Storlied's Elite Registry

My name is Daniel, I live in Fairbanks Alaska. I've got a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 5.0L V8.

I don't have much done to it at the moment, but I'm getting there..

Stock Specs:
Year : 1998
Model : Explorer
Trim : XLT
Drive train : AWD
Engine : 5.0L Windsor V8 [302ci]
HP Rating : 215HP
Transmission : 4-SPD Auto w/OD [4R70W]
Alternator : 130Amp
SPR Setting : 1F
Axle : D4
Gear Ratio : 3.73 Limited Slip
Brakes : 4-Wheel Disc Brakes [4WABS]
Fuel Tank : 21.0 Gallons
GVWR : 5,419 lbs.
Assembly Plant : ST Louis: Hazelwood Missouri
Assembly Date : 10/97​

Trim Options:
Running Boards
Fog Lights
Full Center Console
Dual Mirror Lights
Roof Rack
Compass
Exterior Temperature Thermometer
Panic Alarm
Security System
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Power Locks
Keyless Entry W/Keypad
Auto-Start​

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Mods/Add-Ons:
Dual XDMR7710 HU
AVS Vent Visors
Escort Passport 8500X50 Blue LED
Uniden 510XL CB Radio
31x10.50x15 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO's
Under-Dash Blue Cathodes
VVME 6000K HIDS
MAC Cat-Back Dual 2.5" in/Single 3" Out
MAC Cold Air Intake
SCT XCAL2 Tuner w/90 Octane Race Tune
Torsion Twist
Warrior Shackles
Rancho RS5000 Shocks
Hella 500FF Driving Lights
Navigator Fog Lights
Transgo 4R70W Shift Kit
Clear Corners
Tinted Tail lights
Poly Endlink bushings for the front swaybar.
2nd Gen Projectors

Future:
HID Fog Lights
AR or Alcoa 15x7/15x8 Rims
Reverse Glow Gauges
Front Skid Plate
Billet Grill
Windshield Decal =P
5.0 High Performance Emblems
Torque Monster Headers

Custom Mods/Fixes:
Replace HU with one w/functioning display x2
Mount PSP to middle console/dash
De-Badge Tailgate
Lower Windshield Wipers
Pull Air Silencer from AB
Remove Lower Valance/Fogs
ABS Killswitch
Replace Hood Struts
Replace Corner Light Housings
Replace Headlight Housings
Remove Roof Rack
Removed Rear Swaybar
Removed Running Boards
Fix Rear Windshield Wiper
Removed Door Molding
Replaced Front Drive Shaft
Cv axles, hub assemblies... brakes brakes brakes..

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Exterior Pictures:

100% Stock

98 5.0L Explorer [Current]

Mac Cold Air Intake

FF PhotoShoot

Interior Pictures:

CB Setup/Radar Detector

Driver's Side Interior Lighting.

Passenger's Side Interior Lighting

Center Interior Lighting/PSP

Videos

Mac CAI
Mac Catback & Intake
Random Drive Part 1
Random Drive Part 2
Highway drive, completely stock.

 

[ExplorerSport77]

i love the picture of the truck flying...

 

[storlied]

Thank you, it was a fun trip.

 

[xdviper]

Love what you did to it, but in fair banks, don't they have those frozen lakes and rivers that you can cross over?, like in Ice Road Truckers on history channel, I remember last season they were running around in Fairbanks, now they're somewhere else, but if I were you I would love lots of fun on that Ice road...

 

[storlied]

Love what you did to it, but in fair banks, don't they have those frozen lakes and rivers that you can cross over?, like in Ice Road Truckers on history channel, I remember last season they were running around in Fairbanks, now they're somewhere else, but if I were you I would love lots of fun on that Ice road...

It's summer right now, winter is just around the corner though. I can't wait.

