Introduction from FNG - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

EXPLODER1991 · 09-03-2005, 07:12 PM

Actually I'm not a FNG, I've posted a couple times but have been on this site for years. Recently returned from year long tour in Afghanistan, where I thought I got smart on 4X4s and especially my X. It's a '91 with 6in suspension lift and 3in body. Since I got back I've put 35 BFG M/Ts on, 4.56 gears front and rear (rear eaton e-locker, front lim slip) and have noticed huge difference. Also put new wires and plugs in the stock 4.0 and it feels like new. However, after 4 or so grand, the tranny goes. no prob, had it fixed and a week later goes out again. Now, I didn't just say fix it to stock. I didnt want to fork over to much more money for the tranny cuz after all the research in the ghan, I swear it will be running in usual rpm range for shifts, the speedometer even is only bout 2 mph off on highway. I'm getting 17 mpg in the city, bout 21 all highway. People rag me for the amt of $ I've put up for this thing, but the only major fault I can see is the tranny. I got a 3 year 50,000 mile warranty for the tranny, so I wont be scared to test it. Point is a lot can be said for gearing your wheeler/daily driver the right way. Anyway guys good to meet all of you. Will be looking to do some camping/wheeling trips this winter or fall if in the hampton roads area of VA. Let me know....

Jesse

ExplorerDMB · 09-04-2005, 12:42 AM

Welcome. Glad to see your from VA. There's a good amount of us on here. Gearing is very important. Sounds like your rig is very nice. Also, the a4lds are pretty crappy transmissions. Show us some pictures.

-Drew

*Lloyd10977* · 09-04-2005, 01:03 AM

Welcome to the best moneysaver you could ever find. I hope that you get a lot out of it and I look forward to your contributions, especially in the transmission and gearing areas.

09-03-2005, 07:12 PM	#1
EXPLODER1991 Wannabe Elite Explorer Portsmouth, Va 23701 '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	Introduction from FNG Actually I'm not a FNG, I've posted a couple times but have been on this site for years. Recently returned from year long tour in Afghanistan, where I thought I got smart on 4X4s and especially my X. It's a '91 with 6in suspension lift and 3in body. Since I got back I've put 35 BFG M/Ts on, 4.56 gears front and rear (rear eaton e-locker, front lim slip) and have noticed huge difference. Also put new wires and plugs in the stock 4.0 and it feels like new. However, after 4 or so grand, the tranny goes. no prob, had it fixed and a week later goes out again. Now, I didn't just say fix it to stock. I didnt want to fork over to much more money for the tranny cuz after all the research in the ghan, I swear it will be running in usual rpm range for shifts, the speedometer even is only bout 2 mph off on highway. I'm getting 17 mpg in the city, bout 21 all highway. People rag me for the amt of $ I've put up for this thing, but the only major fault I can see is the tranny. I got a 3 year 50,000 mile warranty for the tranny, so I wont be scared to test it. Point is a lot can be said for gearing your wheeler/daily driver the right way. Anyway guys good to meet all of you. Will be looking to do some camping/wheeling trips this winter or fall if in the hampton roads area of VA. Let me know.... Jesse

09-04-2005, 12:42 AM	#2
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,267 Vehicle Specs	Welcome. Glad to see your from VA. There's a good amount of us on here. Gearing is very important. Sounds like your rig is very nice. Also, the a4lds are pretty crappy transmissions. Show us some pictures. -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)

09-04-2005, 01:03 AM	#3
Lloyd10977 Elite Explorer Chestnut Ridge NY 1995 Limited Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 485 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to the best moneysaver you could ever find. I hope that you get a lot out of it and I look forward to your contributions, especially in the transmission and gearing areas. __________________ Black , street stock, 1995 Ford Explorer Limited, 4.0L-OHV V6 with AirHog filter, iridium spark plugs w/Taylor wires, 4dr, auto w/tow package and 3.73 Traction-Lok rear, 4WD, 4 wheel disk brakes with ABS, with tan leather, sunroof and engine block heater, made in Canada. Rear leaf springs from a '78 Bronco 3" wide spring pack added to the stock 2.5" wide main spring, 1.2" lift.