Carlovers Desert Beater Build

*carlover* · 03-05-2009, 10:33 AM

the rain ruined last night. so hopefully today we can start it...im hoping we can test in barstow sunday or monday, its gonna depend on how quick it goes.

*mounty71* · 03-05-2009, 12:22 PM

Is the cage being built this weekend too?

*carlover* · 03-07-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mounty71

Is the cage being built this weekend too?

nope, cage is for another time. soon i hope lol. anyways had to help get a customer truck out, so now its time for mine...

*carlover* · 03-08-2009, 01:12 AM

torn down, that wasno fun at all lol.\

*carlover* · 03-08-2009, 01:14 AM

new lower arms,not finished yet but close.

*mounty71* · 03-08-2009, 03:12 AM

Niiice! So you wont be in barstow testing tomorrow, i take it. I was thinking maybe after the swap meet i'd go, but nevermind.

*carlover* · 03-08-2009, 12:32 PM

i wish i could be in barstow today lol. it wont be done till tommorow, or tuesday.

*carlover* · 03-09-2009, 12:11 AM

made some good progress today. front cycles 16.5" metal to metal...

410Fortune · 03-09-2009, 10:14 AM

you tease! Come on its been light out here in CO for like 3 hours already and no updated pics???
LOL

cybergasm · 03-09-2009, 01:07 PM

Hmm maybe we should post a poll and see how long it is before Carlover gets his first "too wide" ticket or something along those lines

*carlover* · 03-09-2009, 01:16 PM

lol, naaa the only thing they could get me for is a mud flap type ticket. but the fenders cover most of the tire. only 2" stick out, which is about how much stuck out with just the spindle lift.

*carlover* · 03-09-2009, 11:20 PM

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**Dannyboy** · 03-09-2009, 11:33 PM

Dude, your camera is worse than mine.

1st pic, I see a Carls Jr. cup, a red jack what looks like a shock wrapped up in paper and a yellow jackstand.

and those fenders must be painted camoflauge cause they blend right into the grass.

*carlover* · 03-09-2009, 11:34 PM

i know the pics suck, i keep forgetting my good camera and it gets late every time. ill get some good pics once it all comes together tommorow and wednesday.

*carlover* · 03-12-2009, 12:22 PM

It will be done in a few hours and im gonna go pick it up. Pics will be up soon.

*carlover* · 03-12-2009, 03:51 PM

Teaser pic...

*mounty71* · 03-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Son of a...! Tell brandon to hurry up!

*carlover* · 03-12-2009, 04:19 PM

LOL, there's not a whole lot left to do. But the little stuff is very time consuming.

*carlover* · 03-13-2009, 10:21 AM

It's done. Drove it home last night. I must say i will never go back to torsion bars. The coilovers give it a super plush ride on the street, even with the shocks not valved 100% or the "optimum" spring rate. No pics yet, i picked it up pretty late and it was already dark. I will be washing it up and painting some things and some good pics will be coming very soon.

**IZwack** · 03-13-2009, 10:27 AM

Pics or GTFO -- kidding

Seriously though, I'm just anxious and cant wait for some hi-fliyin pics!

03-05-2009, 10:33 AM	#161
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	the rain ruined last night. so hopefully today we can start it...im hoping we can test in barstow sunday or monday, its gonna depend on how quick it goes. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#162
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Is the cage being built this weekend too? __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

03-08-2009, 01:12 AM	#164
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	torn down, that wasno fun at all lol.\ Attached Images __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-08-2009, 01:14 AM	#165
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	new lower arms,not finished yet but close. Attached Images __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-08-2009, 03:12 AM	#166
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Niiice! So you wont be in barstow testing tomorrow, i take it. I was thinking maybe after the swap meet i'd go, but nevermind. __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

03-08-2009, 12:32 PM	#167
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i wish i could be in barstow today lol. it wont be done till tommorow, or tuesday. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-09-2009, 12:11 AM	#168
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	made some good progress today. front cycles 16.5" metal to metal... __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#169
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	you tease! Come on its been light out here in CO for like 3 hours already and no updated pics??? LOL __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

03-09-2009, 01:07 PM	#170
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs	Hmm maybe we should post a poll and see how long it is before Carlover gets his first "too wide" ticket or something along those lines

03-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#171
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	lol, naaa the only thing they could get me for is a mud flap type ticket. but the fenders cover most of the tire. only 2" stick out, which is about how much stuck out with just the spindle lift. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#172
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	.... __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM Last edited by carlover; 03-12-2009 at 12:23 PM.

03-09-2009, 11:33 PM	#173
Dannyboy Other Make & Models Mod 43°48′48″N 91°13′59″W 91 4 do' Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,408 Vehicle Specs	Dude, your camera is worse than mine. 1st pic, I see a Carls Jr. cup, a red jack what looks like a shock wrapped up in paper and a yellow jackstand. and those fenders must be painted camoflauge cause they blend right into the grass. __________________ In chatrooms I'm a 14 year old girl 91 long travel 4x4 94 Limited The Diva 2007 cadillac escalade

03-09-2009, 11:34 PM	#174
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i know the pics suck, i keep forgetting my good camera and it gets late every time. ill get some good pics once it all comes together tommorow and wednesday. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-12-2009, 12:22 PM	#175
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	It will be done in a few hours and im gonna go pick it up. Pics will be up soon. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-12-2009, 03:51 PM	#176
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Teaser pic... Attached Images __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#177
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Son of a...! Tell brandon to hurry up! __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

03-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#178
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	LOL, there's not a whole lot left to do. But the little stuff is very time consuming. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#179
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	It's done. Drove it home last night. I must say i will never go back to torsion bars. The coilovers give it a super plush ride on the street, even with the shocks not valved 100% or the "optimum" spring rate. No pics yet, i picked it up pretty late and it was already dark. I will be washing it up and painting some things and some good pics will be coming very soon. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

03-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#180
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs	Pics or GTFO -- kidding Seriously though, I'm just anxious and cant wait for some hi-fliyin pics! __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?