Pugly

blazin8556 · 03-25-2011, 06:12 PM

the template for my ex right here. sweet truck.

*gmanpaint* · 04-02-2011, 11:57 AM

Pugly gets a new face.

Had an old center section of a Bronco brush guard laying around and decided to retrofit it on Pugly this weekend. The mounts on this are the type that simply bolt to the bumper bolts on top and face of a Bronco bumper. The Bronco bumper being taller than the Ex bumper, this worked out in my favor. I made some 1.5" wide brackets out of 4"x 1/4" angle. The top brackets have 1/2"w x 1.75" slots on both sides for adjustments. Bottom brackets are just single holes for straight bolt on to the frame rails. Being that the 1st gen frame rails are open in front (unlike 2nd gens) and the 3" body lift raises the bumper to the top of the rails, this was pretty simple as the bumper stayed on for bolting the lower brackets...

The light guards from the old guard on the Black Hole were made to fit on this guard to complete the install.

The lights look so much better on the guard then on the bumper itself.

The D35 4.10 front diff is being delivered in a week. After I acquire the 2nd gen rear 4.10 complete axle, and find the funds for that, a much needed upgrade mod will happen this summer.

MrQ · 04-02-2011, 12:06 PM

Pugly is getting rear disc brakes? I still need the conversion stuff so I can do it on Red. You really need the power stopping here in Houston.

....idiots everywhere who don't know how to drive....

*gmanpaint* · 04-02-2011, 12:21 PM

Yes sir. These 33" meats need some help with some deeper gears! Can't wait for that swap to happen, then I will once again take Pugly to the trails and have some fun. For street driving, the stock gears are alright, but I think the trans will burn up on the trails as it is now.

*lynchy wa* · 04-02-2011, 04:16 PM

Damn mate, when do you get time to eat?

*gmanpaint* · 04-02-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynchy wa

Damn mate, when do you get time to eat?

Always time for that! Ever leave greasy hand prints on your sammich and go...hmmm.....ah screw it! Chomp!

I just got the dogbones out of a fairly new set of RS5000 I had "Laying Around" and got a set of replacement bushings. They go on tomorrow.

*gmanpaint* · 04-04-2011, 09:25 AM

After trying to install the new eyelet bushings and failing I looked on youtube for a how to video. Surprisingly I found one such video. Going to have a try again at it after seeing this.

YouTube Video

cybergasm · 04-04-2011, 11:48 AM

Hint: use lots of Lube

*gmanpaint* · 04-04-2011, 01:34 PM

Lube=good.

Got distracted working on the other rig, and the rains started b4 I could get to this little project. Just got a call for a couple days of work. Hopefully by the end of the week I can get to it.

GRNMACHINE · 04-05-2011, 08:18 PM

Very Nice.

*gmanpaint* · 04-07-2011, 12:11 PM

Tried the method in the video, the bushing split in two while tightening the bolt

*lynchy wa* · 04-07-2011, 04:12 PM

Bugger!!! That suck's worse than a $3.00 hooker mate.

GRNMACHINE · 04-07-2011, 07:44 PM

$3???

*lynchy wa* · 04-07-2011, 08:40 PM

I can't really go into detail's, let's just say it ain't too good.

*gmanpaint* · 05-03-2011, 03:37 PM

Just tried to swap a those Rancho shocks, there too dam long! Grrr. I don't know why I didn't research them better, I just presumed the 1st & 2nd gens used the same length shocks up front as they are the same style mounts.....DOH!!

Well after I removed the dog bones and got new bushings in them. I forgot that the rear mounts are the same & not the front mounts. But still thought the lengths were the same

*Glen4X4* · 05-03-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmanpaint

Just tried to swap a those Rancho shocks, there too dam long! Grrr. I don't know why I didn't research them better, I just presumed the 1st & 2nd gens used the same length shocks up front as they are the same style mounts.....DOH!!

Anyone want to buy a set of RS5229's with extremely low miles on them? PM me if your interested.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAN-RS5229/

Just means you can "give" them to me

PM'd ya.

*gmanpaint* · 05-05-2011, 07:19 AM

So now that winter is over and the temp blend lever is over to the cold side, the chemical smell from the A/C is back

This chemical smell is nauseating to say the least, I need to remedy this somehow. Do I get the system vacuumed and clean it somehow or just replace with new freon/oil? I think the oil additive is what I am smelling. It seems to come out the vents.

*gmanpaint* · 05-20-2011, 08:45 AM

Pugly went wheeling again

*bronco2guy* · 05-20-2011, 10:35 AM

What a trusting Papa !!!

*gmanpaint* · 05-20-2011, 10:47 AM

Yep, the boy did all that piloting in those pics.

