Just bought a 98 explorer sohc 2 dr

[jason's 94]

Hey everyone. Bought a 98 explorer due to my 94s engine dump. Pics to be added later today. 4.0 sohc 145k miles, auto, 4 high, 4 low 4x4 system. 4.10s front and rear with limited slip in the rear. Power everything, power moon roof. Gray leather interior. Rear climate control system in center console. Aftermarket pioneer head unit with speakers. Its been setup with a 2" reese hitch and a electric brake assist for when the past owner pulled a camper. Gonna put my 15x8 Mickey Thompson rims on it with 31" goodyear authorities. My daily driver.

Lots of questions sorry off the bat.

Rear sags 1/2 - 3/4" gonna put my unused warrior shackles on it if they fit with the Reese hitch.

Could I just used the 4 dr leafs springs on my 2 door for height change and more load capacity or a f-150's?

With the torsion twist should I buy the tool for it and not use the old hold keys?

Anyway to make this Ex 2 wheel only besides taking the front driveshaft out? Or am I forced to drive it in full time 4 wheel auto drive?

 

[vroomzoomboom]

do a search on them. there are loads of threads that cover all your questions.

 

[Glen4X4]

Well.....I suggest just swapping in 4door leafs, don't screw with torsion keys, just crank the tbar bolts (do a search on torsion twist) And do the brown-wire-mod for the 4wd (do a search for it) or swap in a manual 1354.

 

[blueka]

Check out my pickle build thread for some ideas...


Si

 

[jason's 94]

Alright, thinking I'm going get them off my 94 4x4 and switch what sides they were on. Had a alil lean. Put the sports on that just to keep mobile.

Gonna look for the torsion twist page

 

[jason's 94]

Got some stuff done yesterday. Changed oil and filter, took off side steps, checked air filter. Chaned rear diff fluid.

Gonna do a tranny filter and 4 qt change. Old fluid nice still. Gotta find the PVC valve to change that. Also change the transfer case fluid out and front differential as well.

Going to the U pull it and look for some 4dr springs, factory 8in sub Box.

Sway bar bushings, end links, control arm bushings, all new shocks gonna be ordered tommorow. Busy on my vacation.