Ray Labato - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

06-18-1999, 11:55 AM

Hello Ray,

You seem very knowledgeable on Explorer's. Thanks again for your TIRE help but I have another question if you dont mind me asking you out. Is your 97 XLT stock height? I looked at the pics in the Hollister Hills Run and it looks sweet! But I thought it looked raised or did the tires just give it that raised look?

Thanks for the help again and hope I am not a pain....

Heather =)

06-18-1999, 08:59 PM

Hi Heather,
My XLT is stock Height. I just bought it 2 months ago, traded in my 95XLT. It just looks alittle higher because of the tires.

It will get raised as soon as somebody gets a kit together, or if I come up with enough money to have a custom kit done.

------------------
Happy Wheelin'
Ray L.

97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

06-21-1999, 11:59 AM

OK before I go to TUCKER TIRE tomorrow and purcahse my new 31x10.5x15's I wanna know if there is anything else I should be worrying about? Do I need to get my Explorer aligned again? Anything like that please let me know.
Take care,

Heather =)

06-21-1999, 12:06 PM

Ray,

Thanks for all your help so far sweetie! Could you email me some pictures of your Explorer? I would love to get a good look at what the 31's look like before I buy them. 2 of the Tire Stores I went to didnt want to sell them to me because they were worried they wouldnt fit, I hate being a girl sometimes...I know if I had some good pictures they would believe me.

Email address: ThievesRus@aol.com

Please put your name in the subject so I dont delete it, I throw out trash email constantly.

Thanks again for your help sweetie, I will return your pics with some of mine if you wish.

Heather =)

06-22-1999, 09:49 AM

Ray,

The tires are on and they look awesome! I decided to go with the Savera Swampers 31x10.5x15's. I was gonna get the BFG AT's but when I saw the look of the Savero Swampers I was completely turned on, hehe! The look awesome and I will try to get some pictures to Rick and maybe he could feature my Explorer after I do a little more to it?

Thanks again sweetie!

Heather =)

06-28-1999, 09:43 PM

Hi Heather,

Sorry I haven't replied sooner, but was on vacation up in the mountians. I would like to see your tires. Can you send Rick a picture to post on the board?

How's the noise factor on your tires? Oh and having your alignment checked isn't a bad idea since it's already on the rack.
changing tire sizes only affects your speedometer, odometer. You can take it to a speedometer shop and they can recalibrate it for you. It should cost you less than $30.00 or so.

I had it done on my 95, but the shop that I went to is no longer in business, so I have to look for a new place to go. Right now I'm off by about 6 MPH on the slow side.

------------------
Happy Wheelin'
Ray L.

97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

*Premier* · 11-20-2003, 10:54 PM

I think someone likes Ray

LoL

Robb · 11-20-2003, 10:55 PM

Hmmmmmm...........maybe she did...........4 1/2 years ago!!

What in the world..............................

*Premier* · 11-20-2003, 10:57 PM

Im bored :p

Plus I just noticed there are THOUSANDS of pages I havent read yet... The thing was set to 30 days.. Now its set "To the begining..."

*88vert* · 11-20-2003, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Premier
Im bored :p

Plus I just noticed there are THOUSANDS of pages I havent read yet... The thing was set to 30 days.. Now its set "To the begining..."

How do you do that?

*Premier* · 11-20-2003, 11:06 PM

Go to the forum youwant and go to the bottom right of the page. It says posts in the last 30 days, just click it and switch it, then hit GO!

You were talking about going to the begining right?

*jimbo74* · 11-20-2003, 11:09 PM

why does it say ray is a guest?

*88vert* · 11-20-2003, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Premier
Go to the forum youwant and go to the bottom right of the page. It says posts in the last 30 days, just click it and switch it, then hit GO!

You were talking about going to the begining right?

Yes i want to check out the old threads

Thanks alot

*GaSouthern1* · 11-20-2003, 11:18 PM

My only guess is it is an archived thread so it does not have post data on it.

*sunbum* · 11-20-2003, 11:23 PM

Domo arigato, Mr Lobato...

You're off by 6 at lower speeds? That doesnt sound right... not for 31s anyhow. More like 2-3 under 40ish, and over 4+ once you get into the high 50s or 60s.

Crankcase · 11-21-2003, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimabena74
why does it say ray is a guest?

It also shows old sigs sometimes too!

*RFR2212* · 11-21-2003, 02:18 AM

What a useless thread to bring back......

*88vert* · 11-21-2003, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RFR2212
What a useless thread to bring back......

off the subject a little.Pete what ever happened to your old sport?

jasonb · 11-21-2003, 08:14 AM

holy crap this is old!!!

