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Uprade from he 93' (V4 4.0'course) Exploder to the 97' Mounty 5.0'DAMN AwD :D

yeah SO i went to Ford today and talked to the shop Foreman. HE said that although there probably is a way to convert via wiring, he is pretty certain the change over is simply software modifications to make it work. He did a bit of research but didn't come up with anything major. HE was...

nice. glad it worked out - good info!

VSS woes I still cant figure out how the signal is different from the gear driven speedo and the magnetic sensor. They both are electronic after about 2 inches outside the TCase and they both have the same plug, as well as the same number of prongs (2). So my guess being that I have a 98 TCase...

what was the outcome? What was the outcome of this?

Solved. The rear shaft being out didn't make a difference. So we pulled the Tcase again today (feel like I'm pretty proficient at it now). We discovered that the shift fork spring was missing. (see attached picture) It's a 14 dollar part from Ford. Ordered it and should be here by Monday at...

The shift linkage is unobstructed and I have taken the linkage off and spun everything around whilst forcing the lever on the T Case by hand. The T case has four distinct positions and goes through all of them as it normally should (with the linkage on or handled manually) the rear shaft being...

Bw 4406 I wanted to separate my "tips' post from my "help!" post, haha. SO i installed my 4406 yesterday, everything went fairly well and I took my time making sure I did things right. I got to the point today where I installed the shift rod and tested everything while the Mountaineer was in...

Swap TIPS Greetings Gents, I just spent the past 2 days with my 97 Mounty on a lift, following this thread to install. Here is what I discovered: -The gas tank bracket does not have to be removed to bend it if you acquire the proper leverage on the bracket using 1-2 adjustable wrenches. I...

Tm Headers As far as I know, the original fabricator of the TM headers has passed the torch (either temporarily or permanently) to a shop called Al's Headers in Anaheim CA. Now, I have been dealing with Al's to get a replacement EGR tube for my TM headers setup. They seem like nice enough...

Any chance of someone providing an updated source? Thanks!

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totally worth it IT sits about 2 inches higher, mainly due to the contour of the seat and the added padding. I'm 6' 3'' and still fit nicely though... even without much of a "gangster lean" haha.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377198 :salute:

the nice thing was that since the base transfered over so well, the seat belt buckle still fits fine. The major differences are the comfort level is some much better and the seat doesn't lean forward as far, but my mountaineer seat base makes it move till its 3 inches from the glove box, so no...

I didnt weld my seats, there was plenty of metal to drill a hole and put a 1/4in bolt and wingnut.

Stock exhaust I had my truck in the shop before i shipped it up to Alaska and convinced my mechanic to put my set in for me while he had some stuff apart... He said his lead guy had about 10 hours in it from tear down to install - but he did a bunch of other stuff in between smoke breaks and...

Well, my Mountaineer finally made it up here and I have a reason to be active on the forum once again - haha. Ive been in Anchorage almost 8 months now and not having my trusty wheels this whole time has been a bummer... time to make up for lost days! Hope all is well for you in the new year. Be...

Went to Northwest auto in anchorage here last week, my favorite kind of parts buying - a UPULL salvage yard. I was looking for interior stuff to update my Mounty or replace my tattered console top. I stumbled upon some heated 01 Excursion Limited seats that looked like they'd be a fit. I know...

In case you were wondering... Just to follow up for any of those interested... YES the '01 Excursion Limited Captain's seats do fit the 97' Mountaineer. The base from the Mountaineer stock seats carry over except the bolt holes line up front to back, not width wise however. I am going to solve...

Howdy gents, I am up here in Anchorage about to buy some front 01 Excursion Limited seats for my 97 Mountaineer. I know they're a little big, but not having a tape measuring device or the tools to take out my passenger side to test it out - does anybody know if they will fit? (possibly minus...

where can i get one? Seems pretty solid.

Very cool project I have a 72' Dodge D200 Custom pickup my grandfather bought in 73' that i was debating doing a similar project on, although 73 is way easier than 59'... great stuff - wish i wasn't hopping around the world when i see stuff like this -i would love to document the tear down of...

Greetings sir! I am currently stationed overseas in Japan & preparing to move to Alaska as my next base. I have my mountaineer at my mechanic's in NJ being worked on. I am in the process of convincing him to do the BW4406 swap, he is not convinced that this swap is a viable alternative to the...

Preparing for a GO I see the v8boatbuilder and '97 v8 both did a gas-tank-swap to the sport size - but MountaineerGreen did not, that being said are there any other suggestions before i do this swap, for bracing, install deviations, pre-emptive maintenance that can be done? thanks in advance...