Not new but never introduced myself..

[Shortkid]

I have been a member for awhile here but never planned on getting involved in my Explorer like I seem to be trying to do now. I have a lot planned and would love for you to comment on the ideas and such. As a long due hello to everyone, hey guys and girls (I know there are a few).

My name is Patrick and I will finally turn 21 on April 2nd.
I live in the triad area in High Point, NC.
I have a 97 Ford Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 with 161,x.. or so miles.

I never really thought of doing any mods to it but when looking at the site I just had to lift it. First came the TT along with the AAL and Shackles, thanks to the help of member, Slravene. I was running some 31 BFG All Terrains until they wore out and I decided to upgrade to some 32 BFG MT's I picked up off a local bud. I have a 3 inch body lift ready to get on and the plan is that it will be going on April 11-13th.

Other plans include:
-Getting rid of lower variance
-Once rid of lower variance move to lower grille slot
-Rid all chrome off bumper and front grille
-Paint where it was once chrome bumper and grille to black to match body
-Cut grille in front to accomodate billet grille
-Paint some interior pieces black

Seems like enough for the upcoming month to try and get done. After looking at so many other users Explorer's here I am ready to try and make my Explorer a little less different that the rest.

Let me know what you guys think!

As for some pics:








Thanks for looking!

 

[wood1]

It's a good looking truck dude, I'm not a chrome fan either.

 

[Shortkid]

Yeah, I actually didnt know I could get rid of it until I did a couple searches and found that you could get rid of the chrome and then I could paint it. Hopefully it will look nice with all black. Thanks for the comment wood1.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

nice truck u got there patrick

 

[Shortkid]

nice truck u got there patrick

thanks man..

 

[askingxforxit]

Welcome to the forum!! The X looks awesome! I plan on getting black wheels on my black X so it's good to see they look sweet!

BTW I also plan on painting ALL the trim black too

 

[Shortkid]

Welcome to the forum!! The X looks awesome! I plan on getting black wheels on my black X so it's good to see they look sweet!

BTW I also plan on painting ALL the trim black too

yeah got my rims off summitracing.com for around 150 shipped I believe and I am very satisfied with the results..

thanks for the compliments and post some pics when you do your trim.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I see that you are a member on this forum longer than I am. Is this your first Explorer (or your first vehicle)?

 

[Shortkid]

Welcome to this forum! I see that you are a member on this forum longer than I am. Is this your first Explorer (or your first vehicle)?

This is my first Explorer and this is my first car I received since I was 16. So almost 5 years I have had this in my custody. Big plans are coming up soon.

 

[askingxforxit]

yeah got my rims off summitracing.com for around 150 shipped I believe and I am very satisfied with the results..

thanks for the compliments and post some pics when you do your trim.

Will do man! Other mods in the works, probably wont post until she is all done

 

[Dopler174]

Welcome to Explorer Forum...back, welcome back to, whatever! Nice truck, I'm in Greensboro, next time there is a meet and greet around here you will have to come along.

 

[Shortkid]

Welcome to Explorer Forum...back, welcome back to, whatever! Nice truck, I'm in Greensboro, next time there is a meet and greet around here you will have to come along.

Thanks for the compliment. I will def try and meet for a meet and greet but work really limits my time as I have to have the money coming in. I work at Backyard Burgers. Happen to stop by there before?