Xlt explorer custom_s 1997

[glenn_a]

Time to change... ' front wheel hub bearing assembly '

 

[glenn_a]

How to replace front wheel hub bearing.... just to show step by step how easy it is.....

1) remove the caliper and the bracket to remove the disc brakes and unclip and unplug the ABS cable....

 

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2) remove the big nut on the middle (CV shaft)

3) remove the bolts which holds the bearing hub (3xbolts)...

 

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4) now just give it a tap on the back of the stud plate to separate from the control arm...

 

[glenn_a]

and this what it looks like when its been removed... Just clean and removed all the dried mud/dirt...

 

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5) inspect the bearing hub and make sure its all good then just do the step by step in reverse....

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Fantastic pics and writeup!

 

[glenn_a]

something different....

 

[Mike's brother]

Great stuff. Love the work and the write ups. Definitely picked up a few ideas here.

Keep it coming.

 

[glenn_a]

Great stuff. Love the work and the write ups. Definitely picked up a few ideas here.

Keep it coming.

Thanks mate!

 

[bronchole]

Glen,

Still waiting to see your sub enclosure write up. Its not that hard

Dan

 

[glenn_a]

Glen,

Still waiting to see your sub enclosure write up. Its not that hard

Dan

lol..! it looks hard my friend but still thinking about it....

 

[bronchole]

It is WAY easier than it looks. If you or a friend have any experience in woodworking..... even high school wood shop, you can do it.

 

[glenn_a]

It is WAY easier than it looks. If you or a friend have any experience in woodworking..... even high school wood shop, you can do it.

I guess ur right but it will be easy for me if you could just help me out with a templates then Ill just cut it out

what is the biggest you can fit on that box..? 12"sub?
love to do it my friend but wood is my weakness, im hopeless cutting wood for not being straight lol...

I wouldn't mind taking my sub box and make a built in like what you said,
for now im trying to make time so I can start installing a carbon lsd clutch pack for my rear diff and air locker for the front. I have bought the new ring gear and pinion too to change my ratios..
hopefully soon co's just been very busy at my workshop...
after all that my next project is to install a Rock sliders and scrub rails....

 

[bronchole]

I'll look around and see what I have for templates. The full stealth will fit a 10" nicely. It is too small of a volume for a 12" though. Besides even if you could find a 12" rated for the volume you would probably have to cut in to the visible surface of the 1/4 panel anyway.

The Stealthish box that I made for my Monsterneer is perfectly csized for a 12", but requires significant modification of the 1/4 panel cover.

I'd make another one for you but shipping was soo stupidly expensive to you.

 

[glenn_a]

I'll look around and see what I have for templates. The full stealth will fit a 10" nicely. It is too small of a volume for a 12" though. Besides even if you could find a 12" rated for the volume you would probably have to cut in to the visible surface of the 1/4 panel anyway.

The Stealthish box that I made for my Monsterneer is perfectly csized for a 12", but requires significant modification of the 1/4 panel cover.

I'd make another one for you but shipping was soo stupidly expensive to you.

modification is not a problem and I love that word... lol!
but yeah I'm happy to buy it off from you but the shipping is the problem, template would be nice if possible then I can try to make it here and let you know how it look im planning to buy a 12 pioneer shallow sub but I guess 10"would be perfect...

thanks mate!

 

[bronchole]

The depth of the 12" is not the issue, it is the volume of the box for the particular sub that is. Most of the 12" subs require a substantial ammount more volme than the 10"'s. Which size do you think you want to go with? Here are some links to the 2 sizes I built:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396094

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396329

I'lkl try to look around for the templates.

 

[glenn_a]

The depth of the 12" is not the issue, it is the volume of the box for the particular sub that is. Most of the 12" subs require a substantial ammount more volme than the 10"'s. Which size do you think you want to go with? Here are some links to the 2 sizes I built:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396094

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396329

I'lkl try to look around for the templates.

dayum! just looking at the picture makes me want to get a coffee and sit lol! looks very complicated but yeah ill wait for your template and see my friend...
10" looks very nice, that mean I have to change my sub again

yeah I'll go for 10"my friend

 

[glenn_a]

Gearing

#4:10's would work (better gas mileage)
#4:56 would give you a better power band for the 33's.
#4:88 even more power but high rpm above 45 mph or on highway.

I decided to get set of 4:56.......>

 

[glenn_a]

Good Quality Set of Bearings...