V8BoatBuilder's Off Road Buildup: Spring 2008

Here are my plans for my 1997 Mountaineer V8, and the official buildup thread.

The Goal: Fitting Interco TrXus MT 33x12.5R15 with style and offroad prowess.

The Plan:
Front Suspention: Superlift 4"
Rear Suspention: SOA, stock springs, warrior shackles.
Rear Axle: Originally belonging to IZwack, it's a 1998 with 4.56 gears and SOA perches. Limited Slip.
Front Axle: 1995 Explorer, with Central Axle Disconnect. Being regeared to 4.56. Open, perhaps an Aussie Locker.

New tire mounted on rear axle:

New 33" TrXus MTs vs 31" BFG ATs:

 

[patrick112390]

I bought "B" bars from Ford about three years ago, for about $45 each. They aren't bad.

so my price prolly somewhere around 20, no higher than 30.

 

[CDW6212R]

FYI, I don't do retail Ford parts.

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

FYI, I don't do retail Ford parts.

I just looked online, retail is about $90. Let me get back w/a PN

 

[patrick112390]

I just looked online, retail is about $90. Let me get back w/a PN

do you think the trailmaster for 98-up will be the same way with the brackets?

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

do you think the trailmaster for 98-up will be the same way with the brackets?

Not sure... I never investigated the TrailDisaster lift, the "spindle extensions" scare the beejeebies out of me.

 

[patrick112390]

Not sure... I never investigated the TrailDisaster lift, the "spindle extensions" scare the beejeebies out of me.

jw because ive found the complete kit ssv shocks and all to my front door for $935

 

[CDW6212R]

Aaron, have you ever bought parts from the few online Ford sources? There are several that I found when hunting O2 prices. They are all very close in price, and either the same as my price, or a good 15-25% lower. I have tried to get an answer from two of them, they never seem to answer the phone. The O2 sensors are the only thing right now that I will need later which I would buy online without a conversation.

I needed a 302 synchronizer for my 347, and the good Ford price was $140ish. The online sources were in the $103-$109 range. Without them answering the phone to confirm shipping dates, I called my guy and asked him to do better. I got it for $102 last Thursday, much better.

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

Finally had a chance to do some good work on the truck:

1) Replaced the front Supercrap shocks with some Rancho 9000x
2) Installed 90mm torsion bar bolts to level out the front
3) Had my front driveshaft lengthened & balanced

I'm working on installing a Superlift TruSpeed right now, PAC TR7 for Default OD Off, and have some 3.25 degree camber adjusters on order to replace my 1.25 degree ones.

 

[jwrezz]

Another great thread to read and subscribe to. Thanx again, Aaron.