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Do you have photos of your Ford Explorer or Ranger before and after your modifications? This is the place to show them off. In order to post photos here you need to link to photos which are already on the web. Read the FAQ for more information
Do you have photos of your Explorer before and after your modifications? This is the place to show them off. Forum Rules: General forum rules and etiquette are located here: Forum Rules and Instructions Additional notes unique to this forum and my moderating style are listed below. In order to post photos here you need to link to photos which are already on the web. Read the FAQ in the link above for more information on inserting images and photos. You can also become an Elite Member and have space to store photos directly on this site: Elite Explorer Topics and Content This forum is designed solely for the purpose of posting photos to show your vehicle’s changes Before and After you perform modifications on them. If you...
I bought this new with 2560 miles. I drove the base 4 cyl eco and didn't like it. Dealer had this XLT as a courtesy vehicle which I drove and bought with my 2010 escape as a trade and used a friends A plan. VERY happy with purchase price. I wasn't thrilled with the 18" wheels and tires and the squirm or slight shake on initial acceleration so I found 20" wheels and tires from a 2015 limited. I broke even on selling the OEM wheels and tires, buying the 20's and having the 2018 TPMS sensors installed. Immediately noticed a difference in the feel and driving characteristics, much better than stock 18's. Some of this I attribute to putting Goodyear weather ready tires on these 20" rims. Next change was adding a class 3 hitch which I...
The Day I brought her home 05/11 2017 next to a 96 that I do not have anymore. And this is as of 03/23/2019 Still needing to get front Diff installed. I have a Vacuum Disco that I am wiring in. Got Wires ran to drivers now I have to get it into the Driver Compartment. As of now she has a TT and 4 door leaf pack in the rear. About 2 to 2.5 inches total with tires lift. Need to raise the rear a little more but other then that I am super happy with her. Once everything is done we are going to get her out on the trails and see what she is capable of. I really can not wait.
Bought this for my son last week. It's a nice clean two owners 2003 Explorer Sport XLT 2wd. Since then I have added 1 1/2" body lift, polyurethane body mounts, KYB gas-a-just shocks, ProComp rear add a leaf, 265/75R16 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3, 16x8" 4.3BS Ion Matt black wheels, Turned torsion bars 3 full turns, Removed pinstripe, and Blacked out the grey plastic body molding. Before and After pictures:
Just thought I'd share my pics when my ex sat for two years and I finally decided to get it back on the road and hit the trails. She's looking real rough that's what neglect looks like lol fired right up though! A little pressure washing, elbow grease and some wax go along way lol! This was a few years ago there have been A LOT more work done since this picture.
Little gallery I put together detailing the changes I've made to my 10' Ex since the day I drove it off the dealer lot :) Be sure to hit the "Load 4 more images" at the bottom for the current finished product! http://imgur.com/gallery/V8V0K Also a video of the lights on from inside the cab at night, First stage is headlights Second is + bullbar LED Third is + Roof lights
Hello everyone! I just got my new 17 Explorer Base I just plastic dipped the rims, installed the all-weather Ford molded floor mats, rear bumper protector and match the front two windows with the back windows tint. Here are some pictures of before and after. I am happy to share and be a member of this forum. Next thing is going to be the fog lights retrofit. Thanks! Out the dealer with 9 miles. Got home with 36 miles.\ Next Morning..
Hey guys, just a simple post here, showcasing the mods I've done to my 02 Trac up to this point. The before and after is always evolving but here's where she sat when it snowed here in GA a few weeks ago... I've got big drivetrain plans for this one, v8 swap *cough* Before, the day I brought it home with 168,750 miles for an overpriced $7800: After dumping about $2500 more in 33" BFGs, Cragars, body lift, Warrior shackles, Pioneer stereo and sub, LED lighting throughout, push bar, engine R&R.....
I seen this '05 on Black Friday a couple days after it had been traded in. Didn't look like much on the outside but real clean inside. I went home and ran a Carfax on it. Found out it was a 1 owner purchased new at a dealer a mile from my house. All maintenance and service done by Ford on time. I went back the next day, took it for a ride and gave it a good going over. I found a really nice ride that had only been short changed in exterior cosmetics. Day 1...as purchased. As it is now after a few mods including new tires, wheel center caps, F-150 tow hooks and a few other subtle touches. It's getting there.....
Here are a couple pics of our 99 Sport. It has the 4.0 SOHC engine & the 5R55E trans, & 8.8 w/4.10's. The first is when we purchased it back in July of 2015. Here is what it looks like now. I have replace the hydraulic timing chain tensioners, spark plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, serp belt & belt tensioner, thermostat, upper & lower radiator hoses, by pass hose, repaired the rusted out rocker panels, removed the rusted out side steps & replaced them with ones from a 06 reg cab Ranger, swapped out the leather seats to cloth seats, replaced the carpet, replaced both head lamp assemblies, serviced the trans, & replaced the torque converter clutch solenoid, trans mount, added vent visors, bug shield, a grille guard, removed the...
Hey guys, I had posted in the new member thread when I bought my 1992 Ford Explorer back in July, 2015. The truck itself was incredible; only 61k miles at the time and no body damage, interior wear, and for the most part, it was mechanically sound. Not only have I loved the first gen Explorer since I was a kid, and tried to coax my parents to buy one as a our family car (it didn't work, since my Mum hated the rough ride), but my favorite movie of all time has been Jurassic Park. What little kid doesn't love dinosaurs? Seeing them come to life on the big screen was awesome back in the day. It only made sense to buy this clean Explorer, but convert it to a JP Tour Vehicle. As a disclaimer, all modifications done to the truck...
Took a while to get it to where its at now. Here's photos of when I first got it. Honestly wish I had photos of it before I did the rims http://i.imgur.com/KDGcnlE.jpg The next thing I added was Matte Black paint in replacement of the tan fender flares and parts of the door. At this point the hood still wasn't really fixed when it came to the clear coat. Also painted the grille that was silver, black. http://i.imgur.com/369nkzq.jpg After that I added a front wind deflector. The hood of the car seemed pretty naked without it http://i.imgur.com/qTtLyJO.jpg Chrome Exhaust tip with the stock pipes with Flowmaster Delta 40 muffler. The last photo is the most recent photo I got. Since then I've tinted the tail lights and I'm looking...
Here is my new-to-me 1996 explorer Eddie Bauer traded with my 2000 contour SVT. This is the halo projection lights that were installed by previous owner. Still unsure how to adjust the levels as this is different than regular headlights. Busted door handle Torn seats bad headliner and visors More broken door handle bits It's a work in progress as I've only had it for about 4 days now. but I've been busting my butt getting junkyard goodies. seats are a bit difficult let alone covers that won't rip. 2 sets ripped already. More pictures to come and am doing a stereo modification for those smart phone guys to use it for phone calls and music. I'll have pictures and possibly post a video on youtube...
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