“Captain Morgan”
1995 Explorer Sport
Originally Willow Green

Engine:
4.0 OHV

Transmission:
M5oD manual transmission

Cooling:
Summit Racing aluminum 2.5” radiator, driver drop outlet
Summit Racing aluminum power steering cooler
Summit Racing flex hose & 90* elbow

Drivetrain:
Manual 1354 Borg Warner
Steel Tube front driveshaft
Extended, reinforced rear driveshaft

Front Axle:
‘84 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Widetrac Dana 44 low pinion
OX locker & Cover
5.13 Yukon Ring & Pinion
All Spicer U-joints, bearings & races
Kevlar braided stainless 32” long brakelines
Stock Waggy shafts (until I break one!)
Warn manual locking hubs

Rear Axle:
Explorer 8.8 31 spline
Dutchman hardened shafts, 6x5.5 pattern, screw-in studs
Aussie Locker
5.13 Yukon Ring & Pinion
Currie 6x5.5 rotors
All Ford bearings & races
Trailmaster 2” tapered rear lift blocks
Superlift spring-over perches
Stock 8.8 metal cover

Suspension:
Explorer ProComp MX6 nitro front shocks
Regular Monroe stock height (go figure!) rear shocks
JC Whitney stock Waggy 7 leaf front packs
Rear leaf packs out of XLT v8 w/ tow package

Tires:
Winter: 315/70r17 Mickey Thompson Baja Mtz’s
Balanced using 5oz powder and filtered valve stems
Summer/mud: 36x13.5r15 Super Swamper TSl Sx Bias Ply

Rims:
Winter:17x9 Black steel RockCrawler Series 97
Summer/mud: 15x10 Black round-holed aluminum something or anothers

Body Mods:
Premium Sport flares
Euro Diamond headlights
Euro Diamond corner lights
Sylvania amber blue 3157 turn bulbs
Sylvania Silverstar 9007 headlight bulbs
Hella 500 Driving lights
Maaco semi-gloss dark Charcoal paint. No wait, now he's grey.. oh man, now he looks silver... IS MY ROOF TURNING WHITE..?!
Black herculiner on lower doors and rock sliders

Body Armor:
DraperBuilt rock sliders
Steel rear bumper w/ swing out carrier, from sn0border88's late Emily Rose

Sound System:
Pioneer 7300 Premier head unit
4 6x8 Kenwood 3 way 220w speakers
10” Kicker VR Comp dual voice coil
Kenwood 729S Amplifier
Cobra 19 CB in center console, w/ external speaker
Semi style short CB whip, hard mounted to rear bumper

Miscellaneous modifications:
Doofy looking Skull knob for T-case shifter (thanks Rook :rolleyes: )
Fire Extinguisher & LED Maglite hard mounted to D-Pillars
02-05 Explorer IRS breather tube neck for front axle breather tube
Shaved 8.8 Center pin
Shaved inside fin off of Dana 44 housing to clear OX shift fork
Royal Purple full synthetic Mercon III trans fluid
Modified, fully boxed & reinforced trans cross member to pass over front driveshaft
Custom front sway bar
2wd explorer radio bezel
‘95 F350 Front shock towers
Removed stock air filter fender duct
1.5" Steel front driverside leaf block (to make him sit level again)
Totally rebuilt both front & rear double cardans (just shoot yourself in the foot. It'd be less painful)
Blackjack's front leather power seats :cool:
Interior light kill switch
Many many many mini bungees and zipties :p:

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Started out looking like this:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32343&stc=1&d=1144700080

Did a little bit of this:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN1181_Small_.JPG

And a little bit of that:
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To get this:
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http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN1285_Small_.JPG

Had some fun breaking him in:
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And then realized a little too late that I have a serious center of gravity issue:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN1644_Small_.JPG

But clean it all up and throw some paint on and things will look a lot better :)
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3628/0603071601_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/linmorgan_cliff_Small_.jpg

And if it wasn't blatantly obvious, I'm a chick ;)
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN2588_Small_.JPG

Full write up can be found here: How to waste a ton of $$ (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156488). Much thanks to Rookie, Wolf, Micah, 95Exploderboy and IZwack for the design/build, and Skunk for the inspiration ;)


EDIT: Morgan wouldn't be the beast that he is today were it not for the two horribly abused first gens who came before him and taught me what it means to have a wheelable Explorer (lots of patience, time and money!). Here's to Shelby (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137451&highlight=shelby) and Tank (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110371&highlight=tank+spas) :chug: May they rest in pieces wherever they are!

Hey, cool pics... :p:

Har har har, it's 2:10 am and I've had more than a little Captain of the liquid variety so bite me :D

Thanks for deleting the messed up first attempt at a thread :)

Looks to me like Morgan could use some racing stripes!! But wait, you're trying to make him slower, huh? Guess that's out of the question.

Looks to me like Morgan could use some racing stripes!! But wait, you're trying to make him slower, huh? Guess that's out of the question.

Not at all! I just can't decide if I want black or silver... otherwise he'd have his stripe-age already ;) I just don't want people thinking that I'm ripping off Skunky if I do light colored stripes :eek:

But stripes would make him like 1000 miles per hour faster...haha.

what about sidways racing stripes?

I think it needs airbags...on the outside to protect the truck from the driver...:p:

I think it needs airbags...on the outside to protect the truck from the driver...:p:
Hmm not a bad idea actually--:D

You guys are evil. :p:

freakin sweet truck
I love it

cool truck.
what front springs are you using?
and lets see a pic of the aluminum radiator-

Full write up can be found here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51448


I think you want this for your build thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156488

Sure was a good time....

I think you want this for your build thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156488

Sure was a good time....

Haha, WOOPS. I did mention that I was tired and tipsy when I created this thread, didn't I? :D Thanks Jake.

Lefy: Damn dude, long time no see! Where have you been hiding yourself?

