explorer rebuild questions

[jme94xlt]

have a few questions concerning future rebuild (in the planning stage) of my 94 xlt 4wd.

how much (on average) does a complete engine rebuild cost, with performance upgraded parts (including pistons, etc)? i remember someone posting a link to a site that had performance engine parts specifically for ford engines, but i can't find that thread anymore... maybe someone will remember.

this will be a daily driver AND an off-roader. is there anything that i should consider not doing if i'm planning on keeping it as my daily driver, like extreme offroad modifications? tire size? etc?

what exactly does a solid axle conversion, to say the dana 44 in front / dana 60 in rear do for the truck?

i'll continue to post any other questions...

 

[Alec]

I could be wrong, but I think a complete rebuild usually costs $1200-1500 on average. The performance parts site is www.vanirtech.com

Many members have wild offroad machines that are still daily drivers. I'd recommend some lift that's 5-7": either a solid axle swap or the 5.5 superlift; probably the spring over axle in the rear. Other members can give you some info on the axles.

 

[asp84]

If you have an auto (a4ld), you way want to consider "beefing it up" if you plan on doing offroading........

or you can just do what i did.....(look below)

 

[jme94xlt]

Alec, thanks for the site. I was looking for that.

Jordan

 

[XLT_66]

Are there any sites like that that are for a 5.0L....

 

[Alec]

The 5.0 has oodles of parts out there. Any parts warehouse will have parts for it. Site's offhand: www.steeda.com , www.jegs.com , www.summitracing.com , www.truckperformance.com