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Just wanted to thank all contributors to this discussion. Earlier today, I was telling another member how happy I was with the lift and tires. Shortly after that, I lost the throttle body control motor. Well not the motor, but the spring and pin that feeds down from the top front corner of the...

3" Strut Lift (2" spacers at both ends 33" Tires Removed running boards Trimmed 2.5" inner wheel well plastic on the front only. Removed valance Rear Bumper trimmed about 2.5" Very happy. The UCA angles are almost maxed out but but the alignment is good and has remained consistant. The tire...

Any of you guys with exhaust system experience tell me how crushing a 2" exhaust pipe to half it's size improves performance or efficiency.

Probably was before they made it a restriction .

I get the back pressure argument. But really how much of a restriction does this 4.0L V6 need to achieve the right amount back pressure.

Info: I have a 2007 mountaineer with a 3" leveling kit installed. Of course the upper control arms and ball joints are being stressed. No shocker there. While searching between explorerforum , other 4x4 communities and several street racing sources, I can across a couple of custom car builds...

Picture from the manual. But does not identify these holes or their purpose. I do not know if these holes are on any of the previous or later generations. Does anyone know why they are there. Is this a 4th gen thing or is it found on others. Is there a more appropriate forum for this question...

If it were useful for UCAs , a search would have revealed as much. So what is the purpose of those holes.

After reading about the challenges of lifting an 06-10 Mercury Mountaineer, I was about to alter it in ways that would have removed any resemblance to Mountaineer. Honestly, I couldn't imagine keeping it if it could not be lifted. But here it is. There are several modifications on the to do list...

A mustancho. Probably sell as well as the dodge (station wagon) Magnum. I'm surprised that the ford (hearse) flex is selling.

A solution for lowering my suspension has been found. No cutting, clamping, torching or swapping with lower springs..... I am having 4 parts made over the next 2 weeks. I am betting that only a minor camber adjustment will be needed after install. Edit: So, It sucks to make bolds statements...

I did a toe alignment of the front end today and while test driving, the check engine light suddenly shut off. After months of searching and checking all the usual suspects and some off the wall guesses, it just shuts off unexpectedly. I am not aware of any connection between tire alignment...

Literally, done just in time to leave for work.....

Ever feel like you are being punished or curse with frustration, failure and financial stress every time you start a DIY project. If I were borderlines superstitious, I would be full-on-superstitious right now. I started my first post with the idea of turning my mountaineer into a custom...

Spent some time under the mountaineer and learned a few things. There is a lot of frame that will not be needed. There are more inches to lower the suspension than I imagined. I need to keep a lot/most of the firewall because of components. After reading posts here and a few other sites, I'm...

1. I want the challenge 2. I need to use what is available 3. Mustang just doesn't appeal to me. The body and interior would be removed (sold if possible). Frame would be shortened to 10'-12' (cutaway metal could be repurposed - small trailer ?) Ride height reduced to 5" (may have a conflict...

Although Mine has the 4.0L V6 , there instant enough weight difference to argue over. Your point accepted. My weight range of 2000-2500lbs Really depends on how much weight will be shed when body (interior and running boards as as well ) are removed, shortened frame, a bit from glass reduction...

After a few days of googling, I have not been able to find the weight of the body. Because I have a target weight range between 2000-2500lbs, I need to know what the rolling chassis weight would be. I am currently thinking that I could remove the body, shorten the frame and build body on...

Thank for your comments. The plan is to build a car. Using the mountaineer is secondary. The car will be built with or without using the mountaineer.

I was here about 9 yrs ago but since then have forgotten my user name and password. I have remained a mountaineer owner the entire time Had a 2001 and a 2007. Still have the 2007 but sadly the 2001 just started having too many mechanical issues occurring back to back. Now, I am seriously...

I love the way my mountaineer (AWD) drives, handles curves and accelerates.... However, I am starting a car build and was looking at engines and transmissions, fwd, rwd, awd, atc. It finally occurred to me that I'm expecting my car to perform as well as my mountaineer. (Lightbulb moment)...