Slammer, Those are just JC Whitney stock Wagoneer springs. They're soft, but since they're new they don't arch quite as negatively as the 20 year old ones I had on there previously. Except for a small leak caused by overheating the aluminum (had to weld on brackets to hold it in place and it's super difficult to weld aluminum), the aluminum radiator has been priceless so far. Even after hard wheeling on a hot day the temperature gauge never reaches half way, and after 6,000 miles the coolant is still florescent green despite the fact that the radiator itself is considerably shorter than factory :) Jake and Rook had the great idea to use a first gen fan shroud, and Wolf took care of the fab work involved to get it to sit in there properly.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN1261_Small_.JPG
This is what the second gen shroud looks like over it
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Nice rig Spas, hope to see it at Moab next year:D

Nice rig Spas, hope to see it at Moab next year:D
[hijack]
Funny, Spas mentioned that at the M&G tonight.

I'm actually considering it too -- given school/work cooperates. Google maps says its a 30 hr drive!

To follow IZ's comment, I am strongly considering it too. I will have the F250 and a trailer, so lets GO!

Very cool truck! You did a lot of good work:salute:

Thanks CG :)

I thought I had a line on a beater diesel at work but apparently the guy wants to keep it now. Oh well. If I can get Morgan back into safely driveable shape (and there's no reason I shouldn't be able to) and get a new engine in him, I'd really like to try driving him out for next year's Moab. Jake, IZ, I say we make a trip out of it! You guys won't regret it, trust me :D

if you guys want to throw some money together I have a good friend with a semi and a flatbed. I bet we can get 3/4 rigs on it.

if you guys want to throw some money together I have a good friend with a semi and a flatbed. I bet we can get 3/4 rigs on it.

Well, get us a quote slacker! :D

You know how much I love you guys, right?


VOTE FOR THE CAPTAIN!!!! :D

http://landingpage2.captainmorgan.com/gateway-en-row.htm?BrandId=RUM&RefUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fposewood.ugenmedia.com%3Fmlink%3D2891

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ill vote but first u need to tell us were u picked up that red air filter face mask u are showing in one of the photo's :) :)

You know how much I love you guys, right?


VOTE FOR THE CAPTAIN!!!! :D

http://landingpage2.captainmorgan.com/gateway-en-row.htm?BrandId=RUM&RefUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fposewood.ugenmedia.com%3Fmlink%3D2891

I voted! I didn't vote for you though, I voted for the crazy lookin' woman standing on top of flopped truck; almost looks like an exp...oh wait.....:p:

Voted!:cool:

Voted

I hope I voted--:D

cool pics, I don't really like the Sport look compared the origional look, but I love the tires, and you lucked out with the manual tranny, im sick of my auto, but I still love the car....

*ROFL*

Thank you guys!


....i think :p:

voted and when i clicked highest rated.... it looks like your in 6th place congrats

Voted 4 Cap'ns - You're in fourth place now!

That capt morgan website sucks BAD!!!
I can't tell if I voted or not-it will not go to another screen-browser says waiting--

also can't view highest rated-WTF?

I know, they could've designed the site a lot better than they did... it took over two weeks for my submission to show up. Thanks to everyone for voting, I really appreciate it :) The trick now is going to be staying on top until the contest ends in September :eek:

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I think i voted 3 times haha, your picture is the only original one on there, definitely deserves to win.

I may have voted a few times the last couple of days- I don't think the site logs IP's, so everyone can vote multiple times.

I may have voted a few times the last couple of days- I don't think the site logs IP's, so everyone can vote multiple times.

I like where your head is at

if you win this thing that would be so awesome

That would be awesome, huh? :) The grand prize is a trip to Vegas for 5, all inclusive, with the winner's choice of concert tickets. I think I'd fly out there and talk them into letting me rent something wheelable to play around in the Nevada desert with :D

That would be awesome, huh? :) The grand prize is a trip to Vegas for 5, all inclusive, with the winner's choice of concert tickets. I think I'd fly out there and talk them into letting me rent something wheelable to play around in the Nevada desert with :D

You could always rent a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or just about any other super car you can think of:D

I'm not sure how many times I've voted now, but we've slipped back to 19th. And yes, that site sucks balls.

That would be awesome, huh? :) The grand prize is a trip to Vegas for 5, all inclusive, with the winner's choice of concert tickets. I think I'd fly out there and talk them into letting me rent something wheelable to play around in the Nevada desert with :D

I've never been to Vegas--:D

You could stop and pick me up on the way. Agree, and I'll vote some more-:D

You could always rent a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or just about any other super car you can think of:D

With the way she drives her X:eek: :confused:

That will be the next story about one less Enzo :D :D

voted.

How do you like your OX lockers? Seems OX will soon be releasing a locker for the 8.8 differential in the next few months and was recommended by IZwack to talk to you and get your opinion. Also, do you have any pictures on the way you setup the Locker Shifter's in your X, would be great to see them if you have any.

Har har har. I only beat Morgan like a redheaded step child, not Jack :p: Thanks to everyone for voting! I doubt I'll win but it was worth a shot at least.

Mcpherson- I LOVE my Ox. The only major issues I had with the install is that the carrier is a ridiculously tight fit and you have to shave the fin from the inside of the housing first (didn't see that anywhere in the directions). I've had to monkey with the cable a lot more than I'd like because it's difficult to A) route it so that it doesn't shred on any moving parts and B) it's a pita to adjust so that it works 100%. Sometimes it doesn't engage, but there's no way to tell until I get stuck :rolleyes: When it does work, though- it's invaluable.

On a side note, I finally had time to take a trip to Draper's and pick up the gift that he gave me 2 years ago. That, and I haven't had a truck worth putting them on until now. They're the bestest Christmas present ever, thank yew Jeff!!!!! (I'll take more pictures once I get them painted) :D

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he should of apinted them for you, I still have most of that can left. :D

...can we see pics of the mounting points of your sliders please??? just a wide underneeth shot would work...:D

...can we see pics of the mounting points of your sliders please??? just a wide underneeth shot would work...:D

Didn't get the mounting points where I wanted them because of the SAS on the truck. There are some mounting brackets for the SAS where I wanted to put the front mount, so I had to move it backwards. The rear mount is just forward of the rear leaf spring mounting bracket. I weld (or bolt) a 1/4" x 4" wide x whatever length necessary plate to the frame, then weld the mounting cross bar to it. I then triangulate the joint with another piece of 1/4" plate between the mounting bar and the mounting plate for strength. Without the angle bracket, the 1/4" plate will bend if you put all the truck's weight on it. With the angle brackets, you can lift the truck off the ground on the sliders.

Lemme dig for some pix...