11-20-2003, 10:54 PM	#7
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,074 Vehicle Specs	I think someone likes Ray LoL __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

11-20-2003, 10:57 PM	#9
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,074 Vehicle Specs	Im bored :p Plus I just noticed there are THOUSANDS of pages I havent read yet... The thing was set to 30 days.. Now its set "To the begining..." __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

11-20-2003, 11:06 PM	#11
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,074 Vehicle Specs	Go to the forum youwant and go to the bottom right of the page. It says posts in the last 30 days, just click it and switch it, then hit GO! You were talking about going to the begining right? __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

11-20-2003, 11:09 PM	#12
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	why does it say ray is a guest? __________________ My Truck

11-20-2003, 11:23 PM	#15
sunbum Elite Explorer York, PA '96 XLT Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 726 Vehicle Specs	Domo arigato, Mr Lobato... You're off by 6 at lower speeds? That doesnt sound right... not for 31s anyhow. More like 2-3 under 40ish, and over 4+ once you get into the high 50s or 60s. __________________ '96 XLT 4x4 4DR 4.0L Apten Chip, KKM True-Rev, 31x10.5 BFG AT/KOs, BoschP+4/SplitFire wires, NR Gauge Faces, K40 ant., Yakima rack w/Hully rollers & Mako saddles PCMCIA - People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms

06-18-1999, 11:55 AM	#1
Heather51 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Hello Ray, You seem very knowledgeable on Explorer's. Thanks again for your TIRE help but I have another question if you dont mind me asking you out. Is your 97 XLT stock height? I looked at the pics in the Hollister Hills Run and it looks sweet! But I thought it looked raised or did the tires just give it that raised look? Thanks for the help again and hope I am not a pain.... Heather =)

06-18-1999, 08:59 PM	#2
Ray Lobato Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Hi Heather, My XLT is stock Height. I just bought it 2 months ago, traded in my 95XLT. It just looks alittle higher because of the tires. It will get raised as soon as somebody gets a kit together, or if I come up with enough money to have a custom kit done. ------------------ Happy Wheelin' Ray L. 97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

06-21-1999, 11:59 AM	#3
Heather51 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	OK before I go to TUCKER TIRE tomorrow and purcahse my new 31x10.5x15's I wanna know if there is anything else I should be worrying about? Do I need to get my Explorer aligned again? Anything like that please let me know. Take care, Heather =)

06-21-1999, 12:06 PM	#4
Heather51 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Ray, Thanks for all your help so far sweetie! Could you email me some pictures of your Explorer? I would love to get a good look at what the 31's look like before I buy them. 2 of the Tire Stores I went to didnt want to sell them to me because they were worried they wouldnt fit, I hate being a girl sometimes...I know if I had some good pictures they would believe me. Email address: ThievesRus@aol.com Please put your name in the subject so I dont delete it, I throw out trash email constantly. Thanks again for your help sweetie, I will return your pics with some of mine if you wish. Heather =)

06-22-1999, 09:49 AM	#5
Heather51 Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Ray, The tires are on and they look awesome! I decided to go with the Savera Swampers 31x10.5x15's. I was gonna get the BFG AT's but when I saw the look of the Savero Swampers I was completely turned on, hehe! The look awesome and I will try to get some pictures to Rick and maybe he could feature my Explorer after I do a little more to it? Thanks again sweetie! Heather =)

06-28-1999, 09:43 PM	#6
Ray Lobato Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Hi Heather, Sorry I haven't replied sooner, but was on vacation up in the mountians. I would like to see your tires. Can you send Rick a picture to post on the board? How's the noise factor on your tires? Oh and having your alignment checked isn't a bad idea since it's already on the rack. changing tire sizes only affects your speedometer, odometer. You can take it to a speedometer shop and they can recalibrate it for you. It should cost you less than $30.00 or so. I had it done on my 95, but the shop that I went to is no longer in business, so I have to look for a new place to go. Right now I'm off by about 6 MPH on the slow side. ------------------ Happy Wheelin' Ray L. 97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

11-20-2003, 10:55 PM	#8
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,419 Vehicle Specs	Hmmmmmm...........maybe she did...........4 1/2 years ago!! What in the world..............................

11-20-2003, 11:18 PM	#14
GaSouthern1 Elite LS2 - Duluth, Ga 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,057 Vehicle Specs	My only guess is it is an archived thread so it does not have post data on it.

11-21-2003, 02:18 AM	#17
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,233 Vehicle Specs	What a useless thread to bring back...... __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

11-21-2003, 08:14 AM	#19
jasonb Jackstand Wheeler Suwanee, GA '99 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 6,419 Vehicle Specs	holy crap this is old!!! __________________ JasonB --Thanks to all the great people in the military for keeping us safe.--

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