set) and one goes up to 32mm and 1-5/16" for size, and the other goes up to 24mm and 1-1/8". I already have a socket for...

Do you do the injectors because once all that is off, it's pretty easy to access and is just a good thing to maintain? I imagine it's also nice to test and clean them to make sure the lean codes stay away. I've never done anything like that for my truck except for the occasional can of seafoam...

Gotcha. I think this might be out of my ability if I was improperly measuring fuel pressure with key on engine off (going to try again after work), but I'll have a look at some videos and see if I'm up for resealing once it warms up a bit more before I decide to take it to a shop. What's the...

I forgot to also share that this is the pressure when the key is on but engine is off. This seems like the culprit to me, is it even possible to start with this low of pressure or am I crazy? EDIT: Okay i have discovered i did not bleed the tester and it probably had some air in it. We try...

Okay i finally got around to testing pressure. Seems a little under 65, but can this small of a pressure difference really cause lean engine codes? These pictures are like a minute apart - when the car shuts off, pressure drops. Makes sense to me since the car is off lol. But is this too fast? I...

nice! what else are you thinking other than sohc? do you plan on leaving it stock?

Do you plan on an engine swap or any upgrades for more HP?

Also I want to just add a side comment; my grandpa bought my explorer from a dealership about ten years ago now. He told me he would keep it for himself or I could pay him (my parents helped a little too) to keep it. I wasn't super happy at the time, until I took it camping in some crazy...

Yeah the school zone thing was more of a joke. But when you get to 70 MPH, it becomes more like 4-5. So just speeding in general is worse than you "think", and you have to remember that when you're going "4 over" that it's really more like "8" at 70-75. It all depends on the state or...

I heard the Falken AT4Ws are great, so that's what I got earlier this year. We just got our first day below freezing a couple days ago so no snow yet. But they worked well in the sand! I'm excited to try them out in a few weeks. I went from 255/70R16 to 235/85R16. That only comes in LT. Ride...

Where did you find this? That's cool they found a way to stick extra fluid in there

phew, i'd rather buy a second car the same year and have it sit for when i need it!

Hopefully not much further! Just want to maintain it and do some aesthetic stuff next. I'm sure at some point I'll have some timing chain issues; praying that never happens! Trying to buy a house so it will be a year or two before anything crazy happens to this car. I think it was a combination...

Tack welding the crossbar to the mounts A picture of the worlds greatest truck, featuring a really ugly one Parking and camping at Laguna Seca inside turn 5 Getting back from Laguna, feeling happy! Camping at Edgwater campground in Ione, WA First day with my new Falken tires...

Some more pictures! Camping in Oregon, south of Bend New instrument lights! The new brake, and the rotor that was replaced... Getting creative for removing the shackles... Front and rear suspension (after the new shocks) Before and after the new shackles:

Hi explorerforum! I already have a post in the modified explorer section, but that was mostly about seeking help and “getting the most out of what I have”. I figured it’s time to make a registry post now that my explorer is at a point where I feel like it’s finished. Like any enthusiast, I...

Are there any other symptoms I would have with low fuel pump pressure? I haven't noticed anything else abnormal.

Hey guys, I've had this issue for a few years and I've just been ignoring it. But it's been bothering more and more lately, and I'd like to get it fixed before it starts getting cold again. I pretty much have to start the car twice. The second time, it's almost immediately. I noticed that when...

I think the issue for people like me is good access to one! I love the Falkens so far! They haven't quite built the reputation as some other tire brands, based on review counts on those big tire websites. But I trusted some reviewers and I'm glad I did. Going to take them out for a spin in the...

Got any pics? I wanna see the new suspension!

So realistically, even though the original post is about "only the front got updated, why not the rear?", that isn't really an issue? Is there any way to check and confirm which side of the engine has broken timing, other than pulling the engine and looking at the rear? Other than hearing a...

This thread has some of the most useful mods I've seen in a while; I've never thought about replacing the socket itself! I've always been hesitant to buy a dash cam for the exact reason that it won't shut off. Are there any example threads or pictures? It seems pretty self explanatory I guess

Nice! I might just have to do that, I was more interested in the bulb thinking it'd be cheaper and I had to do it anyways; but it looks pretty comparable in terms of difficulty. I'll have to look and see which ones I can just use with the stock wiring. I don't need it to be blinding, just wanted...

Were you able to use the wiring and stuff from the fog lights? So you can just use the fog light button to turn em on and not have to install anything else?

I was looking at getting some sort of aftermarket lighting, but then I thought about how I never have my fog lights on; wouldn't it be nice to have the brightness of a small light bar with a switch already built in? I'd like to just try a new bulb for the fog lights to start with since that...

Just wanted to post a better pic, this is after going to the car wash. I went to one that has those pressure washers and got in there as best i could. I’ll have to try and clean em up. But yeah it isn’t the worst i’ve seen out there. I’m more concerned about polishing them up now, but i will...

yeah i just find the insight of people who own the same/similar car as me valuable, and often like hearing people's previous experiences. i also know that Fix4Dirt details and is super active, i'd be shocked if he hadn't been the first to reply to my thread :p yeah, i don't really like how any...

when you say "clear" do you just mean clear coat? it's definitely pitting, sorry i just zoomed in on a pic that I have but yeah it's pretty bad. would i just sand it by hand and do like 120 grit and then move to something like 400 or even 800? i'm getting new tires tomorrow so i will definitely...

I'm usually not one to care about the appearance of my car, but now I am. The wheels are all scratched up and dirty, what should I do to make these look brand new? I've seen people using sand paper, various cleaners, wire brushes, or even powder coating. I also have another set where there's...

Yup. Tires are super important and I think going cheap, or even "budget" (like I did a few years ago) is not good. I haven't hit the mileage warranty yet, but these Fuzion tires I got somehow managed to have part of a lug rip off. Especially with how heavy an explorer is compared to a sedan or...

Hey all, I just wanted to share a little project I had the other weekend over Father's day with my dad. I took some inspiration from this old thread. Backstory: I bought an awning for my car to use while camping, and I needed it for the weekend of June 21-23 because I am driving from Eastern...

interesting, what has to be modded? i really like how that one looks! it does look like the affordable offroad ranger bumper they offer