Locked N Loaded Expedition Vehicle 1 "Layla" 1998 Explorer XLT

[WNY964x4]

Ok guys , been a while since I have been on here , been so busy with work and moving and projects that I have had no time for the computer , so this new thread is going to have alot of pictures in the first post haha.

Here is the scoop on this truck , bought it back in January for $1000 with a dead battery , had it home for about a day before the mods started. Now comes the list of info , current mods and planned mods.

Info:
Year - 1998
Make - Ford
Model - Explorer
Trim - XLT
Engine - 4.0 SOHC
Rear - 3.55 Open

Mods So Far:

• 31x10.50R15 Kuhmo Road Venture KR71
• 15x8 U.S. Wheel Series 84
• New Rear Leaves
• Warrior 153 Shackles
• #1 Torsion Bars
• Jensen 7" LCD touchscreen CD/DVD player
• K&N Air Filter
• Custom rear cubby plate
• custom front plate bracket
• New Factory Exhaust
• MSD Coil
• Taylor Wires
• Motorcraft Finewire Platinum Plugs
• Pet Barrier

Mods To Come:

• Custom Safari Basket
• 4 Lightforce Striker 170's
• Side Lights
• Rear Lights
• 48" Hi Lift
• Axe
• Shovel
• Mag Light
• 31x10.50R15 Hankook DynaPro MT
• JBA Headers
• Cobra 29LE on Dash
• Road Devil Mic
• 102" Stainless whip mounted to bumper
• Custom Rear Bumper w/ Reverse Lights, D-Rings, Trailer Hitch and Tire Carrier
• Custom Switch/Outlet center
• 1354M Transfer Case
• Custom Front Bumper(?)
• HID Conversion
• All LED's for front and Rear Lamps
• Sport Trac Gauge face
• Trailer Brake Controller
• Possible Regear to 3.73 or 4.10

I think that is all there is, and now commence the photo bomb



When I first got it

The Custom Storage Compartment Panel

Changing the Springs and Exhaust

messin around at college

sizin up a different rim and tire

Work Trip to Plattsburgh, NY

Running Board (Salt Holder) Removal

Building the Basket

and finally my truck next to a same year Ranger (driven by a Girl!!!!!!!!!)

and there it is for now , expect more tomorrow (later today haha)

 

[WNY964x4]

as of last night , rest of the uprights welded in , gonna grind the welds smooth tonight , and calling today about the expanded metal for the floor

 

[jhammel85]

Pretty nice! That's a shame about the steps holding in all that salt.

I take it that's the next fix? I like the roof rack idea a lot..Good work!

 

[WNY964x4]

Jay , yes , come spring it is getting a driver side rocker and all the other rust fixed , and thanks , i always wanted one but wasnt gonna pay alot of money for what i can build