Kazer's 2002 Explorer (Vera)

Finally got around to starting my registry. ive done alot to the vehicle that i havent taken pictures of, so i'll try my best not to forget anything

Running Total for current and past modifications, including paint, sandpaper and the miles of electrical tape:

17x8.5 MB Chaos 5 rims + 245/65r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's = $1000
20% tint = $160
First sound system, Power Acoustik 7" + 2 12" Kicker CVR's = $720
blacked headlights and corners = $130
bug guard = $50
added oem foglights = $150
hids = $65
fx4 decals = $70
aftermarket tails+led bulbs = $100
full interior swap(grey cloth to black leather+added third row) = $400
1.5bodylift = $80
second set of "winter only" rims(oem 1995 mustang cobra r 17x9s) = $80
f150 tow hooks, mounty gauge cluster, 2" hitch swap, led interior/puddle lamp conversions = $100
airbox mod, added factory homelink = $25
new strutteks in front = $150
various different paints used = $50
BTF spacers = $250
Moog K8008's = $70
More tint, 5% winshield strip and %5 sunroof tint = $45
Lifetime Firestone alignment = $150
Black Billet Grilles = $60
Shorty Antenna = $10
Flowmaster original 40 series = $100
New Headunit. JVC KW AVX640 = $430
New Subwoofer. Polk 8" + Custom box = $180
New Remote Start + Alarm. Python 991 = $480
Used Cooper Discoverer STT's = $200
Another mountaineer cluster = $40
Used set of 20x8.5" MB Bruzer rims = $375
Smoked LED Clearance Lights = $95
Used 275/60r20 Cooper Zeon LTZ's = $340
Failed OME Spring Idea = $220
UDP's = $150
Abandoned E-Fan Conversion = $90
Mustang GT Rims 17x8 = $100
315/70r17 BFG A/T KO = $100
Tire Mounting and Balancing = $100
Spartan Locker + Gear Oil and misc items = $391
MasterPro Upper Control Arms + Ball Joints = $130

Total = $7,436

Sold Aftermarket Taillights & Bulbs = $45
Sold Kicker Comp CVR 12s = $250
Sold MB Choas 5s & 285s = $500
Sold MB Bruzers & 275s = $500
Sold Mini Van Running Boards = $65
Sold 315/70r17 BFG A/T KO = $200
Sold '95 Mustang Cobra R 17x9s = $80

Total = $5,796


Stock:

63,300 miles
White with grey cladding
Minivan running boards
No fog lights
1 1/4" class IV reciever
Grey Cloth Interior (2 Rows)

Current Mods (It's a long and costly list):


Front end:

Ford Expedition tow hooks
Removed lower air dam
Added OEM fog lights
8k DDM tuning HID's in the headlights and fog lights
Black Painted headlight housings
Black painted corner lamps with clear reflector
AVS Bug guard II
Upper and Lower black billet grilles (thanks Nate Harris)
Black Rustoleum paint on front cross member and front lower control arms
Air box Mod with K&N drop in filter


Between the bumpers:

MB Chaos 5 17" rims, -6 offset
245/65/r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's
Struttek front strut assemblies
BTF Fabrication 2.25" front lift spacer
1.5" Body lift (Thanks James, aka Ronin8002)
Blue LED's in puddle lamps
Complete interior swap (2004 Mountaineer Black leather) + Added Third Row
JVC KW-AVX640
Complete interior dome light swap (Blue LED's)
Added OEM Homelink buttons next to sunroof control
Brown wire mod
4 Gauge amp wiring
Sundown Audio SAE-100D Sub woofer amplifier
8" Polk Audio Sub woofer
Rockford Fosgate P1683 door speakers
Complete 20% tint all around + 6" 5% windshield strip + 5% sunroof tint
Ford F-250 OEM FX4 decals
BTF Fabrication 1.75" Rear lift spacer


Rear End:

Black Rustoleum painted exhaust pipe
Custom made 3" Aluminum Exhaust tip
Aftermarket Euro style tail lights
Red 24 LED tail light bulbs
12" x 12" Rock star Energy Logo
2" Class III Receiver swap


The day i brought her home:

HID's:

Multiple sets of rims (Stock, Summer, Winter):

Getting the new rims (-6 offset. no lifts at this point):

Sound Systems (new and old):

Interior Swap(Grey Cloth 2, rows. swapped to Black Leather, 3 rows:

took the mounty gauges as well

Miscellaneous Pictures:

BTF Lift:

Grilles:

Flag Mount for the Dunes!

Flowmaster:

And you thought your Ex was a money pit....?

 

[Kazer]

tubular running boards are on. Still debating on 1" wheel spacers though...

 

[BigRondo]

Steve, that thing looks awesome!! It would look incredible if the Tupperware was black!

 

[sport97]

Looks awesome, Steve. From earlier pics it looks as if the wheels are about even with the fender. With that spacer would you cause any rubbing issues on the back of the fender when you cut the wheel? I think spacers would look awesome, but then you will fling rock and shiz all over your paint. Either way it looks good. All the wheels you have ran or considered look awesome. Its harder to find a decent looking rim for the 2nd gen.

And with the tupperware being painted black...yeah I think it may look good, but I really like the white and silver combo.

