What did you do to your 5th Gen?

[PlatinumOwner]

Larger photo of the liftgate lighting

 

[darkunderlord]

Larger photo of the liftgate lighting

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Interesting...

 

[darkunderlord]

View attachment 159813 View attachment 159811 I just got back from Texas to find this pair of Steering Wheel shifter extensions in blk waiting for me. It was a 5 1/2 week wait. They are aluminum and come in 4 colors(blk,red,blue&grey). They are sold on eBay by global_drive. Thanks to jonnoriega for finding them and posting the pics and info. The second thing I did for my X is a 2018 Stanley Cup Champs magnet. CAPS!!! (Finally!!!)

I ordered 2 different sets that were supposed to fit my 2017 XLT and they were off on setup. UGH!

 

[ecoboost_xsport]

Larger photo of the liftgate lighting

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I like this!

 

[2014 Explorer Sport]

Replaced the PTU on the 2014 Sport. Miserable at times but it’s done thankfully

 

[PlatinumOwner]

I converted the hybrid analog/digital instrument panel cluster to a full-LCD instrument panel cluster with a custom bezel, firmware, and graphics.

 

[darkunderlord]

Explanation please! I'm a big time geek and am very curious.

 

[PlatinumOwner]

Explanation please! I'm a big time geek and am very curious.

Custom Full Screen Instrument Panel Cluster Mod (16-19 Platinums)

This post will detail the modification, flashing, and bezel removal to convert the 16-19 Platinum Instrument Panel Clusters to a full-screen display(no longer a hybrid digital/analog IPC). This mod was made possible with custom designed firmware graphics by Pawel and a 3D-printed bezel by...

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[Toddman41]

Custom Full Screen Instrument Panel Cluster Mod (16-19 Platinums)

This post will detail the modification, flashing, and bezel removal to convert the 16-19 Platinum Instrument Panel Clusters to a full-screen display(no longer a hybrid digital/analog IPC). This mod was made possible with custom designed firmware graphics by Pawel and a 3D-printed bezel by...

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I want this in my 19 Limited...

 

[explorerguy86]

Paint brake calipers red

 

[QuietStorm17]

I’ve added masts and sails to improve my X’s gas milage and add some more torque. Also changed the odometer to nautical miles and changed the mph into knots.

 

[QuietStorm17]

I have been preoccupied and haven’t gotten around to posting this until now. I would like to get the BBK 73mm throttle body but until I have the time to port the intake TB flange and decide what to do about the o-ring it will have to wait. In the meantime I saw Fasterdamit!’s post about the GPE Venturi style ported throttle body and was curious. It made sense to me so I decided to give it a try. The Venturi style porting causes an increase in velocity which is good thing. I am happy this with GPE TB, it does what GPE states. When I do finally go with the BBK TB, I may try the Venturi style porting on it.

 

[QuietStorm17]

The side by side photo in my previous post is an visual comparison between the GPE and the OEM TBs. I have found a good use for the OEM tb, gotta repurpose stuff you know!

 

[ecoboost_xsport]

Pointless....the intake manifold opening is only 68mm. Port it out you say? No go, because the oring gasket is maybe 1mm from that 68mm edge. You MIGHT get another. 5mm from porting it out.

The GPE TB is also not a true 73mm as it tapers inward, with the math makes it similar to the 70mm BBK in volume of air it will flow (not 73mm, there is no 73mm BBK that fits).

FYI stock TB is 65mm. I did a writeup on my website that might give you some insight.

Improve Fitment of the 70mm BBK Throttle Body [Infographic]

Lee Ament of Ortiz Performance hooked me up on a VERY quickly shipped BBK 70mm throttle body (yes, it IS from 1 2005-2010 V6 Mustang). Been thinking bout this mod but was never 100% sure it fit until I came here. Anyway, got it and test fit it to the intake manifold I have sitting […]

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I do like your repurposed TB though. Nice touch.

 

[Supertech22]

Not today but last weekend I did a couple things. The first was install some hood struts so I don't have the prop rod in the way. The other was the side steps/running boards. I know lots of people on here don't like them but if you have a vertically challenged wife, they are a necessity. It was a challenge for her to get in the driver's side without grabbing on to the steering wheel and pulling herself up. Now it's an easy step up.

The struts were and easy install. Took about 5 minutes total.

The side steps on the other hand were kind of a PITA. I got ones with three supports instead of two. They are much more rigid when stepped on. The outer supports were easy. Most of the mounting holes are already there. Only one hole needed to be drilled through the pinch weld. It was the center support hole that was the problem. The outer hole locations were not welded together. The center one was. Drilling through three layers of metal that has been spot welded together is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Took forever and broke a few drill bits along the way but it's done and looks really nice.

 

[Toddman41]

Not today but last weekend I did a couple things. The first was install some hood struts so I don't have the prop rod in the way. The other was the side steps/running boards. I know lots of people on here don't like them but if you have a vertically challenged wife, they are a necessity. It was a challenge for her to get in the driver's side without grabbing on to the steering wheel and pulling herself up. Now it's an easy step up.

The struts were and easy install. Took about 5 minutes total.

The side steps on the other hand were kind of a PITA. I got ones with three supports instead of two. They are much more rigid when stepped on. The outer supports were easy. Most of the mounting holes are already there. Only one hole needed to be drilled through the pinch weld. It was the center support hole that was the problem. The outer hole locations were not welded together. The center one was. Drilling through three layers of metal that has been spot welded together is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Took forever and broke a few drill bits along the way but it's done and looks really nice.

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Please, more info on the Hood Struts, I would love to ditch my Hood prop rod.

 

[Supertech22]

Please, more info on the Hood Struts, I would love to ditch my Hood prop rod.

I saw them on the Steeda website. They have two models. I got the "better" ones. Steeda was out of stock so I went to the source. Redline Tuning. They are for all 2011 thru 2019 Explorers. Two bolts on the strut towers are used and a pre-existing hole in the hood behind the liner. Just pop a hole where needed and tighten. Easy peasy.

Link to the struts

 

[Toddman41]

I saw them on the Steeda website. They have two models. I got the "better" ones. Steeda was out of stock so I went to the source. Redline Tuning. They are for all 2011 thru 2019 Explorers. Two bolts on the strut towers are used and a pre-existing hole in the hood behind the liner. Just pop a hole where needed and tighten. Easy peasy.

Link to the struts

Thank you

 

[peterk9]

Please, more info on the Hood Struts, I would love to ditch my Hood prop rod.

Hood Struts ??

I hate to be that guy but I think you installed them upside down. The gas cylinder is supposed to be at the top, connected to the hood. Lol, I just got an email from Redline pointing that out. D'oh!!

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Hood Struts ??

That would buy me a ton of broom sticks lol.

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Peter

 

[MM07]

Thank you

I might do this too. Did you order yet?