Notices
Arkansas Chapter Join Chapter Leader: OPEN

Customizing my 1996 Explorer:

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 09:59 PM
  #1  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Lightbulb Customizing my 1996 Explorer:

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2006 | 05:33 PM
  #2  
bhodgin's Avatar
bhodgin
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: North of Detroit
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...
 
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:52 PM
  #3  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Thumbs up Thanks

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 07:42 PM
  #4  
cookie88's Avatar
cookie88
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 13,653
Likes: 6
From: Cabot, Arkansas
FTE Emeritus
Check any of the forum sponsors??

Here's a random one I clicked on. http://www.truckaddons.com/exterior_accessories.htm
 
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:45 PM
  #5  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Smile 1996 Explorer

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:10 PM
  #6  
Brian_B's Avatar
Brian_B
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,958
Likes: 1
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.
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 09:09 PM
  #7  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Thumbs up

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 05:38 PM
  #8  
bhodgin's Avatar
bhodgin
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: North of Detroit
truck addons tends to be rather expensive and jc whitney is really not that bad in my opinion
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:09 PM
  #9  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
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
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:13 PM
  #10  
cookie88's Avatar
cookie88
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 13,653
Likes: 6
From: Cabot, Arkansas
FTE Emeritus
Supercharger, gears, transmission........then black out all the shiny stuff and make it a killer sleeper.
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:51 PM
  #11  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Thumbs up

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 12:17 AM
  #12  
Ozark Ford_1970's Avatar
Ozark Ford_1970
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: La Vista, NE
Question Cruise Control Buttons on the Steering Wheel

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 01:52 AM
  #13  
CowboyPenner's Avatar
CowboyPenner
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 690
Likes: 0
From: Northeast of Toronto.
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.
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 12:23 PM
  #14  
cookie88's Avatar
cookie88
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 13,653
Likes: 6
From: Cabot, Arkansas
FTE Emeritus
Originally Posted by Ozark Ford_1970
Can't wait to see it. I'll bet you guys have some rigs that would knock your socks off!
Larry
Not me...Those were my suggestions for your rig. My lil' F-250 is stock....mostly
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:47 PM
  #15  
jimkidd's Avatar
jimkidd
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
From: Greater Floyd Area, AR
Originally Posted by cookie88
Not me...Those were my suggestions for your rig. My lil' F-250 is stock....mostly
Except for....

jimbo
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:15 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE