Barack Obama linked 2nd gen. SAS

**IZwack** · 10-10-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sn0border88

IZ, back to back weekends is even more reason to come.

LOL you know I pretty much would be there or at GWNF on most weekends IF i had a trailer - but I don't so I just have to go when there's a trailer available for me.

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Originally Posted by TheRookie

Rumor has it paragon has dropped the 3 vehicle rule to a 2 vehicle rule and hasnt put it on their site that way yet. Ask when you get there. There are several fun obsticles you can hit while staying in your group. Small spots near the trail you can have a little fun on.

Thanks - I'll definitely ask them on the way in.

*TheRookie* · 10-10-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sn0border88

I know RC changed the rule, I wonder what prompted this?

IZ, back to back weekends is even more reason to come.

There are people that are constantly begging PAP to change it to 2. There are even a few people that have been sending them emails almost weekly about it

I hope that had some effect

**IZwack** · 10-10-2006, 10:38 PM

die bling bling aluminiumführungsrolle:

(Handling the fairlead reminded me of working with aluminum on a Bridgeport <-- memories

)

The solenoid box integrated into the center console junx:

**Burns** · 10-11-2006, 12:56 AM

i like the console idea with thie winch but are you just going to drill holes in the firewall to get all the wireing to the winch

*TheRookie* · 10-11-2006, 01:04 AM

Most vehicles have large holes in the firewall already. Usualy where the engine wire harness comes through there is a large rubber grommet. THe hole there is big enough if you pull the gromet out.

**IZwack** · 10-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Since my original mechanical E-brake is no longer being used, I removed it and its cable - which left a perfect hole to run the winch wires.

**IZwack** · 10-11-2006, 07:06 PM

limitus strapesus

redranger4.0 · 10-11-2006, 10:08 PM

hey got a few pic requests. can I get some more pictures of the final axle setup. Aka some good pics of it under the truck, Some pics of how the trac bar was mounted also.

**IZwack** · 10-11-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redranger4.0

hey got a few pic requests. can I get some more pictures of the final axle setup. Aka some good pics of it under the truck, Some pics of how the trac bar was mounted also.

I'll try to get some good pics of the underside tomorrow or friday - before Paragon.

But here are some pics of the panhard during the build..

The panhard is the one on the left with the odd bends -- which were required in order to "snake" itself between the differential housing, the engine's bottom section, and the upper link mount (which sits on top of the differential)

Here's another shot of the complex bends with the panhard bolted to the chassis but not the axle:

Here's a shot of the panhard mount on the chassis end. the chassis was notched (perhaps too much) in order to bring the panhard and the steering links into the chassis for optimum articulation. Excuse the pitman-arm, that was later removed and replaced with a flat pitman arm (no drop).

Here is a shot of the bracket that was welded onto the axle to which the panhard bolts up to (altho the panhard is not bolted on in the image):

Desert Rat · 10-12-2006, 12:26 AM

Lookin good man....

*jwrezz* · 10-13-2006, 11:16 AM

So I'm on my way to work this morning. Listening to WBGO (Newark NJ NPR jazz station) and the news comes on. I hear a name I recognize and after hearing a clip of him speaking I think "hey, I know that name, this is that guy from the explorer site!" Aparantly you made quite a good impression to the people of NJ. Congrats!

*Nick26* · 10-13-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jwrezz

So I'm on my way to work this morning. Listening to WBGO (Newark NJ NPR jazz station) and the news comes on. I hear a name I recognize and after hearing a clip of him speaking I think "hey, I know that name, this is that guy from the explorer site!" Aparantly you made quite a good impression to the people of NJ. Congrats!

haha.... nice, what'd he make the news for?

**IZwack** · 10-13-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick26

haha.... nice, what'd he make the news for?

What DIDNT he make the news for? This guy's a freaking hero!

Kirby N. · 10-14-2006, 12:54 AM

And he's humble to boot...

**IZwack** · 10-14-2006, 11:38 PM

Sorry I didnt get a chance to take pics redranger4.0 -- there was a lot of things to do on the Thurs & Fri before Paragon so it was a mad dash up until midnight the morning before departure.

But I am here in Paragon and the vehicle has performed very well. 4-LO + locked 14b + a lot of flex on the front has proven to be a nice combo. I'm not running the front Ausie locker because I didn't have time to install it before departure but I've done half of the blue trails w/o any problems. I <heart> rocks

We'll be back at the trails for the entire day tomorrow so

BTW, did anyone put paprika on these trails? Cauz I must say, they are delicious.

The only problem I'm running into are
1) I forgot to charge up the air shocks so the front is kind of lower
2) I forgot to cut a corner of the gas tank skid plate so it rubs up against one of the "ribs" on the 14-b axle.

Well where are the pics eh? Well my brother forgot his USB transfer cable so I'll have to wait till I get home (tomorrow night) to transfer the pics.

*TheRookie* · 10-15-2006, 12:22 AM

With that setup you should be able to hit some black 1's up there. Good luck and have a blast

**Blee1099** · 10-15-2006, 01:12 AM

We better see some pics of you wheeling.. Your still a web wheeler to me

*JoshC* · 10-15-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blee1099

We better see some pics of you wheeling.. Your still a web wheeler to me

There's the pot calling the kettle black!

