TeeJays 2002 XLT 4x4 Exploder

Teejay4490 · 05-25-2012, 11:41 PM

Well me and the 2005 had a good run but it was time to move on to the next thing, and the next thing is a 2002 xlt 4x4. She has has 130,000 on the clock.

As she sits today..

What I started with..

There she is, the running boards have been removed and the trim is going to be painted this week, more pics and progress reports to come!!

Teejay4490 · 05-26-2012, 06:52 PM

Got the running boards off and now im in the process of painting the trim...

Looks like a new EX!

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 05-27-2012, 02:54 PM

nice x

Triton8273 · 05-27-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sams01XplrSprt

nice x

Is it too much to ask for

*sport97* · 05-29-2012, 02:09 PM

I really liked the red explorer, but the new explorer is sharp, I love black. Now, lift it!

Triton8273 · 05-29-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sport97

I really liked the red explorer, but the new explorer is sharp, I love black. Now, lift it!

He's getting there lol

Teejay4490 · 05-29-2012, 02:39 PM

Lol I've gotta take care of some maintenance issues and other things before the lift. In no particular order I want wheels, roof rack, tail light guards, brush guard. Then a lift lol. I'll probably end up giving in and getting a lift before a lot of those.

Triton8273 · 05-29-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teejay4490

brush guard

Teejay4490 · 06-06-2012, 06:44 PM

Getting some of that wiring done

Dont have a drill? Tap into that redneck ingenuity!

This actually came out very clean.

The completed product:

*Black Dynomite* · 06-19-2012, 03:25 AM

Very nice!
Taking suggestions for further mods??? (Ditch the rack if you seldom use it, and get a nicer switch for your BWM...Bulgin vandal switches are cool, I used one on my Ammo Box IED, they are 12V, latching, LED, heaps of color options.... or maybe a military style switch cover). Good switch selection here, although a bit pricey.

Teejay4490 · 06-19-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manjina

Very nice!
Taking suggestions for further mods??? (Ditch the rack if you seldom use it, and get a nicer switch for your BWM...Bulgin vandal switches are cool, I used one on my Ammo Box IED, they are 12V, latching, LED, heaps of color options.... or maybe a military style switch cover). Good switch selection here, although a bit pricey.

Like so?..

Took the rack off today to paint it, it'll prolly stay off for alittle while. As far as the switch goes idk what im gonna do with it.

But yes im ALWAYS open to suggestions, as most of my ideas come from someone elses Ex anyways

*Black Dynomite* · 06-19-2012, 10:25 PM

Yeah! That was going to be my other suggestion (paint it). Looking so sweet!

Also, love the smoke job on your tails. Not too dark, good effect.

*Edit - Now paint that grille

Teejay4490 · 06-21-2012, 07:35 PM

Appreciate it!

I was actually thinking about painting the grill and and switching out my blacked out headlights and corners with stock and clear corners like yours.

Teejay4490 · 07-09-2012, 11:32 PM

Well sunday about 5 o'clock I started the teardown to replace my harmonic balancer.. The way this radiator and what not is set up makes it soooo hard to get to but anyways I made it to getting everything out and will resume work tomorrow. Hopefully I can finish it up.

Btw does anybody have tips for getting the balancer off, I bought a puller kit but the bolts arent long enough. Maybe im doing something wrong but Im going to get longer bolts tomorrow. Any advice tips/tricks appreciated!!

Teejay4490 · 08-16-2012, 09:42 PM

Sold the explorer a couple days ago. Im probably going to stick around though, I really enjoy this forum. If anyone else has a jeep you can catch me on their forums too!

Triton8273 · 08-16-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teejay4490

Sold the explorer a couple days ago. Im probably going to stick around though, I really enjoy this forum. If anyone else has a jeep you can catch me on their forums too!

*Ronin8002* · 08-17-2012, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teejay4490

Sold the explorer a couple days ago. Im probably going to stick around though, I really enjoy this forum. If anyone else has a jeep you can catch me on their forums too!

Get another one

Teejay4490 · 08-17-2012, 09:06 AM

If I get another one itll be a second gen. But for right now itll just be a jeep lol

05-25-2012, 11:41 PM	#1
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	TeeJays 2002 XLT 4x4 Exploder Well me and the 2005 had a good run but it was time to move on to the next thing, and the next thing is a 2002 xlt 4x4. She has has 130,000 on the clock. As she sits today.. What I started with.. There she is, the running boards have been removed and the trim is going to be painted this week, more pics and progress reports to come!! __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf Last edited by Teejay4490; 05-27-2012 at 12:55 PM.

