2002 4x4 XLT
Made a few mods to improve appearance, and others for camping. I'm not a super flashy mod kinda guy.
Sorry the pictures are blurry, there is sand behind the lens on my phone.
- swapped the old wheels out for newer model explorer wheels (found them on Craigslist for $150!)
- swapped the 3rd gen mirrors for 4th gen mirrors (ebay $100)
- added Rola Roof Rack for storage and mounted/wired 2 LED spots ($180 + $50)
- 4x4 emblems are from eBay, but it looks almost stock. ($4?)
- seats folded down, with a fitness mat laid over top (so that carpeting doesn't absorb water/mud/dirt/dog smell) (used sporting goods store $20) Loaded up and ready to go with my best pal, Rutledge. If I can't find a place to set up my tent/cot/hammock then I can throw everything on the roof rack and sleep inside the truck. It's got enough room for the both of us.
- installed a DoubleDin touch screen Nav system/ DVD player (pulled from my old truck)
I plan on swapping the 4th gen tail lights in. I've already got them, but haven't gotten around to figuring out how to rewire them.
The newer model wheels and the 4th gen mirrors by far made the most impact on making this look newer than a 2002.