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I've always used dish soap for washing vehicles. That looks amazing and better than new, Adam!! I soooo don't have the patience for that kind of work. Good think I have 2 white vehicles. :p: Well, one really, I haven't "washed" the explorer since I got it. It's been rinsed, but not washed...

I didn't have any money either. I traded the winch for my mt. bike. :)

It needs a sawzall, welder, tubing, springs and shocks. :p:

Looks great! Truck Haven starts in Oct!! :)

I guess 4 1/2 months was worth the wait. :p: Thanks again Mike.

For your '96 is torsion twist and shackles. Tons of info on those if you search around the site. :thumbsup:

I'm going to leave it alone for a while and see how it does with towing. I'm sure I'll mod it eventually. I'd rather spend the money on the explorer and the things it needs.

I've talked to a bunch of people and they all said that their trucks with the v10 get 9-11mpg, so I'm ok with my over 12mpg for now. This pig weighs 9300lbs empty. EDIT: A friend just told me his crew cab SD 250 is 6440bls. So I'm almost 3k more than that.

Post up some pics when you do. :)

I guess it was sitting outside for a while. I just went and picked it up and came straight to work. I'll clean it up when I get home.

Google drop beams for ranger/explorer.

As stated in the post that you quoted, I was expecting 10mpg... :rolleyes:

I'm a proud new owner of a Warn xd9000i that was used twice.

Mark, I joined that group and thanks for that link. My second tank of gas is gone and I got 13.32 mpg this time. So, my average so far with the 2 tanks is 11.5 + 13.3 / 2 = 12.25mpg. :thumbsup: I only give a :thumbsup: because I've heard I would only get 10mpg no matter what. 12.25mpg...

22s with 265/35s and it's lowered 3" in the front, and I'm not sure about the rear. It's X on 22s ride. http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/money4ride/

Uh oh Galcier, that was almost JDraper quality right there... :p:

I think I missread your original post. Are you putting a body lift on or no? IMO 31s is the biggest I would go without regearing for more than one reason. For the rockers, if you do go with 33s replacing them with a slider/step would be a great idea for protection and making it easier to...

That size might rub, it's not just the height that makes them rub, it's also the width. Since 31x10.5s rub on some and not on others, you won't know until you try it, unfortunately. Also the added stress on the drivetrain with bigger tires and not regearing is there too.

I would just permanently glue them since your wife is a master seamstress. If you were to ever need a new shift boot, she could make you one and sew it right on the lever. :D That's if you don't get a stock rubber one..

That would be a good size for you then. 31x10.5s fit on some with no rubbing, but it's not guaranteed.

Tomorrow you'll be right! YES!!

Get a 4wd and put a locker in the rear. That way you have both. A 4wd is 2wd until you push a button or pull a lever. :)

No pics of Clark's rail?

Don't go any wider than an 8" wheel, especially if you're not lifting. Your biggest problem will be rubbing while turning, and not just on the fenders or front bumper. You'll be rubbing the radius arm and like Dopler said maybe even the frame, which really isn't a big deal, just annoying. - 34s...

I think I may keep this thing and try and retro it to the Van... :) Pic #3 - I'm guessing the born on dates of the parts?

I love it!! Nice work my man. :smoke: