Offroad Projects

In response to my newbie post on the new members section, Brooklyn Bay recommended a 91-94 model as being the best for what I require. (Pre-used from Japan, shipped to Ethiopia for use on blacktop roads and rough ground). Safety in height from all the numpty drivers on the roads over there. If I get one of these years vehicles what should be the first mod that I should carry out on it. Or any other mod in that case! Thanks ubdai

Okay, Got a new "project" I'm just looking for various transfer case options that are available for the 4R70W tranny that comes behind the 5.0L. Please let me know. Thanks for the help. Brett

I am gathering parts for my SAS, I have the axle that I am working on. One thing I am unsure of is what to use for the steering box? What are all of you using for a steering box on your SASed 2nd Gen Explorer. Thanks Tim

I am still looking into doing a solid axle swap for my X. I am reading a lot of material, but I had a question. Should I use the full-size D44 from a '78-'79 Bronco, or one that I probably don't have to cut down at all, with the '76-'77? I don't have the tools, or knowledge, for cutting an axle down to fit so I would have to have someone else do it. $$$$:mad: But I just want to know for sure if the D44 from the earlier models would really fit my X without cutting or anything. What do you think would be best?

Since this is going to be my DD for quite a while still, what should i do to improve the off road abilities of it while still keeping it reasonable to drive to work everyday? I am planning on a BL and some 33s when the weather is a little nicer, what else could i do? The rear is already locked, and a selectable for the front is big $$. I was thinking sliders and bumpers, what do you guys think? Posted via Mobile Device

Hey guys I dont have an explorer yet but my parents do. I dont know what year or what kind it is. I'll try to find out. I know it's an automatic though. It runs pretty crappy, I need to know what kind of engine is good. I dont need a super good engine because I wont be doing any extreme off-roading. I just want to know what will run nicely and is also good for that off road shtuffs. I dont know anything about SUV's by the way... I'm for sure that it is a 91-94 generation explorer. Also, please list a price range, minimum-maximum price range on the engine. Do any of you know good places where I can learn absolutely everything about explorers and SUV's in general? Oh yeah, are all Explorers 4x4? see. i dont know jack. lol. please...

I am gathering parts and equipment for my 5.0 swap. I purchased a 1986 5.0 with and AXOD tranny from a Lincoln Towncar. I will be replacing the 4.O and A4LD in my 1991 4 door explorer. What is an AXOD? The guy said it is a 4 speed electronic shift tranny. Is this going to be a problem? Does the explorer have and electronically shifted tranny? I also have the manual transfer case. I think it is a 1354 BW? Is that correct? Does Advance Adapters make a kit to bolt this transfer case to my AXOD tranny? My engine comes complete with all accessories, computer and wiring harness. Is the accessories package on the Lincoln town car a good one for this swap?

Hi I am wanting to convert my 1991 ford explorer 4x4 from a 4.0 to a 5.0 with a tremec trans not suer witch trans to use and what I would need to do the whole thing and if there is any one that can help me it would be great

Suspension Interior room power tow ability?

What parts do i need to convert my 97 rear end to the 98+?? anyone done this, if yes, about how much did it run? thanks!

I'd like to swap as many 96 4 door interior and exterior body parts onto a 93 style 4 door frame. What parts will bolt on and what would need serious mods?

I currently drive a 2wd '95 Explorer XLT with 6" of suspension lift and 33x12.50-15 on 15x8 rockcrawlers. I can barely make it through the trails around in my area. Most of it are very hilly narrow trails through the woods about 1 mile from a lake. The terrain is hard clay and some sand with small/medium rocks and roots with 10-20' mud pits 1-3' deep and TONS of ruts. I usually have to be winched up some steep hills here and there and some times I get stuck in the large pits if it has been raining bad. I really don't get stuck much but I'm tired of it. I have finally decided to convert to 4wd as I need it and i wanna get through the stuff I do now with ease and start doing slightly tougher stuff. I was looking at the process...

What is an ideal angle for the shackle to be? not sure if it matters but the shackle will be in the rear, and we are using 7leaf wagoneer springs. Also what length of shackle should we be using? Thanks

Ok since the stock tranny is a POS, I'm thinking this right here..... C5/kluneV/BW1350.... how does this sound? Anyone out there running this setup? Or maybe C5/Torque Splitter/BW1350.... wonder which would give lower crawl??? Anyone running this setup? Thanks fellas.:D

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