2008 Ford Explorer, Eddie

[BackWoods]

Starting my build on my 2008 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer edition. All I've done to it so far has been to upgrade the tires with Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar. Made them a bit over size to improve the off-road handling.

Going in the next week instal new G.E.A.R. Seat covers from SmittyBuilt & 1.5" wheel spacers to widen the stance & eliminate the tire rub on the front wheel liners when I make a sharp turn.

Future plans are to instal a roof rack & install recovery points up front.


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[BackWoods]

Pics of my tires & front end before I put on the wheel spacers.

#EmbraceTheSuck

 

[TheBarefootFamily]

Also if to have the front sway bar that comes.with the tow package remove it to increase your turn rate, it's 6 bolts and will make turning that much better.

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[McCutcheon]

It will look great

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[Scott]

Looks good! I've always had a soft spot for explorers since my parents bought one new in 1994... I still want one.

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[BobsGarage]

Looks great! What size tires do you have ? Looking to upgrade the tires on my EX but I am still sitting with the stock stance.

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[BackWoods]

Looks great! What size tires do you have ? Looking to upgrade the tires on my EX but I am still sitting with the stock stance.

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I'm running 265/70R 17


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[BackWoods]

Installed my 1.5" wheel spacers today. Love the look.

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[BackWoods]

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[Raul B]

Love it

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[BackWoods]

Love it

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Thanks Raul



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[BackWoods]

Installed my Smittybuilt seat covers today. With my first aid kit & knife also from Smittybuilt.


Going where my heart will take me.

 

[BackWoods]

Eddie had a minor setback today. After grabbing some food Sunday at the local grocery store I got hit in my rear end. Need a new bumper cover & tail light. Thank god my brother in law owns a mechanical & body shop. Hope to have Eddie back together by the weekend.

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[BobsGarage]

Any updates?

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[BackWoods]

Update on Eddie. The wheel spacers started acting up last week. They was giving me a mild “death wobble”, So off they came. Had to order a new Garmin GPS my old 3.5” screen NUVI took a shit. After 9 years of use not to upset with it. Upgrading to a larger better model. Will be here on Wednesday Nov 08. Next mods will be front recovery points installed & a roof cage installed


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[old_man]

Installed my 1.5" wheel spacers today. Love the look.

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Beware, many places like Costco will not mount tires on a vehicle with spacers.

 

[BobsGarage]

Looking forward to seeing what you do for front end recovery points.

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[BackWoods]

Put in a new Garmin GPS in my Explorer “Eddie” This Drive 5 GPS is definitely an upgrade from my old 9 year old NUVI. I️ also installed Gaia mapping software on my iPad for off-road navigation. Also learning how to use Garmin’s new base camp software to help with trip planning




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[BackWoods]

Reorganization of Eddie today. Moved recovery gear, jumper cables, shovel, maul, & blankets in back compartment. Gorilla lug wrench, ratchet straps, bungee, scissor jack, & smitybuilt tomahawk in near compartment.


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[BackWoods]

Left side: first aid kit, chem lights, woobie (poncho liner), GPS, & wife’s rain jacket


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