'91 Explorer trail rig

oggfueler · 07-24-2012, 07:34 PM

I'm trying to get more info on this '91...

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/3054312104.html

I know the guy who did the lift but can't get in touch with him at the moment. Judging from the pics alone... how much do you guys think I would have to do to get this rig really trail worthy? Hopefully it's doable.

oggfueler · 07-24-2012, 07:46 PM

The guy who owns it now has some wrong info I think.

MountainMonkey · 07-24-2012, 11:15 PM

judging just by looks alone im thinking its a very capable 4x4 and if it runs as good as it looks its more then trail ready....... personaly i wouldnt want to be to hard on it though, looks way to good to beat up in the bush.

colintrax · 07-24-2012, 11:30 PM

Why put chevy axles on a ford? If my explorer every gets a chevy part it'll be an engine. Everything else they make is crap

*arco777* · 07-25-2012, 09:18 PM

Neat looking ride. Pretty clean for a trail rig so I'm guessing it's a pavement pounder. Suspension may be set up as such and might be unsuitable for the trail.

If you're very knowledgeable about suspension tech, go for it, but otherwise I would suggest having it checked out. I have seen some pretty sketchy and often dangerous fab work. Not worth risking your life over.

I would want proof of the motor and transmission being new; also I'd want to know who did the work. A serious test drive would be in order and just generally going over the truck with a fine toothed comb.

*Naasau* · 07-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arco777

Neat looking ride. Pretty clean for a trail rig so I'm guessing it's a pavement pounder. Suspension may be set up as such and might be unsuitable for the trail.

If you're very knowledgeable about suspension tech, go for it, but otherwise I would suggest having it checked out. I have seen some pretty sketchy and often dangerous fab work. Not worth risking your life over.

I would want proof of the motor and transmission being new; also I'd want to know who did the work. A serious test drive would be in order and just generally going over the truck with a fine toothed comb.

x2! If you are not experienced with multiple offroad modified vehicles, then you need someone who is to go with you and check it out thoroughly. With that much lift the truck has a seriously high center of gravity, and can be very dangerous to drive, on road and off. I would want a roll cage for sure! And about 3-5 hours to go through everything, very slowly.

*mr cribb* · 07-27-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colintrax

Why put chevy axles on a ford?

I agree... This ruins it to me. For as much that was spent on the chev axles, they could've bought a 1st gen bronco front axle.

I wouldn't pay the askin price of 4g's.... maybe $2500. I don't care how much money was spent on it, it is still a 91 EX)

**Maniak** · 07-28-2012, 11:37 AM

I don't mind other brand parts on a vehicle but everything better be documented.

When it comes time to do maintenance or repair you want to know what parts to buy. There is nothing worse than not being able to figure out what vehicle that part came from.

~Mark

*zukman* · 07-28-2012, 12:24 PM

sorry but no way has that truck been offroad. The fist dip in the road would take out the fenderwells (fenders are not clearenced for offroading) It's a mall crawler. and it's wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to high to offroad without the possibility of a roll turning the corner! would need a lot of work. the first step being removing the body lift. thats my 2 cents.

Why do people insist on putting a refridgerator 3 feet up in the air and then try to drive it over bumps and around corners????????

*Bruces expo* · 07-28-2012, 12:29 PM

How is that a chevy driver side drop front ?

benjammin97624 · 11-15-2012, 12:00 PM

If you go tall you must compensate for width. You will roll if you dont. using wheel spacers could help the issue but that would put more stress on your wheel bearings. go for wider axles from a bronco or something would be the way to go.

07-24-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
oggfueler Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	'91 Explorer trail rig I'm trying to get more info on this '91... http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/3054312104.html I know the guy who did the lift but can't get in touch with him at the moment. Judging from the pics alone... how much do you guys think I would have to do to get this rig really trail worthy? Hopefully it's doable.

