I'm looking for information on my '97 Explorer.

[kenns123456]

Hello everyone, I have a '97 Explorer "V-6" with 88000 miles(only one owner "A" title,had 78,000 when I purchaes it privately) hope to get to 150,000. I want to put new shocks on the front. What are recommended without paying a fortune? I also want to change my own plugs, but the one plug by the back wall on passenger side seems very hard to get to, any suggestions? I also want to put in a CD player, I only have a cassette. Anywhere that I can buy one used? Can I do this myself? How much should I expect to pay for a used one versus a new one? I would also like to hear from people who have over 130,000 miles of their "V-6" and how it is still running. This is a great site for Explorer fans, hope to hear from everyone. Thanks in advance for any info you have for me!!

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[Mbrooks420]

Welcome to the site. The plugs are easiest changed from the wheel wells. You'll need a few extension sizes, and maybe a swivel. Takes a little time, but they can all be gotten to. I have Rancho 5000 shocks. Nice and stiff, and sometimes you can get them for buy 3 get 1 free. Front shocks are an easy job. For the CD player I'd consider an aftermarket one. The Factory CD players are fairly expensive, and have a display problem. Installing a CD player isn't a big deal, but with your radios external amp it will need bypassed or powered.

 

[BrooklynBay]

I've renamed, and moved your thread to the stock 95-01 section.

 

[marragtop]

Since the plugs are a bit of a pita, I suggest you change the wires while you are in there.