Pic... - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Oknut · 05-13-2001, 02:49 AM

Stephen S · 05-13-2001, 03:01 AM

VERY impressive!!

Looks like you have a little rubbing on the front side of rear passenger fender when compressed. Not like it matters when you're already 4 feet from the ground anyway.

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phillip perez · 05-13-2001, 08:22 PM

WOW!!!! VERY VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! I'd like to see this thing in person, I bet pictures do it no justice at all (they never do).

rickcar · 05-13-2001, 10:07 PM

OMG!!!
I printed that pic and showed it to my little X and it shivered and hid in the corner of the garage! LOL
Geez, what a monster!
Mean looking rig though!

Oknut · 05-14-2001, 02:55 AM

Thanks guys,

All I need now is a trailor. A friend of mine and I are trying to buy a truck big enough to pull both our trucks, believe it or not he actually has a bigger truck then I do. So what we are gonna do is buy an older dump truck and convert it into a flat bed with a 5th wheel hookup, then we are gonna get a utillity trailor big enough for 2-3 trucks. Then we are finally gonna be able to explore and go to all the cool events like the moab.

Well thanks again and take care,
Oknut

*FMExplorer* · 05-15-2001, 12:32 PM

Oknut - everytime I see that thing I am beside myself! You need to get that down to Florida where the best mud resides and see how you fair - like in the gator swamps!

absolutely amazing... If you wouldn't mind, email me with a rough cost to replicate a bad boy like that. Although I think I would get thrown out of my neighborhood - gotta be breakin' some deed restrictions with that!

jon

*Goober* · 05-15-2001, 12:54 PM

Oknut, don't do it!! Jon won't even get his lift put on that has been sitting in the garage for ??? long. In fact, Jon is not allowed to inquire about ANY more mods until he completes what he has already started!

Ok, so I'm just ragging him some more about not putting the lift on yet.

*FMExplorer* · 05-15-2001, 12:59 PM

*sniff*
My feelings are hurt...

Goob's - the goal now is to do the lift by Inverness - not to worry about the tires, gears, lockers, zim mod - and the rest of the thing I wanted to do all at once. I just need some time now!

Jon

Oknut · 05-15-2001, 08:43 PM

Hey Jon,

No need to e-mail ya, I will just tell you right in here... I actually live in a little private community where there are lots of old people, but they come up to me and tell me how cool the explorer is..

You know we actually have some killer mud up here. With one plus when u get stuck you don't have to worry about the gators.

Now if I were to build another explorer I would do it a little differently, first of it would be a two door, not a 4 door. And I would have tried to put a bigger engine in it, I don't know how yet, but i'm sure I could find a way. A ford 427 would be pretty sweet.

Now as far as cost, I figure I could build another one for about 10-15k that's after the cost of the explorer. There are so many parts to buy and what kills ya is all the little stuff like bolts and washers. But let's say you were to buy the perfect donor rig you could do it a little cheaper.

All the suspension work that I did actually only cost about 1k. Then the engine was over 4k, rims and tires 2.5k, front and rear end 1k... then you got the bellhousing, transmission and transfercase which I can't remember how it was. And I also put a 4k stereo in it. The exaust cost me close to a k. Now the only reason I could do this so cheap is because I have done most of the work on it myself and with my buddies.

Well all in all it's costly and you better have the time to enjoy it. otherwise it's not worth having, plus you can't be afraid to brake because you don't have the time to fix it..

If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask..

riffman · 05-16-2001, 12:16 AM

YA BABY!!!!!

Oknut · 05-16-2001, 12:30 AM

Hey Riff,

When the hell are you comming up here to visit ?

riffman · 05-16-2001, 04:47 AM

heh heh...who knows man....not this summer!!

*FMExplorer* · 05-16-2001, 07:13 AM

Oknut,
Thanks for the rundown. It just gives me an idea of $$$ to get where I want to go. I'll end up stopping with 35's (well - this year anyhow) and probably adding Dana 44 axle shafts into the TTB.

As far as th gators go... They keep life interesting - and definitely keep you on your toes!

Jon

ACBlessing · 05-16-2001, 04:14 PM

Don't you hate it when those boulders just jump right out in front of you?

Oknut · 05-16-2001, 08:11 PM

LOL ...