Found the link to the sliders I did for Blee1099. Pix of mounts are at the bottom of the thread. On this set, we bolted them to the frame. I've done several sets bolted and several welded on. Both methods work well. It takes a lot longer to bolt them on because you have to drop the gas tank to bolt them in place, and drilling the holes takes time.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133670

...cool, you pretty much explained everything...i am going to do the same exact thing to my project X, it's a 1st gen...when i saw these i thought you had been shopping at my local steelyard..lol...
...i have to locate mine different on the left side and the right do to my suspension and cross member's but i see you just pulled the return supports in from the ends a bit to get around that...my only other thought was would 2 returns be enough on both sides??? after looking at quite a few, they do run 2 instead of 3...

My mounting tubes are 2" x 2" x 1/4" square tubing, and with just the two mounting bars I can jack the truck off the ground just using the sliders. Without the angle bracing, it will bend the mounting plate if you put the full weight of the truck on a slider, but with the angle brace installed it doesn't.

BTW, the slider bars are 2" x 3" x 1/4" wall.

...2x3x1/4" is exactly what i have chosen...also the 2x2 for return's...i get them at my steelyard out of the cutoff rack ...by the pound they are cheap and the lengths of cutoff's are 5'-6'...;)
...thanks for taking the time and all the info on spa's sliders...:D

Snapped one today after hosing the the driverside bar down with Plastikote spray on bedliner (Ran out of time to do the other side). Ignore my rusty door- that's getting fixed tomorrow ;)

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And I'm not proud of this, but so far it seems to work pretty well. I had a 1.5'' steel spacer made for the front driver side leaf spring to bring Morgan back level. Now it no longer feels like I've got a 600 lb dude hanging off the side of my truck and I can take corners faster than 2mph again :D

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN2192_Small_.JPG

...does that spray can give it a textured coat?? btw, nice weld's...:D

...does that spray can give it a textured coat?? btw, nice weld's...:D

Draper upside down for 3 hours + arc welder + using off-hand= splatter :D They're strong as all h3!! though! I'll be happy to jack Morgan up in the air by the sliders to prove it ;) This spray-on bedliner stuff seems pretty tough, but I'm going to let it dry for a few days before I attempt to scratch it up.

...lol, i was complimenting on your little roll stop...nice welds...:D

he should of apinted them for you, I still have most of that can left. :D

Give it to Ben, he likes ballet slipper pink http://www.marylandcreepers.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/thefinger2.gif

Well, I think I might know why Morgan didn't win the Captain Pose-Off... there's this little tidbit in their rules and regulations section:



No photograph or video (a) depict persons consuming alcoholic beverages (b) depict persons conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner (c) contain material that would imply that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is acceptable before or while operating machinery, driving a vehicle or undertaking any other activity that requires a high degree of alertness or physical coordination, (etc etc)


Oops! :D

Got a new sticker for Morgan, since I have sticker addiction... I think it's pretty fitting. :D

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/1002071529_Small_.jpg

What 'Custom' sway bar are you using on that rig?

I can't remember what diameter the tubing is, but we had an unused piece during the build and Rookie bent it into a simple "U" shape. It's secured to the front crossmember and leaf spring plates with aftermarket poly-performance bushings and links. You can see it pretty well in a pic on the first page (back when it wasn't rusty, lol). I lube the endlinks with anti-seize and take them completely off for wheeling. The bar itself never comes off, I just fold it up against the frame and use heavy duty tarp bungees to keep it there.

Still haven't figured out how to extend the rear links so I can use my rear sway, though. They keep breaking :rolleyes:

...jdraper, my 2x3x1/4 was .45 a pound, still costly though...

...spas, how did that spray on paint work for those sliders???

...jdraper, my 2x3x1/4 was .45 a pound, still costly though...

...spas, how did that spray on paint work for those sliders???

think ya can pass along the 411 on wherever you get your steel from?
might try to get a set whipped up before truckhaven;)

...spas, how did that spray on paint work for those sliders???


HORRIBLE. The very first time I powerwashed the mud off the sliders after spraying them, large chunks of the paint came with and now there's nasty rust spots all over :( I prepped them according to the directions, too, so I know it's not because of anything I did. I'm going to invest in a half gallon of herculiner and paint them and the bottom 1/3 of the doors with it to keep it from happening again (the junkyard door I got to replace the one that was f'ed up during the rollover has a bad rust issue). Engine enamel might have worked better, but I power wash a lot because I hate working on a muddy truck.... so I don't wanna have to keep repainting these suckers every month :p:

...cyber, i'm sorry i can't hear you as there is a loud chopsaw i'm running and talledega is blaring at the shop, lol...:D

...spas, i'm sorry to hear that and i do a lot of pressure washing too, so thanks for the heads...

NP, man. I'm famous for sharing my mistakes on this board. Contrary to popular belief, I do so because I don't want anybody to make the same ones, not because I want to get picked on ;)

I'll take pics when I get the herculining done. I can even take a barehanded bathroom break in between coats because I'm a girl (I can't resist the opportunity to pick on ol' Krusty :D)

...thanks and i hope you know the story here of the guy who got it on his, well you know, lol...:D

your paint must suck, I washed mine with a 8,00 PSI washer with kerosene heat and none of my paint stripped off. :(

...thanks and i hope you know the story here of the guy who got it on his, well you know, lol...:D


That would be Gerald, aka "ol' Krusty" ;)

Micah, that's what I get for using the cheap spray on bedliner :dunno:

Well, Morgan and I got to take our first ride on a tow truck together this morning... I was on my way in to work, puttering through traffic at about 20mph when the occasional squeak I've been hearing came back with a vengeance. Once I got over 30mph, it turned into a crunching, cracking noise and eventually it got so bad that I pulled over, rather than risk losing a wheel or worse. I haven't had the time to pull the hubs apart and I KNOW that mud and water have gotten past the seals before, so now all of my nice new Timken bearings and races are completely toast. And to make things that much better, there's a horrible racket coming from my transfer case, too. Yay. I hope I have time to pull him apart tomorrow to see if I destroyed the spindles as well. In case I did, does anyone know of someplace relatively cheap to order a new pair for an '84 Grand Waggy?

