"Red Bull"

Red Bull
(Bandit #7)

Specs:

1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
5.0 V8
4R70W
4.10 D35 Open
4.10 Ford 8.8
Manual 4406
BFG All-Terrain's 285/75/16 (33's)

Mods:

Engine
302 bored .030 over (306)
XE264HR Cam
Dual Valve Springs
OBX Headers
Machined GT40P Heads
Red Powder Coated Intake, Oil Pan, and Valve Covers

New:
Injectors, valve seats and seals, lifters, pushrods

Steering
2003+ Sport Trac Knuckles
Mevotech TTX TRE's

Brakes
Sport Trac Brake Upgrade:
-12" Rotors (Front)
Ceramic Brake Pads

Lighting
6000k 30w LED's
Clear Headlight Corners and Lenses

Suspension
Warrior Shackles
Add-A-Leafs
2" Torsion Twist
1" Body lift
Bilstein 4600 Shocks
Mevotech TTX Ball Joints and Upper Control Arms
Extended swaybar links

Interior
Limited Steering wheel with redundant radio and digital temp controls
Digital HVAC
Custom leather upholstery (red leather in place of perforated leather)

Electronics/Communications
CB Radio

Exterior
Custom chili pepper red Paint PPG concept
Tupperware removed and holes welded up
"Serious Explorations" license plate frames front and back
Cut and re-welded front fenders 5" to clear larger tires
Limited Color Keyed Front Grill
Painted Rear Bumper
Chopped front bumper bed-lined

Sound
JVC KW-NT300 Nav/DVD/CD head unit
PAC adapter for steering wheel controls
Kicker DS68 6x8 Coaxial speakers
OEM 8" sub
SiriusXM

Exhaust
Flowmaster Super 44

Replaced:
Fuel tank
Cats
Tailpipe
Leaf Springs
Steering Rack
Inner Tie Rods
Front 4.10 Diff
Water Pump
CPS and Synchronizer
Radiator
A/C System
Front O2 Sensors
Muffler
Wheel Bearings
Multiple Fuel Pumps
Motor Mounts
Transmission mount

Rebuilt
Transmission
Engine

Kris' Old Registry

 

[sport97]

At least they are small issues you are having. Good luck getting them sorted out. What do you have in store for your system?

 

[MrQ]

I just want to upgrade the speakers to 4 ways (either Kicker or Kenwood) and throw in that double din head unit. I am already happy with the sub right now so no plans to change that.

 

[MrQ]

Finally got the lift on. Only took me about an hour and the results are fantastic.

With just the shackles

Plus the TT

I think I am going to need bigger meats!

 

[TexasArmadillo]

Looks good.

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[sport97]

Looks great! I think you look fine with the 265's, but I bet a 285 would shove in there because of your front fenders.

 

[NICE59FORDF100]

Awesome bud!

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Awesome bud!

x2, and I agree 285's would fill out the wheel wells

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Looking Good!!!

 

[MrQ]

Had to crank a little more on the driver's side torsion bar today. Truck was looking weird so I brought out my my tape measure and that side had settled nearly a full inch! I gave it two more turns and got it within half an inch of the passenger side. I guess with the driver and the gas tank on that side the bar got soft over the years.

 

[MrQ]

Picked up a new head unit for Red today. I'get gotta say this is one of the best mods I've done to this explorer. Next up is a set of four way speakers for the doors. That might be something I do with my small "gain share" from work.

 

[MrQ]

Added a set of Kicker speakers to Red Bull. Got the fronts in yesterday, hope to get the backs in tomorrow.

 

[sport97]

I've been wanting a touch screen unit. Nice choice of music
Red is looking good!

 

[NICE59FORDF100]

got to see red bull this weekend and he sure is looking good!!

 

[MrQ]

Thanks Russell. It was good seeing you again!

 

[MrQ]

Looks like Red Bull is getting some bigger treads...

Falken Rocky Mountain ATS' in 285/75/16. I only picked up two this time. I'm going to wait till my next paycheck to get the next two and then get them mounted.

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Nice, they going to fit??

 

[MrQ]

I sure hope so. I know they will in the back and I may have to crank a little more on the torsion bars in the front. I know I don't have it maxed out at 1.75.

Anyways, here are some up close pics of the tires. And damn these things are HUGE.

Tread Pattern

I also read good reviews about these tires when it comes to rain, which is a big plus where I live. Its been raining off and on for three days.

 

[MrQ]

Also, new pic of Red.

 

[TexasArmadillo]

What happened to your front license plate?

 

[MrQ]

Carwash did a number on it. I needed a quick wash so I went through buccees.