dersch6221992
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Hey Guys!
This is my build thread for customizing my mountaineer.
I have a few things done already. a custom switch box, cb, roof mounted light bar, roof mount rear brake lights, offroad lights behind grill, offroad lights on bumper. Add a leaf in rear. dash mounted gps. k&n air filter.
The list of thing i plan to do is this.... (Not in any particular order) added links for ease of how to's that i used, and what not.
1.HID Kit 35w 10000k
will just have the low beam kit.
2.relocate cb antenna to mount onto hood with a 4' antenna
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/deep-hood-channel-mount.html will do a write up
3. snorkel/ homemade cold air intake
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/airintake.htm
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81609&highlight=custom+intake+tube
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245496
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220176
4. warrior shackles/ TT twist DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329062
5. Trim front Bumper DONE
see below post for how to
6. 33" tires with new rims
still deciding on tires and rims. mustang 17x8's and some nankangs mustars maybe...
7. New lightbar with 4 55w lights tied into high beams.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARR-Deluxe...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4170a3c7dc&vxp=mtr with their gutterless mount kit. the Rota will be good for parking garages and other things.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARR-Gutter...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f21fe87dd&vxp=mtr this will replace the roof rack light bar i have now. and then use some 6" round lights off ebay probably.
8. Swap to an explorer front grille/ headlights
will do a write up since there is any from mounty to X
9. window visors/ bug deflectors
would like to do camo but idk if they exist... also i think they may get broken up on the trails so i may not do these.
10. clear corners
hmm not sure on this i still want to black the head lights out
11. black tail light cover
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149756 i will use the spray
12. Winch
ebay special? this will come after bumper and tires.
13. more zombie stickers
14. fix rust then bedliner the bottom half DONE... Sorta
see below on what i did.
15. paint bumpers/ grille black DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194547&highlight=plastic+painting
16. offroad bumper with winch plate, skid plate, light tabs, stinger, and tow hooks
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99820 going to do a homemade custom unique one i hope... just trying to find the right shop/ guy.
17. hi lift jack mounted to hood. locked down for theft precautions
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12591_0021.htm
http://www.jeepline.com/store/itemdetail.asp?ID=39468640 apparently is a jeep thing about to become a X thing! i will do a write up on this too.
18. new camo front seat covers.
walmart special!
19. custom mesh grille DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108493 used this but his looks better!
20. Tint the windows
may attempt the precut ebay kit, but i want 2% in the back and 15% on the front windows
21. remove side steps DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188614 I opted to not fill in the holes due to rust.
22. Replace shocks
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379415 my thread
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=60655&cc=1363991 Monroe sensa trac
http://www.gorancho.com/assets/appli..._MaxTravel.pdf Rancho rs5374 I will do a write up because this is suppose to cause a lift of 1-1.5" all the way around.
23. new cd player
Something double din with GPS, bluetooth, and touch screen
24. fix my broken cruise control
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229245
25. remove roof rack and maybe add aftermarket cargo rack
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83683 how to remove.
http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_safari_roof_racks-esuv.asp like this but ebay knock off would be for spare tire, reverse lights, shovel, maybe front lights too if i dont do the lightbar from CAAR
26. fix drivers window that doesnt go up/ down
ugh i have no clue whats up with this. me and my dad plan to tackle this in march after spring break. i think its a wiring thing? but it could be anything i may just buy a new door from junk yard with working stuff
27. fix interior dome lights that i broke with red LED
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225698
28. LED puddle lamps
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206132
29. Fix upper ball joints DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194453 This was a disaster! cause a small fire and 5 hours of my time.
30. half doors
Not quite sure on this yet, i have liked the idea and think it might be fun. but i have heard it is a pain in butt to take on and off, and i dont want to get wet if it rains...
31. Body lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282378&highlight=1.5"+body+lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240957&highlight=body+lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238214&highlight=body+lift
32. LED Tail lights, turn signals, reverse lights, and brake lights + hyperblink fixed DONE
see pics below. used this link to find the part to fix it hyperblink http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247220
33. led puddle lamps, or neon glow around truck triggered by puddle lights
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298760
34. led grill lights raptor style
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368847
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-accent-lighting/bolt-beam-10mm-led-light/56/
hopefully no one will be offended i took their oh so helpful thread and complied all into one awesome place where everyone who looks at this can say hey look there it is. im going to try and get the title changed to 2nd gen mounty build thread with links and how to's
I will add to this as i think of new ideas and will mark off what i complete
Please feel free to add suggestions of things i should do, not do, or parts / places you recommend to get things.
Before i started!
