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Pre Ultimate Adventure 2015, look at those straight body panels.

Ivy branch, WV

flex test after the duff arm install

Harlan, KY

end of can opener at Black Mountain Harlan, KY

There comes a time when you realize your wants surpass your skills and capabilities. With that being said the Explorer has gone away for some rehab. I loaded the back of my F150 with 40" mtrs and totes full of parts I had gathered up, including these Fox 2.0 coilovers. Then came the task of...

Could you post some pics of your upper 3rd link mounting?

The Explorer and I are on bad terms. I may break up with her. She will be spending the winter in the garage.

Replaced trans mount with me oem equivalent. Ill have to double check caster tomorrow but i remember i had to order 4* bushings when i did the duff arms. Ideally the housing needs stripped and c's turned but i have a couple rides coming up soon and a 60 almost ready in the garage.

I finally got the Atlas installed, I am running a 1310/1350 flange on the front output. I had a 1350 DC front shaft from a super duty cut down to use in the front. After having to modify the A4LD shift cable bracket to clear the shaft I got it bolted up. And thats where we have a problem...

I have wheeled all over the east coast on white box chromos from broncograveyard and NEVER broke. And I saved mytself a bajillion dollars over RCVs in the process. Just saying.. you don't have to have RCVs. The D60 I am putting together in my garage will also have chromo shafts. Again, wheel...

This is the truest statement in the history of the world. Like Yosty said I wheel 38.5 TSL SXs on heavy metal beadlocks on a stock 8.8 and a 44 with chromoly shafts. I am not exactly easy on it but I do know its limitations. Stay with that 75 hp 44 you got there and swap out the 78/9 knuckles...

Once again one of Ted's threads saves the day. RIP buddy.

I have a ruffstuff 8.8 diff cover new in box in my garage. heck.. I'll have a complete D44/8.8 SAS for sale in a few months.

Thanks to my homeboy Yosty for the filming

I'm glad you had a good time! Hopefully we can wheel together again soon. Lots of other parks in the KY, WV, TN area that you would like if you enjoyed Black Mountain.

I disagree with this. It's southeast wheeling. Lots of steep elevation, trees, creek beds and rock obstacles. I had a blast and will be going back next year to hopefully drop into Lion's Den as I scratched the waterfall and mason jar off of my list with this trip. I'm still not sure how...

Forecast keeps changing depending on which weather service you use. As of now I'm seeing 50% change of a shower on Friday.

the more I watch vids of my friends running it last week the more I want to drop in. emphasis on drop.

wow ok it's been a while since i updated this.. sadly, there isn't too much to update. the 10.25 is ready and the 60 needs wedges welded on before it can go under the truck. The atlas and assist steering are also waiting to get put on the same time as the axles. but don't worry.. it's all...

I would like to get a general consensus of what type of trails each of you want to run. I had planned on at least running can opener, lower rock garden and rail bed on Friday. Youtube those trails and see what you think. I think they are mostly doable by the group we have here. The only one...

Front shocks and bumps installed, gear i carry reduced drastically, cb antenna re-located, trailer still rolls.. just have to pick up some supplies this week and get the trans temp gauge working. Im not where i wanted to be for this trip but still capable and moving! Pro tip.. bring a rain...

There is a large pavilion at the trailhead lot with picnic tables, fyi.

Garage time this weekend is limited, lots of rain the past week and a clogged drainage ditch have flooded my work space but the shocks aren't in yet anyway so looks like I'll be living in the garage next weekend. I did however find a good spare 38 and got it mounted to an extra 5x5.5 steel...

It's getting closer-er, who else besides me is not ready?

If anyone wants to give their significant other a scare, show them youtube videos of Mason Jar. My wife told me I am not allowed to go now. Completing Mason Jar is my goal for saturday, and I MAY drop into Lions Den. No tons, no cares.

There is a LARGE lot by the tent camp sites at the trailhead, close to the bathhouse. You can pull up to a camp spot and set up a tent. Not sure which way you're coming but if you're heading through WV we can meet up and convoy.

We will be staying at the Putney Trailhead.. I wussed out and am going in on a cabin. FYI for those of you who have never been, it is ALWAYS wet on Black Mountain so bring rain gear and tarps to cover your tents. I haven't gotten the tons or atlas under the Explorer but I also never tore it...

Updated the list in the first post with those who have commited to going. Still can't believe theres only 5 or 6 of us going. Plenty of time to get your rig together for this if you are on the fence about coming!

I installed the AGR pump last weekend and true to my normal self I procrastinated on getting the fluid, and no one around carried redline or royal purple ps fluid in stock so I called AGR for some advice. To my surprise, Josh, the owner recommended GM power steering fluid over RL and RP. He...

luckily there will be lots of explorers around so im sure if you dont carry a tool someone will have it

nice work.. when are you going to weld some box tube to those rockers to keep all that work lookin purdy?

The Atlas and my hydraulic steering should be arriving late next week.. still not sure if I'll have the tons under the rig for this, I'm at the point where all the stupid little things are adding up to lots of money I shouldn't be spending.

Had a friend call to reserve a cabin and he said they were going fast... just an FYI

Railbed is totally doable for you, lots of other trails too. You might have to jump in the passenger seat though and experience a little 'rock rub' with me