Explorer / Ranger Truck Of The Month Winners

Stock Oct 2000 - Jan '01 31's, 2" suspension lift Jan - April '01 33's, 1.5" suspension, 3" body lift April '01 - Dec '01 35's, 1" suspension, 3" body lift Dec '01 - Nov '03 35's, 7" suspension, SAS Nov '03 - Current Suspension / Lift Front: SAS (Solid Axle Swap): Rubicon Express Long Arms for TJ's Custom D44 (Dana 44) front axle: -High Pinion -TJ width (~2" wider than stock explorer) -TJ brackets -Chevy outers; 11" disk brakes, Warn premium hubs, 5x5.5 bolt pattern Sway-a-way RaceRunner coil-overs: -2" reservoir, 14" travel shock -dual rate Eibach springs; 250, 300 '94 Explorer steering gear box -hybrid steering shaft Custom steering links -1 1/2" .250 Chromoly -3/4" heims...

The winner for our December 2013 and January 2014 winner is Stic-o's 1999 XL Explorer. Specs: The Go Juice 4.0L OHV KKM Open-Air Cleaner 5-Speed Auto Transmission #2 :rolleyes: Full width Axles: '79 Bronco Dana HP 44 w/78 Thunder Bird calipers '89 Bronco 8.8 w/custom Currie rotors to use Ex factory discs Yukon ~5.13 Gears Powertrax~ No-Slip Locker (Rear) Blue Torch Fabworks Diff. Cover Front & Rear Manual 1354 Transfer Case Gibson 2.5" Cat Back System Optima Red Top Where it hit's the dirt 17x8 Crager Soft 8's 37x12.50xR17 Goodyear MT/R's 14" Fox Racing Shocks Custom Rear Shackles 2" Spring over swap Keep'n it safe Custom HD front bumper Custom Rock Sliders Custom HD...

The first ever: Ford Explorer XRT V8 AWD This is my 2000 Explorer XLT w/5.0L V8 and All Wheel Drive. My quest for this vehicle is to make it a better touring car. Designed for being comfortable, handle well, and to perform well. XRT is just a trim level that I made up. It represents what I'm trying to achieve with my truck. It stands for nothing, just three simple letters standing for what I'm trying to do. Current modifications include: Engine/Transmission MAC cold air intake Two aux. transmission coolers Aux. transmission filter Transmission temp. gauge Audio Ford/Pioneer CD/MP3 headunit Pioneer 6X8 Speakers MTX ThunderForm stealth mount 10" subwoofer Sound deadening Lighting Diamond heads and...

The great Pumpkin! Stats for Rick's 1993 Explorer XL Engine 4.0 Liter V6 EFI, Pro Dyno custom exhaust, Hi Flow Catalytic Converter, KKM True Rev Intake Kit, Transmission 5 - Speed Manual Transfer Case Advance Adapters Atlas II 4.3:1 Ultra Low Range Front Suspension Custom FST 4 link solid axle conversion with Bilstein Coil Over Shocks. Rear Suspension National Springs 5" lift springs, relocated over axle, Doetsch Tech 3000 Shocks, FST shock mounts, custom shackles. Ramp Travel Index 970 A stock Explorer scores about 440. Differentials ARB Airlockers Front and Rear 4:88 Gears Axles Front - Dana 44 Solid Axle, Moser axle shafts, CTM U-Joints, '80 Chevy Blazer rotors from Applied Rotor Technology, hubs, spindles...

hvac911's 1996 XLT Performance/engine mods: Custom spark plug wires orange in color(www.wires4cars.com), Mac Performance Air-Intake, Billet accessory (www.billetandacrylic.com) Exterior: Marios AutoWork's Custom Paint Job(Saffron), APC (Billet Antenna), ProCarParts ( Diamond-Cut Corner Lights), ProCarParts (Crystal Clear Diamond-Cut Head Light), in.pro.Car Wear (Crystal Clear Tail Lights - Clear), SilverStar (Sylvania) (Headlights bulbs), T-REX Billet Grilles (Polished Billet Grille), Interior: Custom Upholstery(By Willy’s Upholstery) Nu Image (A/C panel Diamond Series), Marios AutoWork's Custom Paint Job(Saffron), APC (Flame Billet Pedal Set), OTTO RACING (dancing flaming gauges), Billet A/C knobs www.Billetpro.com...

I just spent about 15 minutes looking for a new feature Explorer. The first place I look is for them is in the Elite Explorer Registry . If there are no photos, in your thread, or if your photos are at cardomain, soundomain etc, I can't do anything with your ride. I also look in signatures of users to find links to their stats/photo pages. That hasn't got me much farther this morning. I reccomend to place a link in your signature that will take the user to your Elite Explorer Registry page. I'm just looking to copy and paste your stats and photos. PLEASE. If you want to have a chance to have your Explorer featured update your Elite Explorer Registry entry with stats, photos, etc.

Its that time to be thankful and since its thanksgiving its a great time to kick off our apperation to those on this forum. So for the rest of the year we will have one rig per week. Each thursday a new one will come out ending on Dec. 31. The first rig is one which I have been able to see in person. It goes good and looks good to. Its owner is a great guy who can put together a great off road trip. Oh and I was allowed to drag this explorer a little. I wont post that picture today but anyone eles can. Here is to you Greg. His Elite Reg: I figured it was about time to get my registry going. I have been Modding my 95 XLT since last September. It was completely stock, and had a bunch of "health issues". First thing was to get the...

