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replacing the front driveshaft (between the t case and the front axle) on my '97 v8 awd. can't find my FSM at the moment, anybody have theirs handy or know off hand the proper install torque values? this is the shaft that has a U joint on the axle end and a CV with six bolts on the transfer...

the external trans cooler on my '97 mountaineer (v8 awd 4r70w) is leaking. the one in front of the rad, not inside it. i've sourced an OEM style replacement, new lines, EFI style clamps, etc... but how do i get at the cooler to swap it out? do i need to take the radiator out? or the grille...

i am swapping rear axles (3.73 lsd) on my '97 mountaineer (v8 awd). old part is a S621A 3L73 88 7A23 with lots of carrier bearing noise "new" part is a S621E 3L73 88 9B06 from a lower mileage donor everything I can find says that they are interchangable and things are bolting up so far, but I...

when driving, my truck's made differential noise for about 4 years. it's gotten progressively worse, and now is to the point where it is not possible to hold normal conversation in the truck over 30 mph, or listen to the radio on the highway. i've put the truck up on jackstands and poked...

those warrior shackles are extremely simple, and i didn't feel like waiting a few days to get a set delivered, so i just made a pair out of scrap bar stock i had lying around. my calculations were a little off though, and i only ended up with 1" of lift instead of the 2" i had hoped for...

just figured it was worth a shot of someone knowing... the AC compressor clutch on my truck just went, it was grinding, sparks, smoke. i disconnected the electrical connector, but now the AC pulley assy is damaged and wobbly on the spindle. a shorter serpentine belt will allow me to bypass...

So, in considering how much lift my Mountaineer needs and what size tires it will be riding on, I did some quick work in Photoshop to mock it up. Then, I figured that I'm certainly not the only person who's wondered this, so I might as well make it available to the rest of you guys also...

Hey there from Jersey, making the first post as suggested by the "Howdy!" message on every screen. I've got a black '97 AWD Mountaineer with about 141,000 on the clock that's itching for some upgrades, and I think I came to the right place. Pics coming someday. Take it easy, Tom