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I searched, but can't find the answers to these questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a 97 XLT with 141k that around a week or so ago started making a humming noise from the drivetrain. After some troubleshooting myself, I was pretty sure it was somewhere in the rear...

Hey, I have a 97 SOHC and recently it has been acting funny. Over the past two days it has sporatically died twice. I have a remote starter built into my alarm system and have had it and used it w/o any problems for 3 years or so. I usually start my car as I am getting ready to leave to go...

awesome That thing looks awesome. I have been to offroad unlimited too but they told me that they didnt think they could do that to a second gen explorer. Who did u talk to and if you dont mind me asking, approx how much did it cost ya?

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Thanks, I'll have to give them a call

Ok, I thought that no one had replied to my thread after my last post since I never received an email, o well, im back now. I was doing some more research and clicked on my own thread. Does anyone know of a shop that can do this for a reasonable price in texas? The places I've been to want...

I mounted my drive sideways so that the vibrations would case the heads to move between the platters instead of hitting them. I have been running this setup for 2 years w/ the same hd and have yet to have a problem.

I went the inverter route. I hooked it up to the battery, well to my power cable to my amps. I then cracked open the inverter case and tapped into the switch so I can turn the inverter on from the drivers seat or the back if I'm back there and need power for something. I also tapped into the...

I have done this. I removed the computer from the case and put it in a toolbox in the back of my truck so that it would be invisible to the common eye. I then used an x10 rf remote for control and have the video routed to my 5.5" soon to be 7" screen up front. Audio is going in through my aux...

Ive actually looked into converting my x to 4x4 with a d44 and 37s but all the places around here seem to be way too expensive. I was thinking something along the lines of 5-6k for the swap+tires but the places around houston want 10-13k which just isnt feasable. If i could do the swap for a...

I have a 97 XLT 2wd with 110000 on it. I am debating whether or not I should sell it and purchase something 4wd, like another explorer, jeep, or truck, and if so, what should i consider, or if I should just keep it and save my money for something better. What type of life should I expect from...

help Hey, I just bought an air horn today, got the horns and compressor mounted. How do i wire it up? I would love to be able to have a switch that let me select stock, air horns or both but from what i have read in other posts, alec doesnt think that will work too well. So then how do I go...

Ok, two questions. 1) How much should I expect to pay for this, I dont have the tools to do this type of work at my house and I dont know how to weld. I went to my local offroad store and they want a ridiculous amount of money. They want 14000 plus rims and tires. Thats more than i paid...

update Ok, i went by my offroad shop today, they said that i would be able to run 38s with the d44 and 8.8. They also said that they now have a supplier with a bolt on kit for a solid axle for the second gen explorer!! I was doubtful but he said he would dig up the brochure for me. Anyone...

Thanks alot taxxman. Also, does anyone know about mounting a manual tcase from a first gen to an auto tranny from a second gen?

Thanks, alot for your replies!!! Man, I dont know what I would do without this board. Im doing some more research on this and will let yall know my progress and probably ask more questions. i read on another post that the 8.8 was ranked tougher than the d44, do u know if this is true?

So far, this is looking like a go. What would be the biggest tire i can run with a d44 up front? I would love to go to 44" but i doubt that the axle could take it. I have a friend that has a dodge 1500 with 38"s on his d44 but from some posts on this board i get the feeling that i shouldnt go...

Also, what do you look for from a tranny/tcase from a junk yard. I would still need this to be reliable as a daily driver.

I'm not sure, I gotta figure that out. If its not ridiculously expensive, then i think i will do it if everything works out as planned.

some are. I'm friends with adam foote (thats his username on the board) and he has a 92 with auto tranny and manual tcase from the factory. Also, so do several ppl on the board, I think it was very uncommon though.

Thanks for the replies. Ray, I thought about doing that but then i figured, hey if im gonna convert to 4wd, why not go all out and get a solid axle since i would want one down the line. Cory, thanks for the info on the tranny. Do you know if I could get another 5 speed auto from...

thanks for the quick replies. So would I need a new transmission or does the transfer case just mount up to my current one? I have searched about the tcase mounting to the current tranny but i was unable to find if i need a new one, the posts just said other parts u need. I know there is an...

I have a 97 2wd xlt with the automatic transmission. It has 108k on it and its the sohc engine. I am debating between converting to 4x4 with a solid axle or just getting a new vehicle, prob a truck, with 4x4. I have been talking to a local offroad shop that tells me that they cant find a...

thanks Thanks for you quick reply! the noise is definately coming from the engine though and is louder after the truck has sat for a few min before restarting and even more loud in the morning. It sounds kinda like it is coming from the bottom front of the engine.

This message board is great, i haven't had a problem yet that hasnt been able to be solved by you guys. Most of the time, i just search, find my answer and fix it, but this time, I can't find anything when i search. I have 107k miles on my 97 4.- sohc. I had the cam tensioner recall done when...

battery washing should be ok I work at a golf course and we are required to wash the batteries of all the golf carts every day to prevent corrosion. I have worked at two different courses and both make us do this. The cart maker, EZ-GO, claims that washing the batteries terminals will save...

I have audiobahn subs and an audiobahn amp for my highs and have never had any problems and don't know of anyone else that has had problems with audiobahn either. What gauge wire r u running from the amp to the sub.

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also, where do i find the fabtech spindles to compare prices?

ok, thanks alot. do you guys know about the spindles from 4wheel parts? I looked on their website and it says that they are for 98-01 explorers for the pro comp spindles, will this work with my 97 explorer?

I dont have cv's because i only have a 4x2.

Thanks for the help. I think im gonna do it. I'm tryin to decide what to do though, I can go spindles, tt, and body and run 35's and change out the gears or i can do tt and body and run 33's. what would you guys recommend? I have a friend that says it should only cost 200-250 to get the...

where? where did you get the spindles from? i went to two offroad places around here yesterday and today and both of them are trying to rip me off. One wants 800 for the spindles + install and the other wants 600 for them + install. I talked to my mechanic and he said he could do the installs...

My parents told me that they were going to help me buy a new truck soon but then took it back and told me i'd have to keep the explorer for a few more years. I havent done anything to it this summer because i have been saving my money to mod whatever the new truck i was going to to get would...

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thanks guys Thanks so much for your fast responses. I would probably not be doing this myself. I would either have my mechanic, who does great work and fixes things for free alot, put all lin or if I go the solid axle route, prob one of the many offroad shops around here. I have a friend...

Thanks Thanks for the advice. It is my daily driver and I will need it to be safe on the highway. I was thinking of going with a solid axle so that I can eventually use it offroad only when I get another truck. If converting to a solid axle is going to create major onroad safety issues then...

Thanks in advance for your help. I have a 97 XLT SOHC with 103k miles. The auto tranny is about to die and has been acting up for about 3-4k. My parents have offered to help me buy a new vehicle now before the transmission goes out or they can replace the transmission and they will help me...

I have a mp3carputer in my explorer too. I did it after accidently finding mp3car.com and was determined to build it. I have 1000's of mp3s, divx, recorded tv shows, music videos, etc. I am about to reformat and reinstall to increase speed and while im doing that, i will add gps, dvd, and...