Show Off Your Sport Trac!

*LONO100* · 02-13-2012, 04:41 PM

thats a great view.

*OffTrac* · 02-13-2012, 05:42 PM

Because agency budgeting is sooooo incredibly boring, the camera caught my eye on my desk. Took the dogs for a walk, then a ride. It was documented.

This was the vehicle taken:

Shelby suddenly got hungry.

And then I spotted the reason why.

Grilled venison backstraps with this sunset...giggity.

No animals were harmed in this story. I shot a large cottontail but the picture came out too blurry. Turkey season begins next month!

Back to the federal budgeting process...

*MidnightRebel07* · 02-13-2012, 05:48 PM

LOL, nice story. Good pictures too. Here's one of the best pic's I have from back in my OTR driving days...

*LONO100* · 02-13-2012, 07:07 PM

sweet pics bro! you have a bully mix? we are owners of a couple bully's, on of them is a recent rescue that we found found caught in the middle of a busy street. here's a couple pics of mine:

the white one we have been getting certified to become a therapy dog, and most recently a library dog. we think he is a great ambassador for his breed. the brown one is our latest rescue. there is a great group that is based in berkeley ca, but also operates in georgia by the name of badrap.org, check them out if youre into bullys.

*OffTrac* · 02-13-2012, 07:17 PM

Yup, she's a great dog. Sweetest, friendliest, most intelligent and obedient dog I've ever had. She's shy around men but loves women (great when I was in college

) and children. I have a friend in Florida that is very active in a pitbull advocacy group; I think it might be BadRap. Half the people I come across with her in public are scared of her (with her tail wagging and that carefree bully smile) and the other half want me to breed her.

shooterdude199 · 02-13-2012, 07:23 PM

my family has been thinking about getting a dog. i really like the bullys. how are they indoors? even though they have short hair do they shed? id like to know more! btw awesome pics offtrac lono and rebel.

*OffTrac* · 02-13-2012, 07:39 PM

They are great indoors but they do require a ton of exercise. It seems that no matter how active I am and how much I play with Shelby, a half hour rest and some water and she's ready to go for more. She does shed, but the right nutrition and plenty of sunshine has helped her coat. Her hair did best on a raw diet but that was too expensive and now she gets Science Diet. It's such short hair that it doesn't clump up and create "tubleweeds." Normal vacuuming makes it unnoticeable except for where she likes to rub against our black sofas.

Socialization is the most important part of owning a bully breed. The more people and other pets you can have them around early, the better. Never discipline with aggression but be forceful with commands. They are quick learners and very intelligent. Personality has been second to none in my pit.

Thanks. I was hoping to just get a quick distraction and motivation to study by playing with the dogs and taking a few photos. I'm obviously still doing my best to distract myself from my studies.

*LONO100* · 02-13-2012, 08:01 PM

yup, a lot of what trac said is right on. especially with bully breeds, socialization is key especially socializing them with other dogs and animals early and often. its not really well known, but bullys are great with people, especially with children, but tend to need extra socializing with other dogs early on. they are very strong and muscular and as puppies, learning how rough they can be with other dogs is learned as they learn to play with other dogs. i have trained and owned dogs for 20 years, we have had everything from chihuahas, to sharpeis, to german sheps and bullys, and the bully always have a special place with me because they fit my active lifestyle and are so loyal and caring. if you ever have any other questions, or need recomendations on literature, give me a holler!

JCASUL · 02-14-2012, 03:23 PM

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JCASUL · 02-14-2012, 04:49 PM

*LONO100* · 02-14-2012, 05:50 PM

nice! that is a sweet rig. what is the backspacing on your wheels?

TmacTrac · 02-14-2012, 06:12 PM

:O Point for the gold team. Is that an 02?

*MidnightRebel07* · 02-14-2012, 06:15 PM

'01, badge on door and red badge on tailgate...

Plus it say's it's an '01 under his avatar. LOL

TmacTrac · 02-14-2012, 06:19 PM

oh, for some reason i thought the badges were on 01's and 02's. but its so shinyy.

