2nd gen

Can anyone verify for me that a Gen 1 aluminum intake plenum will fit my 98 OHV? I've heard that the smooth plastic from the Gen 2 may flow better, but I'd really like to convert it to the metal intake both for quality/"Metal! H*ll Yeah!". I'd likely paint it and maybe some light porting. Any of...

Completely lost on where to begin, I want to fit maybe some 33s on it, I was thinking a 3" lift, my mind says suspension if the but my wallet says body lift I would really love for my Explorer to look like this one, any help would be appreciated!

I know others have touched on the topic of tow hooks, but I figured my solution might help others and I think it looks great. (Plus this will let me test out imgur) I purchased my hooks off an Expedition and F150 at the junk yard and used hot rolled steel as spacers to drop them to whatever...

I have a 2001 explorer I'm in the middle of doing the v6 to v8 swap. Over the very long course of this (my buddy deployed and the project went stagnant for a while) anyways bolts were lost and some were not labeled or have been separated from the labels. The next main things I need put on that I...

The rear upper shock mounts snapped in half. A repair has been attempted but it snapped again. Currently it is being held together by two bolts with a piece of aluminum. After off roading the bar loosened and started sagging again and this is when I figured out the shocks were blown so i jacked...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good trailer hitch for a 96 XLT 4.0 that's not too pricey? I'd be pulling most likely a tilt trailer (I don't have a trailer yet) with up to 2 quads and a dirtbike on it for about 45 minutes each way to a riding spot.

Howdy, all! Haven't posted on here in a while, but I'm back. Now for a little late-night absurdity: what do y'all think about replacing the 4R70W auto trans in the 5.0 Explorer with the 5R55E from the 4.0? I'm considering it as a project for my next vehicle, and since I accumulate a lot of...

Currently have a 97 2nd Gen with the middle factory CD. Looking to replace the head unit with a double DIN unit but still use the factory amp. I found the wiring diagrams and references to connect the receiver "audio on" to the factory blue wire that controls the rear amp. My question is...

Fuse 26 keeps blowing, immediately when installed on 2000. Since it is blowing immediately, I think i have a bare wire shorting to ground somewhere. I dropped a tool down where the wires come thought the firewall under the hood yesterday and I think in my struggle to get it back I might have...

Hello. I am looking to add some underside protection to my truck. '99 ex XLT OHV Particularly the transfer case. I know the rangers came with a variety of skid plate options. I obtained a transfer case skid plate from a ranger. The hole pattern matches, however, I noticed that the explorer's...

Hey guys. I did this fairly simple body work mod to delete the rear wiper (which had broke) from my 2nd gen mountaineer. http://i.imgur.com/oUCmGSS.jpg I basically stuck some steel plates with JB weld to the inside of the holes, did some bondo work, and then painted over.The paint job is...

I parted out a 99 XLT and have a lot of random stuff left. Please PM me with any questions. Available; (Shipping not included) Full length console - tan, no lid $30 All 4 doors - tan, some have guts, some dont $25 - $45 Hatch - tan...

well someone bet me 20 bucks it couldn't... what do you think? good for an exploder?

Okay, so the other day my blower motor went out. Weird thing is, the rear air still works, just not the front. So here are my questions: 1.) Are there 2 blower motors (1999 XLT), and if so can I move the working one from the rear to the front, and 2.) Is there any thing else that could be...

So I finally decided to do the swap and it is quite simple and can be done in a couple of days, First off you will need: 4wd transmission and a transfer case. A front and rear axles with all matching gears. Front and rear drive shafts 4wd knuckles and abs sensors. Main wire to connect the...

Okay, I have a '99 4.0, 4x4. I really want to avoid using spacers, at least at first, so I need to find wheels that will fit without them, but without rubbing on the ball joint. I have heard it will rub on the sway bar no matter what? is that true? I've been reading about it and I found a set...

OK, I might be taking a small bit of my retirement plan to pay for this, but need to get the truck fixed and want to do a few things. I've got: 1996 Ex XLT 4 dr, 4.0 L, Auto, 4x4. I've got a few problems, and one might be either a valve issue or could be as simple as a bad coil...

I was wondering where you guys put your equipment? I not only have an amp in the back but i have a 15 farad powercore, line driver and remote turn on unit, so theres a lot of stuff. I was considering putting a piece of plywood under the carpet, glued to the actual floor that would allow me to...

Hey Dudes, I was wondering if anyone knew if the 1st gen bed length was the same as the 07 and newer?? I have an 07 but I am trying to find a used cap for it. All I can find are caps for the 1st gen... Will they fit? Also anyone near the Hudson Valley, NJ, CT have one for sale...

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I tinted these myself with Rustoleum Lens Tint. They aren't anywhere near completely blacked out, they're lightly smoked. They came out excellent! Nice and glossy. I added extra silicone around the edges to stop leaks, as my old pair of aftermarket tail-lights started leaking. I'm asking $50...

Ok so i took the truck to a mechanic for the 4wd. at first he thought the 4wd motor needed to be replaced then came to me and said it wasnt getting power so i needed to replace the GEM module. I did that and still no luck...I lifted the truck and the front driveshaft locks when in 4wd auto but...

Welcome to my new registry. This is my 2000 Explorer XLT. Bought it from the original owner for $3,400. Came with the owners manual, and the paper work to prove it's been dealer maintained. When I purchased the Ex, it had 111,000 on the odometer, a small tear in the leather of the drivers seat...

Does anybody know if the 3rd gen front spindles can be used on a 2nd gen explorer? (both 4x4) The reason I'm asking is that the later ones are aluminum, whereas the 2nd gens are heavy cast iron. I definitely don't do any off-roading, so strength isn't an issue. Mainly, is the geometery...

I'm thinking about buying an SUV for towing and people/stuff hauling. It won't be a daily driver (I hope) and I estimate I'll put 7000 miles/year or less on it. The main towing usage will be for a two-axle open car trailer with up to a 4000 lb car on it or an enclosed trailer that's around 12...