Customizing my 1996 Explorer:

Ozark Ford_1970 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2006, 09:59 PM

I want to add some special parts to my Explorer. Like a custom hood, flared fenders, anything outside of the factory look.
Could you please point me in the right direction for this? Do you have any ideas?
Thanks,
Larry--Ozark

bhodgin · #2 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 05:33 PM

I have had good luck buying from www.jcwhitney.com they have a lot of aftermarket parts for your truck car or whatever, hope it helps...

Ozark Ford_1970 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bhodgin

I have had good luck buying from www.jcwhitney.com they have a lot of aftermarket parts for your truck car or whatever, hope it helps...

Thanks. I just got a JCW catalog in the mail today.
Larry

cookie88 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-05-2006, 07:42 PM

Check any of the forum sponsors??

Here's a random one I clicked on. http://www.truckaddons.com/exterior_accessories.htm

Ozark Ford_1970 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-05-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bhodgin

I have had good luck buying from www.jcwhitney.com they have a lot of aftermarket parts for your truck car or whatever, hope it helps...

Thanks. I have my eye on a few things. Now I just have to get my wallet to match my want list.
Larry

Brian_B · #6 (**permalink**) 04-06-2006, 03:10 PM

For some explorer stuff you can go to explorer express. They are not a sponsor here that I know of, but they have some high quality parts. I have one of their rear sway bars to put on mine. Its huge compared to stock.

Ozark Ford_1970 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-06-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian_B

For some explorer stuff you can go to explorer express. They are not a sponsor here that I know of, but they have some high quality parts. I have one of their rear sway bars to put on mine. Its huge compared to stock.

Thanks Brian. I will check it out. I'll let you know if I find some good stuff.
Larry

bhodgin · #8 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 05:38 PM

truck addons tends to be rather expensive and jc whitney is really not that bad in my opinion

Ozark Ford_1970 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bhodgin

truck addons tends to be rather expensive and jc whitney is really not that bad in my opinion

I am getting my wish list together now. Just have to figure out what priority to put them in!
Larry

cookie88 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 06:13 PM

Supercharger, gears, transmission........then black out all the shiny stuff and make it a killer sleeper.

Ozark Ford_1970 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cookie88

Supercharger, gears, transmission........then black out all the shiny stuff and make it a killer sleeper.

Can't wait to see it. I'll bet you guys have some rigs that would knock your socks off!
Larry

Ozark Ford_1970 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-08-2006, 12:17 AM

Has anyone had the problem with the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel coming loose or wearing out?

Do you know where I could get both sides for my 1996 Explorer? Also, what all is involved in replacing them?
Thanks,
Larry

CowboyPenner · #13 (**permalink**) 04-08-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Ford_1970

Has anyone had the problem with the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel coming loose or wearing out?

Do you know where I could get both sides for my 1996 Explorer? Also, what all is involved in replacing them?
Thanks,
Larry

The right side controls have come lose on my '99 Sport and I'm curious too about any solutions to fix/replace this cluster of 3 controls.