This is a nice looking explorer that has been pointed out several times to me. It is one of the cleanest and nices d30 swaps I have seen. So here is congrats to Ben. Ben Irwin 1994 4x4 Explorer Sport Modifications- Bored and overhauled 4.0 BBK Headers BBk Throttle Body MAF K&N 33 12.50 15 Cooper STT 15x10 Weld Stone Crushers High Pinion Dana 30 (Cherokee) Rubicon Express Long Arm 4.56 Front and rear Detroit in Rear Rear Disk brake conversion SOA Rear 4 inch TJ Coils Stainless Steel Brake lines Manual t-case swap Stock a4ld Billit Grill HID's Euro lights Piaa 520's Warn 8000 Custom Front bumper Glass front fenders Flip out Jensen DVD player PS2 in glove box location Memphis and diamond audio system 2...

Congratulations to reapereviltwin on winning our February 2014 TOTM Vehicle Specs Engine: 4.0 OHV, Borla Headers,Cone air filter, PP Intake, Vanair TB Year: 92 (Jack's Rig) Transmission: M5OD-R1 Transfer Case: 1354 Front Axle: 4.56 Rear Axle: 4.56 Lighting: Autozone roof, front bumper, and rear lights Tires: 35's Wheels: 4 Audio Video and Navigation: CD player and a map Communications: CB and middle finger Sliders and Bumpers: Jamescal custom made winch front bumper, sliders, and swing out spare rear bumper Accesories: various weaponry, Recon 10,500lb pull winch Picture Time:

Aldive's Mileage Monster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al Franklin Sarasota, FL 1999 Ford Explorer XLT Metallic chestnut color 30 MPG Highway ENGINE 4.0 SOHC Mac intake ( http://www.macperformance.com/ ) C & L MAF ( http://www.bamachips.com/ and http://www.cnlperformance.com/index.shtml ) Flex-a-Lite Black Magic 150 Electric fan ( http://www.flex-a-lite.com/ ) Jacobs wires ( http://go.mrgasket.com/brands.aspx?BrandID=13 ) Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30 Synthetic oil ( Dead Link Removed ) Amsoil dual remote bypass oil filter Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve ( http://www.fumotovalve.com/ ) Dyno Tuned by Doug Studdard ( http://www.bamachips.com/ ) Custom BamaChips...

My 2001 XLS 4x4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In April of 2004 I traded in my 1999 Ranger for a 2001 Explorer 4x4. Since it was a 4x4 I originally had intentions of making it all about offroading. However after consideration, I decided instead to make it sort of a Jack-of-all-trades type vehicle. That is, I wanted it to be comfortable for where it would spend most of its time, on the street, yet still capable of having alittle fun off road. I also recently set a goal of improving its gas mileage up to a fairly consistent 20mpg. Stuff thats done so far, # American Racing Baja Wheels 16x8 # Toyo Open Country A/T 265/75/16 # Smittybuilt grill guard # KC Daylighter off road...

Spindlecone joined the site and became an Elite Explorer the next day! I thought I would honor that commitment, by giving his good looking Sport Trac Feature Truck status. Thanks for your support! "Been on several ford sites in the past, this one is pro-quality glad to be here. Chipped, open intake, optima yellow top, billet grill, airdam, all cladding and EGrs blacked out, M.F exhaust, rancho 5 Ks, dropped 1/38s in the rear only, EE swaybar and hoodscoop, CF badges and tails. all de-badged, Piaa 980s, am done (maybe a S.C in the future, than done) maybe:)) forgot, powertrax unit, Moda 7s, Kumho exsta sts tires, trickflow diff girdle."

Here is my truck, so far. Dead Link Removed Engine: Stock 4.0 Liter V6 OHV EFI, Borla Exhaust and Headers, KKM True Rev Intake Kit, Splitfire Spark Transmission: Stock Ford Overdrive Automatic A4LD, Remanufactured from Phoenix Hard Parts, at 205k miles. Transfer Case: Borg Warner 1354 electric turned manual shift Steering: 79 Bronco cut down linkage Front Suspension: 79 Bronco radius arms and Brackets, Early Bronco coil buckets, Rancho RS9112's, Energy 7 degree C Bushings, Wildhorses4x4 EB 5.5" coils, Disconnected sway bars, Rear Suspension: Stock springs relocated over axle with Mountain Offroad anti-wrap spring perches and shock mounts, Rancho RS9112's, WAR153 Warrior Shackles, Rancho Add-a Leaf Differentials: Detroit...

Well this is it after nearly three years of installing and uninstalling mods I have finaly come closer to the explorer I have always wanted :D In one year I have installed a 5.5" superlift, superrunner steering, twin ARB lockers, 4.10 gears, custom round tube rock sliders, 2 sets 33-12.5-15 MT's on outlaw II wheels, AR python wheels, black rockcrawler wheels and then just when it was all finished I decided to rip it all out and start over ;) I got bit by the SAS bug that was going around so I guess I just had to have one :) Now my parts list goes something like this: D30 sas w/ long arms 4" custom springs by auto fab spring over rear rancho single aal 8.8 Dynamic Motor Sports diff support/ cover Rancho 9000's...

-=DaemoN=-'s 1992 Ford Explorer XLT 4DR Engine Mods: -K&N drop-in filter and swiss cheese box -Hypertech chip Exhaust: -hi-flow cat -flowmaster force II catback Differentials and lift: Front: -HP Dana 44 -narrowed 5 3/8" on the pass side -moser alloy shaft on the passenger side, and stock shafts on the driver side. -CTM u-joints -5.13 gears and No-Spin Detroit locker -WH 5.5 coils -1.5 x .25 wall DOM steering links using tube inserts, and 3/4" heim joints -superlift adjustable track bar -stock bronco radius arms with 7 degree bushings -cut down bronco coil towers and F-250 shock towers -RS 9012X shocks. Rear: -Ford 9" -narrowed 6 inches -disk brakes -Dutchman alloy axles -5.13 gears and Detroit...