Dislexiclawyer's 92 Sport

dislexiclawyer · 11-24-2008, 03:32 PM

Personal Info
Name: Matthew Parker
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 24
Truck Info
1992 Explorer Sport
Deep Jewel Green
287,000 Miles
Purchased May 2005
Sold July 2010

Modifications
Diamond clear headlights and turn signals
Fog lights in the bumper
Black billet grill (powder coated by Turdle)
Stock modular wheels powder coated black by Turdle
Serious Explorations license plate frames
In channel window visors
Tow hooks front and rear
Sway bar quick disconnects front and rear
Rancho 5000 series shocks
Warrior 153 shackles
F150 coil seats
31/1050/R15 Kumho Road Venture AT KL-78 tires
Bed liner on the quarter panels, bumpers, and mirrors
Rostra remote keyless entry system
12 disc Pioneer CD changer
Cobra 19DX IV CB radio
Firestik 3' CB antenna
Magnaflow model 11225 Muffler
Magnaflow model 35129 Polished Stainless Tip

It seems like I have done so much more work to this thing. I guess a lot of it is general upkeep. I have repainted black the trim pillars on the doors and rear hatch, the roof rack, the hinges for the rear glass, and the rear wiper arm. I have repaired the power window motors. I have fixed the 4x4 shift motor twice. Sometimes I really hate this thing, but I have really grown attached to it.

Future Plans
New headliner
Roof basket?

Pictures

**FROADER** · 11-24-2008, 03:42 PM

A good looking and very clean 92! Nice work! Black wheels would look good since everything else is already black.

Did you get an alignment after the spacers? Might be the pictures, but it looks like you've got a little (+) camber.

dislexiclawyer · 11-24-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

A good looking and very clean 92! Nice work! Black wheels would look good since everything else is already black.

Did you get an alignment after the spacers? Might be the pictures, but it looks like you've got a little (+) camber.

Thanks, yeah I did get an alignment to fix the camber. I think I just don't hold the camera level.

HappyBuddaH · 12-07-2008, 09:12 PM

nice truck. I wish my 93 looked that good!
did you paint that stripe on the lower trim or is it factory?

dislexiclawyer · 12-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyBuddaH

nice truck. I wish my 93 looked that good!
did you paint that stripe on the lower trim or is it factory?

The stripe in the door trim was painted the body color when the truck was repainted by the previous owner. And I painted below that with truck bed liner. I need to get a new front piece of trim for the drivers side though. I just realized a month or so ago that it is missing

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 12-07-2008, 10:30 PM

nice sport u got there keep up the good work

97sprt4x4 · 12-07-2008, 11:25 PM

+1 on the black rims, i think it would tie everything in very well, but other then that the truck looks fantastic, glad to see you're ninja'd grill got worked out alright, and everything else is coming along very well. Congrats

Justin

BTVFD132 · 12-09-2008, 02:02 PM

where did you get your new headlamps ,clear running lights & turn signals at. I've been looking all over.

dislexiclawyer · 12-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTVFD132

where did you get your new headlamps ,clear running lights & turn signals at. I've been looking all over.

I got them off eBay. Just search for diamond clear headlights and you should find them.

BTVFD132 · 12-09-2008, 02:32 PM

OK thanks for the info.

nickm347 · 12-09-2008, 04:41 PM

clean sport, it looks great. What kind of bedliner did you use?

dislexiclawyer · 12-09-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickm347

clean sport, it looks great. What kind of bedliner did you use?

I used Duplicolor spray on bed liner on the mirrors and on the rocker panels, and I used Duplocolor's roll on bed liner for the bumpers. If I were to do it over again I would have used the roll on liner on the rockers as well, it just seems more durable.

dislexiclawyer · 01-17-2009, 02:50 PM

Bump for updated pictures

*vroomzoomboom* · 01-25-2009, 04:35 PM

very nice. i miss my first gen sport that i had about 10 years ago now. it's probably a beer can now.

HahnsB2 · 02-08-2009, 03:59 AM

Very nice, I'd like to remove the red stripe on the black trim on mine like you did as well as the clear corners lights, the black billet grill looks sick too

dislexiclawyer · 02-24-2009, 03:56 PM

I have a few update pictures. Since I took pics last I have added some tow hooks for a Jeep, and a CB radio. I also got to test my tires in the snow, and use 4x4 for the first time in years.

