Got Flex? :D

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/12-13-03_Last_Chance/sm/LC_5.jpg

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/12-13-03_Last_Chance/sm/LC_4.jpg

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/12-13-03_Last_Chance/sm/LC_1.jpg

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/12-13-03_Last_Chance/sm/LC_3.jpg

Jefe's SAS Project Thread (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=830782)

Suspension / Lift
Front:
SAS (Solid Axle Swap):
Rubicon Express Long Arms for TJ's
Custom D44 (Dana 44) front axle:
-High Pinion
-TJ width (~2" wider than stock explorer)
-TJ brackets
-Chevy outers; 11" disk brakes, Warn premium hubs,
5x5.5 bolt pattern
Sway-a-way RaceRunner coil-overs:
-2" reservoir, 14" travel shock
-dual rate Eibach springs; 250, 300
'94 Explorer steering gear box
-hybrid steering shaft
Custom steering links
-1 1/2" .250 Chromoly
-3/4" heims
Rear:
SOA (Spring over Axle)
Deaver Leaf Springs (Custom)
Warrior lift shackle
M.O.R.E. wheel spacers:
-1" spacer
-5x4.5 to 5x5.5 conversion
Rancho RS-9000X shocks

Tires/Wheels
*New* Goodyear MT/R 35x12.5 on 15x8 Steel rims
Balanced w/ Equal Tire Balancer

Engine
4.0L OHV V6
MAC open air intake
75mm Pro-M MAF/MAS
66mm BBK Throttle Body
Cat-back exhaust w/ Flowmaster 40 and custom 2.5" piping
*New* Bama Chips programmmed SCT X-calibrator
Superlift TruSpeed (Speedo calibration)

Drivetrain
700R4 Transmission
-Bowtie Transmissions Level II
-Bowtie Transmissions TV setup
-Advance Adapters Trans and T-case adapters
-B&M Hammer center console shifter
Atlas II 3.8:1 T-case
Tom Woods Custom Driveshafts
4.88 Gears
Elec-trac Locker (Front)
Powertrax No-Slip Locker (Rear)

Lighting
*New* Diamond cut headlights
-Sylvania Silverstar 9007 bulbs
*New* Diamond cut corners
-silver frosted amber bulbs
PIAA 520 Fog Lights
PIAA 80 Pro XT Driving
PIAA 80 Pro XT Pencil

Audio / Video
Carputer / CarPC -- Computer
-VIA EPIA M10000 Motherboard
--1 Ghz C3 CPU
--512 MB RAM
-D-link DWL-520+ Wi-Fi card
-DVD-ROM
-120 GB Hard Drive
-Innovatek IN-720 -7" 16:9 in-dash LCD Monitor
-Wireless Keyboard/Mouse
-OBD-II and GPS connected
*New* Delphi Roady2 XM satellite receiver
Kenwood KGC-6042A -- EQ/X-Over
Profile CL440 -- 40x4 Amp
Profile CL600M -- 300x1 Amp
Boston FX8 -- 5x7 Speakers -front & rear
JL Audio Stealthbox -- Sub Enclosure
JL Audio 10W6 -- 10" Sub
Lightning Audio Cap & Wire
B-Quiet Extreme -- Sound Treatment

Misc.
Front / Rear tow hooks
Lund Speed Grill
Cobra 75 WX ST
K30 magnet-mount CB antenna
Powertank PT-10 -- CO2 tank
TrailHead Tire deflators
Garmin eTrex Vista -- GPS
Dual Optima Red Top Batteries
Custom Rock Sliders
Custom Rear bumper & tire carrier
*New* Custom Front bumper & winch mount
*New* Superwinch X9
Ready-Welder -- 24v welder
*New* 01+ Sport white face gauge cluster
Autometer Transmission Temp Gauge
Autometer Coolant Temp Gauge
*New* Dynojet Wide Band Commander Air/Fuel Monitor

Planned Mods
Roll cage
Built 4.0 OHV V6
-Comp Cams 410 cam
-Ported Heads
-JBA headers
-24lbs injectors
-BBK Supercharger
Manual reverse-pattern valve body for 700R4

Wish List
Custom rear gas tank
4 link rear suspension w/ Coilovers

Figure I'd update this :)

Here's a recent pic, although it's still with 33's

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics_01/12-01-01_Lockwood/sm/Pic028.jpg

what kind of rubbing do you get with those 35s?
what is the backspacing on those wheels?
looks killer!

