3rd gen pic's

muzzymaniac · 10-27-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by icecube498

No rubbing at all

Its not too much larger of a tire. Just approx 1.5" more in ground clearance. Here's the pic. I'll take a pic of the whole truck when I get the time. I was told by one of the mechanics my TPMS was busted on the rear driver wheel (last owner and walmart's fault). As long as it passes safety inspection I don't really plan on replacing it. Great price on these tires.

Wow! 1.5" I only picked up 1" going to my Grabber AT2's @ 255/70/16! Bring on the snow!!!!

NHarris · 10-27-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzymaniac

Wow! 1.5" I only picked up 1" going to my Grabber AT2's @ 255/70/16! Bring on the snow!!!!

I think my other tires were very bald for how much tread. Could also be where I measured for ground clearance.

These tires rub because of a loose fenderwell piece. I'll have to take care of that soon.

Here's some snow pics (well in the mountains)

*BigRondo* · 10-27-2010, 08:42 PM

Nate, the Ex is looking good.

tabezic · 10-27-2010, 09:22 PM

for some reason those tires look bigger than 245's. and those mountains r amazing. and i cant wait for the snow here!!!!

morziac · 10-28-2010, 06:56 AM

I had the Ex up on stands for a couple of weeks while waiting to get the brakes sorted out, so now she's got alotted rotors all round and some good quality pads, which makes her pull up heaps better.
While i was at it i figured i'd make up a new tailpipe for her too, made it using a y-piece i cut off an old system off my Holden and put on two chrome tips i had laying around. I have preciously Decatted the system and replaced the centre muffler with a performance unit which gave it a nice note, but the tips seemed to have given it a bit more of a crackle and much more gurgling when slowing down. I love it lol

tektoo2 · 10-28-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by morziac

NEED THOSE TAILS!...lol

AND THE REVERSE ASSIST STRIP WITH REFLECTORS!!!...LOL

armysoldier30263 · 10-28-2010, 11:20 AM

morziac those are some crazy lookin jack stands! what is used to hold up the x?

fedyfedz · 10-28-2010, 11:46 AM

thats a sweet exhaust tip...correct me if im wrong but arent slotted rotors not as good as regular or cross drilled? did alot of research when ordering mine. alot of reviews and people say slotted wears down break pads down quicker and doesnt cool it off that much.. takin some of the metal away to allow cool air flow it doesn't alow enough. i order cross drilled rotors and had them for about 5 months and i do heavy breaking and i havent used up any of my pads

friend had slotted rotors on his 2002 ranger and put them on same time as be and he just need new pads a couple of days ago.

stuartr · 10-28-2010, 04:32 PM

Love that tailpipe that is so cool.
STU

morziac · 10-29-2010, 05:35 AM

tektoo2 - lol yeh i know mate , i shouldve got the part number for u while she was out of action , ill get it soon i promise haha

armysoldier30263 - they're just a screw type adjustable jack stand mate, they're actually rated to hold a small truck , they may just look a bit dodgt cause they were sitting on grass

fedyfedz - i think it all comes down to wat pads u use mate. also its not a race car so i feel theres no need to get drilled rotors and ive heard too many stories of the cracking between the holes. These slotted rotors make the ex pull up great too so if the sacrifice i have to pay is replacing pads more often than normal, so be it. ill be much more comfortable letting my missus drive it now knowing how well the brakes operate

stuartr - lol, thanks mate

j92184 · 11-01-2010, 10:00 AM

just bought for $6200 .........130,000 miles.... 4X4

NHarris · 11-01-2010, 10:28 PM

Good looking X! Any plans for it?

therover1991 · 11-02-2010, 12:24 AM

Not my Explorer (obviously) but thought it would be interesting to post a NYC Taxi explorer.

j92184 · 11-02-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by icecube498

Good looking X! Any plans for it?

not to much.. haveing a kid soon, but maybe a bull bar... and fix a few issues,

(just had to fix the parking brakes, i guess the last guy never used them, they fell apart one day on my way home from work. needed new rotors anyways they were pretty rusty on the inside.. of the drum part. )

also the unlock button on the drivers side does not work, you can lock but u can not unlock... i changed the swith but no luck.. must be a bad wite or ground for te switch.. have to do some testing...

and the only other issue.. looks like the tranfer case is leaking a little... not sure if i want to tackel that my self.. might just take it some where... ( still have to give it a good look over...)

*BigRondo* · 11-02-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by j92184

not to much.. haveing a kid soon, but maybe a bull bar... and fix a few issues,

(just had to fix the parking brakes, i guess the last guy never used them, they fell apart one day on my way home from work. needed new rotors anyways they were pretty rusty on the inside.. of the drum part. )

also the unlock button on the drivers side does not work, you can lock but u can not unlock... i changed the swith but no luck.. must be a bad wite or ground for te switch.. have to do some testing...

and the only other issue.. looks like the tranfer case is leaking a little... not sure if i want to tackel that my self.. might just take it some where... ( still have to give it a good look over...)

Welcome aboard!

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, etc.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the door. I found a broken wire and repaired it and all is back to normal!

Here is a great thread for removing the door panel, thanks to borland for the awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=249253

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=270081

Good luck!!!

j92184 · 11-02-2010, 12:09 PM

thanks.. will check these out.

*lynchy wa* · 11-02-2010, 04:16 PM

I've only just worked how to post pictures,better late than never i spose

*Kazer* · 11-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Dude where did you find that sweet brush guard??