Naturally, this had to happen just when I need Morgan the most: To move all my stuff out before the psycho landlady gets her hands on it :rolleyes:

I can get you a set at the junkyard tommorow

If you find any in good shape, grab 'em for me and I'll be happy to pay ya back at the Halloween run. Thanks :)


I think from now on I'm going to positively IzWackian when it comes to avoiding mud and anything else that might creep into my hubs :eek:

Captain IzWack, SIR! Private Spasticat requests permission to join the 'I-hate-mud" club!!! :salute:

Mud= bad :eek:

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Need new spindles, stat!
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Was this muddy and gunky water that got past your seals?

repack em when you get home next time and you have nothing to worry about.

Wait did you dry out the bearings? If so, those spindles are probably scoured cauz this rig gets some street and highway miles.

If sn0 cant find you some spindles, remind me in about a week and I'll pull one cauz i gotta pull an axle shaft from a Wagoneer anyway.

BTW I'm surprised that much mud was able to make it in to the hub.
I'd check the O-ring on the luckouts (its on the cap assembly) and the rear/back seal on the spindle.

its not all mud, there was a little water, then from there its rust and grease contamined with rust so it looks like a big rusty muddy mess, Ive had to clean mine out a few times.

However, since I have a ANOTHER EXPLORER TO DRIVE ON THE STREET ;) I had a chance to change mine before total meltdown.

its not all mud, there was a little water, then from there its rust and grease contamined with rust so it looks like a big rusty muddy mess, Ive had to clean mine out a few times.

However, since I have a ANOTHER EXPLORER TO DRIVE ON THE STREET ;) I had a chance to change mine before total meltdown.

Blah blah blah :p: This one gets better mpg than my streeter, so sue me :D As for how sooooo much mud got in there, I blame it on the rear seals and one too many mudpuddles. Earlier this year I ran Morgan through Spare Tire when it was almost 0 degrees outside and the hubs and parking brake froze solid overnight. That should've been a clear indication that water was sneaking past the seals. I've learned my lesson, lol. NO MORE MUD 4 ME!

That, and apparently my OX hasn't been fully disengaging, so I have to look into that too.

ok, maybe your lower truck on smaller tires get better MPG :shifty_ey but I really think you should consider the cost of keeping morgan daily driving. Look at all the things you've been replacing most, if not all of which I bet wouldnt be happening if it wasnt a DD.

Did you have the clips on the ends of the stub shafts? If not that may be part of the reason why you got so much debris in there.

Clips?


Only clip I know of is the large one that keeps the inside part of the manual locking hub inside the housing.. http://www.offroadnuts.com/forum/Smileys/classic/huh.gif

I think he's talking about the clips that hold goes around the outer axle shaft right outside of the spindle.

those clips dont block any dirt from coming in.

Like I said, it was probably only a little mud/water and the rest is all rusty grease that looks like mud.

You know when we cut out the IFS and I was using the metal eraser, cursing at eh sparks and everything. Well today I saw some pretty cool cutoff wheels for those 9" grinders.




Old chop saw blades that have worn down. :D

well let's c i worked on it when was stock, in process and when it was done. that thing will never be done. but then again are they ever. good thing i didn't get to the customer before she did. blood sweat and ALOT of time in the dealership. girl did a good job. fun to drive to! (well i drove it on the street anyway i don't think she'd let me wheel it) HA HA! :D

well let's c i worked on it when was stock, in process and when it was done. that thing will never be done. but then again are they ever. good thing i didn't get to the customer before she did. blood sweat and ALOT of time in the dealership. girl did a good job. fun to drive to! (well i drove it on the street anyway i don't think she'd let me wheel it) HA HA! :D

Fun to drive my @$$! :p: And I can't help it if you didn't jump as fast as I did when they dumped Morgan at work with only 3 wheels :D

sure it's fun to drive, you should see the looks i got in it.:D besides i wouldn't have taken it knowing you really wanted it. not to mention it turned out alot better with you having it. It would just be dirtied up by my kids by now and just as stock as ever. :rolleyes:

I'm going to throw this nugget of wisdom out into this thread, too... Anyone who's considering getting Mickey MTZ's, THEY SUCK BUTT in mud. If you plan of using them solely for rock climbing or you live in a snowy/icy climate, they're perfect and you couldn't hope for better performance. But not in the goopy stuff!

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I'd like to pick up a set of Swampers on 15" rims for him sometime this summer and keep the Mickeys for the winter/on-road driving. Oh, and Morgan's paintjob has faded to this odd primer grey color :scratch:

Oh, and Morgan's paintjob has faded to this odd primer grey color :scratch:

Mine is doing that too...well, what's left of the original paint. I guess that's what happens when you neglect to wash it for at least a year. No worries though, it's getting a nice stealthy, flat, dark grey paint job soon:D

Moab next year? Hope to see you and your rig there:thumbsup:

Guess your Maco warranty is up? I agree its stealthy :D

Linds, if you want swampers, start checking out craigs list in this area. I found a few sets, but I ended up getting some Swamper SXs from a guy near Pittsburgh for an awesome price.

Stealthy he is.... I put in an interior light kill switch, and between that and the paint it's been extremely helpful when it's dark outside and you don't want to attract any attention from the authorities ;) I think Maaco warranties their paint for a year, I guess I'll have to make a trip back to the shop and haggle with them. Jake, if you come across any more great deals on Swampers (preferably Boggers or TSL radials!) and/or 15" 6 lug rims, lemmie know.

Db, I'm damn sure going to try and drag his big @$$ out there next year.. keep your fingers crossed and hope I get an awesome settlement from my accident!

Well, it took just over a year for me to toast the new clutch, as I found out when it started smoking on 'Tombstone' last weekend at Rausch Creek :eek: Apparently my also-just-over-a-year-old PS box is on its way out as well.... I'm going to chalk up at least part of the blame for that one on my completely worn out shocks, since they now do NOTHING to stop insane body roll on the trail. Oy, my kidneys! I'm looking into a set of heavy duty nitro charged Bilsteins, but if anyone has any "shock"ing suggestions (XD), please share! I need some serious stiffness up front!

