BWilliams' 2005 Explorer XLT "Illusion"

*BWilliams* · 04-18-2008, 07:15 PM

I've been Elite for quite a while, but I haven't gotten around to posting an Elite Registry yet. So, here we go!

2005 FORD Explorer XLT "Illusion"

Originally got the truck in November 2006... early model 2005 with 32.5k on the clock... truck came stock with:

4.0L V6
4x4
Silver Berch Metallic exterior, grey interior.
Sport Package (17" wheels, dark metallic lower trim, dark metallic step bars)
Leather seats (power driver)
Message Center
Audiophile audio system (6-disk in-dash + sub)
AdvanceTrac with RSC
Tow package

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Exterior Mods:

Main and Bumper billet grilles
Black headlights
Black corners with Silverstar bulbs
Fog lights upgraded to 9005 bulbs
Westin Ultimate Bull Bar
PIAA 520 ATP lights mounted on bull bar
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Chrome B-pillar trim
2x Diamond 2m/70cm NMO antennas
Removed roof rack

Interior/Electronics:

Wood Dash Kit from WoodDashExperts
LED interior map/dome/cargo lights
Cobra radar detector hard-mounted above mirror
Yaesu FT-8800 2m/70cm mobile radio (voice radio)
Yaesu FT-1900 2m mobile radio with TinyTrak TNC (APRS radio)
Radio Shack 8w amplified speaker for the FT-8800.

OLD PICTURES

**Tbars4** · 04-18-2008, 07:30 PM

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...nice truck and i like what you have done to it...

*Albino 94LTD* · 04-18-2008, 08:25 PM

Looks nice.

How are the quality of the dash and 'B' pillar kits?

*BWilliams* · 04-18-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks, guys.

The dash kit is an EXTREMELY good kit.. pricey, but it looks perfectly stock (everything pretty much thinks that it is stock), and holds up extremely well. The B-pillar kit doesn't line up perfectly (there's a tiny bit on the top that overlaps the weatherstripping), but unless you walk right up to the truck, you can't tell.

*Albino 94LTD* · 04-18-2008, 09:53 PM

Where'd you get them and how much, if I may ask?

The dash kit is plastic I assume? Nice and thick? held on with ___________

The pillar kit, is it plastic or actually metal and how is it held on?

*BWilliams* · 04-19-2008, 01:52 AM

Dash kit I got from www.wooddashexperts.com .. I think it was like 300 bucks for that kit. Yes, it is plastic. And it's held on by 3M double-sided tape (extremely strong)

The pillar kit was off eBay, 40 bucks. Also plastic, held on by 3M tape.

Charlie · 05-26-2008, 06:21 PM

Is lowering in its future?

*BWilliams* · 05-27-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie

Is lowering in its future?

No sir. I got an SUV instead of a car since living in Buffalo means that I need all the ground clearance I can get, since we've got lots of snow up here.

As much as I like a few of the lowered 3rd-gens on the board, she's staying at stock height. I plan to eventually get the full-length running boards from the EB/Limited, though, so I suspect that'll give it the impression that it's lower.

Charlie · 05-27-2008, 04:26 PM

You know..you might want to consider slightly larger diameter tires with the new wheels, just to help fill in the wheel wells a little more...just a suggestion, might look bad anyway

*BWilliams* · 05-28-2008, 09:21 AM

Yeah, that's always a thought. Tires will need replacing next year since they're going to end up failing inspection next year (they'll pass this year, I think), so even if I get the new wheels now, I can always have them throw on a larger tire when they come due for replacement.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 06-03-2008, 12:26 AM

looks nice keep up the good work

*BWilliams* · 03-05-2011, 02:43 PM

Lots of updates ... see main post.

Radios, bull bar, and lights.

*Kazer* · 09-30-2011, 11:26 PM

I like those led drls...nice ex

04-18-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	BWilliams' 2005 Explorer XLT "Illusion" I've been Elite for quite a while, but I haven't gotten around to posting an Elite Registry yet. So, here we go! 2005 FORD Explorer XLT "Illusion" Originally got the truck in November 2006... early model 2005 with 32.5k on the clock... truck came stock with: 4.0L V6 4x4 Silver Berch Metallic exterior, grey interior. Sport Package (17" wheels, dark metallic lower trim, dark metallic step bars) Leather seats (power driver) Message Center Audiophile audio system (6-disk in-dash + sub) AdvanceTrac with RSC Tow package ------------------- Exterior Mods: Main and Bumper billet grilles Black headlights Black corners with Silverstar bulbs Fog lights upgraded to 9005 bulbs Westin Ultimate Bull Bar PIAA 520 ATP lights mounted on bull bar LED Daytime Running Lamps Chrome B-pillar trim 2x Diamond 2m/70cm NMO antennas Removed roof rack Interior/Electronics: Wood Dash Kit from WoodDashExperts LED interior map/dome/cargo lights Cobra radar detector hard-mounted above mirror Yaesu FT-8800 2m/70cm mobile radio (voice radio) Yaesu FT-1900 2m mobile radio with TinyTrak TNC (APRS radio) Radio Shack 8w amplified speaker for the FT-8800. OLD PICTURES __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry Last edited by BWilliams; 03-05-2011 at 03:30 PM. Reason: updated 3/5/2011

04-18-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,855 Vehicle Specs	......nice truck and i like what you have done to it... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

04-18-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
Albino 94LTD Prepping for Moab '13 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Vehicle Specs	Looks nice. How are the quality of the dash and 'B' pillar kits? __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy

04-18-2008, 08:55 PM	#4
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks, guys. The dash kit is an EXTREMELY good kit.. pricey, but it looks perfectly stock (everything pretty much thinks that it is stock), and holds up extremely well. The B-pillar kit doesn't line up perfectly (there's a tiny bit on the top that overlaps the weatherstripping), but unless you walk right up to the truck, you can't tell. __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry

04-18-2008, 09:53 PM	#5
Albino 94LTD Prepping for Moab '13 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Vehicle Specs	Where'd you get them and how much, if I may ask? The dash kit is plastic I assume? Nice and thick? held on with ___________ The pillar kit, is it plastic or actually metal and how is it held on? __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy

04-19-2008, 01:52 AM	#6
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Dash kit I got from www.wooddashexperts.com .. I think it was like 300 bucks for that kit. Yes, it is plastic. And it's held on by 3M double-sided tape (extremely strong) The pillar kit was off eBay, 40 bucks. Also plastic, held on by 3M tape. __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry

05-26-2008, 06:21 PM	#7
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	Is lowering in its future? __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

05-27-2008, 04:26 PM	#9
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	You know..you might want to consider slightly larger diameter tires with the new wheels, just to help fill in the wheel wells a little more...just a suggestion, might look bad anyway __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

05-28-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah, that's always a thought. Tires will need replacing next year since they're going to end up failing inspection next year (they'll pass this year, I think), so even if I get the new wheels now, I can always have them throw on a larger tire when they come due for replacement. __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry

06-03-2008, 12:26 AM	#11
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	looks nice keep up the good work __________________ 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

03-05-2011, 02:43 PM	#12
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lots of updates ... see main post. Radios, bull bar, and lights. __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry

09-30-2011, 11:26 PM	#13
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,653 Vehicle Specs	I like those led drls...nice ex __________________ -Steve- Mustang GT's 17x8 +24 Offset, 245/65r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 BTF 2.25" front, 1.75" rear, 1.5" bodylift, Spartan Locker The Mounds 2002-2005 Explorer Facebook Page