Nailzs
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03-06 explorer drivetrain + suspension
hey guys
my b2 took a dump on me last week. the oil ppump went out and my engine fried. so i have been lookin at some used explorers for saIL, some with the 4.0 and some with the 4.6.
when i looked under them, i was very surprised to see that they no longer use a solid rear axle! so my question is, wiht the 4.0 and 4.6, how tough and reliable are the drivetrains? trans, transfer, front and rear diff, etc
this thing will be used for some pulling, inclement weather, etc. i need something thats gonna be tough and reliable.
also, how strong is the suspension? not just for pulling and such but for big bumps and, ahem, "bumpy roads"?
i basically need to know if these things are tough enough to have some fun in. not talking trails or anything, just fields, and snow and such.
that siad, is there anything i should look out for with these vehicles? any problems or problem areas i need to know about?
edit: upon furhter research i learned that 3rd gen exploreres were 02-05 and 4th are 06+. i guess i will need peoples opinons on both generations.
hey guys
my b2 took a dump on me last week. the oil ppump went out and my engine fried. so i have been lookin at some used explorers for saIL, some with the 4.0 and some with the 4.6.
when i looked under them, i was very surprised to see that they no longer use a solid rear axle! so my question is, wiht the 4.0 and 4.6, how tough and reliable are the drivetrains? trans, transfer, front and rear diff, etc
this thing will be used for some pulling, inclement weather, etc. i need something thats gonna be tough and reliable.
also, how strong is the suspension? not just for pulling and such but for big bumps and, ahem, "bumpy roads"?
i basically need to know if these things are tough enough to have some fun in. not talking trails or anything, just fields, and snow and such.
that siad, is there anything i should look out for with these vehicles? any problems or problem areas i need to know about?
edit: upon furhter research i learned that 3rd gen exploreres were 02-05 and 4th are 06+. i guess i will need peoples opinons on both generations.
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