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I have the JBL system on my 97 X. I unknowingly replaced a blown subwoofer with a 6" JL 4 ohm speaker that eventually blew the stock 8 ohm sub amp. The JL sub appears to be good. I would like to keep the sub amp in the stock placement. Should I look for a 4 ohm sub amp to power the JL? If so any...

After much research on replacing the exhaust on my 97 SOHC X, I went with the Gibson side swept exhaust. I was looking for something quiet but not stock. Unfortuately, I'm disappointed with the Gibson. Most of the time it sounds like a vacumn cleaner in a garbage can. Once in a blue moon it does...

I just received delivery of a Gibson cat back exhaust. When looking for an install shop, one shop said definitely weld it and another said why weld it because you'll never be able to move it. WELD it on or BOLT it on? Thanks

I have a 97 X with SOHC. I replaced my IAC earlier this year. I don't remember seeing or replacing any gasket or O ring. Did I miss something here? Thanks......Tom

The original muffler on my 97X with 168,000 is starting to go.I'm itching to replace with Gibson Swept Side exhaust. The alum is $265 or steel for $365. I'm expecting to have the truck for another 5 yrs/75,000mi. Do you guys think it would be a mistake to opt for the aluminun at $265? I hate to...

My 97SOHC X has 167,000 miles and doing fine. I do have a rough idle situation that I been trying to solve using the info in this great forum. My question is that I've noticed my belt tensioner shuttering slightly at idle. Is this normal or something to be addressed? Could the tensioner wobble...

I'm replacing sway bar bushings and end link bushings this weekend. I've read the post by Sticky on the repair and found it quite useful. My question is if, where and when the truck needs to be jacked. Are any brand of bushings preferable? Thanks...

My 97 Explorer (168,000, orig owner) has never needed to have the thermostat replaced. I have no heat/cooling related issues. However, I noticed a small amount of coolant seeping out of the housing, nothing major. My question is....1) should I just let it be? 2)should I replace rubber...