*sn0border88* · 10-15-2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRookie

With that setup you should be able to hit some black 1's up there. Good luck and have a blast

I hit an easy black, he should be able to do more than that.

**IZwack** · 10-15-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blee1099

We better see some pics of you wheeling.. Your still a web wheeler to me

Well the first day were mostly trail rides

I'm only posting a few pics cauz I'm actually stranded here in PA after the second day .. lets just say I did something bad enough to shear 3/16" plate like paper and required 2 winches to get me out .. so I'm here waiting for this truck repair place to open tomorrow so I can weld up that sheared part. And I don't yet have a pic of what I did so the these three will have to do for now ..

10-10-2006, 10:38 PM	#443
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	die bling bling aluminiumführungsrolle: (Handling the fairlead reminded me of working with aluminum on a Bridgeport <-- memories ) The solenoid box integrated into the center console junx: __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

10-11-2006, 12:56 AM	#444
Burns EF Late Night Crew Memphis, TN 1991 Explorer/2002 F-250 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,923 Vehicle Specs	i like the console idea with thie winch but are you just going to drill holes in the firewall to get all the wireing to the winch __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

10-11-2006, 01:04 AM	#445
TheRookie Traveling SAS guru West Chester PA 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,465 Vehicle Specs	Most vehicles have large holes in the firewall already. Usualy where the engine wire harness comes through there is a large rubber grommet. THe hole there is big enough if you pull the gromet out. __________________ Then: 91 XLT on currie 9's, lots of mods Now: 01 TJ 5.3 swap in progress 02 GMC duramax with basic stuff

10-11-2006, 07:58 AM	#446
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Since my original mechanical E-brake is no longer being used, I removed it and its cable - which left a perfect hole to run the winch wires. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

10-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#447
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	limitus strapesus __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

10-11-2006, 10:08 PM	#448
redranger4.0 Wannabe Elite Explorer Salem CT 2000 Ranger XLT Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 738 Vehicle Specs	hey got a few pic requests. can I get some more pictures of the final axle setup. Aka some good pics of it under the truck, Some pics of how the trac bar was mounted also. __________________ Join the Resistance

10-12-2006, 12:26 AM	#450
Desert Rat Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona Black 92 4x4 XLT Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 88 Vehicle Specs	Lookin good man.... __________________ 92 Black XLT 4x4 w/ toothpick axle (Dana 30) Now SASed My Myspace Page My Cardomain Page

10-13-2006, 11:16 AM	#451
jwrezz Elite Snow Shoveler Parsippany, NJ 1996 XLT Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 1,124 Vehicle Specs	So I'm on my way to work this morning. Listening to WBGO (Newark NJ NPR jazz station) and the news comes on. I hear a name I recognize and after hearing a clip of him speaking I think "hey, I know that name, this is that guy from the explorer site!" Aparantly you made quite a good impression to the people of NJ. Congrats! __________________ John- 1996 XLT- newly Rebuilt 4.0 OHV .030 over, Comp Cams 49-422, BBK headers/TB, SCT/Bama tune, OME 2"springs/ TT & OME shocks, PA 3" body lift, 3312.515 Kumho MT's

10-14-2006, 12:54 AM	#454
Kirby N. Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1993 Sploder Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,723 Vehicle Specs	And he's humble to boot... __________________ SOLD 93 Sploder- HP Dana 44 Front, 37" MTRs, 4.56s, 1354 doubler, ARB, Detroit, Winch, Kirby Built Armor, etc... 05 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited LJ 4" Lift, 33s, 94 F150

10-14-2006, 11:38 PM	#455
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Sorry I didnt get a chance to take pics redranger4.0 -- there was a lot of things to do on the Thurs & Fri before Paragon so it was a mad dash up until midnight the morning before departure. But I am here in Paragon and the vehicle has performed very well. 4-LO + locked 14b + a lot of flex on the front has proven to be a nice combo. I'm not running the front Ausie locker because I didn't have time to install it before departure but I've done half of the blue trails w/o any problems. I <heart> rocks We'll be back at the trails for the entire day tomorrow so BTW, did anyone put paprika on these trails? Cauz I must say, they are delicious. The only problem I'm running into are 1) I forgot to charge up the air shocks so the front is kind of lower 2) I forgot to cut a corner of the gas tank skid plate so it rubs up against one of the "ribs" on the 14-b axle. Well where are the pics eh? Well my brother forgot his USB transfer cable so I'll have to wait till I get home (tomorrow night) to transfer the pics. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

10-15-2006, 12:22 AM	#456
TheRookie Traveling SAS guru West Chester PA 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,465 Vehicle Specs	With that setup you should be able to hit some black 1's up there. Good luck and have a blast __________________ Then: 91 XLT on currie 9's, lots of mods Now: 01 TJ 5.3 swap in progress 02 GMC duramax with basic stuff

10-15-2006, 01:12 AM	#457
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