07-25-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
arco777 Elite Explorer Anchorage, AK / Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 2x 1994 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,111 Vehicle Specs	Neat looking ride. Pretty clean for a trail rig so I'm guessing it's a pavement pounder. Suspension may be set up as such and might be unsuitable for the trail. If you're very knowledgeable about suspension tech, go for it, but otherwise I would suggest having it checked out. I have seen some pretty sketchy and often dangerous fab work. Not worth risking your life over. I would want proof of the motor and transmission being new; also I'd want to know who did the work. A serious test drive would be in order and just generally going over the truck with a fine toothed comb. __________________ -1994 Explorer 2DR 4x4 - EE swaybars/shocks, Optima Yellow Top, modified throttle body, exhaust, intake. Paxton supercharger on the workbench... -1994 Explorer 4DR 4x4 - exhaust, brush guard, modified throttle body, intake, 2" lift, 31.5" tires on 16" Sport Trac wheels. FOR SALE! -1989 Taurus SHO -2008 Mustang GT Bullitt #5560 - Tuned

07-28-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,724 Vehicle Specs	I don't mind other brand parts on a vehicle but everything better be documented. When it comes time to do maintenance or repair you want to know what parts to buy. There is nothing worse than not being able to figure out what vehicle that part came from. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

07-28-2012, 12:24 PM	#9
zukman "Home of Misfit Crawlers" arcadia calif. '91EB, '86Sami, '85Ranger Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,648 Vehicle Specs	sorry but no way has that truck been offroad. The fist dip in the road would take out the fenderwells (fenders are not clearenced for offroading) It's a mall crawler. and it's wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to high to offroad without the possibility of a roll turning the corner! would need a lot of work. the first step being removing the body lift. thats my 2 cents. Why do people insist on putting a refridgerator 3 feet up in the air and then try to drive it over bumps and around corners???????? __________________ 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX(under reconstruction) 1991 ExplorerEddie Bauer http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=263112 1991 Explorer XLT http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...40#post2995740 1985 Ranger (waiting for elec surgery) Tow vehicles-Theirs- '99 Cruise Master, His '01 F-250 4x4,Hers'98 Expedition XLT Flags http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=Wave+Flag Light Covers http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...45#post2625145

07-28-2012, 12:29 PM	#10
Bruces expo Elite Explorer Middle GA 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,754 Vehicle Specs	How is that a chevy driver side drop front ? __________________ 1999-Exdpedition Xlt 4.6 Silver-Grey- OIL LEAKING .haha ZAPV#161, 91 Navajo, 3" Bodylift , 2.5"skyjacker coils,skyjacker shocks , 2" ext shackels, . home made CAI.no muffler's straight cat's ,warn locking hub's,throttle cable mod ,deleted rear swaybar , front sway bar disco's ,custom cut front bumper ,deleted front fender flare's ,clear turn's ,clear tail's,33" Pro Comp AT's 1953 Ford F-100 Restoration Project

07-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#2
oggfueler Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The guy who owns it now has some wrong info I think.

07-24-2012, 11:15 PM	#3
MountainMonkey Wannabe Elite Explorer canada 93 xlt Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 241 Vehicle Specs	judging just by looks alone im thinking its a very capable 4x4 and if it runs as good as it looks its more then trail ready....... personaly i wouldnt want to be to hard on it though, looks way to good to beat up in the bush.

07-24-2012, 11:30 PM	#4
colintrax Wannabe Elite Explorer Georgia 97 XLT and 91 Ranger Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,297 Vehicle Specs	Why put chevy axles on a ford? If my explorer every gets a chevy part it'll be an engine. Everything else they make is crap

11-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#11
benjammin97624 Wannabe Elite Explorer klamath Falls Oregon '91 xlt Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 72 Vehicle Specs	If you go tall you must compensate for width. You will roll if you dont. using wheel spacers could help the issue but that would put more stress on your wheel bearings. go for wider axles from a bronco or something would be the way to go.

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