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Yo, where did you get your magnaflow high flow cats? I looked around and could only find direct OE replacement (Magnaflow #93111)?
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nm I figured it out, why cant they just say high flow y-pipe blah blah, lol.
Yo, where did you get your magnaflow high flow cats? I looked around and could only find direct OE replacement (Magnaflow #93111)?
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nm I figured it out, why cant they just say high flow y-pipe blah blah, lol.
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I got the cats/y-pipe from www.wundercarparts.com. Part #93108. I'm pretty sure they used to be cheaper than they are now.
The headlights are from Ebay.
The headlights are from Ebay.
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I got the cats/y-pipe from www.wundercarparts.com. Part #93108. I'm pretty sure they used to be cheaper than they are now.
The headlights are from Ebay.
I was looking at your url there and was looking at my v6 setup. $500. Eh, went to etrailer.com and grabbed me a set for $440 free ship, lol!

Now I really cant wait till next month, X-CHARGER!!!
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Thanks. Yours looks good too. The tires are 275/45's. Can't wait to see yours with the winter rims.
wow your set up fills the wheel well better than others that are running 275/45
I was sort of thinking about getting 265/50 tires since they are a tad bit bigger and I thought it would fill in the wheel well better than 275/45
But I guess I am wrong since I like how your set looks-and I already got ground force springs at my home, just need to get myself a set of camber adjusters and then I will have them installed.
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wow your set up fills the wheel well better than others that are running 275/45
I was sort of thinking about getting 265/50 tires since they are a tad bit bigger and I thought it would fill in the wheel well better than 275/45
But I guess I am wrong since I like how your set looks-and I already got ground force springs at my home, just need to get myself a set of camber adjusters and then I will have them installed.
Mostly because he is lowered

Zerodevil- I'm still the fastest 3rd gen until you or 1bad04 make a run for it

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Mostly because he is lowered![]()
Zerodevil- I'm still the fastest 3rd gen until you or 1bad04 make a run for it![]()
Yeah thats probably why.
I guess if thats the case, I ll just go with 275/45 cuz I am going to lower mine as well.
Ever consider about lowering your x? i think it would look good
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Ryan-We need to talk about some wheels, grill change and removing the roof rack
Your ride looks great and I wish someone would rear end me so I can get the bumper and cracked panel fixed


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Yeah thats probably why.
I guess if thats the case, I ll just go with 275/45 cuz I am going to lower mine as well.
Ever consider about lowering your x? i think it would look good
I do plan on lowering it once funds allow

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Ryan-We need to talk about some wheels, grill change and removing the roof rackYour ride looks great and I wish someone would rear end me so I can get the bumper and cracked panel fixed
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Before I answer that, are you going for a street look or lifting it?
If anything, try painting your grill gloss black like I did. I am liking the looks of gonzmexican and may be coping him for the most part. (grill and lights)
If anything, try painting your grill gloss black like I did. I am liking the looks of gonzmexican and may be coping him for the most part. (grill and lights)
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In all honesty, I want the street look but don't want to completely ruin the off-road capability. Do you have any pics of your painted grille? Liking the idea of that 

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In all honesty, I want the street look but don't want to completely ruin the off-road capability. Do you have any pics of your painted grille? Liking the idea of that![]()
If you end up removing your rack let me know. I need new cross members.

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I was thinking about some wheels, got any recommendations? Wasn't too sure about a grill change, not keen on the billet ones. Was thinking about throwing a EB chrome on there and seeing how it looks....
I agree, Im a fan of "stock looking" wheels. I went with some limited rims on my 04. I got them on craigs list, with the new tires for $400 plus my old rims and tires. This guy deals in rims and tires out of his garage, he had a bunch of nice factory rims from various manufactures.
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TheNastyZ28-I can tell from the first picture that you must have a nice camera? Explorer looks good as well and I would paint the trim too(but at the same time I like it?). There have been a few people that have talked about doing the same and there should be some write-ups or at least some coming.
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TheNastyZ28-I can tell from the first picture that you must have a nice camera? Explorer looks good as well and I would paint the trim too(but at the same time I like it?). There have been a few people that have talked about doing the same and there should be some write-ups or at least some coming.
Yes, photography has been a hobby of mine for a few years now. I'm also torn on painting the trim, I can't decide because while I see all-black explorers on sites like this and love them, there is something about the gray trim on this that I really like.
I have a rather decent air compressor and automotive paint gun and have used it to do automotive painting in the past, so I figure I'd probably do it myself, but I just don't know if I want to. I'm getting a set of running boards in the mail in a week or two, so hopefully putting those on will help me decide.
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In all honesty, I want the street look but don't want to completely ruin the off-road capability. Do you have any pics of your painted grille? Liking the idea of that![]()
Here is my page for you do look at. I took off the grill, taped off the chrome trim and emblem and applied a few coats off spray paint. Seems to be holding up and looks better than the gray stockers.
Edit: Forgot to post the link!
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I agree, Im a fan of "stock looking" wheels. I went with some limited rims on my 04. I got them on craigs list, with the new tires for $400 plus my old rims and tires. This guy deals in rims and tires out of his garage, he had a bunch of nice factory rims from various manufactures.
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Wow, what a transformation. I'm guessing the limited ones are 17"? Going to check out craigslist....
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Wow, what a transformation. I'm guessing the limited ones are 17"? Going to check out craigslist....
Yip, they are 17"
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