Keeper's Explorer. Take two.

*Keeper0311* · 10-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Welcome to my new registry. This is my 2000 Explorer XLT. Bought it from the original owner for $3,400. Came with the owners manual, and the paper work to prove it's been dealer maintained. When I purchased the Ex, it had 111,000 on the odometer, a small tear in the leather of the drivers seat, some sand in the back( take it the guy was a surfer, found a few surf board fins in the jack storage area). Gonna do a alignment when I get the chance, and start transferring all my mods from my Sport into this.

As she stands when I brought her home.

How she currently stands.

04/07/11

Current Mods:

Interior:

Tan Leather, power seats, windows, locks.
LED Front dome light.
Alpine HU with Kenwoods all around.
Garmin Nuvi 1390
Cobra 19 mounted in the center console with magnet mounted antenna along with a reworked cubby area.
Autovation racing pedals
Fire Extinguisher mounted in the rear.
Reupholstered center console.
Extra anchor points.
Hi-lift mounted in the rear cargo area.

Exterior:

Bullit Mustang Fuel door
Hankook AT M's (P255/70R16)
Side steps removed.
Assortment of super sweet decals and stickers.
RCI front skid plate.

Lighting:

Sylvania Silverstars for the headlights.
x2 Hella 500 driving lights.
Fog light/ High beam mod.
LED Puddle lights, license plate lights.

Engine:4.0L SOHC

Throttle Cable mod.
Drop in K&N air filter.
Silencer removed, air box mod.
Synthetic Oil.
Ford Racing 70mm TB
Optima Red-top with Ballistic Fab tray.

Suspension and Brakes

BTF Uni-ball upper control arms.
Rancho RS5000's
Torsion Twist and Warrior-153/AAL.
Power Slot Rotors w/ Hawk Ceramic pads on all four corners.

Drive Train

Projects for the future:

Quick disconnects for front and rear sway bar.
Possibly LS up front.

*BigRondo* · 10-25-2010, 02:45 PM

Congrats on the new Ex. It looks like a nice one. Kind of hard to see the pics with my phone. I'll get a better look when I get home.

Posted via Mobile Device

*Joe Dirt* · 10-25-2010, 02:46 PM

Cool- I'm glad you found something to replace your Sport!

I just stripped the fender flares, hatch trim, rocker trim, and header panel off an identical truck for Wedgie this past weekend at the boneyard...

Holy baked on brake dust on those front center caps!

*zukman* · 10-25-2010, 02:46 PM

now thats a keeper!
Glad to see your back in the game.
Sorry we missed meeting you at Truckhaven, but now we know the next run you'll be there.

*Keeper0311* · 10-25-2010, 02:48 PM

Thanks guys. Hoping I can make the next run, whether it's T-Haven or a local run!

*Ritsui* · 10-25-2010, 03:39 PM

*bcbid* · 10-25-2010, 04:06 PM

Is that the same one you wanted to get from craigslist?

*Keeper0311* · 10-25-2010, 04:10 PM

Indeed it is.

**Tbars4** · 10-25-2010, 05:18 PM

...Glad to see you found another...

...If you are needing an EF license plate holder, I have one left...

bcboy4ca · 10-25-2010, 05:19 PM

As I said in the other thread the truck looks nice and clean. Looking forward to following your progress

*Keeper0311* · 10-25-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbars4

...Glad to see you found another...

...If you are needing an EF license plate holder, I have one left...

Thanks! I have a Marine Corp plate holder I'm gonna be using. Gotta track down my other forum decal.

BC: Thanks for the interest!

*BigRondo* · 10-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Keeper, Real nice Ex!!! I see you have the EGA sticker already on there!!!

*Keeper0311* · 10-25-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRondo

Real nice Ex keeper!!! I see you have the EGA sticker already on there!!!

Literally the first thing I did when I got home. lol

*BigRondo* · 10-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeper0311

Literally the first thing I did when I got home. lol

Nice!!!

