2001 Sport Newbie

[Bryancos]

Hi Everyone...
Just picked up a pre-owned 2001 Explorer Sport for the other half (Black/Charcoal) My other vehicle is an 03 4Runner, so I'm looking forward to learning/sharing info on this vehicle as well.

I need to replace the driver side fog lamp (it is shattered) and I'm not having luck at junk yards finding one... The local dealer wants $62 for a replacement. I'm thinking about replacing both of them so the condition of the lenses will be the same. (don't want a new one and a pitted one) Have any of you replaced them with aftermarket lights, but used the stock wiring/switch? What type of light fit best in the bumper opening? If I can't find a good alternative, I'll break down and spend the $120 for new lamps to maintain stock appearance.

 

[Blee1099]

Welcome to the site.. You can try http://www.car-part.com and see if you can find someone with one locally. Or just go for some aftermarkets.. I'm sure you could find some on Ebay.

 

[Bryancos]

Thanks for the tip! I located the parts, but conditions varied... and some wouldn't bother with shipping. Great source if I need to look for something in the future tho! Since the cost w/ shipping was close, I may as well bite the bullet and get the replacements at my local dealer. I'll have a body shop friend try to get them at wholesale for me.

 

[Crankcase]

Welcome to the site!

To use the factory holes with anything higher than 35 watt fog lamps, you need heavy duty wiring installed...

 

[Black Magic]

Bryancos, welcome to the site. An O1 Sport is a great vehicle. So do you plan on Modding it? Let me know if you need any info on the O1 Sport I have a little experience with them! Dead Link Removed

 

[Bryancos]

Well the Explorer is the other half's daily driver, so I likely won't be doing too many serious mods, other than some cosmetics and a few mild performance mods. The previous owner appears to have taken relatively good care of the rig... haven't spotted any leaks, etc. Plan to drop in a K&N to improve response and bump the mpg -- thought about a full intake, but not sure she'd appreciate the extra noise under the hood. With gas prices soaring, every little mod helps! Picked up a replacement keyless remote on ebay, along with a rear cargo cover that some dealer in NY was clearing out. Would a chip mod be worthwhile? What else would you suggest?

 

[Black Magic]

A Chip from Apten is more than worth it. More power, better responce, better shifting. Plust better gas milage (when you keep you foot off the floor!)