jonnoriega
Elite Explorer
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- January 5, 2017
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- Northern IL
- City, State
- Streamwood, IL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2016 Ford Exp Platinum
Nice. Thanks very much!
Nice. Thanks very much!
est price I could find. Brackets are about $130Nice. Thanks very much!
Running boards part III
I'm on my second explorer and I've tried 3 set's of running boards. Everyone has an opinion so there are no easy answers.
My personal opinion is use what works for you. My the kids seem to always step on the threshold of the door when they enter rear doors. (Under 10 crowd) soccer cleats etc) That is my main reason for boards the other is so my wife can access the roof rack. (Me, I step around them
As for style, I hate low riders looks, I hate the high chrome look. I like it to look like part of the vehicle like Range rover, Acura, BMW or Mercedes. For me...the step does not need to be 3 inches off the ground or interfere with the already limited ground clearance. That said, I've tried the Dee Zee (too much body gap) and ATS (too short, too low) and was not all that happy.
Dee Zee +++ Easy, easy to install or remove
ATS Too low to ground, too short (between mud flaps)
EGR ++++ Great looks -- drill
When I bought the EX sport I did not want to destroy the look of the vehicle so I decided to shop again. Almost ready to pull the trigger on EGRs I shopped a few non-standard channels. (save the flames) The EGRs are the best looking in my opinion. Another criteria I had was that I wanted to be able to toss them in a couple years if I did not like and not have holes drilled everywhere. I went with these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271844970532?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I put these on and was very happy with appearance and ground clearance. They fit about 3/4 below the door without drilling.
What I will say to EGR, and many other manufactures, think about the mounts, drilling a little more. Too much gap, too much drilling, no thanks.
For now I'm happy. Wish I could have bought American but nothing in the market for me.
Welcome to the Forum.explosportguy, the egr set up is really sleek. what did you use to prevent future rust on the holes that was drilled?
Hi Rino911, thanks. I really like the look and function of the EGRs also. There is one hole in the weld fold per mounting bracket, so two holes in the weld fold on each side (one front bracket, one rear bracket). EGR supplies a tube of goop (looks silicone based to me) to help seal the holes.explosportguy, the egr set up is really sleek. what did you use to prevent future rust on the holes that was drilled?
http://www.explorerforum.com/xenfor...ng-boards-any-info.446140/page-2#post-3598807explosportguy, thanks for the quick reply...Yeah i about to pull the trigger on the EGR's, but i found these on the ford accessories site. It says no drilling, but it runs $495.00, its compatible with Ex's from 2011-2017.
The only way to add Apple/Android Play, I believe, would be to upgrade to Sync 3, which requires a complete head unit change, along with some programming. It's not cheap.
As far as running boards, I haven't found a need for them on the Explorer.
Well when getting in and out its not about height but quality (my opinion). See when you are getting out you would take your left leg out and get out the the side gets crushed so the leather starts to crack and wear.
Your thread was merged with this existing one found using the 'Search' feature. There is also an existing thread on mud flaps. Mud Flaps / Splash Guards / DIY Pics Please use that thread for posting about that item.What running boards / nerf bars are you all running that fit well and don't require modification?
I've been poking around and some of the running boards stick out 6". Yikes. Far too far for me. Something a bit more sleek is what I'm looking for and they need to be black in color.
Also, what mud flaps are you all using? I'm looking for some that are a bit "beefier" for the rear, especially.
These will go on a 2019 Sport.
Thanks,
Shumax