He did pretty good his first time out I think. Only had to slap the strap on the rig once, with a little more experience, he could have got past that washout too. Good Times!

03-25-2011, 06:12 PM	#101
blazin8556 Wannabe Elite Explorer Stalkin' your mom.... 1997 XLT AWD 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 215 Vehicle Specs	the template for my ex right here. sweet truck. __________________ 1995 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab Long Bed Dually, 7.3L Powerstroke diesel, rebuilt E4OD by me. Engine mods. 1996 Ford Explorer XLT push rod 4.0 blown trans 1997 Ford explorer XLT 5.0 explorer xlt awd-sold (new owner got hit by a semi, truck is still kickin (everyone was ok, owner got paid))

04-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#102
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pugly gets a new face. Had an old center section of a Bronco brush guard laying around and decided to retrofit it on Pugly this weekend. The mounts on this are the type that simply bolt to the bumper bolts on top and face of a Bronco bumper. The Bronco bumper being taller than the Ex bumper, this worked out in my favor. I made some 1.5" wide brackets out of 4"x 1/4" angle. The top brackets have 1/2"w x 1.75" slots on both sides for adjustments. Bottom brackets are just single holes for straight bolt on to the frame rails. Being that the 1st gen frame rails are open in front (unlike 2nd gens) and the 3" body lift raises the bumper to the top of the rails, this was pretty simple as the bumper stayed on for bolting the lower brackets... The light guards from the old guard on the Black Hole were made to fit on this guard to complete the install. The lights look so much better on the guard then on the bumper itself. The D35 4.10 front diff is being delivered in a week. After I acquire the 2nd gen rear 4.10 complete axle, and find the funds for that, a much needed upgrade mod will happen this summer. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

04-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#103
MrQ Moderator Emeritus Houston, TX '98 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle Specs	Pugly is getting rear disc brakes? I still need the conversion stuff so I can do it on Red. You really need the power stopping here in Houston. ....idiots everywhere who don't know how to drive.... __________________ -Dan Red Flyer I - 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD Conversion "Resting Comfortably" Red Flyer II - 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer Custom *"The Daily Driver"* **Dark Thunder - 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 "Tow Rig/Backup Daily"**

04-02-2011, 12:21 PM	#104
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes sir. These 33" meats need some help with some deeper gears! Can't wait for that swap to happen, then I will once again take Pugly to the trails and have some fun. For street driving, the stock gears are alright, but I think the trans will burn up on the trails as it is now. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

04-02-2011, 04:16 PM	#105
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Damn mate, when do you get time to eat? __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

04-04-2011, 11:48 AM	#108
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs	Hint: use lots of Lube

04-04-2011, 01:34 PM	#109
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lube=good. Got distracted working on the other rig, and the rains started b4 I could get to this little project. Just got a call for a couple days of work. Hopefully by the end of the week I can get to it. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

04-05-2011, 08:18 PM	#110
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,374 Vehicle Specs	Very Nice. __________________ 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

04-07-2011, 12:11 PM	#111
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Tried the method in the video, the bushing split in two while tightening the bolt __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

04-07-2011, 04:12 PM	#112
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	Bugger!!! That suck's worse than a $3.00 hooker mate. __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

04-07-2011, 07:44 PM	#113
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,374 Vehicle Specs	$3??? __________________ 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

04-07-2011, 08:40 PM	#114
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	I can't really go into detail's, let's just say it ain't too good. __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

05-03-2011, 03:37 PM	#115
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Just tried to swap a those Rancho shocks, there too dam long! Grrr. I don't know why I didn't research them better, I just presumed the 1st & 2nd gens used the same length shocks up front as they are the same style mounts.....DOH!! Well after I removed the dog bones and got new bushings in them. I forgot that the rear mounts are the same & not the front mounts. But still thought the lengths were the same __________________ The Black Hole Pugly Last edited by gmanpaint; 05-03-2011 at 08:46 PM.

05-05-2011, 07:19 AM	#117
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So now that winter is over and the temp blend lever is over to the cold side, the chemical smell from the A/C is back This chemical smell is nauseating to say the least, I need to remedy this somehow. Do I get the system vacuumed and clean it somehow or just replace with new freon/oil? I think the oil additive is what I am smelling. It seems to come out the vents. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

05-20-2011, 08:45 AM	#118
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pugly went wheeling again __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

05-20-2011, 10:35 AM	#119
bronco2guy Built not bought. Columbia, MO 91 Ford Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,348 Vehicle Specs	What a trusting Papa !!!

05-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#120
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yep, the boy did all that piloting in those pics. He did pretty good his first time out I think. Only had to slap the strap on the rig once, with a little more experience, he could have got past that washout too. Good Times! __________________ The Black Hole Pugly