picking up a 96 XLT

[Keith303]

Well my 1991 was stolen 2 weeks ago, I found a nice 96 EB and will likely be picking it up tomorrow.

I just want to know if their are any specifiic spots I should really take alook at, I am more familiar with first gens, so any common problem spots with 2ng gens would be helpfull to know. I am mechanically inclined so I do know what to look for when i crawl underneith.

Also do they come with the limited slip rear, i know my 91 had it, and was great, and finially I notice there isnt really a full intake set-up I can purchase aside from the K&N, or am I wrong.

thx alot in advance.

 

[Explorer#2]

as to the Limited slip it should say on the tag on the axle, or the cover, it should say the gear ratio and if there is a LS then you have a limited slip. At least this is what I remember seeing, if the tag is not there look on the door frame.

 

[410Fortune]

Do a search, alot of people have made intakes for 2nd gen trucks.

what engine does the "new" 96 have?

 

[Keith303]

I believ 96's have the 4.0 OHV, and in 97 is when they came out with the 4.0 OHC

 

[410Fortune]

Yeah but a 96 also came with a 5.0L V8

 

[Mbrooks420]

It's easier to look on the drivers door tag, than to crawl underneath. Check the trans fluid color BEFORE you buy. If its dark, or smells bad, I wouldn't buy it. UNless of course you have the $$$ for a rebuild. Usually a fluid change is moot after the trans fluid blackens in these trannies.