*MidnightRebel07* · 02-14-2012, 06:35 PM

The red badge on the tailgate gives it away.

*LONO100* · 02-14-2012, 07:27 PM

rebel bringing the knowledge!

JCASUL · 02-14-2012, 07:32 PM

the backspacing of the rings is 3 5/8 and put a 1 inch spacer in the back.

*OffTrac* · 02-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Very nice. And 33s with what I'm assuming is just a torsion twist. Nicely done sir!

GRNMACHINE · 02-14-2012, 08:51 PM

All great lookin Tracs! Lowered not my thing but nice work. Gold one-really dig the wheels n tires, googled Cougaria by Federal, never heard of them but they do come in 33x13.50x15 (not a popular size, all I need is money tree to sprout and some more cuttin n filing). Offtrac, as always, love the color and lift. Pics are good too, Shelby gettin hungry looks like she ate the little guy in the previous pic!

JCASUL · 02-14-2012, 09:37 PM

Thank you. Torsion twist and shackles. Coming soon led light bar, bull bar and headers.

02-13-2012, 04:41 PM	#1101
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,974 Vehicle Specs	thats a great view. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-13-2012, 05:42 PM	#1102
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,829 Vehicle Specs	Because agency budgeting is sooooo incredibly boring, the camera caught my eye on my desk. Took the dogs for a walk, then a ride. It was documented. This was the vehicle taken: Shelby suddenly got hungry. And then I spotted the reason why. Grilled venison backstraps with this sunset...giggity. No animals were harmed in this story. I shot a large cottontail but the picture came out too blurry. Turkey season begins next month! Back to the federal budgeting process... __________________ My Registry

02-13-2012, 05:48 PM	#1103
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,863 Vehicle Specs	LOL, nice story. Good pictures too. Here's one of the best pic's I have from back in my OTR driving days... __________________ "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

02-13-2012, 07:07 PM	#1104
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,974 Vehicle Specs	sweet pics bro! you have a bully mix? we are owners of a couple bully's, on of them is a recent rescue that we found found caught in the middle of a busy street. here's a couple pics of mine: the white one we have been getting certified to become a therapy dog, and most recently a library dog. we think he is a great ambassador for his breed. the brown one is our latest rescue. there is a great group that is based in berkeley ca, but also operates in georgia by the name of badrap.org, check them out if youre into bullys. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-13-2012, 07:17 PM	#1105
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,829 Vehicle Specs	Yup, she's a great dog. Sweetest, friendliest, most intelligent and obedient dog I've ever had. She's shy around men but loves women (great when I was in college ) and children. I have a friend in Florida that is very active in a pitbull advocacy group; I think it might be BadRap. Half the people I come across with her in public are scared of her (with her tail wagging and that carefree bully smile) and the other half want me to breed her. __________________ My Registry

02-13-2012, 07:23 PM	#1106
shooterdude199 Wannabe Elite Explorer Irmo, South Carolina 01 Sport Trac Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 849 Vehicle Specs	my family has been thinking about getting a dog. i really like the bullys. how are they indoors? even though they have short hair do they shed? id like to know more! btw awesome pics offtrac lono and rebel. __________________ My Registry

02-13-2012, 07:39 PM	#1107
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,829 Vehicle Specs	They are great indoors but they do require a ton of exercise. It seems that no matter how active I am and how much I play with Shelby, a half hour rest and some water and she's ready to go for more. She does shed, but the right nutrition and plenty of sunshine has helped her coat. Her hair did best on a raw diet but that was too expensive and now she gets Science Diet. It's such short hair that it doesn't clump up and create "tubleweeds." Normal vacuuming makes it unnoticeable except for where she likes to rub against our black sofas. Socialization is the most important part of owning a bully breed. The more people and other pets you can have them around early, the better. Never discipline with aggression but be forceful with commands. They are quick learners and very intelligent. Personality has been second to none in my pit. Thanks. I was hoping to just get a quick distraction and motivation to study by playing with the dogs and taking a few photos. I'm obviously still doing my best to distract myself from my studies. __________________ My Registry