Aside from my still iffy Ox, Morgan did fairly well this weekend. I'm actually proud of him ;)

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN2588_Small_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/0503081336a_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG_0226_Small_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG_3774_Small_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG_3670_Small_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN2583_Small_.JPG

You really have to keep an eye on him when he gets hungry, though... or else he might sneak up on unsuspecting 'lunches' :D
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSCN2566_Small_.JPG

I'm going to chalk up at least part of the blame for that one on my completely worn out shocks, since they now do NOTHING to stop insane body roll on the trail. Oy, my kidneys! I'm looking into a set of heavy duty nitro charged Bilsteins, but if anyone has any "shock"ing suggestions (XD), please share! I need some serious stiffness up front!
You might try these bad boys (although kind of expensive):
http://www.currieenterprises.com/CESTORE/antirock.aspx

http://www.currieenterprises.com/CESTORE/images/pageimages/antirock1.jpg

I need some serious stiffness up front!

You might wanna rephrase that...j/k:p:

I've heard good things about the 5100 series Bilsteins, they have that funny little reservoir attached to the body of the shock.

You might wanna rephrase that...j/k:p:

I've heard good things about the 5100 series Bilsteins, they have that funny little reservoir attached to the body of the shock.

I think that may be a little out of her budget.

Correction, 5150 series Bilsteins have the little resi's and are around $100 bucks each...5100 series are around $80 each.

Just what is your budget Spas?

My budget depends on how many banks I can knock over in a weekend :D


I was hoping to spend $150 or less for 4 shocks (I'm sure the stock Pepboys specials in the back aren't helping matters any), but I might possibly be able to go as high as $200 if I can get some of Jack's parts sold. I like the Bilstein 5150's except that with my F350 shock tower setup, there wouldn't be any which way to put the little reservoir to keep it from hitting either the tower or being hit by the tires under full flex :eek:

Oh, and does anyone else run their front shocks body down, piston up? sn0border & 95exploderboy both flipped theirs and say it makes an incredible difference in ride quality...

im sure we can find a way to mount the res.

The res on the 5150's are piggyback style and not remote res with a hose so mounting options are limited. If you're still wanting a Bilstein shock, I'd go with the 5100 series which is a tad cheaper and you can still choose your valving.

AWR! I'm going cross-eyed checking out all these different damn shock options :confused:

I really REALLY like the Bilstein 5150's except for that damn piggyback reservoir/shock tower issue and the fact that they're old school gas-charged:
http://www.bilstein.com/ART/5150.jpg
Here's why they won't work without some modifying:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/0515081500_Small_.jpg

But the ProComp ES9000's are an attractive price (buy 3 get one free right now) AND they're nitro charged instead of gas!
http://www.4wheelonline.com/Images/CategoryImages/es9000.jpg


I've decided to use the budget on two high quality front shocks instead of all four for now, since the rear shocks aren't quite shot yet. They just suck :p: Does anyone have any experience with the two brands I mentioned and/or want to suggest a different one? HALP! :help:

And then there are these beauties:

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Images/CategoryImages/MX6.jpg

TopGunzCustoms wants $182 for a pair of MX6 adjustable non-reservoir shocks with medium dampening (I refuse to pick 'soft'). They're also nitro charged but I'm not sure what the difference between mx6 and es9000 is... :dunno:

You could always build another shock hoop to accommodate for the piggy back. But I'd go for the ProComps, they are so cheap. And nitrogen is also a gas when used in shocks (so still "gas" charged) ;)

And then there are these beauties:

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Images/CategoryImages/MX6.jpg

TopGunzCustoms wants $182 for a pair of MX6 adjustable non-reservoir shocks with medium dampening (I refuse to pick 'soft'). They're also nitro charged but I'm not sure what the difference between mx6 and es9000 is... :dunno:Yarp, for $42 less than that price, you can get Fox shocks that are rebuildable and tunable to your likings: http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Fox-2.0-Non-Coilover-5-8-Shaft-p-639.html

I think the rebuildable Fox shocks are $140 EACH, Iz :eek: They're pretty freakin' suhweeeet though..!! :thumbsup:


I had a blonde moment on the gas/nitro thing, I'm glad you guys are here to straighten me out, lol.

I think the rebuildable Fox shocks are $140 EACH, Iz :eek: They're pretty freakin' suhweeeet though..!! :thumbsup: Ohhh now I see -- you said 182 for a PAIR!!! Sorry totally missed that part :confused:

Oh, and I also need one of these.. if anyone's got a spare one lying around that they're not using :D

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3416170/2/istockphoto_3416170_money_tree.jpg

Id vote for the procomps, mine do very well when mounted the right way. And I have a metric ton more body roll/bounce than you do.

Check First Over All shocks, I have their coil-overs on my ride, 14"s on the front and 16"s out back. A copy of the Kuster shocks of old. Mike Tieman is the owner, and worked with me personaly to get what I needed. As for the others beside Bilstein and Fox, they're all the same just branded and boxed for whoever.

Remember that problem I mentioned a few pages ago concerning my Mickeys and mud? Hopefully won't have that happen anymore now :D :D :D

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/swampers_Small_.jpg



The Mickeys & rims are going to be for sale here in the next week, asking $700 since they're in such great shape!

Spas,what size swampers are those??Thanks for the help on the rear end stuff.I ended up going the nissan H233B route:D

Looks great with the swampers. Are those SX's?

Looks great with the swampers. Are those SX's?

Yup! Bias Ply, even ;) They're so ridiculously loud and lumpy... I LOVE THEM :D


Spas,what size swampers are those??Thanks for the help on the rear end stuff.I ended up going the nissan H233B route

Anytime, man. Good luck with that! Oh, and the swamperage measures 36x13.5 r15 on 10x15 black steel, round hole something-or-others. I'm thinking about doing the copper BB balancing instead of powder on these... somehow I don't see the powder being as effective as it was with my Mickeys :eek:

So years and years ago a whole herd of Explorers met up, many for the first time, in Hazleton Pa, to go four wheeling at a recently opened park called Paragon. It was there that I met Chad, the previous owner of sn0border88's "Emily". She was a pretty itty bitty truck back then, with only a 3" body lift and 33's, but by God she had the most awesome, beefy, well-made bumper I had seen on an Explorer (at the time). If memory serves me correct, Chad had it built by his College's welding class. I freakin' loved it, and wanted one for Blackjack. Then we spent the day dragging my lowered truck over rocks and I remembered my $440/month payment :eek: :rolleyes:


Fast forward 7 years to the demise of poor Emily. Guess what Morgan's getting as soon as I drill new holes (since he doesn't have a body lift) :D

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/new_bumper_Small_.jpg

I have 38.5X14.5X15 SXs that are worn out on mine right now.Just to move it around on.At first I didnt like them but now I know if I put anything smaller on it then it will look nuetered:D

Dont forget to unlock the hub when you get on the streets.

