Greentennx's Explorer
- Thread starter greentennx
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- Smyrna Tn
What did I do?
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- Smyrna Tn
I'm sorry, I just don't get much time and I had few hours this morning and before I knew I was done.I wanna help
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- Smyrna Tn
Get a welder and go for it. That's what I did. You get a welder and then before you know it your building. I have so many ideas I want to do, but just not enough time or money.
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- Smyrna Tn
And now you tease us with "This is done" comment
Your evil Mike
Sorry I mislead you all, I just meant all the welding is done, but it is ready to be installed. I just need a whole day off to do it. Want to make sure it tuned and ready to go.
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- Smyrna Tn
Well I had the coilovers on for a little bit today, but still have to do some more work. My shock mount was rubbing the cv, so I cutting the mounts and moving them up about a 1/2". This will give me the clearance I need. Here's a few pics what she looked like when they were on.
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- Smyrna Tn
At least they make for the xterra, pain in the butt doing it fo a vehicle they don't.
MadMike
First Fill-Up (of many)
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- Fort Collins, CO
Dang, this is one sweet looking Explorer, good job.
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- Smyrna Tn
I do not have too, but I will end up doing the rear. This will help with my flex problems. The struts are just limited to what they can do off road. Coilovers will give me more flexibility when I am offroad, plus I can get a good ride on road. I am going to have to put some limit straps on the front, because the orginal struts only had about 3" of travel, now I will have about 6.5" so I don't want to overextend the cv's. I am still shooting to have these on for the Devils Run, but I am not going to rush it. Plus the other good thing is the lift you get from these.
Yeah, but you get the satisfaction of saying "I built that" rather than just throwing parts at it. It's looking really good so far, Mike. Keep at it.
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- Bowling Green, KY
Have you ever seen this on explorers? My parents pointed this huge crack out to me. It's the hole body not just paint. I have no idea how it happen or how to fix it? Just wondering if you seem it happen before.
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- Smyrna Tn
The only way you can fix it is to get a new door. Mine is the same way. They glue the plastic piece to the window, all the heat and cold cause it to expand and contract, which causes the problem.
MadMike
First Fill-Up (of many)
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- Fort Collins, CO
Happened to my mom's Explorer as well, bad Planning on Ford's part.
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- Bowling Green, KY
They don't build cars like they used too. ::Grin::
Damon831
Bought an X
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- Freezing in Wisconsin
If that piece that is cracked is on th lift gate then all you have to do is replace it. Its plastic. I have replaced these before. Call your local ford dealer for replacement, you might have to get it painted though.
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- Smyrna Tn
Well I got the coilovers on today, everything went great. I have about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch clearance with the cv. I have to get both sides adjusted to the same height tomorrow. Here's a few pics.
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- Smyrna Tn
I hooked it back up, just didn't have it done when I took the pics.
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- Smyrna, TN
Did I see you near Lifepoint the other day?
outlaw_xterra
Bought an X
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- Jacksonville Florida
so where did you get the bodylift for your explorer
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- Smyrna Tn
May have, I live right by lifepoint.
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- Smyrna Tn
Made it, got some 3" blocks and cut them in half, and ordered some bolts. Thats all I got cost about 30$ for everything.
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- Smyrna Tn
Man I love these coilovers. I can not believe how much the Explorer rides better now. Now I am going to do the rear too.
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- Smyrna Tn
She will be. I need a heavier lb rate set of coils, I ordered them and some limit straps. We will be a piece of cake though.
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- Smyrna, TN
Pretty sure I saw you at the light, too. I'm in Seven Oaks now.
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- Smyrna Tn
Cleaned up the Explorer today, coilovers are awsome on this. Here's some pics.
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- Carlisle, Iowa
Lookin good man
Airmapper
First Fill-Up (of many)
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- Bowling Green, KY
That is the coolest Explorer I've ever seen. Brings back some fondness for modern Fords, but I'm still mad over what they did to their SUV's. Keep up the good work.
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- Smyrna Tn
Thanks Luke!
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- Smyrna Tn
Thanks.
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- Smyrna Tn
I got my 750lb springs on, way better ride. Also built me some homemade extended sway bar links. I used some 3/8ths threaded rod, and a 3/8ths steel pipe to make them. Explorer is ready for some wheeling.
