Finially got decent pics...

*TAS98xlt* · 12-14-2003, 11:55 AM

I would suggest you not paint the rear bumper if you plan on using it at all. On mine I have to be careful not to hit it with anything. And it also makes it difficult to wash the top of the truck without standing on the rear bumper.

*hydroxy* · 12-14-2003, 12:26 PM

what should I do about it being grey then? Just leave it? I might paint the lip of the bumper white and leave the top grey...

*X~FACTOR* · 12-14-2003, 06:44 PM

Hydroxy- just wait for BM's roll pan and then paint that.

*hydroxy* · 12-15-2003, 03:17 PM

I dont think I'll be ordering one of those unfortunetly - $$ and I use my bumper too much.

*hydroxy* · 12-26-2003, 10:01 AM

Pinstripe removed...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...threadid=95838

*hydroxy* · 12-29-2003, 08:18 PM

removed the bumpers while the ex is in the shop getting a $1200 front diff repair... bearings hopefully. (OUCH!!!!)

I thought the front almost looked good without the bumper on it... here are some pics

I need a digi cam.. I know the pics arn't the best.

*XplorerKid* · 12-30-2003, 01:04 AM

those are for his foglights.......

*hydroxy* · 12-30-2003, 08:35 AM

front black wires were the fogs... and white wire was where I had offroad lights... just havn't removed the wire for them.

The rear, the two thick black wires are for the license plate lights. The jumble of red wires are the ones which connected to my reverse lights (only have one left). I'm going to be removing it though.

Howcome I need new corners/headlights? My headlight on the left has a lotta condensation in it from installing the strobe... going to fix that when I get the ex back.

Here is a pic of the front lights I used to have. (on the left)

*boominXplorer* · 12-30-2003, 08:59 AM

by the camber i guess you got it lowered?

*hydroxy* · 12-30-2003, 09:09 AM

not yet... I think the alignment went outta whack when I got the new wheels... I tell you, it doesn't look THAT out of alignment if you see it in person. But looking at that picture now, I do see it looks bad. I had never noticed that before.

Well I'm lowering it whenever I get the explorer back, and then I HAVE to get it aligned...

wow, that does look outta alignment a lot tho - I wish I could go outside and look at it to see if it really did look that bad... I guess I never noticed it that much w/ the bumpers on...

Trevor92xlt · 01-20-2004, 08:59 AM

the mud flaps gotta go

*hydroxy* · 01-20-2004, 11:24 AM

Flaps are staying... they help keep my ex clean like no other. I think I'm gong to trim them up a little bit tho and paint them white so they flow more with the body

*JTX* · 01-21-2004, 12:26 AM

I think it looks sweet! Nice X!

*hydroxy* · 01-21-2004, 07:24 AM

To do what with?

*hydroxy* · 01-21-2004, 02:52 PM

we'll see how my bumper holds up w/ the paint and go from there...

12-14-2003, 11:55 AM	#81
TAS98xlt Out of mod money San Diego,CA '98 XLT 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 Vehicle Specs	I would suggest you not paint the rear bumper if you plan on using it at all. On mine I have to be careful not to hit it with anything. And it also makes it difficult to wash the top of the truck without standing on the rear bumper. __________________ Ted 1998 5.0 XLT Engine Bay Interior Underbody

12-14-2003, 12:26 PM	#82
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	what should I do about it being grey then? Just leave it? I might paint the lip of the bumper white and leave the top grey... __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-14-2003, 06:44 PM	#83
X~FACTOR Name is Ray Valley Stream, Long Island '97 XLT 4-dr SOHC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,729 Vehicle Specs	Hydroxy- just wait for BM's roll pan and then paint that. __________________ My Mods

12-15-2003, 03:17 PM	#84
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I dont think I'll be ordering one of those unfortunetly - $$ and I use my bumper too much. __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-26-2003, 10:01 AM	#85
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pinstripe removed... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...threadid=95838 __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-29-2003, 08:18 PM	#86
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	removed the bumpers while the ex is in the shop getting a $1200 front diff repair... bearings hopefully. (OUCH!!!!) I thought the front almost looked good without the bumper on it... here are some pics I need a digi cam.. I know the pics arn't the best. __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-30-2003, 01:04 AM	#87
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,715 Vehicle Specs	those are for his foglights....... __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

12-30-2003, 08:35 AM	#88
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	front black wires were the fogs... and white wire was where I had offroad lights... just havn't removed the wire for them. The rear, the two thick black wires are for the license plate lights. The jumble of red wires are the ones which connected to my reverse lights (only have one left). I'm going to be removing it though. Howcome I need new corners/headlights? My headlight on the left has a lotta condensation in it from installing the strobe... going to fix that when I get the ex back. Here is a pic of the front lights I used to have. (on the left) __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

12-30-2003, 08:59 AM	#89
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,029 Vehicle Specs	by the camber i guess you got it lowered? __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

12-30-2003, 09:09 AM	#90
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	not yet... I think the alignment went outta whack when I got the new wheels... I tell you, it doesn't look THAT out of alignment if you see it in person. But looking at that picture now, I do see it looks bad. I had never noticed that before. Well I'm lowering it whenever I get the explorer back, and then I HAVE to get it aligned... wow, that does look outta alignment a lot tho - I wish I could go outside and look at it to see if it really did look that bad... I guess I never noticed it that much w/ the bumpers on... __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

01-20-2004, 08:59 AM	#91
Trevor92xlt Wannabe Elite Explorer Marquette Mi 1992 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	the mud flaps gotta go __________________ 92' XLT 5.5 total lift 33' procomp AT's AutoMeter Gauges, Racing seats, Custom Rocker Rails, Custom interior, snorkel

01-20-2004, 11:24 AM	#92
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Flaps are staying... they help keep my ex clean like no other. I think I'm gong to trim them up a little bit tho and paint them white so they flow more with the body __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

01-21-2004, 12:26 AM	#93
JTX Rollin... New Mexico 94 xlt Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,508 Vehicle Specs	I think it looks sweet! Nice X! __________________ -=Elite Registry=-

01-21-2004, 07:24 AM	#94
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	To do what with? __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07

01-21-2004, 02:52 PM	#95
hydroxy I like to fiddle... Fairfax, VA 1995 Limited v6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,320 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	we'll see how my bumper holds up w/ the paint and go from there... __________________ The more you try and fix rattling, the louder and more expensive it gets. "buy the best and only cry once..." Car Domain Page Virginia Tech '07