Just got an explorer, what next?

[3xplor3r]

Hey all, New to the forums.

I just picked up a 96 white eddie bauer explorer and was wondering what are some good upgrades for it in all respects. Basically, whatever you think I should do now?

Pictures soon.

 

[FROADER]

4wd or 2wd, want to lift, lower or leave it, V6 or V8?
More info = more answers.

Welcome to the site.

 

[3xplor3r]

4wd or 2wd, want to lift, lower or leave it, V6 or V8?
More info = more answers.

Welcome to the site.

haha, ok its 4x4 AWD, i would like to lower but right now its just leave it, V8

 

[97WillowXLT]

Good tune up, replace commonly known things to fail that are cheap.

-Transmission flush/filter replacement, switch to synthetic
-Oil change/filter, use synthetic
-Differential fluid change, use synthetic
-thermostat, fuel filter, check the air filter if you plan to stay stock.
-seafoam it.

Performance things... intake, headers, cat-back, e-fan, tuning.

If you want to lift, the cheapest is using war 153 shackles in the back and twist the torsion bars in the front, you'll get an inch or two out of $55. A 3" body lift for the ranger i believe fits, but you have to custom make bumper brackets.

Suspension lifts are pretty pricey.

 

[hatched91]

welcome to the forums. i'd suggest lifting it b/c it's 4wd, but al lowrider is always cool, especially if it can still go somewhere in the winter. If you decide to lift, it's only about $200 for a body lift and some shackles and the torsion twist is free! you can fit up to 33" mud tires on there.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome to the forum 3xplor3r I think you should put some flowmasters on ur eddie baurer.

I got flowmasters on my 01 sport and it sounds mean and tough

 

[IAmTodd]

Like mentioned above, I'd get it in good working order before you begin any modifications. The V8s are very durable and have quite a few upgrades that are possible. Wish you the best of luck, they're thirsty!

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Since it is a V8 it is AWD not 4wd. All lifting or lowering procedures are the same you just don't have 4-low or a selectable t-case.

 

[jah81592]

Custom Tuning(chip/programmer), C&L maf, MAC cai. etc.... These are all good starts. As well as what all the other guys mentioned. Excellent recommendations.