*lynchy wa* · 11-02-2010, 05:10 PM

cheers mate check around there should be a similar bar available to you in the states. great for punching through deer,small cattle or in my case kangaroos

NHarris · 11-02-2010, 07:36 PM

lynchywa.....
Good looking X! Definately a different brush guard than what I have ever seen.

10-27-2010, 09:22 PM	#884
tabezic Wannabe Elite Explorer Shelby twp. Michigan 02 mountaineer v8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 222 Vehicle Specs	for some reason those tires look bigger than 245's. and those mountains r amazing. and i cant wait for the snow here!!!! __________________ I would if I could. But I cant, so i wont. 2002 mercury mountaineer 4.6 v8. no cats. flowmaster muffler. air box mod w/ k&n drop in. 17% tints. interior LEDs. Leds in the headlights. 12000k (spring and summer) and 8000k(fall and winter) hi/lo HIDs in the headlight and fogs. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/337743...township-mi-us

10-28-2010, 11:20 AM	#887
armysoldier30263 Wannabe Elite Explorer Shaw AFB, SC 05 BLACK 4.0 XLT Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 689 Vehicle Specs	morziac those are some crazy lookin jack stands! what is used to hold up the x? __________________ 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

10-28-2010, 11:46 AM	#888
fedyfedz Wannabe Elite Explorer Suffolk County, NY 2002 limited v8 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	thats a sweet exhaust tip...correct me if im wrong but arent slotted rotors not as good as regular or cross drilled? did alot of research when ordering mine. alot of reviews and people say slotted wears down break pads down quicker and doesnt cool it off that much.. takin some of the metal away to allow cool air flow it doesn't alow enough. i order cross drilled rotors and had them for about 5 months and i do heavy breaking and i havent used up any of my pads friend had slotted rotors on his 2002 ranger and put them on same time as be and he just need new pads a couple of days ago. __________________ Sold 2002 explorer v8 limited Current Ride:2001 Dakota v8 Registry

10-28-2010, 04:32 PM	#889
stuartr Wannabe Elite Explorer Richlands, VA 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 417 Vehicle Specs	Love that tailpipe that is so cool. STU __________________ Mountianeer family I have a 2002 and she has a 2008. Both AWD V6.

11-01-2010, 10:00 AM	#891
j92184 Wannabe Elite Explorer Baltimore MD 2003 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	My 2003 xlt!! just bought for $6200 .........130,000 miles.... 4X4

10-28-2010, 06:56 AM	#885
morziac Wannabe Elite Explorer Perth, Western Australia 2003 Limited Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 133 Vehicle Specs	I had the Ex up on stands for a couple of weeks while waiting to get the brakes sorted out, so now she's got alotted rotors all round and some good quality pads, which makes her pull up heaps better. While i was at it i figured i'd make up a new tailpipe for her too, made it using a y-piece i cut off an old system off my Holden and put on two chrome tips i had laying around. I have preciously Decatted the system and replaced the centre muffler with a performance unit which gave it a nice note, but the tips seemed to have given it a bit more of a crackle and much more gurgling when slowing down. I love it lol

10-29-2010, 05:35 AM	#890
morziac Wannabe Elite Explorer Perth, Western Australia 2003 Limited Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 133 Vehicle Specs	tektoo2 - lol yeh i know mate , i shouldve got the part number for u while she was out of action , ill get it soon i promise haha armysoldier30263 - they're just a screw type adjustable jack stand mate, they're actually rated to hold a small truck , they may just look a bit dodgt cause they were sitting on grass fedyfedz - i think it all comes down to wat pads u use mate. also its not a race car so i feel theres no need to get drilled rotors and ive heard too many stories of the cracking between the holes. These slotted rotors make the ex pull up great too so if the sacrifice i have to pay is replacing pads more often than normal, so be it. ill be much more comfortable letting my missus drive it now knowing how well the brakes operate stuartr - lol, thanks mate

11-01-2010, 10:28 PM	#892
NHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	Good looking X! Any plans for it? __________________ Nate H 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.SLOW Restoration Project - OEM Restoration with larger than stock tires. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.5" Lift, Quick Disconnects, Rear Locker, Mopar Off Road Package, Gray Moab Wheels, Differential Skid Plates, and much more!

11-02-2010, 12:24 AM	#893
therover1991 Wannabe Elite Explorer Queens, New York 02 XLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 444 Vehicle Specs	Not my Explorer (obviously) but thought it would be interesting to post a NYC Taxi explorer.

11-02-2010, 12:09 PM	#896
j92184 Wannabe Elite Explorer Baltimore MD 2003 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	thanks.. will check these out.

11-02-2010, 04:16 PM	#897
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,339 Vehicle Specs	I've only just worked how to post pictures,better late than never i spose Attached Images __________________ 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

11-02-2010, 04:28 PM	#898
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,658 Vehicle Specs	Dude where did you find that sweet brush guard?? __________________ -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

11-02-2010, 05:10 PM	#899
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,339 Vehicle Specs	cheers mate check around there should be a similar bar available to you in the states. great for punching through deer,small cattle or in my case kangaroos __________________ 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

11-02-2010, 07:36 PM	#900
NHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	lynchywa..... Good looking X! Definately a different brush guard than what I have ever seen. __________________ Nate H 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.SLOW Restoration Project - OEM Restoration with larger than stock tires. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.5" Lift, Quick Disconnects, Rear Locker, Mopar Off Road Package, Gray Moab Wheels, Differential Skid Plates, and much more!

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