Can someone upload a few pics for me?

*RockRanger* · 02-11-2002, 06:47 PM

I cut 14.25 inches out of my bed and want to show a few pics to everyone but dont have a way to post them. There are 3 pics. Can someone help me?

Matt

*TarHeel085* · 02-11-2002, 06:57 PM

e-mail them to me and ill post them

*RockRanger* · 02-11-2002, 06:59 PM

Whats your email address wont let me see it when i look in the profile

*TarHeel085* · 02-11-2002, 07:06 PM

its TarHeel085@explorerforum.com

*RockRanger* · 02-11-2002, 07:09 PM

Pics sent thankyou

*TarHeel085* · 02-11-2002, 08:00 PM

pic #1

*TarHeel085* · 02-11-2002, 08:00 PM

pic #2

*TarHeel085* · 02-11-2002, 08:01 PM

pic #3

ok89 · 02-11-2002, 08:02 PM

looks good. I bet your departure angle is much better now.

*RockRanger* · 02-11-2002, 08:29 PM

thanks

*Jason_25* · 02-11-2002, 08:31 PM

Lookin good!

Seeing pics like that make we wanna modify my '88 BII for offroading.

*RFR2212* · 02-11-2002, 08:36 PM

Looks good... my questions are... was it a long bed, and you were looking for short bed length? Also how close is it to a short bed now?

But, looks like ya did a good job!
Pete

**FROADER** · 02-12-2002, 12:07 AM

Matt, looks good! Have you flexed it out yet to see if you need to cut more fender yet? Also, did you find out if you are going to make it to TDS? YOU BETTER!

Now that you did this mod you need to test it.

*RockRanger* · 02-12-2002, 12:37 AM

Yes the departure angle is much better in addition to shorting it we also cut the lower 6" or so of the bed off behind the rear tires as well. With out the mud flaps it will make one mean rock throwing sucker. mud flaps are still 4" to short to be legal but hopefully having them will help keep the cops looking somewhere else. Some of the other problems now with it our that the tailgate no longer opens. I need to add a 1" body lift to allow it to swing properly. Now it hits the frame. I cant cut the frame any shorter cause it is right where the shackle mounts as well. The bumper that is on there is only tempoarly. the shackle is now 2" from the back of the bumper so i hope it doesnt hit when i flex the truck.

RF,
Yes it was a long bed with a 7 foot bed. We took 14.25 inches out so know it is roughly 5'10" so a little shorter then shortbed. We decided this length because there were 2 sets of holes that had bolts that bolted the bed to the frame taht far apart so we just moved it all forward that far. I origionally wanted 12" so i could fit a short bed shell but decided to go as far as possible.

Colin. No I havent had a chance to flex the truck out yet. I will be doing it this weekend when i go to hollister sat and pismo sunday. Still dont know about tds hopefully the teacher will know more tommorow about it. I am going to do everything in my power to make it. I want to see you drive pauls explorer in the washes or even go for a ride.

This is what it looked like when we started. Note there was no second tank just the bed had a spot for it.

**Rick** · 02-12-2002, 12:41 AM

Looks awesome. Good job. Did Peter's Ranger drive you to this?

*RockRanger* · 02-12-2002, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rick
Looks awesome. Good job. Did Peter's Ranger drive you to this?

I never even got to see him. I Have been wanting to do it for the last year or so just never had the chance till now. Came out better then i could have done it myself. One of my friends with a jeep gave me a hand or more i gave him a hand.

