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Subi1993 · 03-11-2012, 05:58 PM

Well, two weeks ago my blazer threw a bearing, i decided it was time to scrap it. So i was on the hunt for a new toy... well, i found it, i picked up a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport at a local dealership here in Lansdale (across the street from my house to be exact.)

It is all factory, which is what i wanted, so i could modify it on my own.

It has a 4.0L SOHC v-6 under the hood with an automatic transmission.
It is also 4 wheel drive. The ONLY thing i have done was install a single din JVC KD-s28 head unit.

I am currently researching ways to modify and improve the truck. So any and all recommendations as to how and what i could do to improve the truck's performance and appearance would be greatly appreciated.

Here are some pictures from this morning after i washer her. and some pictures from the night i got it.

Reds82 · 03-11-2012, 06:14 PM

looks nice first thing id do is rip off the side steps unless your really short they screw up the lines on the truck and are usually get caught if your going 4x4 with it

Subi1993 · 03-11-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Reds82

looks nice first thing id do is rip off the side steps unless your really short they screw up the lines on the truck and are usually get caught if your going 4x4 with it

Haha dont worry, they will be removed once i get to work and put it on a lift

slowx · 03-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Looks clean.. hopefully gas doesn't get too expensive.

DTownHemiD · 03-11-2012, 08:09 PM

X2 on the steps... and a shorter antenna.

Subi1993 · 03-11-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slowx

Looks clean.. hopefully gas doesn't get too expensive.

I don't worry about gas. haha but yeah, it gets about the same mileage as the blazer.

300zx_tt · 03-18-2012, 08:12 PM

What kind of mpg's you get with that 4.0 v-6?

Subi1993 · 03-20-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 300zx_tt

What kind of mpg's you get with that 4.0 v-6?

I get around 14MPG with it as it sits.

03-11-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
Subi1993 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #20632 My Ride: 04 Saturn ION3 2.2 Ecotec iTrader: (0)	My new 4x4 Well, two weeks ago my blazer threw a bearing, i decided it was time to scrap it. So i was on the hunt for a new toy... well, i found it, i picked up a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport at a local dealership here in Lansdale (across the street from my house to be exact.) It is all factory, which is what i wanted, so i could modify it on my own. It has a 4.0L SOHC v-6 under the hood with an automatic transmission. It is also 4 wheel drive. The ONLY thing i have done was install a single din JVC KD-s28 head unit. I am currently researching ways to modify and improve the truck. So any and all recommendations as to how and what i could do to improve the truck's performance and appearance would be greatly appreciated. Here are some pictures from this morning after i washer her. and some pictures from the night i got it.

03-11-2012, 08:09 PM	#5
DTownHemiD Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #16073 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T iTrader: (0)	X2 on the steps... and a shorter antenna. __________________ 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 6 Speed

03-11-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
Reds82 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fogelsville Pa Member #10670 My Ride: 1981 Mercury Crappi iTrader: (2)	looks nice first thing id do is rip off the side steps unless your really short they screw up the lines on the truck and are usually get caught if your going 4x4 with it

03-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
slowx Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jan 2011 Member #19101 My Ride: WW X iTrader: (0)	Looks clean.. hopefully gas doesn't get too expensive.