I made sure to pack lots of demons inside the hub body. :D

Dont forget to unlock the hub when you get on the streets.

I made sure to pack lots of demons inside the hub body. :D

Your evil Micah... I like it :D

How much for your old bumper spas

Dont forget to unlock the hub when you get on the streets.

I made sure to pack lots of demons inside the hub body. :D



So help me, if Morgan suddenly develops any electrical problems I SWEAR I will drive up there and beat you mercilessly :mattmoon:


97Ford50X, I gave it to a friend of mine who is in desperate need of rear tow points and some @$$ armor ;)

So help me, if Morgan suddenly develops any electrical problems I SWEAR I will drive up there and beat you mercilessly :mattmoon:


97Ford50X, I gave it to a friend of mine who is in desperate need of rear tow points and some @$$ armor ;)

lol.. Can we start doing some chants/prayers for electrical gremlins? :D

I think Jay still needs a chipmunk decal.. Hmm....

I must say the bumper was built pretty strong. Glad to see it go to a good home.

I actually bought a Kennesaw Mountain bumper and used it for a bit only to return it to them shortly thereafter because of their crappy welds, paint, etc.. That is where the bumper I built came from. I measured everything prior to sending it back and made it with a college roommate of mine. I know that this one pulled a 5500# boat a few miles back in the day.

Use it in good health.

I definitely will treasure it, bud. You did an excellent job with the build, seeing as to how it hasn't broken with Micah as its owner ;)

Many shin bruising, elbow biting, head bashing, metal-splinters-in-the-eye gremlins later, Morgan now has some serious ass protection, unbreakable recovery points and when we go camping, I'll finally have a whole hatch area to sleep in again! YAYYYYY!! :bounce:

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/emily_s_bumper_1_Small_.jpg

Had to cut up and weld on the factory brackets since I needed to take up a 1/2 inch of space in order for the bumper to fit properly. I'll be having new wheel studs welded on in the next week so I can sling the spare up there finally. Oh boy, bring on the butt sag!! :rolleyes:

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/emily_s_bumper_2_Small_.jpg

what did you do to my hub

Didn't you paint that truck black? :p:

Bumper looks good on there.

i know a great bumper that would work great on the front too bad it's going back to nj

what did you do to my hub

Eh? I didn't do anything to your hub! It looked the exact same way when I picked it up, other than the gremlins getting out and me grinding off the old studs. Why, what am I missing??

Justin- yes, your old bumper is strong and looks kind of okay on a first gen, but on Morgan it would have taken a ton of fab work just to get it to fit...and still would have looked goofy! :fart:


Colin, it's a new color. We call it "stealthy" ;) Someday I'll get him repainted with flat dark gray enamel. Someday.

in the 1st pic it looks like the lockout dial was missing from the body. Oh well, you just wont have as much traction now.

Looks great. I love seeing all of my old stuff keep on keeping on...

I think I originally welded studs on to match the 5x4.5 pattern, but I suppose as the bolt patterns changed, the need to mount different wheels became necessary. That thing was pretty darn strong though. I remember sitting most, if not all, of the trucks weight down on it @ Paragon. I figured if Jeff's little Zuki could go down the ledge, so could I. Made it out unscathed though. I was really proud of that bumper.

Truck looks good with the new bumper on the rear!Now you gotta come up with something equally as nasty for the front:D

Thanks for the compliments. Micah, I don't remember ever seeing a lockout dial on it, guess it fell off somewhere. Oh noez, how will I ever maintain traction now? Lol.

GPR, I would love to find a Trailready bumper for a Grand Cherokee and modify it to fit ;)

.......i think i may have to have him neutered.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=279

.......i think i may have to have him neutered.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=279

You have entirely too much time on your hands at work.. I'd better tell your boss that you like to clean up things.. I can see you becoming the new wash bay employee :D

That Mustang looks sad.. or "droopy".

Lindsy, when y'all gonna get one of these in (preferrably in vert form) so I can swap the Mach for it????:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/black-red-stripe-gt500.jpg

Lindsy, when y'all gonna get one of these in (preferrably in vert form) so I can swap the Mach for it????:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/black-red-stripe-gt500.jpg


No convertables here, sorry. We has this though :)

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/red_black_gt500_Small_.jpg

So since I have a new bumper, I decided I need new stickers XD

:D

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/backoff_Small_.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/good_bad_Small_.jpg


Messed up the 'a' in 'that'... I suck at putting stickers on :p:

...I really like the Good, Bad, Ugly sticker...:thumbsup:

I put it on the side that has the most rollover damage ;)

Nothing hotter then a sexy lady who knows how to use tools! :)

I don't know what you heard about him
A trick can't get a dollar outta him
No cadillac to perm you can see
'cause he's a motha effin' P.I.M.P.

Nice first post!

Welcome to the site. http://www.realraptalk.com/images/smilies/pimp3ja.gif

I don't know what you heard about him
A trick can't get a dollar outta him
No cadillac to perm you can see
'cause he's a motha effin' P.I.M.P.

Nice first post!

Welcome to the site. http://www.realraptalk.com/images/smilies/pimp3ja.gif

And don't let Colin scare you off! LOL :D Thanks for the compliment!

I http://www.susunweed.com/images/gif_heart-small.gif you too, Spas. :D

Nice decals. Where'd you get 'em??

Ebay, babee!

They had some really amusing ones... I got an upside-down one for a Jeeper friend that reads "If you can read this, SAVE THE COOLER!" :D

Oooh, I need that last one.

