New look on the way!!!!!!

Derrick C. · 01-24-2005, 01:29 AM

Roughly 8 moths ago I set out on a mission but my dreams were killed. I wanted an update look for my tired 92 box. I wanted something different then the update Explorer look. I found a kit for 80s Rangers to update them to a 1 peice Ranger Edge clip. I did ALOT of research and alot of time on the phone to finally realize it couldn't happen. No matter the fabrication. My only option would be pretty much cut and section the fiberglass. Which would be a real pain in the butt since it was a one peice clip. I didn't want it that bad.

Now to the present..........

I've kept this a secret till I knew it was going to happen. And well, I ordered it today so its going to happen. I have found 2 different shops that came out with a kit better then what I was origianlly looking for. A one peice front clip for Rangers and Explorers to update them to a 97 and up F-150. One is fiberwerx.com and maniakracing.com . Both good shops. I went with maniak cause Abe the owner is a really cool guy and his is cheaper but his kit has a hood scoop to. I liked the look of the scoop more. He doesn't have any in stock so hes gotta make it and figure out shipping cause he is located in Mexico. We are working on it though. Heres some pics from fiberwerx website since theres are better pics but Abes are the same plus a scoop. But if you go to maniaks website you can see it on a basic Explorer to get a feel for it. Just remember though. Mine will be SASed and running 40s under it to.

The pics of the headlights are some I found. Let me know what you guys think about those.

*jimbo74* · 01-24-2005, 01:35 AM

nice... i was contemplating doing that to my toyota but with a tundra front end....

Derrick C. · 01-24-2005, 01:43 AM

I say do it after your daughters born and you got the money.

I can't decide which I like better. The tacoma or tundra conversions. Both look awesome!!!

*jimbo74* · 01-24-2005, 02:04 AM

yeah if i do it, it wont happen for a long time..... wont be until after my 4x2 to 4x4 with SAS conversion.....

Crankcase · 01-24-2005, 05:29 AM

Those headlights are FUGLY!!!

It will look awesome with normal lights though...

410Fortune · 01-24-2005, 08:40 AM

I have thought about doing this, but with a BII it just doesnt look right, unless you chop the back.

Now you realize you will have to chop out alot of your existing front clip right??? Any plans for a full engine cage?

Your ex will look killer

Derrick C. · 01-24-2005, 12:55 PM

Yeah I've been thinkin and thinkin about doin an engine cage. I can eliminate alot of the headache that way and plus I can really easily fit 16" shocks up front going with a cage. We'll see.

*Premier* · 01-24-2005, 01:02 PM

Nice.. and I think those lights are cool.

*Texplorer* · 01-24-2005, 01:15 PM

I would go with the Harley Davidson or lightning headlights before those projectors. But the rest should look good.

Derrick C. · 01-24-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texplorer

I would go with the Harley Davidson or lightning headlights before those projectors. But the rest should look good.

Where can I find these HD headlights you speak of???

**MONMIX** · 01-24-2005, 07:27 PM

woah !!!!!!!!! That truck looks WAY cool

*X~FACTOR* · 01-24-2005, 07:34 PM

Looks great!

You have room to make a dualie in the back.

Derrick C. · 01-25-2005, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X~FACTOR

Looks great!

You have room to make a dualie in the back.

Yeah I wish that Ranger was mine.

*jimbo74* · 01-25-2005, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410Fortune

I have thought about doing this, but with a BII it just doesnt look right, unless you chop the back.

Now you realize you will have to chop out alot of your existing front clip right??? Any plans for a full engine cage?

Your ex will look killer

i thought that the whole point of the kit was so you jsut basically replace sheetmetal... i dont believe you have to cut out the front clip.... it should bolt to the existing one...

410Fortune · 01-25-2005, 08:38 AM

I am not sos ure about that but you may be right.
Most of these one piece kits are made to cover up all the tube work on these desert trucks.
I can tell yout he radiator support will be highly visable from the front, just like on this blue ranger, but thats nothing a skidplate and bumper wouldnt solve.
yes it will fit, but you'll have to hide the inner fenders and radiator support, mine as well cut it all off and replace with tube

jeff96 · 01-29-2005, 08:02 PM

its definitely not something you see daily, go for it if you like it!

*bmxking5* · 01-29-2005, 08:09 PM

That looks AWESOME. Can't wait to see it on your Explorer. Keep us updated on when you get it.

Derrick C. · 01-29-2005, 08:55 PM

Oh you guys know I will!!! I'll be posting pics before its off the truck.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 01-29-2005, 11:25 PM

nice looking truck you got there Derrick

keep up the good work man

ExplorerDMB · 01-31-2005, 11:46 AM

Sounds and Looks like it'll be a nice truck! Good luck!

-Drew

ps - Don't forget to add pictures!

01-24-2005, 01:29 AM	#1
Derrick C. Moderator Drinkin Corona Twin Falls, Idaho---------B.F.E. 91 XLT, 92 XL Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,249 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New look on the way!!!!!! Roughly 8 moths ago I set out on a mission but my dreams were killed. I wanted an update look for my tired 92 box. I wanted something different then the update Explorer look. I found a kit for 80s Rangers to update them to a 1 peice Ranger Edge clip. I did ALOT of research and alot of time on the phone to finally realize it couldn't happen. No matter the fabrication. My only option would be pretty much cut and section the fiberglass. Which would be a real pain in the butt since it was a one peice clip. I didn't want it that bad. Now to the present.......... I've kept this a secret till I knew it was going to happen. And well, I ordered it today so its going to happen. I have found 2 different shops that came out with a kit better then what I was origianlly looking for. A one peice front clip for Rangers and Explorers to update them to a 97 and up F-150. One is fiberwerx.com and maniakracing.com . Both good shops. I went with maniak cause Abe the owner is a really cool guy and his is cheaper but his kit has a hood scoop to. I liked the look of the scoop more. He doesn't have any in stock so hes gotta make it and figure out shipping cause he is located in Mexico. We are working on it though. Heres some pics from fiberwerx website since theres are better pics but Abes are the same plus a scoop. But if you go to maniaks website you can see it on a basic Explorer to get a feel for it. Just remember though. Mine will be SASed and running 40s under it to. The pics of the headlights are some I found. Let me know what you guys think about those. Attached Images __________________ Whoops king.....thats why I moderate it. PLAY WITH THE BIG DAWGS?.......... HELL, I AM THE BIG DAWG!!!!

