3rd gen pic's

armysoldier30263 · 06-20-2011, 06:37 PM

dang gardner your pics almost make me want to change my background pic on the computer to your x ... almost!!! ive still got the "new" feeling going on since i lifted the x ... but still some good pics ... always beats pics sitting in a walmart parking lot

*NHarris* · 06-20-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by armysoldier30263

always beats pics sitting in a walmart parking lot

You need to throw some mud up on your ex!!!

*n.gardner* · 06-20-2011, 06:46 PM

Mr armysoldier30263, Thanks! My X is my backround on my computer and my iphone Love hearing good commets, keeps me in the mod-ing game

*Ronin8002* · 06-20-2011, 07:25 PM

Truck is looking great, Nick! Have you had to use the winch much?

auburnfan138 · 06-20-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazer

i plan to run 285s or 305's. im still looking for a used set though seeing as my 245s only have about 8k on them.
33"s with 3.55s ...... should be interesting

It's not interesting. Just ease off start at red lights and don't tow anything over 3500 lbs

*Kazer* · 06-20-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan138

It's not interesting. Just ease off start at red lights and don't tow anything over 3500 lbs

ease off? and why only 3500lb? just curious...

auburnfan138 · 06-20-2011, 09:42 PM

Sorry if it wasn't clear. Keep the rpm's low when your starting off and you wont have problems. Just be smart and you shouldn't have any problems.

The explorer doesn't like towing with a 33" tire. I've tow a 5x8 utility trailer with a 4 wheeler and a double jet ski trailer with 2 3 seat ski's and it will tow those just fine, but the explorer can not tow my 19' bass boat. Well it will, it doesn't like it at all. The dry weight of the boat is just over 3000 lbs.

So I bought an f-150, retired the explorer from towing. I'll be throwing 35's on it with 3.55's very soon.

armysoldier30263 · 06-20-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NHarris

You need to throw some mud up on your ex!!!

I know I know Nate ... im quite the hypocrite aren't I?? I just don't want anymore scratches on it ... and the wife would absolutely KILL ME cause I have absolutely no reason to mud it since I've got a fully capable z71 ... and also before I start flexing it I need the extended ucas cause the knuckles beat the snot out of the coil springs ... but yes I do need to get it dirty at least once

*Kazer* · 06-20-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan138

Sorry if it wasn't clear. Keep the rpm's low when your starting off and you wont have problems. Just be smart and you shouldn't have any problems.

The explorer doesn't like towing with a 33" tire. I've tow a 5x8 utility trailer with a 4 wheeler and a double jet ski trailer with 2 3 seat ski's and it will tow those just fine, but the explorer can not tow my 19' bass boat. Well it will, it doesn't like it at all. The dry weight of the boat is just over 3000 lbs.

So I bought an f-150, retired the explorer from towing. I'll be throwing 35's on it with 3.55's very soon.

ahh, okay. dont mash the throttle, got it.
whats the worse that could happen if i keep driving like i do? (aggressive and throttle happy). would a regear allow me to keep my 10mpg drving habits?

and the most i tow is a 6x10 trailer with two cords of wood

*MCD04EB* · 06-20-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by n.gardner

About 2500 lbs of hay, 1500 lbs of trailer, all offroad in 4x4 low. Yeehaw!

truck looks soo good nick!

i want mine to look like that someday

*lynchy wa* · 06-20-2011, 11:58 PM

Yeah mate, ripper pic's!

JDT · 06-21-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by n.gardner

Nice x!!, what wheels are those?

*Kazer* · 06-21-2011, 04:47 PM

285/XX/r16 tires. procomp 52 rims

perkinsbrandon72 · 06-22-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazer

I can't decide if i want to get a vinly window sticker saying "BTF-Fab" or "Ronin8002"
Thank you James for all your help!

2.25" Front, 1.75" Rear

Next Mods: 285's or Aussie locker.

hey does your truck sit level with the btf lift you have

*Kazer* · 06-23-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by perkinsbrandon72

hey does your truck sit level with the btf lift you have

The top of the rear wheel well measures about a half inch higher than the front, but for the most part, yes it sits pretty level. A 2.5 front 1.75 rear may level it out more

therover1991 · 06-23-2011, 10:59 AM

Just a couple pics after I washed and waxed the other day. Decided to throw on my old NY plates from our old explorer to change up the pics a bit. Enjoy!

mattd08 · 06-23-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by therover1991

Just a couple pics after I washed and waxed the other day. Decided to throw on my old NY plates from our old explorer to change up the pics a bit. Enjoy!

