Sold the 04 and here's the replacement
 

For the last month or so I have been tossing the idea around about getting a 4x4 with more interior room. The ranger just became to cramped for what I wanted/needed. So I had it up on CL for a while with no luck. Well the local ford dealer had opened a separate pre-owned dealership about 2 years ago near by me. They just recently started buying cars out right sorta like carmax. I went there to see what they would offer and they offered me more then what I expected. So I went ahead and sold it to them monday and came home today with the new ride. I picked it up from an old coworker.

Its a 2001 exploder xlt. Has the 4.0 Sohc with 92k miles on it. It is almost like new inside and out. Drives great. It is actually and part time awd with selectable hi/lo. Only thing I am not the biggest fan of is the cloth seats, but I can easily change those out later if I want. So anyway here's some pictures of it.


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Looks nice, and I may have missed it but I see you picked up a riding mower too.

Thanks, but no we've had that rider since like 96. I had given it to a buddy, but he moved back into an apartment so its at my house for now. However it's not in the greatest shape its very tired lol.

What about the lowered one? It is what you really want and need, isn't it?

looks good man. what are the plans.

i think it might be for his lady friend

edit: the expy that is

I think he likes it, I see it in most of the exploder pix.

The lowered one is a cheap DD and since I got it I've learned I actually prefer lowered rangers. It works for what I have it for.

Thanks no major plans for this one. Just going to drive/use it as is. Doubt I will lift this one. It started to get old getting in and out of the 04 with my knee. At most I will tint match the front windows. Maybe a little stereo work. Then mostly just maintenance.

I love the lowered truck. I think its where I was meant to be the whole time lol.

We will get along just fine.

i edited it. I ment the expy was for the lady friend i think. At least thats what i thought he told me lol

lol indeed

Lol no? its for me. I bought her a car last year lol.

Those chains good? It's at that mileage when they start chirping.

Yep just got replaced shortly before I bought it from him.

Very clean looking Explorer!

:thumbsdow

There goes my favorite R/F truck... I feel like crying.

Very clean Explorer!!

I was surprised to see this thread pop up.

Lame!!

Did you atleast keep the cap?

I hope your timing chain tensioners don't break. That happened to my friend, same year and engine. I think he had more miles though

Didn't even notice the explorer, the rusty tailpipe on the 98 stood out too much. :laughing:

Thanks!

Yeah I know, but it will find a good home I'm sure.

Thanks, it wasn't an easy decision as I did love that truck. However it was just time to move on.

No cap went with it. I tried messaging you about it a couple weeks ago and never heard anything back.

Already been replaced.

Yeah I love the explorer.

lol all in due time I have a magnaflow to throw on it.