Not that bad on the 4x2. They actually but a drip pan on the cross member that work!!. Hardest part is getting the filter out past the steering linkage. Wipe out the drip pan, fill the new filter with oil, snake it through the linkage and spin it on. I feel sorry for you guys with the 4x4's !

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2001Supercrew,Lariat,5.4,3.55 posi,trailer tow,Oxford white, medium graphite,bed extender,Extang tonneau,Lund hood deflector,Cloudrider stainless steel grille screen, Penda bed mat

 

My recommendation is change to the K&N oil filters and buy a 1" stubby wrench. It has a 1" nut at the end of the filter. It's alot easier getting the filter off.

 

I never have a problem loosening the filter But I always lube it prior and hand tighten.
I use my cordless drill to drill a hole in the end and drain in a small funnel before removing it to keep spillage down. then I take the plastic bag from the store and reach up and twist off ( if I need to I loosen FIRST with a metal band type wrench)


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Y2K F150 4x4 XL Med Torredor Red
4.2 5 speed,AIRAID, SuperCHIP,
3.55 LS, Leer camper shell, bedrug,
Ranchhand Rover Brushguard 2X Off road lights
Tint/alarm/ aftermarket keyless entry/locks
2m radio, CB, 3 Scanners
regulator@f150driver.com

 

Took me over an hour of crawling to find the filter. I felt like an idiot once I did. I passed over it probably 20 times.

 

I have a 97 and it does not have a remote oil filter. I didn't kno hey even had them.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, USAcoustics 2150 amp, Profile electronic 3 way crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and Polk Dx7 5x7/6x8 3 ways in the front doors.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, Magnacharger, Airaid, and slotted rotors.

OTHER FUTURE MODS:
Ram Air hood w/functional ram air, suspension lift, 17" polished wheels, 35" tires, and sunroof.