05-26-2012, 06:52 PM	#2
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Got the running boards off and now im in the process of painting the trim... Looks like a new EX! __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf Last edited by Teejay4490; 05-26-2012 at 07:13 PM.

05-27-2012, 02:54 PM	#3
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	nice x __________________ 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

05-29-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,332 Vehicle Specs	I really liked the red explorer, but the new explorer is sharp, I love black. Now, lift it! __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

05-29-2012, 02:39 PM	#7
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lol I've gotta take care of some maintenance issues and other things before the lift. In no particular order I want wheels, roof rack, tail light guards, brush guard. Then a lift lol. I'll probably end up giving in and getting a lift before a lot of those. __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

06-06-2012, 06:44 PM	#9
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	BWM Complete Getting some of that wiring done Dont have a drill? Tap into that redneck ingenuity! This actually came out very clean. The completed product: __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

06-19-2012, 03:25 AM	#10
Black Dynomite Elite Explorer Wellington, New Zealand 2005 Ltd 4.6L Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 217 Vehicle Specs	Very nice! Taking suggestions for further mods??? (Ditch the rack if you seldom use it, and get a nicer switch for your BWM...Bulgin vandal switches are cool, I used one on my Ammo Box IED, they are 12V, latching, LED, heaps of color options.... or maybe a military style switch cover). Good switch selection here, although a bit pricey. __________________ : K&N FIPK, 2.5" Cat Back w/ Turboflow Muffler, SCT Tuned by James @ Henson Performance, Underdrive Pulleys, EFan, 275/45 20, Stripped rack, Black Head/Corner lights, Black Mesh Grille Upper/Lower, Black Emblems, Amsoil fluids, TorquePro. Ammo Box IED Last edited by Black Dynomite; 06-19-2012 at 01:35 PM. Reason: more switch info

06-19-2012, 10:25 PM	#12
Black Dynomite Elite Explorer Wellington, New Zealand 2005 Ltd 4.6L Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 217 Vehicle Specs	Yeah! That was going to be my other suggestion (paint it). Looking so sweet! Also, love the smoke job on your tails. Not too dark, good effect. Edit - Now paint that grille Last edited by Black Dynomite; 06-19-2012 at 10:45 PM.*

06-21-2012, 07:35 PM	#13
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Appreciate it! I was actually thinking about painting the grill and and switching out my blacked out headlights and corners with stock and clear corners like yours. __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

07-09-2012, 11:32 PM	#14
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Oh the agony... Well sunday about 5 o'clock I started the teardown to replace my harmonic balancer.. The way this radiator and what not is set up makes it soooo hard to get to but anyways I made it to getting everything out and will resume work tomorrow. Hopefully I can finish it up. Btw does anybody have tips for getting the balancer off, I bought a puller kit but the bolts arent long enough. Maybe im doing something wrong but Im going to get longer bolts tomorrow. Any advice tips/tricks appreciated!! __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

08-16-2012, 09:42 PM	#15
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Sold the explorer a couple days ago. Im probably going to stick around though, I really enjoy this forum. If anyone else has a jeep you can catch me on their forums too! __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

08-17-2012, 09:06 AM	#18
Teejay4490 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tallahassee, Florida 02 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 685 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	If I get another one itll be a second gen. But for right now itll just be a jeep lol __________________ 2002 Explorer XLT 4x4 - Smoked Tail Lights - Smoked Headlights - Billet Upper Grill - K&N Cold Air Intake - Clarion Head Unit - Wheels Painted Black - BWM My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...hp?t=357337#sf

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Some questions about 4x4 Vs. AWD, first winter driving my XLT.	kdoggy	Explorer & Ranger Transmissions, Transfer Cases, & Differentials	3	12-01-2011 02:52 AM
2002 Explorer XLT 4X4	deputy8257	New Member Forum	0	10-15-2011 03:24 PM
2002 XLT 4x4 tranny slipping and whining	Hammer01	Stock 2002 - 2005 Explorers	5	09-11-2009 08:06 AM
99 XLT 4x4 electrical gremlin?	Spunrod	Explorer & Ranger Transmissions, Transfer Cases, & Differentials	5	12-04-2007 12:40 AM
random flaming? by jeeper	expo5.0	Exploring every thing under the sun!!	37	07-28-2003 09:29 AM