02-13-2012, 08:01 PM	#1108
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,974 Vehicle Specs	yup, a lot of what trac said is right on. especially with bully breeds, socialization is key especially socializing them with other dogs and animals early and often. its not really well known, but bullys are great with people, especially with children, but tend to need extra socializing with other dogs early on. they are very strong and muscular and as puppies, learning how rough they can be with other dogs is learned as they learn to play with other dogs. i have trained and owned dogs for 20 years, we have had everything from chihuahas, to sharpeis, to german sheps and bullys, and the bully always have a special place with me because they fit my active lifestyle and are so loyal and caring. if you ever have any other questions, or need recomendations on literature, give me a holler! __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-14-2012, 03:23 PM	#1109
JCASUL Wannabe Elite Explorer Puerto Rico 2001 Ford Sportrac 2wd Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	My ride from Puerto Rico. [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by JCASUL; 02-14-2012 at 04:45 PM.

02-14-2012, 04:49 PM	#1110
JCASUL Wannabe Elite Explorer Puerto Rico 2001 Ford Sportrac 2wd Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	My ride from Puerto Rico.

02-14-2012, 05:50 PM	#1111
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,974 Vehicle Specs	nice! that is a sweet rig. what is the backspacing on your wheels? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-14-2012, 06:12 PM	#1112
TmacTrac Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake City, South Carolina 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 251 Vehicle Specs	:O Point for the gold team. Is that an 02? __________________ My CURRENT Ride: 2004 Burgundy 4x4 Explorer // Stock (For Now) // My PREVIOUS Ride (Sold as of 11/28/12): 2001 Gold 2WD Sport Trac // PA 3" Body Lift // TT // 305/70/R16 Fierce Attitudes // 27% Tint // 10" Pioneer Subwoofer w/ 450w Alpine Amplifier // Yakima Racks // Sold with 246k Miles //

02-14-2012, 06:15 PM	#1113
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,863 Vehicle Specs	'01, badge on door and red badge on tailgate... Plus it say's it's an '01 under his avatar. LOL __________________ "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

02-14-2012, 06:19 PM	#1114
TmacTrac Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake City, South Carolina 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 251 Vehicle Specs	oh, for some reason i thought the badges were on 01's and 02's. but its so shinyy. __________________ My CURRENT Ride: 2004 Burgundy 4x4 Explorer // Stock (For Now) // My PREVIOUS Ride (Sold as of 11/28/12): 2001 Gold 2WD Sport Trac // PA 3" Body Lift // TT // 305/70/R16 Fierce Attitudes // 27% Tint // 10" Pioneer Subwoofer w/ 450w Alpine Amplifier // Yakima Racks // Sold with 246k Miles //

02-14-2012, 06:35 PM	#1115
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,863 Vehicle Specs	The red badge on the tailgate gives it away. __________________ "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

02-14-2012, 07:27 PM	#1116
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,974 Vehicle Specs	rebel bringing the knowledge! __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-14-2012, 07:32 PM	#1117
JCASUL Wannabe Elite Explorer Puerto Rico 2001 Ford Sportrac 2wd Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	the backspacing of the rings is 3 5/8 and put a 1 inch spacer in the back.

02-14-2012, 07:53 PM	#1118
OffTrac Elite Explorer Dublin, GA '01 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,829 Vehicle Specs	Very nice. And 33s with what I'm assuming is just a torsion twist. Nicely done sir! __________________ My Registry

02-14-2012, 08:51 PM	#1119
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,368 Vehicle Specs	All great lookin Tracs! Lowered not my thing but nice work. Gold one-really dig the wheels n tires, googled Cougaria by Federal, never heard of them but they do come in 33x13.50x15 (not a popular size, all I need is money tree to sprout and some more cuttin n filing). Offtrac, as always, love the color and lift. Pics are good too, Shelby gettin hungry looks like she ate the little guy in the previous pic! __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE

02-14-2012, 09:37 PM	#1120
JCASUL Wannabe Elite Explorer Puerto Rico 2001 Ford Sportrac 2wd Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	Thank you. Torsion twist and shackles. Coming soon led light bar, bull bar and headers.