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Hi All, I used to frequent this forum a lot back in 2006-2009 when I had my 2000 XLT. I really enjoyed my Explorer and it was a great first car. Now, I'm back and would like some input on a decision. I've been offered a 2004 Explorer XLT - 4.0 SOHC, 4x4 (if you count an open diff in the back...

no pics?!? sorry about the situation though.

I have a 2000 Explorer 4X2, SOHC with 103k miles, almost 30k of which i have put on. I have just recently noticed a rattle around 2300 rpm which I understand is the timing chains. I have a few questions... About how many miles do I have before the chains give out? 20k-ish? I don't think it...

Do you need to have the front end re-aligned after replacing the sway bar links? It seems to me the alignment shop told me that. I hope I'm making that up because it really doesn't make sense from the pictures, and I don't need another $70 alignment job.

Well i went down to Discount Tire today, prepared for the Yoko's. My stepdad talked me into getting the Michelin LTX M/S, which were the same tire he had on his truck (his are bigger though) and my gosh! I will never own another Goodyear Wrangler. These are smoother, (granted they are new)...

would this be the same procedure for a 2004?

Thanks for the replies. There are way too many tires out there! :confused: I wouldnt even mess with it, but the alignment on one front tire is out of whack and i dont want a new goodyear. (see below) I feel like going to discount tire, close my eyes, spinning around in a circle and see...

So i drive my explorer for 20k miles and not a problem with the tires. Off-road, on-road, roads i probably shouldn't be on... well my mom drives it for a day while i'm out of town and gets a nail one of my tires. :mad: I don't want to drive with a patched tire and the Goodyear Wranglers i...

Thanks. I will look into that. It hasn't happened in while but the temps get up in the 80's now. I noticed it was running rough (low rpm's today) at a few red lights. It's driving me cray.:eek:

Well i took it to AutoZone and no codes were stored. I plan on cleaning the IAC, I'm assuming my MAF cleaner will work for this as well? It seems as if it is worse when it is cold outside. It has warmed up considerably and the problem is better. Thanks for the suggestions.

Lately I have been having a problem with my 4.0 SOHC. At first the idle was a little rough, and every once in a while when I would start the engine and shift to Drive it would die on me. Well everyone on here claims that cleaning the MAF will do wonders so I cleaned it a few weeks ago...

Yeah they are cheap, but they aren't projectors so I am a little apprehensive.

Has anybody used the Xenon bulbs that LMC Truck offers in their catalog? I saw them for something like $25 and was wondering if i would see an improvement from OEM bulbs. Thanks.

There is a very slick patch of road on my way home. One night, around 11, i had just gotten off from work and it was raining. I turned onto this patch and without thinking touched the gas very lightly. Next thing i know i've got 90 degrees and am staring at a curb. I was freaking out at well. :eek:

yeah the limited slip is why you can't do good burn outs around corners. before i knew i had a limited slip i did a major over steer and almost took out a curb. but at least in the rain when both tires spin its easier to lose control of the rear.

I have the same issue with my rear wiper, but i havent taken the time to diagnose what is wrong with it. I have not had the fade problem, but I thought it only infected older models. The orange recall that you are referring to, I believe, is the in-line fuse Cruise Control Recall. Without the...

does it pop while turning or going straight? it will pop when you turn because both wheels dont turn at the same speed and something has to give.

The motor is not unheard of. Im pretty sure that is the most common motor for a sport. They didnt have v8's Gas tank is 17 gallons. I get around 16 mixed. (SOHC, 4dr.) No clue on the ABS.

2002 was the first year for the 3rd generation. because of this they typically have more problems. i have seen posts before from people who say that 2002 is a year to stay away from. im sure they will pop in at some point with more information.

My '00 2WD does this around 40-45mph. There was a post on this not too long ago. They said something about the bell housing.

the rear controls can be disabled from the HU. Hold 3 and 5 down (i think) and a headphone will show up. the back controls should work.

if you put them under the seat wont the amps prohibit the seats from folding down? i dont know if that would bother you though. i fold mine down a lot.

what is color matching? it sounds like something i would do to a painted bumper. forgive my ignorance. :cool: yeah. my stepdads corvette. i've only driven it twice.:thumbdwn:

here are the pictures. sorry they are so big. i dont think i can adjust the bumpers levelness but maybe it can be done?

it's a SOHC motor, so wouldnt the tensioners be suspect?