*Keeper0311* · 10-26-2010, 10:08 AM

Driving my XLT is a huge difference from my Sport. Not bad, but different.

*Keeper0311* · 10-27-2010, 05:05 PM

Visiting my parents home (where my Sport is being stored) and started transiting some parts onto my XLT. I've got my Alpine HU up and running, new wipers, fire extigisher, and the Bullit Mustang fuel door installed. I also got the K&N drop in filter put in, and the wheel caps off my Sport put up front.

Next up will be the TB, JBA cables. Possibly the AEM CAI.

**Tbars4** · 10-27-2010, 07:00 PM

...Is the insurance company going to buy it off from you???

...I'm still interested in pulling the rear disc brakes off if they are available...

*Keeper0311* · 10-27-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbars4

...Is the insurance company going to buy it off from you???

...I'm still interested in pulling the rear disc brakes off if they are available...

As of now, they are not. My brother is interested in the Ex to use as a project for his automotive classes. Haven't quite decided what I'm going to do with her yet.

*Keeper0311* · 10-27-2010, 08:32 PM

Some pictures of my work today.

Alpine HU. Drilled a hole in the little cubby hole for the ipod cord, I plan on working the CB into the lower cubby hole. Haven't really put to much thought into that one yet.

New fuel door. This took a little bit of time to get on, patience and little bit of grinding with a dremel tool. It's not a perfect fit as it was orginally designed for the Mustang. But the results are pretty good. For those of you who are interested, I got the idea from Aldive(RIP).

And some interior shots. You can see that I my extinguisher in the back as well.

Next up will be getting swapping shocks between the Ex's, the CB, and TB. In no particular order.

*BigRondo* · 10-27-2010, 08:41 PM

looking good.

10-25-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Keeper's Explorer. Take two. Welcome to my new registry. This is my 2000 Explorer XLT. Bought it from the original owner for $3,400. Came with the owners manual, and the paper work to prove it's been dealer maintained. When I purchased the Ex, it had 111,000 on the odometer, a small tear in the leather of the drivers seat, some sand in the back( take it the guy was a surfer, found a few surf board fins in the jack storage area). Gonna do a alignment when I get the chance, and start transferring all my mods from my Sport into this. As she stands when I brought her home. How she currently stands. 04/07/11 Current Mods: Interior: Tan Leather, power seats, windows, locks. LED Front dome light. Alpine HU with Kenwoods all around. Garmin Nuvi 1390 Cobra 19 mounted in the center console with magnet mounted antenna along with a reworked cubby area. Autovation racing pedals Fire Extinguisher mounted in the rear. Reupholstered center console. Extra anchor points. Hi-lift mounted in the rear cargo area. Exterior: Bullit Mustang Fuel door Hankook AT M's (P255/70R16) Side steps removed. Assortment of super sweet decals and stickers. RCI front skid plate. Lighting: Sylvania Silverstars for the headlights. x2 Hella 500 driving lights. Fog light/ High beam mod. LED Puddle lights, license plate lights. Engine:4.0L SOHC Throttle Cable mod. Drop in K&N air filter. Silencer removed, air box mod. Synthetic Oil. Ford Racing 70mm TB Optima Red-top with Ballistic Fab tray. Suspension and Brakes BTF Uni-ball upper control arms. Rancho RS5000's Torsion Twist and Warrior-153/AAL. Power Slot Rotors w/ Hawk Ceramic pads on all four corners. Drive Train 5 Speed Auto 4wd 4.10's front and rear, Limited Slip Diff in the rear, with Solid Axle diff cover, and Royal Purple full synthetic gear oil. Replaced front hubs. Projects for the future: Quick disconnects for front and rear sway bar. Possibly LS up front. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold Last edited by Keeper0311; 04-03-2013 at 08:04 PM.