Here is the thread for my Cb install: Clickity

dislexiclawyer · 03-20-2009, 01:37 PM

I finally manged to get rid of my old shocks with over 248,000 miles on them. I replaced them with Rancho RS5039 shocks in front, and RS5185 in the rear. The difference when driving is like night and day. I might as well have had steel rods for shocks before because that is exactly what it felt like. All the fun colors on the rear shocks are a combination of dirt, rust, and cement

At least now I have something new and shiny under there

Old and busted:

New hotness:

Old and busted:

New hotness:

dislexiclawyer · 04-21-2009, 03:03 PM

I put some updated pictures in the first post. I was also able to get a hold of an explorer sport emblem courtesy of bmxking5, who will no longer be needing a rear hatch.

It was in good shape but had seen its share of sunny days. So I gave it a new coat of black and a few coats of clear and it looks good as new!

Before:

After:

dislexiclawyer · 06-08-2009, 08:24 PM

I have been doing a little bit of work on my truck since SMORR so I thought I would post an update. I folded the body seam under and re did the rocker panels in roll on bedliner all the way up to the body line. I think it looks pretty good, and hopefully it will end my budding rust problem.

I also re-arranged my cb setup. I was satisfied with the radio in the center console, but with the combination of my decision to move the antenna, and my wanting that storage compartment back. I decided to move the radio into the ashtray. I now have a place to hang the mic, and the cord won't get in the way of my cup holders anymore. I think I need to find something to trim the opening with though, my cuts into the ashtray weren't the best.

My antenna setup was inspired by Jurassic Park. I watched the movie again recently and noticed the antenna setup mounted on the mirror. I used a ball mount with a 2" ball, and I really like it. I will need to do some testing to see if I need to add a spring or not.

I also got the most awesome license plates ever!

**Turdle** · 06-08-2009, 08:40 PM

I am totally digging the cb antenna mount.

11-24-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Dislexiclawyer's 92 Sport Personal Info Name: Matthew Parker Location: Kansas City, MO Age: 24 Truck Info 1992 Explorer Sport Deep Jewel Green 287,000 Miles Purchased May 2005 Sold July 2010 Modifications Diamond clear headlights and turn signals Fog lights in the bumper Black billet grill (powder coated by Turdle) Stock modular wheels powder coated black by Turdle Serious Explorations license plate frames In channel window visors Tow hooks front and rear Sway bar quick disconnects front and rear Rancho 5000 series shocks Warrior 153 shackles F150 coil seats 31/1050/R15 Kumho Road Venture AT KL-78 tires Bed liner on the quarter panels, bumpers, and mirrors Rostra remote keyless entry system 12 disc Pioneer CD changer Cobra 19DX IV CB radio Firestik 3' CB antenna Magnaflow model 11225 Muffler Magnaflow model 35129 Polished Stainless Tip It seems like I have done so much more work to this thing. I guess a lot of it is general upkeep. I have repainted black the trim pillars on the doors and rear hatch, the roof rack, the hinges for the rear glass, and the rear wiper arm. I have repaired the power window motors. I have fixed the 4x4 shift motor twice. Sometimes I really hate this thing, but I have really grown attached to it. Future Plans New headliner Roof basket? Pictures __________________ My Registry Last edited by dislexiclawyer; 02-08-2011 at 11:18 PM.

11-24-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	A good looking and very clean 92! Nice work! Black wheels would look good since everything else is already black. Did you get an alignment after the spacers? Might be the pictures, but it looks like you've got a little (+) camber. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

12-07-2008, 10:30 PM	#6
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	nice sport u got there 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

12-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#7
97sprt4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Jerz 06 Mazda3 GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 896 Vehicle Specs	+1 on the black rims, i think it would tie everything in very well, but other then that the truck looks fantastic, glad to see you're ninja'd grill got worked out alright, and everything else is coming along very well. Congrats Justin __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

12-09-2008, 02:02 PM	#8
BTVFD132 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fremont,Ohio '94 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 52 Vehicle Specs	where did you get your new headlamps ,clear running lights & turn signals at. I've been looking all over. __________________ 94 X , 4.0 w/30x9.5, 2x130 watt KC Daylighters. 2x55 watt Driving Lights..... LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS,TOTALLY WORN OUT,SHOUTING "HOLY SHIT WHAT A RIDE" *LITTLE GREEN MONSTER*

12-07-2008, 09:12 PM	#4
HappyBuddaH Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, Tx '93 Sport - '03 Ranger Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 51 Vehicle Specs	nice truck. I wish my 93 looked that good! did you paint that stripe on the lower trim or is it factory?