 

[xdviper]

Haha!! But BECAREFUL, if you ever watched the show, you know the ice cracks and breaks under tons of pressure put on by those trucks. And also, I didn't know they let passenger cars on those ice roads, if they do, that is great! and it'd be nice if you have someone record what you do on the ice, but I think there is a maximum speed of 25MPH.
I'd love to drive up to Alaska one day just to let my rubber touch some ice...:
It barely snows here in NYC, and when it does, it's either a little shower or a big storm, and I'd be very lucky if we got any storms this year. When there was a big storm back in 2004 or 2003 (can't remember), I remember while others where shoving the snows away from their car, I just crushed the snow and lce, and left the scene!

 

[storlied]

The ice I'm mainly on is for an ice track [Other than the ice covered roads =/ ], which is plowed by a few F350 Twin Turbo Diesels, I don't even hesitate to go out there with my truck. lol

 

[storlied]

Ice is here... smashed my front bumper in a lil bit with a cement divider... =(

 

[xdviper]

Ice is here... smashed my front bumper in a lil bit with a cement divider... =(

Argh... Thats gotta hurt... got a little too out of hand on the ice, huh?

Pictures!!!

 

[WhiteLimited]

Argh... Thats gotta hurt... got a little too out of hand on the ice, huh?

Pictures!!!

Studs + Ice = Way Less Of a Chance I love my studs!

 

[storlied]

No pictures yet, the passenger side is pushed in a little bit.. My Hella 500 is wedged up against the header panel... and there's a dent in the bumper on the passenger side... I figure I can either have someone yank it out.. (Prolly a bad idea.. but who knows.. )

Other than that, I'm thinking about hammering out the dent... and then using longer bolts with spacers to get the bumper straight. The two pieces of metal on the bumper that connect to the frame rail are bent in a lil bit, along with the piece of metal on the frame... each side is bent back a little bit......... gah..

Oh yeah.. what else... I hit a mail box and had to pull a 2x4 outta my grille... it's cracked a lil bit... lol..


BTW, my airbag light came on the other day.. but it went away after a couple restarts... no codes came up either other than the famous P1260 but that has nothing to do with it.



As for getting a little out of hand on the ice... dude.. I just slid into it... it was ridiculous... I had to have an F250 pull me across this gas station parking lot... because I couldn't reverse away from this cement wall thing..... RWD SUCKS!

 

[storlied]

Updated my registry a little bit, took some pictures down.. put up a new current pic.

 

[99ex22]

I see you got yourself some hella 500's! They look great in that location. Are you happy with there light output? I know I was.

 

[storlied]

They definitely help, but could be better as far as the beam pattern. (but for the money I paid.. definitely worth it... they light up what my headlights don't.)

I have a set of Rallye 1000FF's, I'm going to get another set and put all 4 on the roof.

 

[99ex22]

after reading your registry a little bit it looks like you have had them for a while now....Maybe im just retarded and never noticed.

 

[WhiteLimited]

They definitely help, but could be better as far as the beam pattern. (but for the money I paid.. definitely worth it... they light up what my headlights don't.)

Pattern? There pensel beam theres not much to mess up with the pattern...

 

[storlied]

I've had them for... uh... Idk... not a really long time..... but it doesn't matter now because my whole aux light system isn't working!!!! ugh...

I've narrowed it down to my system, and not the truck... mini fuse panel fuse is good, stock fog relay is good.... it has to be one of My fuses or the hella relay... idk... they quit working after I was jumping another truck.

 

[99ex22]

eeekkkk I hate electrical problems....I took your advise and bought some clear corners the other day. Im hoping they will show up friday. Did you remove yours?

 

[storlied]

No, I didn't. You're probably seeing either my originals, or the orange bulbs in my clear corners depending on which picture you're looking at.

I need to find some clear bulbs that light orange, or something to that affect.


On a side note, you might notice with your clears.. the lights go into the sockets a lil differently than your originals.... like they're turned at a different angle to lock in... didn't affect the install in a bad way though... just kinda confused me at first.

 

[99ex22]

haha thanks for the warning. do they make such a thing as a crear bulb that lights up orange? also I did some research on here and everyone sais the aftermarket clears turn yellow pretty quick...have any issues with that? Also, have you read this thread before?...http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87602

 

[storlied]

Yup, read the thread.. was too scared to go through with it though.. I don't even have the tools to cut into it anyways... no yellowing problems here [yet]. But I've not had them for a long time.