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  1. MONMIX

    Cut rear fenders

    *quarter panels. Cut them how? What are you trying to accomplish?
  2. MONMIX

    Roof rust

    *scratches head*
  3. MONMIX

    How to: Clearing Airbag codes

    That post was ten years old for what it is worth...
  4. MONMIX

    Roof rust

    Yeah, no shop will warranty rust repair.
  5. MONMIX

    Roof rust

    ^^^^ That. Unfortunate lesson #1. Rust never sleeps. Unfortunate lesson #2 first two gens explorers really enjoy rusting. Unfortunate lesson #3 once it is there, it is never going away completely. MBrooks gives solid advise. I have nothing to add.
  6. MONMIX

    Might have f'ed up my explorer

    first check the tranny fluid. That is a quick and easy test.
  7. MONMIX

    Front Bumper Pops Out

    I can see them when I click on them. I am assuming the second photo is when you slap the cover back inside the stay. Even then it *appears* to stick out a tiny hair. Either way I am not seeing anything in those two photos that are a really good tell tale as to what is going on. Pull the...
  8. MONMIX

    Front Bumper Pops Out

    Your links are broken. Most of the time it is one of three problems. 1) It is an aftermarket replacement bumper cover. Aftermarket body parts are crap 90% of the time. 2) The side stays are damaged or broken There are these little slots in the bumper cover. There are these little tabs on...
  9. MONMIX

    need a schematic for the body panel assembly of the front end?

    Knowing how to make a correct quality weld is crucial in maintaining the safety and structural integrity of the vehicle. Enough heat for adequate penetration, but low enough heat to minimize the heat affected zone. If memory serves me the 03 Explorer apron is all one piece, but I could be...
  10. MONMIX

    need a schematic for the body panel assembly of the front end?

    So you are attempting to replace the welded structural components on the front of your explorer? Are you good at MIG welding ?
  11. MONMIX

    Window Tint

    My explore had 35% on the two fronts and 5% over top of the factory tint on the rears. You could not see a dang thing inside the back !!!! Click on "My Explorer" below for photos. But yes, have it professionally done. Sometimes the DIY savings is so minimal and the results are so...
  12. MONMIX

    Minor Rust inside Door Sill

    seems like a cavity wax sort of product to me. A product similar to this is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/3M-08892-Rust-Fighter-I-Aerosol/dp/B000PJAWN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498086823&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+cavity+wax It is for inside stuff that has been repaired, it really does nothing to...
  13. MONMIX

    Three weeks old....

    Meh. I have fixed worse. You will be good as new in no time.
  14. MONMIX

    Minor Rust inside Door Sill

    Can you post a pic or two? Rust is never good, and is rarely minor. Nine times out of ten when you finally see it is has come from the inside out. The best you can do on the cheap is to slow it down.
  15. MONMIX

    2002 Explorer XLT Hood Replacemen

    same part number.
  16. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Caliber Collision is a national chain, that frequently does DRP repair work. ( see: discounted insurance work ) results can vary dramatically from shop to shop.
  17. MONMIX

    Sport 2 door to 4 door conversion

    Those guys don't do collision repair they do custom show cars. Apples and oranges. I appreciate the effort though.
  18. MONMIX

    2004 explorers idle and stall problems

    moving this to a more appropriate place.
  19. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    $6k is likely the tip of the iceberg. 98% of the estimates we get end up getting a supplement written on them. 100% of hard hit vehicles. There are no if's, and's or but's about it this repair WILL go over $6k. There WILL be a supplement. It is every day practice, and it will not involve you...
  20. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    This shop carries some Ford endorsement as well as I-CAR and ASE certifications. https://ricksautocollision.com/ Looking around their page I like these guys.
  21. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Here is a link for I-CAR Gold Shops in and around area code 02128 https://www.goldclass.com/GoldClassSearchResults?zipcode=02128
  22. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Any shop worth their weight will offer a lifetime warranty on all repairs. If they don't obviously don't go there. I lookes at Michael Hynes web site. I didn't see anything that scared me, but I didn't see anything to encourage me. What town is your Explorer in right now ?
  23. MONMIX

