Hbrichmans 2003 Ford Explorer Build

Hbrichman · 06-21-2012, 12:19 AM

Such a beautiful day today in So Cal, finally got the ex in good shape to hit the trails and headed out with some friends. Incredible views and good memories.. Lost my CB antenna, but it was well worth it

here are some pics.

Hbrichman · 07-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Shock mounts ... Check.
Custom adjustable 2.5'' coilovers ... In the works.

First 3rd gen with adjustable coilovers ... quite possibly!

Triton8273 · 07-13-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

Shock mounts ... Check.
Custom adjustable 2.5'' coilovers ... In the works.

First 3rd gen with adjustable coilovers ... quite possibly!

That assumption would be a safe bet.

Hbrichman · 07-13-2012, 09:10 PM

.

*Ronin8002* · 07-14-2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

Shock mounts ... Check.
Custom adjustable 2.5'' coilovers ... In the works.

First 3rd gen with adjustable coilovers ... quite possibly!

I was looking into that before my wreck. Sort of like the RCD kit for the 2nd Gens. Was entertaining using Fox 2.0 remote bypass shocks with either 6.5" or 8.5" of travel.

As far as I could tell the stock coils are rated at about 400#...that should help you with selecting a replacement.

I think for the rear you could use the fox 2.0 6.5 shocks also.

Anyway you should get a bit further suspension downtravel in the front with a setup like that due to the smaller coil spring diameter than the stock setup (upper control arm won't hit the spring as soon, so the suspension can keep going downward an extra inch or two). Limiting straps are still probably a good idea though.

Hbrichman · 07-14-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin8002

I was looking into that before my wreck. Sort of like the RCD kit for the 2nd Gens. Was entertaining using Fox 2.0 remote bypass shocks with either 6.5" or 8.5" of travel.

As far as I could tell the stock coils are rated at about 400#...that should help you with selecting a replacement.

I think for the rear you could use the fox 2.0 6.5 shocks also.

Anyway you should get a bit further suspension downtravel in the front with a setup like that due to the smaller coil spring diameter than the stock setup (upper control arm won't hit the spring as soon, so the suspension can keep going downward an extra inch or two). Limiting straps are still probably a good idea though.

Yeah I've been wanting to do this for quite awhile, I've got pretty big plans. I was going to go with Fox or King, but a local company literally five min away from where I live called Radflo said they could hook me up with custom adjustable coil overs for about $800. So, I'm thinking about going with them.

Right now, I don't have enough money for front & back, so I'm just going with front. Like you mentioned, I need to figure out the spring rate and the travel shock I need before they can get started with production.

Hbrichman · 09-20-2012, 03:46 PM

Explorer's pending sale for tomorrow. Great memories & good times with her, but it's time to move on to something else. Thanks everybody for all the great help/advice along the way. I'll be on the forums from time to time.

Day 1:

9/20/12:

*Ronin8002* · 09-20-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

Explorer's pending sale for tomorrow. Great memories & good times with her, but it's time to move on to something else. Thanks everybody for all the great help/advice along the way. I'll be on the forums from time to time. :salute

Something else = 4th gen?

*BigRondo* · 09-20-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

Explorer's pending sale for tomorrow. Great memories & good times with her, but it's time to move on to something else. Thanks everybody for all the great help/advice along the way. I'll be on the forums from time to time.

Good luck to you sir. I hope all goes well for you!!

Hbrichman · 10-03-2012, 07:32 PM

Sigh.. Bump

*Ronin8002* · 10-03-2012, 08:34 PM

Nice tires...where's the new truck that's supposed to be wearing them?

*Keeper0311* · 10-03-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

Sigh.. Bump

So I take it the Ex isn't selling anytime soon?

Hbrichman · 10-03-2012, 11:35 PM

Everything's always for sale

the buyer I had backed out the day he was supposed to come, so I'm just being patient. I got a great deal on these tires that I couldn't pass up, and ill break even by selling the tires I currently have. Maybe this will give it the extra push to sell, haha. But for now it looks like I'll still have the Ex for awhile atleast until someone comes along. I'm way busy with school so it's not a huge priority to sell her.

Hbrichman · 10-05-2012, 05:26 PM

Generals installed

*Keeper0311* · 10-05-2012, 05:34 PM

Clean man!

Hbrichman · 10-17-2012, 09:13 PM

Not much of an update.. But cut my exhaust pipe off, took my rear spacers out, and added an amber 6'' 60 LED in my rear window for safety reason when on trail.

