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Happy Thanksgiving! Took a little longer for pics cause we just moved. I really like the outcome though. That's all for a little. Hella 500s w/ 3000k HIDs are going in the stock foglight spot, just waiting on the time to install them. Also I have a few more top secret...

Ya I don't know what that means

Sorry guys, been working late and now the weather is crap. Stay tuned though!

Too late, I went up to the body line with it this weekend lol I'll get pictures up later. The chain is cause I had to pull a buddies quad out of a hole along that access road.

So this weekend will be my last free one for a while. I am having trouble decided whether to just redo the existing Herc or go up to the body line the entire way around. Opinions and/or pictures would be great. Here are some recent pictures of what it looks like now, she's been around the...

Vehicles aren't made to leak, so it isn't good that yours is. It just depends on how much fluid you're dealing with. My oil pan is always a little wet on the bottom but it never drips or sprays on anything, so it's not something to worry about. Just climb under there and try to locate where it's...

Well the housings are going to be Hella 500s. But I decided to go w/ 35w just to be on the safe side. Appreciate the help though! Pictures will be posted once done.

The 9145 bulb that is in the foglights does put out 45w. If I were to install a 55w HID kit in these Hellas, would it fry the wiring?

I looked up the watts on the stock bulb and I found that they were 45w. Is this correct if anyone knows? I could check the manual...

Today I modded my bumper and fascia to house Hella 500s. They'll be mounted up front and i'm going to do an HID conversion. Would stock wire handle 55w or should I go with 35w? 55w should be fine but I want to make sure. Thanks! :thumbsup:

I didn't know that. Thanks alot for sharing! I'll check that link out too.

Crime is everywhere but being from the country where there is no crime I guess I notice crime alot more. Wood1 could you explain PATS for me?

The rims are 9" outside edge to outside edge. The suspension lift included the 1" TT, my fault. :D If I bump them up to 35x12.5 then I have already decided I'm going with Super Swamper M16s.

Section width is 11", tread width is 9". The body lift, which will be sloped, is to lift the front end to correct the rake from a SOA. So the question still stands about the tires

As the title says, would 275/65r20 Duratracs look like pizza cutter w/ a 5" suspension, 3" bl and SOA? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=765QR0WDT&tab=Specs

I'm actually in Charleston, SC. I don't want to change that b/c that's where i'd rather be. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRpnAlo0JWM&feature=youtube_gdata_player That was the type of install I was going for. Except with a smaller switch of course and some how keeping the stereo and ECM hot for memory.

Yes it has pats

I know how doors work, I was referring to a wedge to pry the door away enough to get a slim Jim in and hit the power lock. If someone wants it bad enough to tow it in the middle of the night in an apartment complex while I'm sleeping then so be it. I'm trying to come up with a solution so...

I had a brainstorm to install a hidden Killswitch on the Ex in order to prevent anyone stealing it. It would be ideal to cut all power so a slim jim becomes ineffective and the window would have to be broken to get in. Even then it couldnt be stolen because nothing would work. However I would...

We both get the same city mpg, but you have me beat on the highway. Oh well, keep us updated.

2000streetrod are you still using the stock plug wires? Any updates after changing the plugs?

No I actually didn't notice the brackets. I was wondering how you went about fixing the gap between the hitch and bumper that happens after a BL. But you don't have one.

I'm liking the look too! Do you have a hitch on your Sport? Hey thanks for the compliment too, I love that truck :D

Really nice Sport you got. Was the steering extension a pain to install?

The compressor has been unplugged for about 3 weeks. I just felt like throwing a shorter belt on it.

My compressor cycles probably 1-2 times a minute when idling. It's highly noticable.

This eases my mind. Thanks!

I have never used the AC in the 4.5 years of owning the Ex. Midnightrebel said he gained 1mpg after removing his compressor so I'm hoping for that. Plus an under drive pulley will be on order soon. Also less drag on the engine too.

The compressor is still bolted on and charged up in case I ever want the AC for a long road trip.

It could be either the battery of the alternator. You should be able to pinpoint it if it doesn't start after it's fully charged.

So I bypassed the AC compressor today and I bought 4 different belt lengths. I measured the distance between the frame and tensioner with the stock belt and came up with 5.75 inches. Then a 71 inch belt was installed and the measurement was 6.1 inches. Which is more tension than stock. I then...

That I knew. But when I'm on the highway I never use the ac and the windows are up.

One more question. If I recall correctly, Aldive said that running with the ac on during a long road trip actually helps mpgs. How is that possible?

So I was looking under the hood at the compressor today and wouldn't it be possible to just bypass the AC with a shorter belt and not remove the compressor? In case one wanted to put the belt back on for a long road trip and then put the short one on for around town. I don't see any harm by...

The body lift is the easiest and least expensive way to lift a t-bar equipped vehicle, hands down.

Is the Explorer yours or your wifes? Who drives it more?

Thanks!

Sure! What do you wanna know about them? How do I do a multi reply? (I've only done it once and that was too long ago)

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