Couple moar:

(Last one's going on my toolbox at work. I swear at least 60% of the super duties we get are lifted, chipped, and generally worked... with baby seats in the back and not a scratch on them :rolleyes: )

I really have to thank Tara for this one... It's hard as hell to get a shot of yourself with your bastard Ford children when you're the only one holding the camera.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/Lin_Morgan.JPG

Nice pic, call it your i'mtoosexydon'tmesswithmeori'llrunyouoverwithmybigtruck pic:p:

your hair looks different... looks good :)

Nice pic, call it your i'mtoosexydon'tmesswithmeori'llrunyouoverwithmybigtruck pic:p:

Dunno about the sexy part, but I DO give the lookatmefunnyonemoretimeyoudamnsoccermomandi'lluseyouasaspeedbump look quite often. Soccer Moms hate Morgan :D

Soccer moms around here own trucks and SUVs bigger than my pile...

Morgan is a lucky man...

No he's not... his owner beats him relentlessly, paints him weird colors, uses him as a shield during snowball fights, forces him to play nice with J**ps, scolds him every time he breaks something, uses him as a tent, gets him stuck in the weirdest places and tries to make him climb on things that were never meant to be climbed on.


:D

No he's not... his owner beats him relentlessly, paints him weird colors, uses him as a shield during snowball fights, forces him to play nice with J**ps, scolds him every time he breaks something, uses him as a tent, gets him stuck in the weirdest places and tries to make him climb on things that were never meant to be climbed on.


:D

and rolls him on his side just to scratch his belly!!!



:D:D:D:D

and likes to leave it stranded for a chevy towtruck to tow back to the shop :D :D

/Review on/

As anyone who's ever had to go from big, gnarly, awesome looking tires to smaller and less aggressive ones knows, it sucks :p: I've decided to hang on to my Mickeys until they're down to 1/3 life and then sell them and the 17" rims in order to finance a new set of rims with MUCH less backspacing and larger "street" tires next year. That, and the Mickeys kick balls in the snow, whereas the Swampers definitely do not handle wet pavement, snow and ice very well. Jury's still out on whether I will get another set of 17's, but I can honestly tell you guys this: they really DO make a huge difference in handling over 15" rims. Less sidewall= less flex= better handling. But, having a ton of backspacing to keep the tires under the fenders really hurts said handling and leads to a lot of body roll drama. I'll take my chances with the law in return for swinging a corner at 30mph and not feeling like I'm gonna roll, thank you.

The Swampers are being dismounted and the considerably wider Chebbie rims will end up being media blasted and powdercoated because I'm not happy with the crap job that the previous owner did on them with spray paint. In the spring I'll hunt down either some powder or copper BB's for balancing. Gonna miss the rumble all winter, though :(


TSL's. When you want to make 35" Baja MTZ's look puny ;)

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/pile_of_swampers_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/summer_winter_Small_.jpg

/Review off/

Just for the record, I hate fixing the clutch parts on m5od's. It was so much easier just to replace a failing automatic than fight with all the assorted parts of a manual :fire: Morgan's flywheel clutch plate has a ton of heat stress cracks and there are hotspots on the clutch disc but I can't afford to replace them right now. I broke out the mini grinder and used some strong cookies to sand them down, and had to replace the pilot bearing and slave cylinder again. Apparently there's a rubber 'check' boot on the bellhousing that I should have.. but I don't, so all the mud and water from 2 years worth of 'wheeling has done its damage. I'm off to the junkyard today to try and score a new booty. ARG MATIES! lol. Hopefully my boss won't kill me on Monday since I couldn't get everything back together in the 4 hours I had to do this and had to leave Morgan on the lift at work :eek:

Correct way to remove your transmission:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/right_way_Small_.jpg

Incorrect way to remove your transmission:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/wrong_way1_Small_.jpg

I swear there has to be something in the water up in Harford County.. :p:

No he's not... his owner beats him relentlessly, paints him weird colors, uses him as a shield during snowball fights, forces him to play nice with J**ps, scolds him every time he breaks something, uses him as a tent, gets him stuck in the weirdest places and tries to make him climb on things that were never meant to be climbed on.


:D

and might have a complex about being forced to wear pink shackles.:D

Apparently there's a rubber 'check' boot on the bellhousing that I should have.. but I don't, so all the mud and water from 2 years worth of 'wheeling has done its damage. I'm off to the junkyard today to try and score a new booty. ARG MATIES! lol.
You'sa talking about the two rectangular holes at the top of the bellhousing (on the left transmission in the image below) ? Cauz I dont have a boot either but sounds like I better put something there to cover it!

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3645/medium/two_trans.jpg

If im correct there are not any rubber boots for the top two holes there IZ. There is one on the bottom left side of the bellhousing. I think its on the left

...The only boot I can see is found in this pdf...It is on the very bottom of the exploded view with no P/N...:dunno:
http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/pdf_documents/ToyoKoygoMazda.pdf

To the right of the "45" in the link's picture, slightly below the bellhousing is an un-numbered rectangular looking object. That thar be the boot, maties. There are actually 4 other, smaller holes in the housing to vent heat from the clutch, if memory serves me correctly.. Guess moisture's going to get in there no matter what. I'd still like to keep mud from having a 5th avenue into my clutch, though. I've actually developed an almost... IzWackian... hatred of mud now, and will try to avoid it as much as possible. Water crossings are my downfall, however-- I love the SS Explorer feel :)

To the right of the "45" in the link's picture, slightly below the bellhousing is an un-numbered rectangular looking object. That thar be the boot, maties. There are actually 4 other, smaller holes in the housing to vent heat from the clutch, if memory serves me correctly.. Guess moisture's going to get in there no matter what. I'd still like to keep mud from having a 5th avenue into my clutch, though. I've actually developed an almost... IzWackian... hatred of mud now, and will try to avoid it as much as possible. Water crossings are my downfall, however-- I love the SS Explorer feel :)

gotta remember tho....water is alot better than mud....no grit....i figured this one out after 3 sets of front wheel bearins on my 94...with my 98 if the muds deeper than my hub covers...i back out and go around if possible:(....Btw do you think you could take some detaild pics of your spring hangers as i am lookin into the waggy axle/spring swap...thanks in advance....

i ahve to say that truck is bad ass. and the women drving it seems to be fenominal driver and welder. i am new to the forum so hit me up. how long did the sas take you to do. my buddy did one on his tahoe so we have experance doing it.

Uhm.. thanks? I haven't the slightest idea how to weld, though. Most everybody is too afraid that I'll catch their shop on fire to teach me :D

oh my bad i thought you welded those part but i guess it wast you doing the inverted weld on the first sent of pics. woops feel like a dumbass now lol

a/s/l?

