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u_aint_REDie

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Posted: November 06, 2002 at 12:32 PM / IP Logged

Ok New to the forums, and new to ford. i have a 99 ford explorer XLT, which I want to put my system in from my blazer. In the blazer I just ran the power wire through the firewall. I cant find a place to do that on the explorer. If any one has and has pictures of suggestions for me please let me know!

e-mail me FWood@salemco.org

I would appreciate any help I can get. I NEED BASS IN MY LIFE.

chriswallace187

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Posted: November 06, 2002 at 1:53 PM / IP Logged

you'll have to drill a hole and put a grommet in it. Make sure you don't drill into anything on the other side. A good place to drill if your explorer's an automatic is the spot where the clutch cylinder would be on a manual trans. truck.

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SnomanF150

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Posted: November 06, 2002 at 7:35 PM / IP Logged

look under the brake cylimder to the right hand side looking at it from the front of the truck

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JellyNutz

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Posted: November 09, 2002 at 11:19 PM / IP Logged

70% of the time there is not going to be a grommet there... Your going to have to drill a hole if not.... I agree with chris... If its an automatic you have a nice space to drill a hole where the clutch would be...

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DeathsJester12V

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Posted: November 21, 2002 at 2:49 PM / IP Logged

YUP...Gotta drill through the firewall...it's hard to find grommets anymore on a lot of newer vehicles....just bust out your drill...double, check, triple check...and drill awaymake sure you put a grommet in or you risk rubbing the power wire raw from hitting bumps, etc....

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u_aint_REDie

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Posted: November 22, 2002 at 6:40 AM / IP Logged

I found a grommet I just used where the hood release cable comes through just above the cable for the throttle. thanks though guys.

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Posted: November 22, 2002 at 1:44 PM / IP Logged

* ahem...time to be a smart allec...so no one take offense* wasted all that time looking for a grommet, when you could have been done 30 minutes before jsut be drilling a hole....sheesh, everyone wants to do things the SAFE way..... attn: ford explorer owners! -- posted image.

Congrats man...glad you found a way to do it... attn: ford explorer owners! -- posted image.

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Player69

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Posted: November 23, 2002 at 9:12 AM / IP Logged

Sounds great....Until the mechanic has to change the hood cable ;) Then you will be repairina ll those wires.

JellyNutz

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Posted: November 23, 2002 at 9:04 PM / IP Logged

I agree with player... We always keep serviceability in mind with all our installs... The only time I'd resort to something like that is if it were the final option in a long list...

DeathsJester12V

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Posted: November 24, 2002 at 1:16 PM / IP Logged

Hey...There's only one way to learn.......Try it, and if the mechanic comes up front to beat you like punching bag, or if the sounds are outta your ride, you know why.....

If nothing happens......you got some great luck.

But if I were you....find another place before you bring it in for service work

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