Fix4Dirt '98 XLT

Finally, its about time!

The Specs

Basic- 1998 XLT 4x4
Mileage- 323k (8/25/22)
Engine- 4.0 SOHC (stock)
Trans- 5r55e (stock)
Tcase- BW4405 (stock)
Front/Rear End- D35 IFS 3.73/8.8 LS 3.73 (stock)
Suspension- TT w/Keys/OME36+Shackle, ES UCA/LCA bushings, ES Sway bar end links (not stock)
Wheels/Tires- Stock 15" teardrop w/ 1" spacer/31" Toyo OC ATIII
Audio- MACH HU/Amp, Kicker CS door speakers, Kicker Comp C8 sub
Bumpers- RockRanger bumper+ HF 12k Winch
Accessories- Roof Basket, 30" LED Bar, Rear light pods, loads of sound deadening

The future!!!

- "New" hatch (spot welds tearing/torn on old one, need to paint up new one) In Progress
- Brake Booster Done
- Powertrax NoSlip
- Superlift?
- 33s?

Pics!!!

Stock

Lift stock tires

Current form (6/14/22) Lift & 31s

Current Form (12/29/22) A bit more lift, 31s, basket

 

[Lee's Automotive]

assorted other non X pics from the day

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Ok info on that truck bro its beautiful

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Ok info on that truck bro its beautiful

no clue whats in it but i oughta go back soneday its like 10 minutes from home

 

[Lee's Automotive]

no clue whats in it but i oughta go back soneday its like 10 minutes from home

Dude, you should buy it lol

 

[DemonMudder]

Would make a decent tow rig once set up, if it's a 2500 or higher like it looks to possibly be

 

[Lee's Automotive]

Would make a decent tow rig once set up, if it's a 2500 or higher like it looks to possibly be

For sure bro

 

[Josh P]

Dude, you should buy it lol

That truck is cool as hell, but that motor has a drinking problem, pass anything on the road except a gas station

 

[Fix4Dirt]

That truck is cool as hell, but that motor has a drinking problem, pass anything on the road except a gas station

probably. whats it got under it? i would guess the 360, no?

 

[Josh P]

probably. whats it got under it? i would guess the 360, no?

Possibly, or a 390. The days of single digit fuel economy

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Possibly, or a 390. The days of single digit fuel economy

i mean floor anything and itll be single digits today kidding

 

[Fix4Dirt]

new pics from today at burnt peak

 

[donalds]

Nice truck!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Nice truck!

thanks!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

pics from a few days ago, with the recent rain!

 

[DemonMudder]

pics from a few days ago, with the recent rain!

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Looks like fun, would love to get back to that myself!

 

[Josh P]

That thing is like Steven Seagal, ran waist high thru the mud and still looks like it just had a bath.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

That thing is like Steven Seagal, ran waist high thru the mud and still looks like it just had a bath.

it was muddy water, much more water than mud, so it actually cleaned a bit off.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

from the wayback throwback..... tuesday?

 

[DemonMudder]

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from the wayback throwback..... tuesday?

Looks so tiny there lol
I'll add to the throwback, with a tiny appearing truck lol

 

[Fix4Dirt]

not so tiny this time this was at rainbow basin (not even a trail! nd the other one was out of calico ghost town headed to kramers arch)

 

[DemonMudder]

not so tiny this time this was at rainbow basin (not even a trail! nd the other one was out of calico ghost town headed to kramers arch)

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Certainly ain't! Plenty of change since then too!