XD @ Section




Oh, and I figured out my trans gremlin. It wasn't the trans at all, but the stupid rubber mount that was bad. Hur dur dur durrrrrr :rolleyes: The rubber wasn't even connected to the metal anymore so the trans was pretty much doing the Macarena at all times. Much better now, but I killed the shift forks from letting the m5od wiggle around so much. They're on my to-do list :p:

Thats funny, I just replaced my trans mount too :p:

if so i am male 25 indiana

...Spa's is now running her own dating site...:popcorn:

duggy... just thought i should throw this out there... it was section who asked you that.... and i believe he has a penis....

Thats funny, I just replaced my trans mount too :p:

Well what the hell, man! You coulda gone for a two-fer :p: J/k. Did you ever make it out to western PA to wheel with that club?

Jay.. we're not really sure about His Sectioness sometimes :eek:


:D

I keep forgetting to update Morgan's thread, woops!

I went back to Maaco the week before the All Ford Nationals because my "stealthy" paintjob had officially faded to white on his roof. There was no way I was going to a huge car show with a powdered donut of an Explorer. I decided to have him painted the color of Blackjack's platinum grey fender flares so I could slap black stripes on him and have the "photo negative" Explorer I've always wanted. Maaco uses a yellowish clearcoat, unfortunately, so the end result is more brownish grey than I like.. but it's close enough ;) This time Morgan got normal paint instead of that rat rod semi-gloss, because I'm not going through this fading paint crap again! I has shiny dents, lolz. I ran out of time before Carlisle to get his stripes on, but they're there now (albeit a little crooked on the hatch... but whatever. Spare tire covers it up anyway).

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/Morgan_stripes_front_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/Morgan_stripes_quarter_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/Morgan_stripes_back_Small_.jpg


Oh, and I peeled my diff cover back again on Rausch Creek's "Gauntlet" :eek: At Jake's advice I ordered this beast, which was at my door step in 2 days. Ruff Stuff has some excellent customer service :) (Sorry JT, I would've loved a Rockcrusher cover but I was hard pressed for time because the diff was losing a quart a day!) Mmm, beefy!
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG00545-20090610-1858_Small_2_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG00546-20090611-1948_Small_.jpg


Some pictures that I've borrowed from SurrealNj and IZ-

Coming down to Lake Christy:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/lake_christy_climb_Small_.jpg

Morgan is a natural born swimmer, lol:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/blurry_water_Small_.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/HB_Tiki/Spas_Surfer.jpg

I had a really hard time trying to get up this.. didn't realize at the time that my transfer case was a quart and a half low. I think Rookie's old 1354 is on its way out anyway- my low range doesn't seem as effective these days. Oh boy, another addition to the "fix it" list :rolleyes"
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/hill_climb_Small_.jpg

It also led to a few burnt clutch moments on Tombstone:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG_0230_Small_.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSC_0330_Small_.JPG

I was really tickled on the teeter totter though.. I'm the first person to get it to balance perfectly AND hold it! Usually the damn thing just bounces back and forth :)
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/DSC_0369_Small_.JPG



And lastly, my new obnoxious wheeling shirt :cool:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/stupid_Small_.jpg

wish my truck looked like that :( will you put a d44 under mine? lol

Good call on the cover. Did you use the PBB 10 code? for a discount?

Alos, I thought that one climb was rather easy :D

didn't realize at the time that my transfer case was a quart and a half low.

I think that's all it holds! Nah, but the T-case doesn't hold much though.

Truck looks great:D

Good call on the cover. Did you use the PBB 10 code? for a discount?


Nyahh, I forgot about the discount. $120 shipped seemed acceptable.

Alos, I thought that one climb was rather easy :D

Hey Jake! Look over there! It's a naked woman! *steals Jake's doubler, tires and front suspension*

Db, Premier, thanks :) And no I'm not ever doing another d44 swap so long as I can help it!

And lastly, my new anti-Skunk shirt :cool:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/stupid_Small_.jpg

so what does it say??????????

so what does it say??????????

it says:


IF YOU CAN READ THIS T-SHIRT, YOUR TOO CLOSE!

LMAO @ TDavis :p: I need one that says that...


Marsh, it says "I used to be F**cking Stupid- but then we broke up"

:D



Definitely not suitable for wear in public, I forgot I had it on on the way home and was wondering why people kept staring :rolleyes: And no, I didn't wear it around any children!

Wheeling in SANDALS!!! That is a new one. lol

%#@!!

I got distracted and forgot my hiking boots, bite me :mattmoon:

Wheeling in SANDALS!!! That is a new one. lol

guess she got that one from dannyboy

wow it looks like this sport can really hold its own on the trail...how steep was the one clime??? btw thats an insane pic

Hey Spas love the set up u have there with that OX in the front...lovely !!! hate to tell you that is to good of a set up to just pass it so i'm also putting something a lil' bit similar :D in my X....but i was wondering if u could let me know 3 things.... 1) is how did u ended up doing the steering cuz im still lost!! 2) did u go SOA in the rear?? and 3) wat size blocks did u put in the rear as well if any!! im trying to look for some technical info around in the search button but all i see is pics of how the did and not wat they used!! THANKS for the help

more pics

Well I had something odd and more than a little alarming happen to me a few days ago... On my way home from work, right around mountain #3, I got on the gas leaving a stop sign to merge with traffic and all of a sudden Morgan wouldn't go anywhere!

Anyone ever had this happen?
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs485.snc3/26533_1228979010189_1400494713_30531570_7534110_n.jpg

Broke clean off at the firewall, snapped all three of the factory welded bolts on the gas pedal bracket! Since it happened in a bad stretch of highway for road repairs I taped a bungee cord to the throttle cable and pulled on it while trying to steer and shift with the other hand until I made it home. I ended up enlarging the firewall holes and drilling out the broken studs, then using grade 8 1/4" bolts and Nyloc nuts to fix it so it will never break again. Weird, huh?

only you

it's a known problem, there is a thread about it somewhere.

Atleast it wasn't the brake pedal like it did with kami.. Meh.. on a side note, I hope it warms up and quits raining.. Bonzai has an appointment with the paint sprayer.

thats not a toyota is it? oh wait... they get stuck down, not fall off...