I got 98 mustang wheels and I threw out the center caps cause I hated them and I'm stupid lol... BUT I've seen explorer? Center caps on them before... the combo was on a crown vic. I waited around to ask, but he didn't come out and I left... sooo question is, any other centers that you know of that will defenatly fit? I think the snap ring that fits in my wheel is around 6.25"
(http://theserviceadvisor.com/part/images/products/keystone/zob96825f.jpg)
I think they are off a 04ish explorer, the kind that holds to the lugs, not the kind that has clips or a ring. any one here have one they could POP off and measure for me? I've been searching junkyards with no luck...
How's the size of that wheel as opposed to a TC wheel (the inner cap circle)?
i forget exactly, but i remember trying supercoupe and turbocoupe caps and they did not fit right. as long as the explorer cap is around 6.5" diameter and holds onto the lugs, i think it will work. i wish i took a pic of that guys car.
also... i forgot to mention im putting em on my ranger, AND i found blanks for anyone interested in useing them on there tbird. look at ebay, the guy sells em for like 35$ for a set of 4 blanks. dam ranger has older wheel hubs with a nut and dust cap that sticks out past the wheel, so the explorer one should also hide that.
like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Explorer-Wheel-Center-Cap-Caps-1-02-03-04-05-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf725b460QQitemZ330563957856QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
This auction says 5.75"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Explorer-Wheels-Wheel-Center-Cap-Caps-4-02-03-04-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf72ffcf3QQitemZ330564631795QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
or
this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-09-Ford-Explorer-Ranger-Center-caps-Hubcap-OEM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c51448813QQitemZ190342006803QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
maybe these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-10-FORD-RANGER-EXPLORER-VICTORIA-CENTER-CAP-CHROME-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem41598b8b52QQitemZ280675191634QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Gumby, that first link looks like what I saw. I found these on eBay too and noticed there like half an inch smaller then what I think I need. I'll keep poking around till I find something or possibly pix with measurements.
Don't really belong here, but this is the new truck...99 2wd 5speed 2.5l ranger. Lowered it 2" and put my mustang wheels/tires on. New beater, great for getting parts.
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5857/imag0147k.jpg) (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/imag0147k.jpg/)
nice, another Ranger guy. My daily beater is a 93 with a turbo swap. Dropped 4", big brakes, and other misc BS.
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/93%20ranger/6067ff59.jpg)
Nice! I plan on doing some more, just trying to get it running good and reliable now. Sweet ranger.
rangers and fox bodys go hand and hand
gumby : i like the grill overlay at the top the chrome piece!
here is my 95 splash 3.0l
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/BJL88TC/Ranger%20Splash/2010-10-04rangerhoodandcamping010.jpg)
i dont want to hijack this thread, but BJL what is the name of the color of your Ranger? ihave been looking for something like that to paint my cougar
I dont want to hijack this thread but, JBL what color paint it that on your Ranger, is it just like a semi-flat black or ....?
Only another 3rd gen owner would notice, thanks!
TTT paint color plzzzz
I think its semi gloss or satan black, it was gloss with purple tribal flames, but he murdered it out lol. Looks better like this IMO
Ok.... So semi gloss..... Not saying your wrong or that there's no reason to believe you but I would like to confirm with JBL
He don't really look on here to much but ill let him know today lol. You looking to paint your car like it?
some areas are "brite-touch" semi gloss (hood, bed, tailgate) the rest is satin black.. all rattle can. it looks good from a distant or in pictures... up close its not as nice... it was definitely better then purple/green tribal flames. i took it from rice to nice . hehehehe. here are all the pics http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/BJL88TC/Ranger%20Splash/
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/BJL88TC/Ranger%20Splash/originalranger.jpg)
Gumby: is it a custom piece? i got my grill by trading the billet one that was on the truck when i got it and the splash grill is cracked and my recent encounter with a explorer rim and suspension parts from accident i was collateral damage in has broken the sides. i like how it one solid piece..
thanks for letting him know, and yes i like the way it looks so i think i might plan on painting it something like that
Yeah, its custom. I floated some chrome rocker trim to the top section of a splash grille. Plastic shop wanted $5-700 to chrome it for real. I can go crazy over minor mods, but not that crazy.
Ford never put chrome on the top of the splash grille. I sectioned a chrome top piece to fill the gaps between the splash grille and my chrome corner trims since the splash grille is shorter as well.
Then I mounted a section of billet behind everything to finish it off.
it looks so perfect. i dont like chrome too much. but thats sharp! glad to see people are still customizing the 93-97's