Awesome Rig! I love how the body/bumpers still look stock!

Originally posted by Brother_of_Jefe
Awesome Rig! I love how the body/bumpers still look stock!
LOL. . .what are you doing on here?

Just browsing again, so I thought I might as well register, (I just hope nobody reads the rig description)

BTW, I can't seem to find a little Wrangler icon to put in my messages. . . .?

Since Brother_of_Jefe keeps bringing this to the top i figured I'd update it again

Here's my truck with 35's on a Natural RTI ramp

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics_02/01-19-02_Thaven/sm/DCP_0399.jpg

Heres one reason not to put 35's on with only 4.5" of lift. (I can't put my hand in any farther)

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics_02/01-19-02_Thaven/sm/DCP_0393.jpg

BTW John. . the Moderators may not like your signature being over 6 lines :D

John, brother of Jefe.... that is one ugly signature ;) ... Jefe has a sweet late model explorer....

Yeah,......I can't tell if that Jeep is supposed to be driving on a road of pebbles, or if that's the sound he makes as he's driving the Jeep. ;) :p

Info updated

Another current pic:
http://www.jefethegreat.com/host_pics/DCP_0786.jpg

Looks awesome! I have your rig on the spider's web as my desktop now.

So how is it that you did not roll over in that pic? What is holding you up on the other side?

Originally posted by yob_yeknom
So how is it that you did not roll over in that pic? What is holding you up on the other side?
From watching the video countless times, I figure that nearly all of the weight was on the right rear sidewall/rim. Just after posing for that pic I attempted to pull further forward, and on video, you can see my left rear nearly leave the ground. :eek: Needless to say, I stopped and backed back down.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I've got a front locker :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Woo-hoo! I can attest to that! (and my neighbors too.) The first "ka-chunks" could be heard up and down the driveway.

and LOVE that Atlas!

Let's see. . .35's, 4.88's, Atlas 3.8, front and rear no-slip lockers. . . . .it's UNSTOPPABLE!

Originally posted by Brother_of_Jefe
Woo-hoo! I can attest to that! (and my neighbors too.) The first "ka-chunks" could be heard up and down the driveway. . .
. . . at 2 AM ;)

. . .and LOVE that Atlas!

Let's see. . .35's, 4.88's, Atlas 3.8, front and rear no-slip lockers. . . . .it's UNSTOPPABLE!
I hope so :D

so what kind of locker did you get?

powertrax no-slip - special for the late-model-Explorer-Dana35-IFS-etc-etc-etc.

really only possible after he replaced the Ford "auto" 4WD with the Atlas

excellent! im getting into the game for a front locker. i was looking at the ez locker but after reading another article on teh powertrax it seems that is the way to go.

so do you like it? love it? does it live up to all the dreams of having a locked front?

Got to ramp my Ex Saturday:

Scored a 660 on a 24* ramp (thats 74" up the ramp).

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/02-22-03_az/sm/SANY0051.jpg

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics/02-22-03_az/sm/SANY0052.jpg

Hey, hate to sound like an idiot but im a new guy, i look everywhere and cant find warrior shackles and the front torsion bars. But anyways, i love ur ride, im gettin ready to start workin on one soon. Thanks

Updated

Post that pic, where your in the woods and flexing on that giant boulder. That pic is the coolest.

Post that pic, where your in the woods and flexing on that giant boulder. That pic is the coolest.
This one? :)


http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics_04/04-17-04_BigBear/sm/SANY0006.jpg

http://www.jefethegreat.com/truck/pics_04/04-17-04_BigBear/sm/SANY0009.jpg

Did you get a new tranny? What kind, and is there a link to it?

Did you get a new tranny? What kind, and is there a link to it?
Yes, I put a 700R4 in this past weekend. It was a pain to install, and isn't quite working right yet, so I haven't started a thread about it.

Yea, those are the ones! Thanks man, I like the woods scene better than desert. Your truck is so sick!

updated :thumbsup:

Very nice truck Jefe! Gets my :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


-Drew