Matt

02-11-2002, 07:06 PM	#4
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02-11-2002, 07:09 PM	#5
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,262 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pics sent thankyou __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

02-11-2002, 08:00 PM	#6
TarHeel085 And den Raleigh, NC '99 Sport 4wd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,180 Vehicle Specs	RockRanger pic #1 Attached Images __________________ Curtis My truck 3link D30 SAS. DONE '99 Saab 9-5 2.3T http://www.eastcoastgearsupply.com

02-11-2002, 08:00 PM	#7
TarHeel085 And den Raleigh, NC '99 Sport 4wd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,180 Vehicle Specs	pic #2 Attached Images __________________ Curtis My truck 3link D30 SAS. DONE '99 Saab 9-5 2.3T http://www.eastcoastgearsupply.com

02-11-2002, 08:01 PM	#8
TarHeel085 And den Raleigh, NC '99 Sport 4wd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,180 Vehicle Specs	pic #3 Attached Images __________________ Curtis My truck 3link D30 SAS. DONE '99 Saab 9-5 2.3T http://www.eastcoastgearsupply.com

02-11-2002, 06:47 PM	#1
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,262 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Can someone upload a few pics for me? I cut 14.25 inches out of my bed and want to show a few pics to everyone but dont have a way to post them. There are 3 pics. Can someone help me? Matt __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

02-11-2002, 06:57 PM	#2
TarHeel085 And den Raleigh, NC '99 Sport 4wd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,180 Vehicle Specs	e-mail them to me and ill post them __________________ Curtis My truck 3link D30 SAS. DONE '99 Saab 9-5 2.3T http://www.eastcoastgearsupply.com

02-11-2002, 06:59 PM	#3
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02-11-2002, 08:02 PM	#9
ok89 Wannabe Elite Explorer College Station, TX (school) / Houston, TX (Home) 02 Wrangler X Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,083 Vehicle Specs	looks good. I bet your departure angle is much better now. __________________ Base:2002 Jeep Wrangler X, 4.0L I6, 3.07 gears, 5spd manual tranny, manual t-case. Add-ons:Rubicon Express 2" Budget Boost, Doestch Tech DT-3000 shocks. BFG AT 32x11.50 tires, and other little interior doodads

02-11-2002, 08:29 PM	#10
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,262 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

02-11-2002, 08:31 PM	#11
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	Lookin good! Seeing pics like that make we wanna modify my '88 BII for offroading. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck

02-11-2002, 08:36 PM	#12
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,358 Vehicle Specs	Looks good... my questions are... was it a long bed, and you were looking for short bed length? Also how close is it to a short bed now? But, looks like ya did a good job! Pete __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

02-12-2002, 12:07 AM	#13
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,045 Vehicle Specs	Matt, looks good! Have you flexed it out yet to see if you need to cut more fender yet? Also, did you find out if you are going to make it to TDS? YOU BETTER! Now that you did this mod you need to test it. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

02-12-2002, 12:37 AM	#14
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,262 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes the departure angle is much better in addition to shorting it we also cut the lower 6" or so of the bed off behind the rear tires as well. With out the mud flaps it will make one mean rock throwing sucker. mud flaps are still 4" to short to be legal but hopefully having them will help keep the cops looking somewhere else. Some of the other problems now with it our that the tailgate no longer opens. I need to add a 1" body lift to allow it to swing properly. Now it hits the frame. I cant cut the frame any shorter cause it is right where the shackle mounts as well. The bumper that is on there is only tempoarly. the shackle is now 2" from the back of the bumper so i hope it doesnt hit when i flex the truck. RF, Yes it was a long bed with a 7 foot bed. We took 14.25 inches out so know it is roughly 5'10" so a little shorter then shortbed. We decided this length because there were 2 sets of holes that had bolts that bolted the bed to the frame taht far apart so we just moved it all forward that far. I origionally wanted 12" so i could fit a short bed shell but decided to go as far as possible. Colin. No I havent had a chance to flex the truck out yet. I will be doing it this weekend when i go to hollister sat and pismo sunday. Still dont know about tds hopefully the teacher will know more tommorow about it. I am going to do everything in my power to make it. I want to see you drive pauls explorer in the washes or even go for a ride. This is what it looked like when we started. Note there was no second tank just the bed had a spot for it. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

02-12-2002, 12:41 AM	#15
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,251 Vehicle Specs	Looks awesome. Good job. Did Peter's Ranger drive you to this? __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually