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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:
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HID's:
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Multiple sets of rims (Stock, Summer, Winter):
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Getting the new rims (-6 offset. no lifts at this point):
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Sound Systems (new and old):
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Interior Swap(Grey Cloth 2, rows. swapped to Black Leather, 3 rows:
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took the mounty gauges as well
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Miscellaneous Pictures:
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BTF Lift:
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Grilles:
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Flag Mount for the Dunes!

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



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Inside bottom corners of the fenderwells (behind the foglight) and they rub the running boards and the outter bottom corner inside the fenderwell by the firewall. There some sort of metal plate underneath there that ill most likely have to cut out. There's no rub on level ground but as soon as the front suspension flexs while turning (backing out of my driveway) all of the previously mentioned spots rub like crazy. I'll take some pics when I'm done cutting today
 



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Do you have pics of your cuts?
 












S*** hot mate:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:. That's exactly how I'd like my rig to end up. Look's awesome as!!!!:D:thumbsup:
Sorry about the running board's!:(
 






heres my cuts. didnt end up having to take off as much as i thought once the running boards came off
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just a quick picture next to a stock yukon xl.
 






Cool, glad it's working out. I'll have to follow your cue later. Thank's for the pic's.
 






well i dont want to start a new thread but my keypad stopped working last weekend. not knowing if i was using the factory code, i accessed my security module located on the passenger side C pillar only to find out i WAS using the factory code. all the buttons on the keypad light up and i can press the "7-8" and "9-0" buttons to lock and arm the vehicle but my factory code will not work. i did some thread searching but couldnt find a definite answer. any suggestions?
 






well i dont want to start a new thread but my keypad stopped working last weekend. not knowing if i was using the factory code, i accessed my security module located on the passenger side C pillar only to find out i WAS using the factory code. all the buttons on the keypad light up and i can press the "7-8" and "9-0" buttons to lock and arm the vehicle but my factory code will not work. i did some thread searching but couldnt find a definite answer. any suggestions?

Check out this thread see if it can help you out;
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325349&highlight=keypad

My first suggestion. Ill keep looking...

EDIT: Try reprogramming it. I've read that could cause the issue. Sorry I'm not too big of a help. lol Trying to take my knowledge back to 2nd gens now. :p:
 






well that thread looked promising lol, i went out and tried all my buttons and theyre all working. i just tried wiping the old user set code and creating my own but no luck. i also punched in my factory code about 6 times and the keypad started blinking rapidly for about a minute straight

edit: found this thread but still no luck http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306944
 






Well, My keypad stopped working, one of my window regulators broke, just had to get a wheel bearing replaced, and now my 4x4 high light keeps flashing at me. the sh*t is hitting the fan and spraynig everywhere.....i have this strange feeling that my tranny is going to grenade next week also...
 






Looks Great, nice wheels/tires!
 






Well, My keypad stopped working, one of my window regulators grenaded, just had to get a wheel bearing replaced, and now my 4x4 high light keeps flashing at me. the sh*t is hitting the fan and spraynig everywhere.....i have this strange feeling that my tranny is going to grenade next week also...

I know how you feel. Its no good.
Between the transmission, engine, and wheel bearings coming soon, I'm f'd too. I'm going back to a 2nd gen V8. These 3rd gens seem to be junk (IMO).
$6000 in repairs already...I have a feeling that will double by next year.

Hope all works out for you.
 






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towing with 33"s and a 4.0 absolutely sucks! the gas mileage is horrible (around 11 mpg) and acceleration is horrible. WOT from a stop and the truck stays around 2k rpms and feels like the engine is bogged down
 












lol i know i know. i really dont want to invest any more money into this pig lol
 






well ive got some thingy mabobs and random do hickeys for sale....

i can put up pics but here is the list
Foglight Bezels - NO FOGS
OEM grill - Black
OEM Headlights
OEM amber Corners
OEM auxiliary input thingy - adds an aux port to stock (NO CD CHANGER) radio
OEM radio
Class IV Hitch Reciever/Rear bumper
Class IV Hitch with 1 7/8" and 2" ball


just tryin to clean the garage out...looks like my exploder exploded in there
 






This is a good lookin 3rd gen, love the mods you've done to it so far....I also would say gears and rear locker :D or better yet SAS the rear :p:
 



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thanks glen! and unfortunately im done modding this truck for now
 






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