explorer info center

[njboozefighter]

im new to the site but im sure you guys can help me out. i have a 97 explorer xlt and was wondering if the info center from a eddie bauer would work in my truck? thanks guys. sites great ill be asking more things as time goes on.

 

[techieman33]

It will work but requires a lot of wiring, 40+ that need to be run all over the explorer. There is a write up on the forum somewhere. My last mountaineer didn't have one, my new one does, and honestly I'm not very impressed. I have a scan gauge 2 that will tell my everything the message center will, and a whole lot more. The message center in mine will be getting pulled out soon and replaced by the panel I had my scan gauge and switches mounted on.

 

[njboozefighter]

so you wouldnt even bother then huh. thanks man. i also have to replace my exhaust and shocks. got any tips?

 

[techieman33]

If you want that kind of info I think a scan gauge would be a much better purchase. Shocks and exhaust are both pretty personal choices. Which motor do you have? Do you want loud, quiet or something in between? Do you want a comfortable ride, a more stiff sport truck ride, shocks for off roading?

 

[vroomzoomboom]

here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225017&highlight=message+center

just like techieman33 said, it is a hell of a lot of work to do. it took me about 8 or 10 hours of wireing to do.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! You could find one in the junkyard, and swap everything over.