peanuttbutterman
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- virginia beach
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999 explorer xlt 4wd
i've been dreaming of the day when i can finally lift my "exploder" and the time is near. so far all i've done is alot of research on torsion twist, shackles, springs, shocks and all that good stuff. so i know it could be done cheaper by going other routes but i want it to be safe enough to drive my 7 month son around but yet be able to go off the beaten path with little or no worries. below are links to what i want and as this is my first time seriously modifying and vehicle i'd appreciate any advise or to simply tell me its not going to happen. yes i am planning on doing it all myself with some help from my family who work in aircraft maintenance to automotive maintenance fields and pretty much do all repairs to our own vehicles
wheels 16x8http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Black-Rock-Series-997-Type-8-Steel-Wheel-p-19296.html
tires http://discounttires.com/product_detail.php?c=OTlkODJjMmZlZjdkZjMyMWRlMWIwZjJlNTNlMTZjMWE=&prodID=6112
4 in lift http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.com/page/UAA/PROD/LKS/K494
then new rotors and calipers/brake pads front and rear calipers and lugs painted orange
a dark orange exterior paint , im going to get dye from the craft store and dye the carpets and headliner and paint the dash, ect... all black
would like to reupholster my seats front and back but only if i can do it my self
roof rack if i dont like the way the stock one looks after all that then 2 to 4 lights (i was thinking 5" lights) attached to the rack
fog lights (probably will find in junk yard from an explorer with them stock)
new head light and tail lights (preferably dark but not going for a vader style )
skid plates and a thicker oil pan i was also thinking of a radiator for the trans but i dont know how that would last when i go on the trails the first time.
and the one thing i cant make my mind up on is the brush/grille guard, i was thinking of a safari type but it would suck to spend all that money on lights and paint just demolish the front end the first time out, but yet i dont like the bulk look of the full grille / light gaurd
im pretty sure i have more in my head but cant think anymore, throw ideas my way im up for anything
wheels 16x8http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Black-Rock-Series-997-Type-8-Steel-Wheel-p-19296.html
tires http://discounttires.com/product_detail.php?c=OTlkODJjMmZlZjdkZjMyMWRlMWIwZjJlNTNlMTZjMWE=&prodID=6112
4 in lift http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.com/page/UAA/PROD/LKS/K494
then new rotors and calipers/brake pads front and rear calipers and lugs painted orange
a dark orange exterior paint , im going to get dye from the craft store and dye the carpets and headliner and paint the dash, ect... all black
would like to reupholster my seats front and back but only if i can do it my self
roof rack if i dont like the way the stock one looks after all that then 2 to 4 lights (i was thinking 5" lights) attached to the rack
fog lights (probably will find in junk yard from an explorer with them stock)
new head light and tail lights (preferably dark but not going for a vader style )
skid plates and a thicker oil pan i was also thinking of a radiator for the trans but i dont know how that would last when i go on the trails the first time.
and the one thing i cant make my mind up on is the brush/grille guard, i was thinking of a safari type but it would suck to spend all that money on lights and paint just demolish the front end the first time out, but yet i dont like the bulk look of the full grille / light gaurd
im pretty sure i have more in my head but cant think anymore, throw ideas my way im up for anything