12-09-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
BTVFD132 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fremont,Ohio '94 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 52 Vehicle Specs	OK thanks for the info. __________________ 94 X , 4.0 w/30x9.5, 2x130 watt KC Daylighters. 2x55 watt Driving Lights..... LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS,TOTALLY WORN OUT,SHOUTING "HOLY SHIT WHAT A RIDE" *LITTLE GREEN MONSTER*

12-09-2008, 04:41 PM	#11
nickm347 Wannabe Elite Explorer '00 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs	clean sport, it looks great. What kind of bedliner did you use?

01-17-2009, 02:50 PM	#13
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Bump for updated pictures __________________ My Registry

01-25-2009, 04:35 PM	#14
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,631 Vehicle Specs	very nice. i miss my first gen sport that i had about 10 years ago now. it's probably a beer can now. __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

02-08-2009, 03:59 AM	#15
HahnsB2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Battle Ground WA 88 Bronco II Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 783 Vehicle Specs	Very nice, I'd like to remove the red stripe on the black trim on mine like you did as well as the clear corners lights, the black billet grill looks sick too __________________ 88 Bronco II EB, 4.0L, M5OD, 4.56s, Aussie Locked 8.8, Aussie Locked D35 w/e-clip eliminator, Manual 1354, 3" PA Body Lift, 34x10.5 Swamper LTBs, Warn Hubs, U-Joint Drive shaft, OBA, Custom bumpers front/rear, 2 1/2" Exhaust w/flowmaster 40 series. 95 Dakota Sport CC, 5.2, 5-Spd(Hurst), 4x4, M1, HS 1.7 RR's, Aero Turbine 3030/Side Exit, 50mm TB, 30x9.50s on 15x8 Ultra 50 Series, 3.55s.

02-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#16
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have a few update pictures. Since I took pics last I have added some tow hooks for a Jeep, and a CB radio. I also got to test my tires in the snow, and use 4x4 for the first time in years. Here is the thread for my Cb install: Clickity __________________ My Registry

03-20-2009, 01:37 PM	#17
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I finally manged to get rid of my old shocks with over 248,000 miles on them. I replaced them with Rancho RS5039 shocks in front, and RS5185 in the rear. The difference when driving is like night and day. I might as well have had steel rods for shocks before because that is exactly what it felt like. All the fun colors on the rear shocks are a combination of dirt, rust, and cement At least now I have something new and shiny under there Old and busted: New hotness: Old and busted: New hotness: __________________ My Registry

04-21-2009, 03:03 PM	#18
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I put some updated pictures in the first post. I was also able to get a hold of an explorer sport emblem courtesy of bmxking5, who will no longer be needing a rear hatch. It was in good shape but had seen its share of sunny days. So I gave it a new coat of black and a few coats of clear and it looks good as new! Before: After: __________________ My Registry

06-08-2009, 08:24 PM	#19
dislexiclawyer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 206 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have been doing a little bit of work on my truck since SMORR so I thought I would post an update. I folded the body seam under and re did the rocker panels in roll on bedliner all the way up to the body line. I think it looks pretty good, and hopefully it will end my budding rust problem. I also re-arranged my cb setup. I was satisfied with the radio in the center console, but with the combination of my decision to move the antenna, and my wanting that storage compartment back. I decided to move the radio into the ashtray. I now have a place to hang the mic, and the cord won't get in the way of my cup holders anymore. I think I need to find something to trim the opening with though, my cuts into the ashtray weren't the best. My antenna setup was inspired by Jurassic Park. I watched the movie again recently and noticed the antenna setup mounted on the mirror. I used a ball mount with a 2" ball, and I really like it. I will need to do some testing to see if I need to add a spring or not. I also got the most awesome license plates ever! __________________ My Registry

06-08-2009, 08:40 PM	#20
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	I am totally digging the cb antenna mount. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also