05-13-2001, 02:49 AM	#1
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Pic... __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-13-2001, 03:01 AM	#2
Stephen S Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX '07 XLT Ironman Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 1,759 Vehicle Specs	VERY impressive!! Looks like you have a little rubbing on the front side of rear passenger fender when compressed. Not like it matters when you're already 4 feet from the ground anyway. ) __________________ '07 XLT Ironman 4.0L 2WD Truck Pics

05-13-2001, 08:22 PM	#3
phillip perez Wannabe Elite Explorer Montery, CA 91 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 109 Vehicle Specs	WOW!!!! VERY VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! I'd like to see this thing in person, I bet pictures do it no justice at all (they never do). __________________ PHILLIP PEREZ 91 XLT K&N filtercharger,/Flowmaster/ 5.5 superlift w/extended radius arms/ 33 BGFs on 15x10 american racing bajas

05-14-2001, 02:55 AM	#5
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Thanks guys, All I need now is a trailor. A friend of mine and I are trying to buy a truck big enough to pull both our trucks, believe it or not he actually has a bigger truck then I do. So what we are gonna do is buy an older dump truck and convert it into a flat bed with a 5th wheel hookup, then we are gonna get a utillity trailor big enough for 2-3 trucks. Then we are finally gonna be able to explore and go to all the cool events like the moab. Well thanks again and take care, Oknut __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-15-2001, 12:32 PM	#6
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	Oknut - everytime I see that thing I am beside myself! You need to get that down to Florida where the best mud resides and see how you fair - like in the gator swamps! absolutely amazing... If you wouldn't mind, email me with a rough cost to replicate a bad boy like that. Although I think I would get thrown out of my neighborhood - gotta be breakin' some deed restrictions with that! jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

05-13-2001, 10:07 PM	#4
rickcar Wannabe Elite Explorer Cottage Grove, MN 1992 XLT Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 203 Vehicle Specs	OMG!!! I printed that pic and showed it to my little X and it shivered and hid in the corner of the garage! LOL Geez, what a monster! Mean looking rig though!

05-15-2001, 12:54 PM	#7
Goober Elite Explorer ECX Member Lexington, SC '91XLT4x4 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,407 Vehicle Specs	Oknut, don't do it!! Jon won't even get his lift put on that has been sitting in the garage for ??? long. In fact, Jon is not allowed to inquire about ANY more mods until he completes what he has already started! Ok, so I'm just ragging him some more about not putting the lift on yet. __________________ Jeff Nelson, Lexington, SC Jeff's Truck @ Imagestation "I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the longest sentence?-G.Carlin "Goober... It's Not Just a Name, It's a Way of Life"

05-15-2001, 12:59 PM	#8
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	sniff My feelings are hurt... Goob's - the goal now is to do the lift by Inverness - not to worry about the tires, gears, lockers, zim mod - and the rest of the thing I wanted to do all at once. I just need some time now! Jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

05-15-2001, 08:43 PM	#9
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Hey Jon, No need to e-mail ya, I will just tell you right in here... I actually live in a little private community where there are lots of old people, but they come up to me and tell me how cool the explorer is.. You know we actually have some killer mud up here. With one plus when u get stuck you don't have to worry about the gators. Now if I were to build another explorer I would do it a little differently, first of it would be a two door, not a 4 door. And I would have tried to put a bigger engine in it, I don't know how yet, but i'm sure I could find a way. A ford 427 would be pretty sweet. Now as far as cost, I figure I could build another one for about 10-15k that's after the cost of the explorer. There are so many parts to buy and what kills ya is all the little stuff like bolts and washers. But let's say you were to buy the perfect donor rig you could do it a little cheaper. All the suspension work that I did actually only cost about 1k. Then the engine was over 4k, rims and tires 2.5k, front and rear end 1k... then you got the bellhousing, transmission and transfercase which I can't remember how it was. And I also put a 4k stereo in it. The exaust cost me close to a k. Now the only reason I could do this so cheap is because I have done most of the work on it myself and with my buddies. Well all in all it's costly and you better have the time to enjoy it. otherwise it's not worth having, plus you can't be afraid to brake because you don't have the time to fix it.. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask.. __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-16-2001, 12:16 AM	#10
riffman Wannabe Elite Explorer Bloomington, IL '92 XLT Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 1,416 Vehicle Specs	YA BABY!!!!! __________________ COMING SOON: Some witty comment!

05-16-2001, 12:30 AM	#11
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Hey Riff, When the hell are you comming up here to visit ? __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-16-2001, 04:47 AM	#12
riffman Wannabe Elite Explorer Bloomington, IL '92 XLT Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 1,416 Vehicle Specs	heh heh...who knows man....not this summer!! __________________ COMING SOON: Some witty comment!

05-16-2001, 07:13 AM	#13
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	Oknut, Thanks for the rundown. It just gives me an idea of $$$ to get where I want to go. I'll end up stopping with 35's (well - this year anyhow) and probably adding Dana 44 axle shafts into the TTB. As far as th gators go... They keep life interesting - and definitely keep you on your toes! Jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

05-16-2001, 04:14 PM	#14
ACBlessing Wannabe Elite Explorer Spokane, WA (eastern Washington state) 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs	Don't you hate it when those boulders just jump right out in front of you? __________________ ACBlessing, Spokane, WA 2000 Merc Mountaineer V8

05-16-2001, 08:11 PM	#15
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	LOL ... __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system