Lifted Sport Tracs Picture Thread!

*BigGreenV10* · 05-08-2013, 06:47 PM

I am really impressed with the light output.

Trackerforsport · 05-09-2013, 06:42 AM

Thinking of making a snorkel like his

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...memade+snorkel

*MidnightRebel07* · 05-09-2013, 07:49 AM

Yeah, after the close call two weeks ago on a trail run I'm gonna be building one also. I ended up taking out making air filter after the second river crossing (abit deeper, over the hood) then the first I used a t shirt as a filter for the last 4 miles of the trail to get out to the road. Then it was a 8 mile drive to a parts start for a new MAF, air filter and alot of luck. Since then I replaced the belt tensioner, idler pulley and completely disassembled the throttle body, IAC to clean them as well as the whole air intake. I'll post pictures later. I've been trying to upload videos to photobucket but they won't upload completely.

*BigGreenV10* · 05-09-2013, 08:52 AM

That is cool personally I could never cut into my fender but if you got the skills go for it.

*OffTrac* · 05-09-2013, 09:25 AM

I'm just not a fan of using PVC on my truck. I'll eventually have one but I want it to follow the lines of the truck and look like it's supposed to be there. That's really hard to do with PVC.

*BigGreenV10* · 05-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Maybe I am not looking at it right I think that snorkel he posted looks like it was built by a company not just built from Lowes parts. I would like to see the under hood part though before I pass judgment.

*OffTrac* · 05-09-2013, 01:50 PM

Oh, sorry, I wasn't referring to that one in particular, just what many people use. My plan was to find an ARB or similar that is close enough and could line up nicely with a little work. The pictures aren't loading on my phone but I suspect that is exactly what I'm talking about.

*The Breeze* · 05-09-2013, 06:08 PM

I had helped a guy build a snorkel out of pvc and we took 2 paint peelers and when you heat the pvc up all the way around where you would want a gradual bend, it will bend and then quench it in a barrel of water to cool it and it will hold its shape. Helps it follow the shape of the vehicle better.

*OffTrac* · 05-09-2013, 06:16 PM

How'd it look when finished?

*The Breeze* · 05-09-2013, 06:35 PM

It looked really good! We roughed it up with some sand paper and dipped it in plasti-dip. We were able to make it look like it followed lines in the truck really well.

caseyc · 05-09-2013, 07:08 PM

Cool DIY project. I have no use for a snorkel but someday I might and I'll have to give this a shot.

*MidnightRebel07* · 05-09-2013, 08:05 PM

This is what you're looking for Hugh. Should be damn close to our ST's.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...RB_snorkel.htm

*OffTrac* · 05-09-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRebel07

This is what you're looking for Hugh. Should be damn close to our ST's.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...RB_snorkel.htm

Yup, that looks legit.

Trackerforsport · 05-09-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRebel07

This is what you're looking for Hugh. Should be damn close to our ST's.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...RB_snorkel.htm

I like that one but it might look a little off consider the ranger windshield is a little more boxed then ours

Trackerforsport · 05-14-2013, 06:19 PM

Anybody going to brigatine nj this weekend for the 4x4 beach parade ?

05-08-2013, 06:47 PM	#1581
BigGreenV10 Elite Explorer Newark, Oh 2001 Ford Explorer ST Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 285 Vehicle Specs	I am really impressed with the light output. __________________ ARMY&USMC Retired 2001 Explorer Sport Trac 2" suspension lift 3" body lift 33" KM2

05-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#1583
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,816 Vehicle Specs	Yeah, after the close call two weeks ago on a trail run I'm gonna be building one also. I ended up taking out making air filter after the second river crossing (abit deeper, over the hood) then the first I used a t shirt as a filter for the last 4 miles of the trail to get out to the road. Then it was a 8 mile drive to a parts start for a new MAF, air filter and alot of luck. Since then I replaced the belt tensioner, idler pulley and completely disassembled the throttle body, IAC to clean them as well as the whole air intake. I'll post pictures later. I've been trying to upload videos to photobucket but they won't upload completely. __________________ "If you're gonna be a bear, Be A Grizzly" 1.75" TT, WP shackles, 3" BL, 33x12.5x15 DuraTrac's, 15x8 Cragar's, RT Y-pipe, RT High Flow Cat, MagnaFlow 2.5" in/ dual 2.5" out, 2.5" dual pipes, LiveWires, K&N air filter, Uniden C.B., Pioneer H.U., MTX sub, Gen2 Ex dash bezel swap, Amber l.e.d. clearence lights, Custom Built Swing Out Tire Carrier and bumper (my build),custom Winch bumper w/ 12k lb. winch, A.R.E. Cap