Wishing I had gotten a 2" front spacer instead of a 1.75".. Anyone wanna trade?

*BigRondo* · 10-17-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hbrichman

and added an amber 6'' 60 LED in my rear window for safety reason when on trail.

Got any pics of that bad boy?..........................

*Kazer* · 10-17-2012, 09:59 PM

I have some 1/2" spacers you could have for some scrilla, pm me your phone # and ill text you about them. On my phone and hate using the forum from here

Hbrichman · 10-17-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRondo

Got any pics of that bad boy?..........................

*Keeper0311* · 10-17-2012, 10:51 PM

Any shots with the rear window down? Just wanna see how much it effects the light output. Also how'd you wire that thing up?

06-21-2012, 12:19 AM	#101
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Such a beautiful day today in So Cal, finally got the ex in good shape to hit the trails and headed out with some friends. Incredible views and good memories.. Lost my CB antenna, but it was well worth it here are some pics. __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

07-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#102
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Shock mounts ... Check. Custom adjustable 2.5'' coilovers ... In the works. First 3rd gen with adjustable coilovers ... quite possibly! __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

07-13-2012, 09:10 PM	#104
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	. __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672 Last edited by Hbrichman; 10-05-2012 at 05:42 PM.

09-20-2012, 03:46 PM	#107
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Explorer's pending sale for tomorrow. Great memories & good times with her, but it's time to move on to something else. Thanks everybody for all the great help/advice along the way. I'll be on the forums from time to time. Day 1: 9/20/12: __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

10-03-2012, 07:32 PM	#110
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Sigh.. Bump __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672 Last edited by Hbrichman; 10-03-2012 at 08:12 PM.

10-03-2012, 08:34 PM	#111
Ronin8002 Elite Explorer Virginia 2008 XLT Ironman Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,875 Vehicle Specs	Nice tires...where's the new truck that's supposed to be wearing them? __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja STZ on 17x8 Black Rock Viper 900B wheels, Bentley style grille, Raptor style LED grille lights, Pacer performance clearance lights, 30" 180W LED light bar behind grille, BTF upper control arms, Fox 2.0 5" travel emulsion coilover shocks in front/rear Truxx spacers, 1" body lift, front skidplate under radiator, recovery shackle mounts My Rig:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...47#post3004247

10-03-2012, 11:35 PM	#113
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Everything's always for sale the buyer I had backed out the day he was supposed to come, so I'm just being patient. I got a great deal on these tires that I couldn't pass up, and ill break even by selling the tires I currently have. Maybe this will give it the extra push to sell, haha. But for now it looks like I'll still have the Ex for awhile atleast until someone comes along. I'm way busy with school so it's not a huge priority to sell her. __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

10-05-2012, 05:26 PM	#114
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Generals installed __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

10-05-2012, 05:34 PM	#115
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs	Clean man! __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

10-17-2012, 09:13 PM	#116
Hbrichman Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntington Beach CA 03 Limited AWD Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Not much of an update.. But cut my exhaust pipe off, took my rear spacers out, and added an amber 6'' 60 LED in my rear window for safety reason when on trail. Wishing I had gotten a 2" front spacer instead of a 1.75".. Anyone wanna trade? __________________ 2003 4.6L Ford Explorer Limited Edition My Registry - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=337672

10-17-2012, 09:59 PM	#118
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,653 Vehicle Specs	I have some 1/2" spacers you could have for some scrilla, pm me your phone # and ill text you about them. On my phone and hate using the forum from here __________________ -Steve- Mustang GT's 17x8 +24 Offset, 245/65r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 BTF 2.25" front, 1.75" rear, 1.5" bodylift, Spartan Locker The Mounds 2002-2005 Explorer Facebook Page

10-17-2012, 10:51 PM	#120
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs	Any shots with the rear window down? Just wanna see how much it effects the light output. Also how'd you wire that thing up? __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Lance Magin 2003 Ford Explorer	xplorerguru	Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers	17	03-01-2011 02:36 PM
1992 Ford Explorer ( CUSTOM ) Build new complete	Nasty Exploder	Modified 1991-1994 Explorers	22	02-15-2011 02:58 PM
Edmund's review of the 2011 Explorer	JDraper	Stock 2011 - 2014 Ford Explorer Discussion	0	01-27-2011 07:15 PM
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Cargo Cover?	ornithology	Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers	1	02-20-2009 11:46 PM
2002 Explorer: Many refinements and new devices	Rick	Ford Industry News	2	03-08-2004 01:26 PM