Hi from Kansas City

[kcjeeper]

Just bought a 98 XLT with the 4.0l SOHC motor. Got it for a song because it has the dreaded timing chain rattle. I'll be pulling the motor this weekend and repairing it as soon as the special tools arrive.

I've been reading and searching the forums. Lot's of good info and I hope to contribute when I can.

I've been driving a 94 ZJ for the last 6 years. I lifted it 5" and made my own long-arm suspension with upgraded axles and 4.56 gears. Don't know if I'll be doing this to the Explorer but I'm considering a SAS and such.

 

[inh]

Welcome to the site! Lots if good info and people here. If ya ever wanna go wheeling, lemme know, im over here in fort riley.

 

[kcjeeper]

Thanks for the welcome inh. I've spent a lot of time out at Randolph ORV with the Jeep clubs and KC4WDA. If I decide to set this rig up for off-road I'll be sure to let you know.

 

[inh]

You should definatly set it up for the dirt ! Every truck on the plant should be... I havent had a chance to head out to randolph orv, but ive played at tuttle creek a bit

 

[kcjeeper]

By saying Randolph I meant Tuttle Creek ORV. It's located next to the metropolis of Randolph....population ~ 200