05-09-2013, 08:52 AM	#1584
BigGreenV10 Elite Explorer Newark, Oh 2001 Ford Explorer ST Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 285 Vehicle Specs	That is cool personally I could never cut into my fender but if you got the skills go for it. __________________ ARMY&USMC Retired 2001 Explorer Sport Trac 2" suspension lift 3" body lift 33" KM2

05-09-2013, 09:25 AM	#1585
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,779 Vehicle Specs	I'm just not a fan of using PVC on my truck. I'll eventually have one but I want it to follow the lines of the truck and look like it's supposed to be there. That's really hard to do with PVC. __________________ My Registry

05-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#1586
BigGreenV10 Elite Explorer Newark, Oh 2001 Ford Explorer ST Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 285 Vehicle Specs	Maybe I am not looking at it right I think that snorkel he posted looks like it was built by a company not just built from Lowes parts. I would like to see the under hood part though before I pass judgment. __________________ ARMY&USMC Retired 2001 Explorer Sport Trac 2" suspension lift 3" body lift 33" KM2

05-09-2013, 06:42 AM	#1582
Trackerforsport Wannabe Elite Explorer Essington, pa 2003 ST Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 274 Vehicle Specs	Thinking of making a snorkel like his http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...memade+snorkel

05-09-2013, 01:50 PM	#1587
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,779 Vehicle Specs	Oh, sorry, I wasn't referring to that one in particular, just what many people use. My plan was to find an ARB or similar that is close enough and could line up nicely with a little work. The pictures aren't loading on my phone but I suspect that is exactly what I'm talking about. __________________ My Registry

05-09-2013, 06:08 PM	#1588
The Breeze Elite Explorer Santa Clarita 04 Sport Trac XLS Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 153 Vehicle Specs	I had helped a guy build a snorkel out of pvc and we took 2 paint peelers and when you heat the pvc up all the way around where you would want a gradual bend, it will bend and then quench it in a barrel of water to cool it and it will hold its shape. Helps it follow the shape of the vehicle better. __________________ 04 sport trac 2wd, 3" spindle lift ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=366031 ), torsion twist, warrior shackles, procomp 13120 add a leaf, spintech 9000 exhaust, 4 6" Hid lights with custom light bar, 265/75/16 Goodyear Duratracs, homemade sway bar disconnects ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=373709 ), Powertrax No-Slip Locker, custom made front mount hitch (garage-made)

05-09-2013, 06:16 PM	#1589
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,779 Vehicle Specs	How'd it look when finished? __________________ My Registry

05-09-2013, 06:35 PM	#1590
The Breeze Elite Explorer Santa Clarita 04 Sport Trac XLS Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 153 Vehicle Specs	It looked really good! We roughed it up with some sand paper and dipped it in plasti-dip. We were able to make it look like it followed lines in the truck really well. __________________ 04 sport trac 2wd, 3" spindle lift ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=366031 ), torsion twist, warrior shackles, procomp 13120 add a leaf, spintech 9000 exhaust, 4 6" Hid lights with custom light bar, 265/75/16 Goodyear Duratracs, homemade sway bar disconnects ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=373709 ), Powertrax No-Slip Locker, custom made front mount hitch (garage-made)

05-09-2013, 07:08 PM	#1591
caseyc Wannabe Elite Explorer Federal Way, WA '04 Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	Cool DIY project. I have no use for a snorkel but someday I might and I'll have to give this a shot.

05-09-2013, 08:05 PM	#1592
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,816 Vehicle Specs	This is what you're looking for Hugh. Should be damn close to our ST's. http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...RB_snorkel.htm __________________ "If you're gonna be a bear, Be A Grizzly" 1.75" TT, WP shackles, 3" BL, 33x12.5x15 DuraTrac's, 15x8 Cragar's, RT Y-pipe, RT High Flow Cat, MagnaFlow 2.5" in/ dual 2.5" out, 2.5" dual pipes, LiveWires, K&N air filter, Uniden C.B., Pioneer H.U., MTX sub, Gen2 Ex dash bezel swap, Amber l.e.d. clearence lights, Custom Built Swing Out Tire Carrier and bumper (my build),custom Winch bumper w/ 12k lb. winch, A.R.E. Cap

05-14-2013, 06:19 PM	#1595
Trackerforsport Wannabe Elite Explorer Essington, pa 2003 ST Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 274 Vehicle Specs	Anybody going to brigatine nj this weekend for the 4x4 beach parade ?