Stang wheels

[Jesse]

Dude... just ... TOO badass... seriously!

I have a question for you though, with that screen in your grille, how do you open your hood?

 

[Holty]

you don't reach through the grill to open the hood. when you pull the lever under the dash it lets the hood pop up a little bit than you pull the lever under the hood.

 

[PUR PONY]

I have a question for you though, with that screen in your grille, how do you open your hood?

SIMPLE- steal a 98+ hood latch from someone elses explorer!!!!

When my dad was away and hs 98 Limited was in the garage I just sold his hood latch set-up. In 98 that when to a different latch stup because some explorers came from the factory with the plastic grill inserts.

I had to drill 2 holes on the underside of my hood and make a backing plate with 2 taped hole. I slide that up inside the hood and boltd the new latch to it. Worked great!!!!

 

[I Can Defy]

Where did you get that grill insert...i must have one! thanks.

Eric

ps- badass truck man!

 

[I Can Defy]

Also- HOw much is your ride, out of curiousity and how many miles?

Eric

 

[PUR PONY]

To tell you the truth i dont remeber where i got my grille...
I think i ordered it direct from Street Scene.... do a search on the net- i dont remember their website off hand.

 

[Muer36]

rims

where can i get a set of cobra r rims for my 96 4 door xtl 4wd i was looking at the 18x9.5 and i was wondering if they would fit

 

[X24]

I got my Cobra R's from GEFRacing.com . They are in GA. They have a whole bunch of different wheels to choose from at good prices.

 

[X24]

OK, I gotta put some spacers on these. The rim rubs the lower a-arm just like purpony. If I put spacers on will I have to get longer wheel studs? I'll only need about a 3/8" spacer.

 

[MrSolaas1]

OK does anyone know if the 98 Cobra Wheels 17x8 5 Bolt patter will fit on my car and what size tires i will have to get. I have herd possibly 275/55/17 but im not sure, can someone help me before i go out and buy them and them not fitting.

http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...P&Product_Code=M1007D178&Category_Code=WHEELS

 

[X24]

The bolt pattern is the same but I have heard of them fitting and not fitting.Frankrizzo says no but I can defy has them mounted. I would get one and go from there. Talk to frankrizzo. I think hes interested in getting rid of the one that he has (if he hasnt already). If it fits then you only have to buy 3. As for tires, I would go with the 275/55. I went with a 255/60 on mine.

 

[Jesse]

Yes they do. The Explorers share the Mustang's 5x4.5 bolt pattern, and they do not rub. I inquired of what tire size I would need to keep my stock wheelspin with 18's and I was told 255/55/18's, but I'm not sure what it would be for the 17's. When/if you buy wheels and tires for your truck, do NOT tell them it's going on an Explorer because most companies won't sell non-stock size tires for them due to the whole damn Firestone thing. Just tell them you're getting them for your Durango or something ghey and they'll leave you alone.

 

[jonny 5]

If I understand correctly, the Cobra 17x9s will not rub on a 98 XLT 4x4?

 

[Jesse]

That is correct.

 

[X24]

I have a 98 XLT 4X4 and mine rub. The inside of the rim rubs the lower A-arm. But, I'm lowered 2" so that might have something to do with it.

 

[james t]

Originally posted by jonny 5
If I understand correctly, the Cobra 17x9s will not rub on a 98 XLT 4x4?

yes, they will. probably not much, and it depends on what size tire you run and if you are lowered or not.

 

[Holty]

I have a 99 XLT and my 17 inch cobra's rub a little bit. It is only a full turn so it's not really a big deal, i doubt it is hurting anything......and even if it is.....i don't care it looks phat! lol