95 Explorer XLT Upgrades

[NoBoundaries]

First of all, welcome to the best site on the web, I can tell you that you will find a ton of useful information here. First off, what kind of engine do you have? You best upgrade for now would be to get a new air filter/system, K&N seems to be a pretty popular brand, but there are others. My best suggestion for you at this time is that you are 16, and I am sure you have a minimal cash flow coming in. At the risk of sounding preachy, I would have to say, save your money right now, for one big reason. Gas prices are going up, it is inevitable, and I am under the notion that they will not be getting any cheaper. Under oil production increases and prices subside, I would hold off on making any sort of modification, especially if you are refering to engine modifications because anything usually beyond a filter and drilling holes in the filter housing, you will have to use a higher octane gasoline, which translates into spending even more money on gas. You are young, trust me on this, don't get ahead of yourself by making a bunch of modifications that later you may not be able to afford. Bask in the idea that you are 16 and drive a nice Ford Explorer XLT, take the ladies around in it, put the windows down and play music real loud, and be happy with that right now. Cause you can have a vehicle with all the mods on it that you can possibly get, but if you can't afford to drive it anywhere, it kind of takes the fun out of things. I don't know your situation and I am not attack you, I understand that you want to do all these things to your truck, but I just wanted to give you another perspective. I hope I helped. Dead Link Removed

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Tim Y.
1996 Explorer XLT
4.0L OHV 4x4

 

[Nonoy]

I aggree with Tim. Go with the K&N Air filter. The drop in will be cheaper. Then start saving for the exhaust. Cool sound is good. Dead Link Removed

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1997 XLT, V6 SOHC
NY State of Mind

 

[Rob Slade]

Well, finally another teenager on the site. I am 18 and have a '95 explorer 4x4 four door. I just thought I would write and tell you all I have done to mine. I will admit, it did take me a summer or two to save up the appropriate funds, but, the hard work was worth it in the end. Here is the list of extras I have added.

K&N air filter system
Manik step up bars
Manik Grill Guard
Manik tail light guards
Surco Safari Rack 50" x 60"
2 Hella Black Magic lights on the grill guard
4 Hella 500's on the safari rack
30x9.5/15 BFG All Terrain KO's
2 Rockford Fosgate Punch DVC 10" sub's

Soon to come:
2" lift
New Exaust system (probably Gibson)
Fender flares

I am very proud of my work and love the way it came out. Let me know how everything works out with yours.

Rob

 

[TexanExplrer]

I will be turning 16 soon..sorry if I'm under age a little..to get to the point I will "inherit" a 95 Explorer XLT 2WD. What modifications and accessories are available for this model and/or are useful. Thanks in advance, Mike

 

[mrjones98e]

Hey guys you are not alone, I am only 18 , but I will agree with the older guys on this site. I have heavily modified my truck as much as I can ,( I have a nice truck)Have no gas money or money to do stuff with, until I get the next paycheck. I am currently installing a 98 ranger body lift kit and going to run 33's on 15x8 wheels. Take there advice though, save before you do.

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Ryan Jones
98 eddie baurer 4x4
2 inch lift
32x11.50 buckshots
manik brush gaurd and go rhino tail light gaurds
hella black majik driving light
Surco 45x60 safari rack
jbl door speakers and kicker fifteen

92 explorer with two inches of lift
30x9.50 mud kings

mrjones98e@hotmail.com

 

[01EB5.0]

17 year old here. All I have done since I purchased my 95 XLT 4 door 4X4 is K&N filter, Bosch Plus 4's, Synthetic oil, O2 sensors, cleaned MAF, and frequent washings and waxing. Right now I am really just concerned that the truck stay looking new, because I plan to keep this truck for maybe 8 years! Congrats on your truck and I's sure you'll love it! Just watch out on gas....
See ya Later


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TravisN1@AOL.COM
1995 XLT 4x4