michaelHavok
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- 2003 Ford Exploder
Since my WS6 is in the shop getting engine/transmission/suspension upgrades done (408 engine build, tick2 stage 2 transmission rebuild, koni sport 4/4 strano springs sways LCAs) I figured I'd see if I couldn't do a craigslist/junkyard.. budget friendly exploder build
Heres what we have to start with
2003 Ford Exploder.. found on craigslist, asking price was $3500/$3200..
across 2 listings that were between 25 and 45 days old
Odometer: 237059
Price Paid: $1000
-- Brand New 235/70/16 tires (less than 1000 miles)
-- New Interstate Battery
-- New Plugs/wires/Tailor Resistor Wires
-- Fresh Detail
-- Fresh Oil Change by a derp (this is important later)
(Interior is also close to Mint)
The guy who changed the oil, dumped oil ALL over the engine, it was smoking bad when it was pulled up and after the test drive. I looked it over and was confident it wasn't anything i couldn't fix (assuming it was like a valve cover gasket or something) so I offered $1,000 and he accepted it
So far I have ordered:
-- Black Lugnut set -- $31.22
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPL06KI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
-- Door Handle -- $13.46
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CTD9XY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
-- Recliner seat control arm -- $17.95 (Have to paint it black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NS6C5G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
-- Tuff Hood support struts -- $23.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QGFW3M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
-- Body Lift Blocks 3"x 3" -- $18.75 (1.5" Lift)
http://zoneoffroad.com/
-- Bolt Depot (various bolts) -- $22.27
https://www.boltdepot.com/
-- Series 7069, 16x8 -12 offset (x4) -- $428.33
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/S...?t_c=11&t_s=210&t_pt=100073&t_pn=PXA7069-6865
265/75r16 tires Installed -- $580.00
Flowmaster 2.5" exhaust setup (Piping/Muffler/Single cat set up -deleted 22 cats-) -- $180.00
Miscellaneous Expenses:
-- Full vehicle Diagnostic -- $97.37
Next steps with it are going to be:
-- front grill guard with lights
-- Minor rear hatch repair (handle and crack on the center plastics)
-- front wind deflector
-- Various audio upgrades
-- Putting the driver side windshield back on its track
-- 5% Tint
truck will NEVER be off roaded, just want a good looking daily that I can haul stuff around with while Im waiting for my car to get finishied (estimated sometime in February)
Heres what we have to start with
2003 Ford Exploder.. found on craigslist, asking price was $3500/$3200..
across 2 listings that were between 25 and 45 days old
Odometer: 237059
Price Paid: $1000
-- Brand New 235/70/16 tires (less than 1000 miles)
-- New Interstate Battery
-- New Plugs/wires/Tailor Resistor Wires
-- Fresh Detail
-- Fresh Oil Change by a derp (this is important later)
(Interior is also close to Mint)
The guy who changed the oil, dumped oil ALL over the engine, it was smoking bad when it was pulled up and after the test drive. I looked it over and was confident it wasn't anything i couldn't fix (assuming it was like a valve cover gasket or something) so I offered $1,000 and he accepted it
So far I have ordered:
-- Black Lugnut set -- $31.22
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPL06KI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
-- Door Handle -- $13.46
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CTD9XY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
-- Recliner seat control arm -- $17.95 (Have to paint it black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NS6C5G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
-- Tuff Hood support struts -- $23.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QGFW3M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
-- Body Lift Blocks 3"x 3" -- $18.75 (1.5" Lift)
http://zoneoffroad.com/
-- Bolt Depot (various bolts) -- $22.27
https://www.boltdepot.com/
-- Series 7069, 16x8 -12 offset (x4) -- $428.33
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/S...?t_c=11&t_s=210&t_pt=100073&t_pn=PXA7069-6865
265/75r16 tires Installed -- $580.00
Flowmaster 2.5" exhaust setup (Piping/Muffler/Single cat set up -deleted 22 cats-) -- $180.00
Miscellaneous Expenses:
-- Full vehicle Diagnostic -- $97.37
Next steps with it are going to be:
-- front grill guard with lights
-- Minor rear hatch repair (handle and crack on the center plastics)
-- front wind deflector
-- Various audio upgrades
-- Putting the driver side windshield back on its track
-- 5% Tint
truck will NEVER be off roaded, just want a good looking daily that I can haul stuff around with while Im waiting for my car to get finishied (estimated sometime in February)