 

[Kazer]

Thanks Ron and Sport. As for spacers, a 1" spacer would give me the same offset that I ran with my 285s and didn't have any rubbing. My 285s had a -6 offset and didn't really seem to kick stones or mud up onto the side of the truck like expected. And ron I think I'm with sport on this one, but I kinda like the contrast with the grey trim lol. Plus the accents in the rims are almost the same color as the trim

 

[Kazer]

haven't updated this in a while, but i've installed an Underdrive Crank/Harmonic balancer pulley and an Underdrive Water Pump pulley. have all the parts for my e fan conversion, just waiting on a fan motor and a bit more money.

i quit my job recently and am working on a new venture, but until then no more money can be spent on Vera

the stock crank gave me so many problems.....

 

[NHarris]

haven't updated this in a while, but i've installed an Underdrive Crank/Harmonic balancer pulley and an Underdrive Water Pump pulley.

the stock crank gave me so many problems.....

Let me know how the underdrive pulleys help out the power, if any. Had a laugh at this pic above. I do hate the stock harmonic balancer. Mine has destroyed two front main seals, but supposedly its in balance.

 

[Kazer]

i've had them on for two weeks now. theres a good power boost at 3k and up and the throttle response is improved. the electric fan should help more on hp and throttle lag. i had mud and stones packed into each of the holes, had to use a tap, brake cleaner, an air compressor, a punch, a hammer, and screwdriver to get the puller holes cleaned out.. it took about a whole day lol. I was going to install an Overdrive alternator pulley, but the voltage levels seem fine to me.

also, i'm not sure if the UDP's helped, but my rpm's at 40mph are about 950 and my rpms at 70 are right around 1750-1800

 

[NHarris]

i've had them on for two weeks now. theres a good power boost at 3k and up and the throttle response is improved. the electric fan should help more on hp and throttle lag. i had mud and stones packed into each of the holes, had to use a tap, brake cleaner, an air compressor, a punch, a hammer, and screwdriver to get the puller holes cleaned out.. it took about a whole day lol. I was going to install an Overdrive alternator pulley, but the voltage levels seem fine to me.

also, i'm not sure if the UDP's helped, but my rpm's at 40mph are about 950 and my rpms at 70 are right around 1750-1800

Good to hear! Link and price?

 

[Kazer]

Good to hear! Link and price?

UDP's , $180 for all three with belt :biggthump

 

[Kazer]

Okay guys, here a little update. I quit my job just over a month ago for an opportunity to own my own company, so i went for it. I've been owning an managing my own business(3 employees) for almost a month now. Seeing the kind of income i'll be making, i had decided to sell off my explorer and upgrade to an expedition(5.4L). Well that plan was going fine until my mom told me about this kid she worked with who wrecked his camaro and needed to get rid of it. Needless to say, i went and looked at it Tuesday night and bought it Wednesday morning.

It's a 1996 Camaro Z28, lt1 v8, t-tops, tan leather interior, factory bose sound system, traction control, and only 87,200 miles. Picked it up for $1400 because the kid couldn't afford to fix it. He lost control on an S curve and slammed into the curb, destroying the two driver side rims, front spindle/rotor/knuckle, and the rear end.

So here is how she sits(not my garage), and she'll need the parts mentioned above plus a set of rims and tires to get rolling. the body damage is minor and there is no damage on the under carriage surprisingly. It dosent look like he bent the K frame or any thing else up front . I've got deep pockets and big plans for this car. I won't be insuring it or even driving it untill next spring, so she'll be a monster by then. Planning on roller rockers, lt4 hot cam, vigilante 3200 stall, 3.73 gears, Transgo HD2 shift kit, maybe a valve job, have the heads worked, Functional ram air steel hood, and of course, headers and a cat back exhaust system.

Pictures!

 

[Triton8273]

chirp chirp...JK!

 

[BigRondo]

Congrats on taking the plunge Steve!! Hope all goes well with the business. What are you doing? Good luck with the Camaro too.

I guess this means you still have the Ex?

 

[Kazer]

Thanks ron! we do Offset printing (Business cards, envelopes, etc)

Yessir, still got the ole girl. 88,700 on the ticker

 

[BigRondo]

Good to go!!

 

[Kazer]

Sold my 20's and the 275/60's.

Link to Camaro is in the signature

 

[BigRondo]

Standing by for pics of the re-transformation.....................

Steve, I should have my front end complete this summer. Thanks for all your help! :biggthump

 

[Kazer]

Not a problem at all Ron! Glad to hear your ex will be getting some love

an hour after i sold the rims i got this picture. Apparently the guy drilled out the lug holes on the rims(5x114.3) to fit the s10 pattern(5x120.7) Lol

 

[Kazer]

Standing by for pics of the re-transformation.....................

Steve, I should have my front end complete this summer. Thanks for all your help! :biggthump

i think theres a pic on the first page with my black cobras and just my 1.5" body lift.

and no problem!, Can't wait for pics

 

[wheelin'explorer]

I love your truck man, only suggestion I have is to get switch back turn signals in your black out housing. Simple thing to do, I think you would enjoy the look of it though, not having the yellow bulb.

 

[Kazer]

i actually have amber leds to go in the corners, but after several wiring attempts, i couldn't get them to work without hyperblink. i do like the look of the switchbacks, but i decided on amber leds because my clearance lights are also amber led, so it matches i guess, lol

I will now be putting switchbacks in the camaro though
thanks!