01-24-2005, 01:35 AM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	nice... i was contemplating doing that to my toyota but with a tundra front end.... __________________ My Truck

01-24-2005, 01:43 AM	#3
Derrick C. Moderator Drinkin Corona Twin Falls, Idaho---------B.F.E. 91 XLT, 92 XL Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,249 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I say do it after your daughters born and you got the money. I can't decide which I like better. The tacoma or tundra conversions. Both look awesome!!! __________________ Whoops king.....thats why I moderate it. PLAY WITH THE BIG DAWGS?.......... HELL, I AM THE BIG DAWG!!!!

01-24-2005, 02:04 AM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	yeah if i do it, it wont happen for a long time..... wont be until after my 4x2 to 4x4 with SAS conversion..... __________________ My Truck

01-24-2005, 05:29 AM	#5
Crankcase Moderator Emeritus Vancouver B.C, Canada 1992 XL Ex-Police Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 9,543 Vehicle Specs	Those headlights are FUGLY!!! It will look awesome with normal lights though... __________________ Explorer Family 1992 XL Mine 1992 XL Sisters 1992 XL Dads 1994 XL Moms Ex-Moderator: Modified Explorations Drivelines New Member Forum ***Guest star poster....

01-24-2005, 08:40 AM	#6
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	I have thought about doing this, but with a BII it just doesnt look right, unless you chop the back. Now you realize you will have to chop out alot of your existing front clip right??? Any plans for a full engine cage? Your ex will look killer __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted Last edited by 410Fortune; 01-24-2005 at 09:06 AM.

01-24-2005, 12:55 PM	#7
Derrick C. Moderator Drinkin Corona Twin Falls, Idaho---------B.F.E. 91 XLT, 92 XL Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,249 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah I've been thinkin and thinkin about doin an engine cage. I can eliminate alot of the headache that way and plus I can really easily fit 16" shocks up front going with a cage. We'll see. __________________ Whoops king.....thats why I moderate it. PLAY WITH THE BIG DAWGS?.......... HELL, I AM THE BIG DAWG!!!!

01-24-2005, 01:02 PM	#8
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,925 Vehicle Specs	Nice.. and I think those lights are cool. __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

01-24-2005, 01:15 PM	#9
Texplorer Elite Explorer Morgantown, WV 96 XLT 4x4 4.0 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,614 Vehicle Specs	I would go with the Harley Davidson or lightning headlights before those projectors. But the rest should look good. __________________ 2005 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 5.4L on 33" Nitto TG's 1996 XLT Lifted on 33's SOLD 1996 Limited Stock SOLD 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition

01-24-2005, 07:27 PM	#11
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,823 Vehicle Specs	woah !!!!!!!!! That truck looks WAY cool __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

01-24-2005, 07:34 PM	#12
X~FACTOR Name is Ray Valley Stream, Long Island '97 XLT 4-dr SOHC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,729 Vehicle Specs	Looks great! You have room to make a dualie in the back. __________________ My Mods

01-25-2005, 08:38 AM	#15
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	I am not sos ure about that but you may be right. Most of these one piece kits are made to cover up all the tube work on these desert trucks. I can tell yout he radiator support will be highly visable from the front, just like on this blue ranger, but thats nothing a skidplate and bumper wouldnt solve. yes it will fit, but you'll have to hide the inner fenders and radiator support, mine as well cut it all off and replace with tube __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

01-29-2005, 08:02 PM	#16
jeff96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fayetteville, NC 03 Ninja 636, 96 Ex Sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	its definitely not something you see daily, go for it if you like it! __________________ Those are just extra parts honey...don't worry about it.....

01-29-2005, 08:09 PM	#17
bmxking5 Rollover Posse Member Monroe, GA '93 Sport & '96 XLT Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,812 Vehicle Specs	That looks AWESOME. Can't wait to see it on your Explorer. Keep us updated on when you get it. __________________ Weekend Toy: '93 Explorer 2dr - Full-width D44/9" swap, disc f/r, 37" Nittos, 4.88s locked rear, hi steer '96 Explorer 5.0 - Lifted, Magnaflow, Mac, TMH, 33s, TOTALLED!! New DD: '01 F150 Supercrew 4x4 - Magnaflow Hi-Flow cats & Muffler, powdercoated FX4 wheels, leveling kit

01-29-2005, 08:55 PM	#18
Derrick C. Moderator Drinkin Corona Twin Falls, Idaho---------B.F.E. 91 XLT, 92 XL Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,249 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Oh you guys know I will!!! I'll be posting pics before its off the truck. __________________ Whoops king.....thats why I moderate it. PLAY WITH THE BIG DAWGS?.......... HELL, I AM THE BIG DAWG!!!!

01-29-2005, 11:25 PM	#19
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	nice looking truck you got there Derrick keep up the good work man __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

01-31-2005, 11:46 AM	#20
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	Sounds and Looks like it'll be a nice truck! Good luck! -Drew ps - Don't forget to add pictures! __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)