'92 X 302 Swap and more...

*minelson17* · 04-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Hey Everyone!

Been a while since the last update but...it was worth the wait, for me at least. Got some new add-ons to the Ex so the wish list is getting smaller! Sorry but the installs don't include a Carbed 302 swap as the thread title might indicate.....that one will most likely be very last (if ever).

For now however, here's what's new:

-Front Bumper with hitch receiver
-Sliders
-Re-mount of the front dual shocks (was rubbing at full turn)
-Rear Bumper with swinging tire carrier

Special thanks for Derrek of Revenge-Fab out of Mt. Angel OR (yes he has a website) for this work, can't wait to get them all painted up and the winch gets installed next week! Enjoy the pics!

*minelson17* · 04-13-2012, 09:49 PM

Here she is with the bumpers painted and back on the road!

*minelson17* · 04-19-2012, 07:49 AM

Got the winch all wired in yesterday. Note on the rear bumper we got it wired to the back as well :-). You might also notice the paint that came off on the right side of the bumper. Once we put a tire (a 35x12.5 KM2 MT will be put on in a few weeks) on the mount we quickly realized that the bumper required a little more reinforcement from the inside to handle the weight of a 35 when we swung it open. So the heat from the re-welding removed some paint. We'll take it off and re-paint it within the next couple days. Overall i'm very happy with the way everything turned out.

*minelson17* · 06-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Well...finally got the ol' gal shipped to my new home in South Carolina so I could really begin giving her some TLC. Minus the lights going on the front of the roof rack, I finally got everything completed on the outside that I've been working on. Next stop....interior

*mr cribb* · 06-18-2012, 05:36 AM

Nice build.... to keep it 5 speed with the v8 you need the m5r2, from a 98-up f150 (at least I'm pretty sure that's what I read on here).

+10 for the 5 speed!!! I'm not an automatic fan at all due to too many failures.

*minelson17* · 06-26-2012, 09:15 AM

Thanks...I'm happy with how it came together. Neverending project though I'm afraid. Not so sure 'bout the V8 swap anymore, I think I'm more likely to swap a built V6 in there whenever the current one goes belly up (it's running good for the time being, but is tiiiiiired)....but you never know. :-)

*mr cribb* · 06-27-2012, 08:22 PM

You'll prob have just as much $$$ in a v6 rebuild as you would a v8 swap.

*minelson17* · 07-09-2012, 07:19 AM

Hey Everyone,

Got the auxiliary lights I mounted to the front of the cargo rack working this weekend. Pretty easy install now that I look back on it. Here's a pic!

04-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#41
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Some new toys... Hey Everyone! Been a while since the last update but...it was worth the wait, for me at least. Got some new add-ons to the Ex so the wish list is getting smaller! Sorry but the installs don't include a Carbed 302 swap as the thread title might indicate.....that one will most likely be very last (if ever). For now however, here's what's new: -Front Bumper with hitch receiver -Sliders -Re-mount of the front dual shocks (was rubbing at full turn) -Rear Bumper with swinging tire carrier Special thanks for Derrek of Revenge-Fab out of Mt. Angel OR (yes he has a website) for this work, can't wait to get them all painted up and the winch gets installed next week! Enjoy the pics! Attached Images __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride

04-13-2012, 09:49 PM	#42
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Fresh Paint! Here she is with the bumpers painted and back on the road! Attached Images __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride Last edited by minelson17; 04-14-2012 at 07:36 AM.

04-19-2012, 07:49 AM	#43
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Winch Installed! Got the winch all wired in yesterday. Note on the rear bumper we got it wired to the back as well :-). You might also notice the paint that came off on the right side of the bumper. Once we put a tire (a 35x12.5 KM2 MT will be put on in a few weeks) on the mount we quickly realized that the bumper required a little more reinforcement from the inside to handle the weight of a 35 when we swung it open. So the heat from the re-welding removed some paint. We'll take it off and re-paint it within the next couple days. Overall i'm very happy with the way everything turned out. Attached Images __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride

06-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#44
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Exterior Complete (almost) Well...finally got the ol' gal shipped to my new home in South Carolina so I could really begin giving her some TLC. Minus the lights going on the front of the roof rack, I finally got everything completed on the outside that I've been working on. Next stop....interior Attached Images __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride

06-18-2012, 05:36 AM	#45
mr cribb Elite Explorer Eufaula, OK 92 4dr 5spd 2WD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,332 Vehicle Specs	Nice build.... to keep it 5 speed with the v8 you need the m5r2, from a 98-up f150 (at least I'm pretty sure that's what I read on here). +10 for the 5 speed!!! I'm not an automatic fan at all due to too many failures. __________________ Jeremy Cribb, SGT, U.S. Army Retired. Engine down for a while.... awaiting money for bottom end rebuild I collect license plates.... PM me if you have some up for grabs....

06-26-2012, 09:15 AM	#46
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks...I'm happy with how it came together. Neverending project though I'm afraid. Not so sure 'bout the V8 swap anymore, I think I'm more likely to swap a built V6 in there whenever the current one goes belly up (it's running good for the time being, but is tiiiiiired)....but you never know. :-) __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride

06-27-2012, 08:22 PM	#47
mr cribb Elite Explorer Eufaula, OK 92 4dr 5spd 2WD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,332 Vehicle Specs	You'll prob have just as much $$$ in a v6 rebuild as you would a v8 swap. __________________ Jeremy Cribb, SGT, U.S. Army Retired. Engine down for a while.... awaiting money for bottom end rebuild I collect license plates.... PM me if you have some up for grabs....

07-09-2012, 07:19 AM	#48
minelson17 Elite Explorer Sublimity OR (currently Greenville SC) 1992 Ford Explorer XLS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Aux Light Installed, and working! Hey Everyone, Got the auxiliary lights I mounted to the front of the cargo rack working this weekend. Pretty easy install now that I look back on it. Here's a pic! Attached Images __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL. 4.0L, 4x4 Manual 5-Speed (2.9L Gears). 8" Suspension Lift. 35x12.5 BFG KM2 MTs. Hide-a-way tow package. 4.88 Yukon Gears in front and back. TRAC-LOK LSD in Rear. K&N Cold Air Intake. 3" Aluminum straight pipe with Flowmaster Super 44. Dual Front Nitros Shocks. Dual steering stablizer. Surco Cargo Rack. My Ride