    Dyno Failure

    I will save you all some trouble. Fast forward to about 0:50.
  24. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    The shop should do a pre and post scan. Should. ( that might be a good question for the shop if they do pre and post scans ) That will let them know what is right and what is wrong. Most of the blind spot stuff does need to be recalibrated after removal, but not all. I am not sure about 17...
  25. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Okay, lots of good stuff there. At minimum you are getting a new floor and right quarter panel. ( aside from the obvious ) I think I see a bent cross member or a rear body panel too. Nothing too hateful really. It will be a nice job for someone. Post the estimate when you get one...
  26. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Okay, when you find you find your shop stop in hopefully before your Explorer is even delivered with a dozen donuts. You are in Boston, you have a Dunkin Donuts every fifty feet. Tell them this is thanks in advance for a quality repair. Express your concerns. Ask questions. Do they follow OE...
  27. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    Oh, don't worry about the white car. Bernie will buy him a new one ;)
  28. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    1) Your vehicle: Appearances are most often deceiving in modern vehicles involved in a collision. The front looks fairly decent. Low damage, you outweighed what you hit so not a lot of energy was transferred back into your Ex. The back on the other hand is pretty ugly especially looking at...
  29. MONMIX

    2017 Explorer Crash damage

    First and foremost DO NOT go to the "prefered shop" of the insurance company. ( especially if it is GEICO ) Tell me where the vehicle is currently located and I can see if I can help. In the meantime you want a shop that is I-CAR GOLD status. That means both management and technicians have...
  30. MONMIX

    How rare are oxford white explorer?

    Ummm, yeah, that could happen. ( You do know I got rid of my Xplorer like five years ago right ? ) ( Damn I miss that truck ) I am close to BWI. There is an amazing BBQ joint I can take you to. ( www.mission-BBQ.com )
  31. MONMIX

    Sport 2 door to 4 door conversion

    Okay, was it my comments that you viewed as disrespectful ? It certainly was not intended to be received that way I can assure you. As you can see in my signature I do collision repair. Been doing it for more than 25 years. You can see my credentials, and the training I have received. Would...
  32. MONMIX

    Sport 2 door to 4 door conversion

    You ask a question in a public forum, you are going to get a variety of answers. I for one would definitely consider concern over the safety of the occupants and the structural integrity of the vehicle as "being helpful" . Maybe I am crazy. I am sorry you didn't care for my answers, but I felt...
  33. MONMIX

    Sport 2 door to 4 door conversion

    What I am saying to you is there is no way to turn a two door into a four door without altering and modifying ( read: cutting, relocating and replacing ) the structural sections of the unitised body of your Explorer. I know you are asking questions in order to learn and I am responding with...
  34. MONMIX

    How rare are oxford white explorer?

    If close is good enough that all is good. Keep in mind the difference could be "significant" and I know in this context "significant" is relative. Just know spot on pretty much ain't gonna happen. Front door is a two man job, but is straightforward. I see nothing on there that would lead me...
  35. MONMIX

    How rare are oxford white explorer?

    Even at that, getting a decent enough match would be about as easy as playing pick up sticks with your butt cheeks. Meaning all oxford white is not equal. So my first question to you is "How important is an exact or perfect color match " ? Tell me that and we can go from there.
  36. MONMIX

    Sport 2 door to 4 door conversion

    You want to do what? Make an unsafe death trap what ? These boards make my head hurt.... Sectioning a unitised frame ( or any frame really ) is an unsafe practice. Unless you really know what you are doing, and I am gathering you don't because you are asking this question I would tell you...
  37. MONMIX

    door hinges

    Try white lithium.
  38. MONMIX

    2003 Sport XLT

    If you are determined to fix it..... I would not recommend it. Goes with out saying that thing will total. No insurance company on earth would pay to fix that. Adding a rollbar is a consideration but as I said the bodies on these things are designed to act as an assembly. To direct the...
  39. MONMIX

    2003 Sport XLT

    Can it be done? Sure, and you can also fix a broken leg with duct tape, but is that the best way to do it? No. Cars nowadays use multiple different metals that are treated differently and installed in very specific manners and ways to channel the energy of a collision around the passenger...
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