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It's automatic. Only has one button, and that's to change the battery type, which is missing the orange light in the selection, green sealed, orange gel and red flooded. Now it's, green, lime green and red. It's not a MPPT charger, old style Renogy Wanderer. It did get up to 13.3 volts today...

I left the solar controller disconnected overnight. It seems to be charging faster today, but is still constricting PV to under 12.6 volts. It should be at 14.2 in an absorption charge.

I think I'm going to purchase this charge controller. It has good reviews, and I've also watched a half dozen comparison videos, and this one is always in the top few. EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller 40A 150V PV Solar Panel Controller Negative Ground W/ MT50 Remote Meter + Temperature...

Took a look in the bay, plenty of room for a charge controller. The black panel is thin plastic, so I would need something a little sturdier, like thin plywood.

I'm right at the high limit for a 30 amp with 400 watts. I'll get myself a 40 amp controller. Thanks for the offer

Now, I'm looking at solar chargers I can mount in the basement storage with a cabled remote display/control. I'm not interested in Bluetooth, want a actual physical connection between charger and panel. EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller 40A 150V PV Solar Panel Controller Negative Ground W/...

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Need mud terrains. I've had AT's before and wasn't happy with the off road traction. I've had Yokohama Geolanders, BFG KM2's, Goodyear MTR's, and the Maxxis Razr. BFG were the smallest 35's but held up well. Would make a good 37" tire. MTR is close to true to size. Razr's are more like a 36...

I've been dry camping on my Arizona property since October. The last few weeks the solar hasn't kept the batteries charged. Checked the panels, they're putting out almost 23 volts each. The connector from the panels to the wires is the same. When they are connected to the solar charge...

I've been looking at new tires lately. I currently have 35x12.5x15's. The Maxxis Razr is probably the best off road tire as far as traction goes that I've ever had. The sidewalls are not very strong, and they are wearing out quickly. They are over half way worn, which is usually when I start...

Went over to the area north of here by Lake Meade around Gregg's Hideout Rd. There are a few marked trails in canyons that lead down to the lake I wanted to check out. I drove past Hualapai Canyon to Spring Canyon. Map shows the canyon goes all the way to the lake. Nope. Ends about a mile from...

I only change rotors when they are warped, cracked or obviously worn. That looks to be in good shape. No bluing or surface cracks. Use a scotch pad or even sandpaper in a circular pattern to deglaze them and run it.

Remove the ABS relay in the under hood fuse box. Deleted. I removed all the ABS, including all the wiring and pump when I did a solid axle swap. Pulling the relay killed the dash light.

If you drive on dirt roads at all, ABS in the 1st Gens sucks. I remember going down a steep loose slope. The ABS kicked in and the Explorer wouldn't stop. It was a bouncy ride to the bottom.

I'm aware he's in South America. One of the pictures showed the ABS sensors at the front wheels. He was asking if any 1st Gen Explorers came with ABS. No idea what's going on with his rig. I think it had unique export stuff done, and a bunch more stuff done by the previous owner(s).

94 has 4-wheel ABS.

I would cover the head with sealant. Maybe do all of them while your st it.

Mine had rivnuts and tapered Phillips head screws. Is the rivet lose? If not, use some RTV or window caulking. When I removed my rack, I used white silicone caulking to close the holes.

The cheap green stuff works just fine for your Explorer. It's what the system was designed to use. Why mess with it?

Stack it with the CB. Rock Ranger made the dual mic dash mount.

Have then send you a picture of the complete engine. Better yet, a video of it idling.

That member hasn't been active since 2011.

Forgot to ask you what radiator you bought. How many rows?

What brand water pump? I order off RA regularly, but I'm picky about brands. Also what fan clutch? I replaced the fan clutch with a heavy duty Gates the same time as the pump. It's louder than the old one, but it works. You might still have air in the system. Try squeezing the radiator...

Did you use a quality water pump? My Explorer stopped running hot when I replaced the water pump with a Gates pump. No more Autozone crap.

Cool video. Good shocks are the most bang for the buck with RV's.

V8 anything is cool, V8 Explorers and Rangers are about as cool as you can get. Maybe a TDI swapped Explorer is just about as cool. Diesel clatter vs V8 rumble. Tough call.

Camping on the Arizona property. Took a drive to Gregg's Hideout on Lake Meade. It was originally a ferry crossing. It was about 35 miles total, 17 dirt. I made it from my property in 40 minutes. Dirt road is mostly smooth graded except for the last 5 miles, so I went about the same speed as...

It was just a suggestion sent in a PM. Most people would have responded to the PM. 410Fortune, he's a really nice guy. I just thought that asking about wheel center caps, then driveline vibration after servicing was getting away from the topic, which is one of the coolest Sport Trac builds ever.

Yes, that is how it's done. This tool helps you get the proper toe, which you adjust with the tie rod ends. The Explorer is tracking straight down the highway, no pull, no weird shimmy or jerk when going over uneven bumps at highway speed. It's smoooooth.

I just did a quick Google search and saw a set on eBay.

You might be able to find a set someone removed from their former police vehicle. Most agencies don't reuse the armor because it's Kevlar and has a 7-10 year lifespan. Doesn't mean it won't work as intended, it's just not guaranteed to work as intended. A lot of departments donate old vests...

23 MPG is excellent for a 1st gen. This thread is getting me thinking about when it comes time to swap my 4.0. I was thinking of a GM supercharged 3800 V6, but this swap seems easier because you already did it. It would also make it a better all around rig because of the mileage increase.

I thought you used that MC in the Explorer, I must have been wrong. What MC do you have?

@Rick used a master cylinder out of a Dodge 1500. It's a larger diameter bore and mounts to the Explorer booster. Not sure what year but he should be along. I have a 1995 Explorer MC and it works well, but a firmer pedal would be nice. I can't use the Dodge MC because the location of the...

Looks like the radiator that was replaced was a all aluminum aftermarket or made for your Explorer. Could you get the old radiator repaired locally? I know you have difficulty sourcing parts. The one you bought is a single row. Might not work very well in your climate.

The best solution to drum brakes is to swap them with disks. I think the issue was discussed at length with no solution. I've never had one brake be more sensitive than the other side, especially since you already replaced everything. How does the pedal feel?

That's one of the all time coolest pics

I used the thinner Kilmat on the floor of my Explorer. It reduced the noise level and cut way down on heat coming through the floor. I put two layers over the transmission tunnel and firewall.

I figured out that every vehicle has a sweet spot. Had to mess with the RV bag's pressure for several trips. This last trip home from AZ I finally got it right. 45 PSI in the front bag's, 100-125 in the rear. No sway, no bounce and still rides smooth. Big rigs don't push it around either...