time for some repairs

[white_shadow]

ordered the shocks and front sway bar end links. mine are shot to say the least. i also ordered the blend door kit. turns out the actuator works just fine, that last bolt is not fun. im still a little skurred about cutting the plenum open, but the pics make it look easy. im guessing replacing the shocks are an easy job? i have done them before, just never on an explorer ( 98 xlt 2wd 5.0 ). im going to start soaking the bolts in pb blaster thursday night, then again on friday in hopes of making it easier. suggestions? tips? advise?

 

[drdoom]

Air tools are nice for the shocks. It's been a few months since I replaced mine, but I recall dropping the spare tire to get better access.

 

[white_shadow]

Air tools are nice for the shocks. It's been a few months since I replaced mine, but I recall dropping the spare tire to get better access.

got air tools, and i need a new spare tire any way. the one on the truck is one of the firestones from many years ago!

 

[bobflood]

+1 to above. Shocks are pretty easy; definitely get the spare out of the way. Don't forget the "fifth shock" - pass side rear between frame and axle,

 

[white_shadow]

+1 to above. Shocks are pretty easy; definitely get the spare out of the way. Don't forget the "fifth shock" - pass side rear between frame and axle,

fifth shock? explain, i dont know what this is...i also have not crawled under the truck yet

edit: google > me...

i wont be replacing that shock. i dont see a need for it

 

[drdoom]

It's original?

 

[bobflood]

fifth shock? explain, i dont know what this is...i also have not crawled under the truck yet

edit: google > me...

i wont be replacing that shock. i dont see a need for it

Probably should. Really helped with body lean when I replaced mine. Monroe SC2958; $27.79; Amazon. Also available from Rockauto.com or most auto parts stores.

 

[sport97]

Soak down the bolts with some PB blaster or something before trying it. Mine looked really rusty, so I had my mechanic do them. He installed them all for 40 bucks. Can't beat that.

 

[white_shadow]

It's original?

the fifth shock? more than likely...

Probably should. Really helped with body lean when I replaced mine. Monroe SC2958; $27.79; Amazon. Also available from Rockauto.com or most auto parts stores.

gotcha, ill pick one up then.

edit: the part number you listed is for a 4wd, is it the same thing on a 2wd?

 

[bobflood]

edit: the part number you listed is for a 4wd, is it the same thing on a 2wd?

Mine is 2WD and that is what I used.

 

[white_shadow]

ok, shocks are done except the 5th shock. turns out i need upper ball joints, lowers looked ok. also need front brakes and a set of tires. getting the work done, hopefully i can get some good miles from this truck now.