never built an explorer befor

mudbug686 · 07-04-2008, 03:12 PM

well im considering buying an explorer to off road / use as an every day turkc but how dependible r these rigs in the woods can they really handle what is thrwon at them or do they break easily ....also what year should i be looking for and model 2 door 4 door exc.....

*Blacksheep Josh* · 07-04-2008, 03:48 PM

If you're going to want a serious offroader, I'd go with a 2 door version, or Sport version as we call it. That way the distance between the front adn rear tires is shorter, and you can climb more without worrying about underbody damage.

they are VERY reliable is taken care of right. you can find a bunch of people with over 250k miles on their explorers, and they're still going.

But go for a 4x4, V6-SOHC or V8 (if possible), 2 door version, My two cents.

mudbug686 · 07-04-2008, 03:53 PM

do they look goofy lifted though? also how high would i have to go to run 31s or 33s

40893 · 07-04-2008, 04:14 PM

this should help you out http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ire+lift+chart

07-04-2008, 03:12 PM	#1
mudbug686 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	never built an explorer befor well im considering buying an explorer to off road / use as an every day turkc but how dependible r these rigs in the woods can they really handle what is thrwon at them or do they break easily ....also what year should i be looking for and model 2 door 4 door exc.....

07-04-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Blacksheep Josh Slinky+Escalator=Fun Statesboro, GA 1993 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,566 Vehicle Specs	If you're going to want a serious offroader, I'd go with a 2 door version, or Sport version as we call it. That way the distance between the front adn rear tires is shorter, and you can climb more without worrying about underbody damage. they are VERY reliable is taken care of right. you can find a bunch of people with over 250k miles on their explorers, and they're still going. But go for a 4x4, V6-SOHC or V8 (if possible), 2 door version, My two cents. __________________ "Thunder" Registry R.I.P. 2005-2012 2001 Ford Ranger (New!!) "You can hear me when I'm coming" - Yung Joc

07-04-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
mudbug686 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	do they look goofy lifted though? also how high would i have to go to run 31s or 33s

07-04-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
40893 Wannabe Elite Explorer mechanicsville,va 94 explorer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs	this should help you out http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ire+lift+chart