Current picture up north in petoskey, mi
This is my build thread for customizing my mountaineer.
I have a few things done already. a custom switch box, cb, roof mounted light bar, roof mount rear brake lights, offroad lights behind grill, offroad lights on bumper. Add a leaf in rear. dash mounted gps. k&n air filter.
The list of thing i plan to do is this.... (Not in any particular order) added links for ease of how to's that i used, and what not.
1.HID Kit 35w 10000k
will just have the low beam kit.
2.relocate cb antenna to mount onto hood with a 4' antenna
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/deep-hood-channel-mount.html will do a write up
3. snorkel/ homemade cold air intake
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/airintake.htm
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81609&highlight=custom+intake+tube
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245496
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220176
4. warrior shackles/ TT twist DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329062
5. Trim front Bumper DONE
see below post for how to
6. 33" tires with new rims
still deciding on tires and rims. mustang 17x8's and some nankangs mustars maybe...
7. New lightbar with 4 55w lights tied into high beams.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARR-Deluxe...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4170a3c7dc&vxp=mtr with their gutterless mount kit. the Rota will be good for parking garages and other things.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARR-Gutter...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f21fe87dd&vxp=mtr this will replace the roof rack light bar i have now. and then use some 6" round lights off ebay probably.
8. Swap to an explorer front grille/ headlights
will do a write up since there is any from mounty to X
9. window visors/ bug deflectors
would like to do camo but idk if they exist... also i think they may get broken up on the trails so i may not do these.
10. clear corners
hmm not sure on this i still want to black the head lights out
11. black tail light cover
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149756 i will use the spray
12. Winch
ebay special? this will come after bumper and tires.
13. more zombie stickers
14. fix rust then bedliner the bottom half DONE... Sorta
see below on what i did.
15. paint bumpers/ grille black DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194547&highlight=plastic+painting
16. offroad bumper with winch plate, skid plate, light tabs, stinger, and tow hooks
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99820 going to do a homemade custom unique one i hope... just trying to find the right shop/ guy.
17. hi lift jack mounted to hood. locked down for theft precautions
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12591_0021.htm
http://www.jeepline.com/store/itemdetail.asp?ID=39468640 apparently is a jeep thing about to become a X thing! i will do a write up on this too.
18. new camo front seat covers.
walmart special!
19. custom mesh grille DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108493 used this but his looks better!
20. Tint the windows
may attempt the precut ebay kit, but i want 2% in the back and 15% on the front windows
21. remove side steps DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188614 I opted to not fill in the holes due to rust.
22. Replace shocks
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379415 my thread
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=60655&cc=1363991 Monroe sensa trac
http://www.gorancho.com/assets/appli..._MaxTravel.pdf Rancho rs5374 I will do a write up because this is suppose to cause a lift of 1-1.5" all the way around.
23. new cd player
Something double din with GPS, bluetooth, and touch screen
24. fix my broken cruise control
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229245
25. remove roof rack and maybe add aftermarket cargo rack
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83683 how to remove.
http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_safari_roof_racks-esuv.asp like this but ebay knock off would be for spare tire, reverse lights, shovel, maybe front lights too if i dont do the lightbar from CAAR
26. fix drivers window that doesnt go up/ down
ugh i have no clue whats up with this. me and my dad plan to tackle this in march after spring break. i think its a wiring thing? but it could be anything i may just buy a new door from junk yard with working stuff
27. fix interior dome lights that i broke with red LED
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225698
28. LED puddle lamps
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206132
29. Fix upper ball joints DONE
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194453 This was a disaster! cause a small fire and 5 hours of my time.
30. half doors
Not quite sure on this yet, i have liked the idea and think it might be fun. but i have heard it is a pain in butt to take on and off, and i dont want to get wet if it rains...
31. Body lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282378&highlight=1.5"+body+lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240957&highlight=body+lift
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238214&highlight=body+lift
32. LED Tail lights, turn signals, reverse lights, and brake lights + hyperblink fixed DONE
see pics below. used this link to find the part to fix it hyperblink http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247220
33. led puddle lamps, or neon glow around truck triggered by puddle lights
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298760
34. led grill lights raptor style
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368847
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-accent-lighting/bolt-beam-10mm-led-light/56/
hopefully no one will be offended i took their oh so helpful thread and complied all into one awesome place where everyone who looks at this can say hey look there it is. im going to try and get the title changed to 2nd gen mounty build thread with links and how to's
I will add to this as i think of new ideas and will mark off what i complete
Please feel free to add suggestions of things i should do, not do, or parts / places you recommend to get things.