Looks great! I love a clean Ex!

therover1991 · 06-23-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mattd08

Looks great! I love a clean Ex!

Yeah me too lol. I try to wash and wax at least once a week. My camera doesnt take the best pics though. My friends SLR takes such better pics of the truck.

fofopirata · 06-24-2011, 02:24 PM

Here's my X after the 1.5" BL...

Before body lift

After

Also a comparison with another X... Mine is the one on the left..

I have 235/70/R16 and the other X has 245/75/R16... and I believe that mine is just a little bit taller...

Sorry for the big pics but I only had my cellphone to take them...

*lynchy wa* · 06-24-2011, 02:58 PM

Fantastic work. She look's top's

06-20-2011, 06:37 PM	#2341
armysoldier30263 Wannabe Elite Explorer Shaw AFB, SC 05 BLACK 4.0 XLT Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 689 Vehicle Specs	dang gardner your pics almost make me want to change my background pic on the computer to your x ... almost!!! ive still got the "new" feeling going on since i lifted the x ... but still some good pics ... always beats pics sitting in a walmart parking lot __________________ 2005 black xlt 4.0 BTF UCAs, Hunter Brushguard, 1" Wheel Spacers, Vision Wheels Warrior 375 (17-8.5) offset +18, 8K HID High Beams, 1/2 Blacked Out Tails, Black Corners, Debadged, Moog Upper Balljoints, KYB Struts, 2.25/1.75 BTF Spacers, BFG Mud Terrains (255/75-17) and Airbox Mod

06-20-2011, 06:46 PM	#2343
n.gardner Elite Explorer Bel Air, MD '02 XLS Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 513 Vehicle Specs	Mr armysoldier30263, Thanks! My X is my backround on my computer and my iphone Love hearing good commets, keeps me in the mod-ing game __________________ Nick 02 XLS 2.25/1.75 BTF, 285's, procomp 52 wheels, ECOH bumper, Smittybilt XRC8, Light Bar, Air Box Mod, flowmaster 40, CB MORE TO COME.....

06-20-2011, 07:25 PM	#2344
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,866 Vehicle Specs	Truck is looking great, Nick! Have you had to use the winch much? __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

06-20-2011, 11:58 PM	#2351
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Yeah mate, ripper pic's! __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

06-21-2011, 04:47 PM	#2353
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,653 Vehicle Specs	285/XX/r16 tires. procomp 52 rims __________________ -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

06-20-2011, 09:42 PM	#2347
auburnfan138 Wannabe Elite Explorer Auburn,AL 2002 XLS 4WD Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 316 Vehicle Specs	Sorry if it wasn't clear. Keep the rpm's low when your starting off and you wont have problems. Just be smart and you shouldn't have any problems. The explorer doesn't like towing with a 33" tire. I've tow a 5x8 utility trailer with a 4 wheeler and a double jet ski trailer with 2 3 seat ski's and it will tow those just fine, but the explorer can not tow my 19' bass boat. Well it will, it doesn't like it at all. The dry weight of the boat is just over 3000 lbs. So I bought an f-150, retired the explorer from towing. I'll be throwing 35's on it with 3.55's very soon.

06-23-2011, 10:59 AM	#2356
therover1991 Wannabe Elite Explorer Queens, New York 02 XLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 443 Vehicle Specs	Just a couple pics after I washed and waxed the other day. Decided to throw on my old NY plates from our old explorer to change up the pics a bit. Enjoy! __________________ 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 4x4 2005 Ford Freestyle Limited 3.0L V6 AWD 2010 Toyota Prius II K&N CAI

06-24-2011, 02:24 PM	#2359
fofopirata Wannabe Elite Explorer Tijuana Mexico Explorer 2002 XLS FX4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 109 Vehicle Specs	Here's my X after the 1.5" BL... Before body lift After Also a comparison with another X... Mine is the one on the left.. I have 235/70/R16 and the other X has 245/75/R16... and I believe that mine is just a little bit taller... Sorry for the big pics but I only had my cellphone to take them... __________________ Mods So far: BFG A/T stock size (235's), Painted black rims bumpers and pillars, Air box mod, Tow hooks, FM40, 1.5" BL, yakima basket, 7 Hella 500ff(driving/fogs), tail lights guards, light bar, drop in K&N air filter... Next Mods: bigger tires, fix 4x4, Front 1.5" BTF spacers... Last edited by fofopirata; 06-24-2011 at 03:38 PM.

06-24-2011, 02:58 PM	#2360
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Fantastic work. She look's top's __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

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