Explorer specs

[steelo]

For any Xplorer owners out there, I got these from an American site. I'm putting them here as I know that they can be hard to get. I've put in the conversions that I needed for mine.:truck:

[ExploredR]

hey, im a new user and a driver of a 02 explorer xlt so any info is good for me, i just wish there was more i could do for my suv. I have been told there is not much for my year/model.

[steelo]

Good to hear from you & see another 1 :truck: on here, there's a few of us on here & if you do a search or look in the Ford Owners thread you'll read a bit about whats on here about the underrated Explorer.
Have fun & chat to you later.:thumb: :D

[cac]

hey guys, hoping you can clear up something on the explorers for me....

i have heard that the front end of them is not strong enough to support a bullbar properly, more so on the older models (like urs steelo), and that you can't fit a winch to them either...

how much truth is there behind this....

thx in advance

cac

[steelo]

Not that I'm aware of & you'll see 2 out of 3 have bullbars on them. As for the winches, I'll have to admit that I personally haven't seen 1 as yet but I think 1 of the guys from WA has fitted 1.
The Explorer chassis came from the American Ranger:truck: truck/ute so you'd think that it would be as strong as anything else out there.
Have a look at the other Explorer & Ford threads & you'll get some dam good ideas & advice.:thumb:

Hope this little bit of info helps out.:D
Steelo

[cac]

cheers steelo...not so much interested in owning an explorer...but still interested in learning about them...and making sure the info i have is fact, not fiction....

[Lou D Ford]

Hi, Ive only had my Explorer a couple of months and love it,
She is a great tool but im having trouble finding anyone who can help
with a bullbar and suspension lift because as soon as i mention
the word Explorer to any 4x4 shops they wont even give me the time of day!:crazy: Come to think of it any accessories? Great to find others out there! '99 Explorer XLT sohc 4.0L'

[SykoSmurf]

here is a place that say they do bullbars for ALL makes and models
Vehicle and 4WD Accessories :: Roof Racks || Towbars || Shelving || Accessories for Utes Cars Vans and 4WDs (http://www.allvehicleaccessories.com.au/)
i am still waiting for a reply i have emaild 3 companys none have replied yet only been 2 days tho, see what next week brings
i know that TJM and ARB both dont make explorer bars at least not for a 97

as for suspention lift you might have to get some parts from usa,

i think the problem in aus is that everyone has underratted the explorer. Ford have always made stong cars and i dont think the explorer is an exeption.
the bigest let down on mine is the stock road tyres, lol,

[steelo]

Hi, Ive only had my Explorer a couple of months and love it,
She is a great tool but im having trouble finding anyone who can help
with a bullbar and suspension lift because as soon as i mention
the word Explorer to any 4x4 shops they wont even give me the time of day!:crazy: Come to think of it any accessories? Great to find others out there! '99 Explorer XLT sohc 4.0L'

Your not the only 1 with the problem, there's a few 4WD shops that are all friendly till you mention "Explorer" then all they tell you to do is buy something else & generaly walk away instead of trying to help you. Most specialised suspension places will help you out though.:D

[tractor-lux]

be careful with getting stuff from the U.S and A. there are a few slight differences between them and aussie models. dont know about suspension stuff, mainly electrical stuff

[SykoSmurf]

from what i can tell the suspension setup is the same, but you never know

:drink:

[98fex]

hi steelo I found a vin No decoder Ford Explorer Specifications Axle Codes VIN Codes Ford Explorer Specs 1991 - 2006 (http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrprize/) now if you all have look at torsion bar code on your bars compare it to the code on this page you can up grade your torsion bars like I have I gone two sizes bigger . my original bar code is UB now is UD and the only place to get them is ford they cost $317.00 a pair. You can not buy after market torsion bars in Australia