Justin's 97 Sport -- "Sue"

Hey all,

I've been around for maybe a year, looking at various things to do, but i figured i might as well put what i've done so far out there and what i hope to do.

I have Christened her Sue.

97 sport
4wd
leather interior
premium sound
sun roof
4.0 SOHC
4.10 Gears w/ "towing Package"

I got my explorer in February of 2007 for 7000 with a one year bumper to bumper warranty with 90098 miles.

This isn't mine, but it's about as stock as i could find a picture of a sport.


Anyways, current and previous mods are:
Sony Explod head Unit 52WX4 ($243 w/ install)
2 12" Sony 1000W peak @ 4ohm subs ($130 with box)
Sony explod 1200W 2way amp ($199.99)
3way pioneers 6X8 in the back ($70)
4way pioneers 6x8 in the front ($30)
LED's in Cup holders, underside of the doors( $10, 100LEDs)
Stock 16s painted Black with Chrome center caps ($20 Krylon ultra flat camo (X3))
Removed Nerf Bars (Freebie)
Painted Vents black (Freebie)
Painted Speaker Grills black (Freebie)
Cobra 12 band (Freebie)
Magellen Roadmate 1200 ($170)
Fog Light Mod (Freebie)
Brown Wire Mod (Freebie)
8000k Bi-xenon HID's (110 shipped)
Custom Intake ($70)
Fuel Rail Magnets ( $30)
Tornado ($8.95)(Don't flame... willing to try anything to get more out of this poor ex)
Throttle Body Screws dremeled down (Freebie)
Shift Glow Digital vacuum Gauge ($65)
8k HID 800 series ($60 w/ shipping)
Blue/Red LED bars w/ Controller (23.99 w/ shipping)
desert bar w/ hella ($125) from Joshuaj
2 inch lift shackles ($20) From joshuaj
Sony explod 600w peak box ($130)
black out Headlights ($80) 410Fortune
dual xdvd8183 ($320)
Transmission Rebuilt with Trans-go Shift kit ($1300)
Transfer Case ($250)
Krylon bed liner X6 ($45)
Expedition Tow Hooks X2 ($20)


Current Total: $10,575.93

Repairs from 2 deer: $125(thank you E-bay)

As She sits now

Intake

Blacked Vents

installed

Black Speaker Grills

LED's

Hit 107,000 over the weekend, still running strong

Sound System

And the HIDs

Future Plans

4dr springs + helper springs
TT + either bulging the fenders or buying fiberglass fenders
v8 swap
Manual t-case
285s or 33s
98+ hatch conversion


Let me know what you think

You've all be very informative and helpful

Thanks,

Justin

 

[97sprt4x4]

Well my explorer was stripped of most of my contributions to it, replaced with the stock pieces, and then donated to cars for kids.

My replacement is a 2006 Mazda3 Grand Touring. My parents purchased the car for them, but i'm the main driver until i graduate next summer. It's fully loaded black on black and gets an average of 27mpg, which is a lot better then the 11mpg i was getting in the explorer. However, i still really miss my truck and i wish i had it everytime my co-worker pulls up in his.

I'll still be around on here helping out and offering my limited knowlege, but i don't think another explorer will be in my possession in the near future. I may try to spring for a V8 when i graduate, but i'll have to look at my commute to work verses where i end up living.

Justin

 

[joshuaj0214]

i'd like the light bar back possibly??

 

[97sprt4x4]

i'd like the light bar back possibly??

If you had said something like a month ago when i was parting it out, you would've been the first person i'd've sold it too. But i sold it to a buddy of mine for his ranger. Sorry man...

 

[joshuaj0214]

If you had said something like a month ago when i was parting it out, you would've been the first person i'd've sold it too. But i sold it to a buddy of mine for his ranger. Sorry man...

dont worry about it justin, i am back and forth on going with a full tube winch bumper in the near future anyways. i would have thrown it back on till then but it doesnt matter. sorry to hear shes gone but save your pennies and get another some day.