10-25-2010, 02:46 PM	#4
zukman "Home of Misfit Crawlers" arcadia calif. '91EB, '86Sami, '85Ranger Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,648 Vehicle Specs	now thats a keeper! Glad to see your back in the game. Sorry we missed meeting you at Truckhaven, but now we know the next run you'll be there. __________________ 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX(under reconstruction) 1991 ExplorerEddie Bauer http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=263112 1991 Explorer XLT http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...40#post2995740 1985 Ranger (waiting for elec surgery) Tow vehicles-Theirs- '99 Cruise Master, His '01 F-250 4x4,Hers'98 Expedition XLT Flags http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=Wave+Flag Light Covers http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...45#post2625145

10-25-2010, 02:48 PM	#5
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks guys. Hoping I can make the next run, whether it's T-Haven or a local run! __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

10-25-2010, 03:39 PM	#6
Ritsui Pilot of dogcraft Lake Arrowhead, CA 98 Sport 4x4 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 796 Vehicle Specs	__________________ Ritsui 1998 Explorer Sport 4x4 SOHC V6, 4.10 (aussie locked ) 2" TT, 3" lift springs, K&N w/cheeze, 32" BFG clones, 120v/12v outlets

10-25-2010, 04:06 PM	#7
bcbid U.S. Marine ,MI 1993 Eddie Bauer (4X4) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 465 Vehicle Specs	I like it!!! Is that the same one you wanted to get from craigslist? __________________ PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY,U.S.M.C., SEMPER FI...Brian This is "Bouncing Betty", my 1993 Explorer..... http://www.explorerforum.com/photopo...1721&protype=1 1993 Eddie Bauer (4.0 stock)

10-25-2010, 02:45 PM	#2
BigRondo USMC 1371 Worcester, MA 2002 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,182 Vehicle Specs	Congrats on the new Ex. It looks like a nice one. Kind of hard to see the pics with my phone. I'll get a better look when I get home. Posted via Mobile Device

10-25-2010, 04:10 PM	#8
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Indeed it is. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

10-25-2010, 05:18 PM	#9
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	...Glad to see you found another... ...If you are needing an EF license plate holder, I have one left... __________________ 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

10-25-2010, 05:19 PM	#10
bcboy4ca Wannabe Elite Explorer Chilliwack, BC '98 XLT Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 70 Vehicle Specs	As I said in the other thread the truck looks nice and clean. Looking forward to following your progress __________________ 1998 Explorer XLT, 4.0 SOHC, 4wd, Black on Tan Interior w/Leather, Power Moonroof. JET Performance Programmer, K&N Filter w/drilled airbox, Magnaflow Muffler, Sirius Starmate 5 Radio, ProComp AAL, Homemade 1.5" lift shackles, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic 180 Fan, Ford Racing 70mm TB.

10-26-2010, 10:08 AM	#15
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Driving my XLT is a huge difference from my Sport. Not bad, but different. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

10-27-2010, 05:05 PM	#16
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Visiting my parents home (where my Sport is being stored) and started transiting some parts onto my XLT. I've got my Alpine HU up and running, new wipers, fire extigisher, and the Bullit Mustang fuel door installed. I also got the K&N drop in filter put in, and the wheel caps off my Sport put up front. Next up will be the TB, JBA cables. Possibly the AEM CAI. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

10-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#17
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	...Is the insurance company going to buy it off from you??? ...I'm still interested in pulling the rear disc brakes off if they are available... __________________ 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

10-27-2010, 08:32 PM	#19
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Some pictures of my work today. Alpine HU. Drilled a hole in the little cubby hole for the ipod cord, I plan on working the CB into the lower cubby hole. Haven't really put to much thought into that one yet. New fuel door. This took a little bit of time to get on, patience and little bit of grinding with a dremel tool. It's not a perfect fit as it was orginally designed for the Mustang. But the results are pretty good. For those of you who are interested, I got the idea from Aldive(RIP). And some interior shots. You can see that I my extinguisher in the back as well. Next up will be getting swapping shocks between the Ex's, the CB, and TB. In no particular order. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold Last edited by Keeper0311; 10-27-2010 at 08:48 PM.