FROADER's 2005 F-150 FX4

[FROADER]

Show, I don't think I'll be swappin' axles on to this one.

That wasn't me in LA, Sam.

 

[Stic-o]

Colin, If you want to try the oven and paint trick I still have my spare lights from my F-150 I'll sell yo cheap. I'll even through in the third brake light for freeeeee!

 

[DB_1]

Nice Colin, that is super clean

As much as I wanted to see the tuna taxi solid axled, this truck looks much more comfy to drive.

 

[IZwack]

Edge Evolution Programer (because Stic-o swears by his).

So i was perusing the forum and saw the ad/banner for the 10th anniv sale for Edge Products:
EDGE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE up to 10% off regular prices for a limited time!
http://www.edgeproducts.com/whats_happening.php?whak=24

 

[Stic-o]

LOL...I need to take mine out of the F-150 and see if it will give me all the stats on the Explorer. I know the programing part will not, But it would be awsome if OBD2 would let me read all kinds of info in the EX

 

[FROADER]

Wish I could afford it right now. Hardwood floors and some new carpet just took over the wallet for a bit.

 

[Stic-o]

Actually, keep a eye out on CL, I see them used on there every once in awhile. People trading in there lease trucks and stuff.

 

[FROADER]

Good idea. I love CL! (read: craigslist, not Coors Light) :

 

[FROADER]

Shiiiiizzzz - http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1289310630.html

 

[Stic-o]

Shiiiiizzzz - http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1289310630.html

Seeeee! Just make sure you update it before installing.

 

[FROADER]

Two weeks old (this was a few weeks ago) and already being used. A one bedroom apartment is packed in the trailer.

 

[Stic-o]

Airbags....it's on my list too

With out the leaveling kit they are fine though....they just handle like $hit without the leaveling kit, when your not towing

 

[FROADER]

It definitely needs bags. I'm curious to see how it does when I tow the explorer to Truckhaven.

 

[FROADER]

I was painting the tube work on the explorer today, so while I had the spray cans out I did this.

Before (lame):

After (sweet):

 

[techieman33]

That looks much nicer, I can't believe that's not blacked out from the factory.

 

[FROADER]

Thanks, that's what I thought. So whatever color your truck is, that's what color the underside of the bed is too. Pretty lame since it looked like I had a silver box in my wheel well.

 

[section525]

Hawt!

 

[Stic-o]

I guess I never noticed mine sence it is dark grey, I guess.

Looks good Colin!

 

[DB_1]

Looks good, I did that with my truck too. Mine stands out 10x worse since its white and the dinky wheels they put on there doesn't help either. I used Summit Racing's own brand of undercoating spray and I must say that stuff holds up pretty good.
I have since found out that GM makes fender liners for the rear of full sized pick ups...they sell them as an accessory They give you the fronts but not the rears, nice job GM.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

looks good colin keep up good work