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soa questions
ok i have a 96 explorer with a 3in BL and TT/shackles. the lift is high enough to fit 35in. swamper ssr's. i was wondering if i took off the lift shackles that are custom made by Pellit Performance and put the stock shackles back on and did a SOA if my truck would still set even? im really just...- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Shocks, Suspensions, Lift Kits
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Have you been pulled over for loud music?
just got a loud music ticket i got my ticket about a week ago driving down a country road (cows and all) when a cop pulls behind me off some other road so i kill my music he followed me for about 3 mile until i got into residental area then desides to pull me over. he siad it was really loud...- joehernandez86
- Post #30
- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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Gilmer Texas run in late august
hey guys that usally go to gilmer lets get together and talk about a gilmer run. the last time i was in gilmer was the time rick came down and it was awsome besides the weather. lets see what we can throw together in a couple weeks. i know some of yall wouldnt mind going agian and stayin the...- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Gilmer Texas run in late august
everyone that wants to do a gilmer run at the end of august sign up so we can plan a trip out there.- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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explorer broken into
ok last night i awoke to the loud honking of my explorers alarm. i walk outside and walk around my car nothing seems to be wrong go to sleep wake up and i find that the little window in the back door has been popped out. after a lot of cssing call cops file report. im lucky my alarm went of...- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Body Work & Detailing
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JL w3v2 10" vs. Infinity Kappa svc 10"
i would go with the jl audio 10W3v2 over the Infinity for many reasons. the jl audio is over all a better brand, made better, can handle more power than said "factory underrated", the one-way x-max on the jl should be way more which means your moving more air which means the sub is louder. the...- joehernandez86
- Post #10
- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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2 subs or 1?
if you really wanted to just stay with one sub get a good quality one and it may sound just as loud as two regular subs. i would recommend somthing not to expensive but loud like a kicker L5,eclipse,jl W3v2, also consider putting it in somthing like a vented PRO BOX which should also raise your...- joehernandez86
- Post #4
- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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which system and speakers
i would go with: clarion or eclipse head unit, eclipse or focal door speakers, SUBS: depends on what you want when you say loud. SQ:eclipse or jl audio or diamond audio SPL:soundstream tarantula's , pheonix gold "xenon" series or kicker SoloX's or memphis car audio's extreme spl subs...- joehernandez86
- Post #11
- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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Photos Return From Moab 2004! Photos!!
hey anyone have any tires for sale?- joehernandez86
- Post #119
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Gilmer, TX 4-24-04
hey msupertek, gilmer was great and ur rig did awsome. the pics cant even describe how it all looked in real life. i left sat. night wish i could have stayed but my freind had to go home. so did yall wheel any sunday? i cant beleave how slick it was, and how loosing one wheel (3x4) can make such...- joehernandez86
- Post #28
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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got 33s to fit with TT&Shakles
i just used square tubing, a bender, and a mig. i could have done a better job. i think i might build a new better one here in a week or so. yea i think i got more than 2in out ot the TT but hey it works so :p- joehernandez86
- Post #33
- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
hey guys im ready, i cant beleave its only hours away! well im bringing a freind along with me but i dont think i will be staying over night, mabe leaving around 8-9pm. gotta work early the next morning. so yea im all packed up and ready and its only 7pm. :D i got ur cell nuber bob just incase...- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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got 33s to fit with TT&Shakles
here is the site to look at the pics. i dont have pics of wheels turned yet but i will if it makes you happy. www.cardomain.com/joehernandez86- joehernandez86
- Post #28
- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
YEA one more day guys. i got the waiver signed and im ready to go. cant wait this is my first big off road run. if they give me trouble at the gate with the waiver can i call you BOB? i got your cell # i think. i dont think i will have trbl but just in case. Just got new limited slip installed...- joehernandez86
- Post #616
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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got 33s to fit with TT&Shakles
no they are 33 12.50 15s BFG AT's- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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got 33s to fit with TT&Shakles
hey i got my 96 explorer to fit 33s with no trimming what so ever. the only lift so far is TT & shackles which is about 2 1/2 inch of lift if u wanna see pics for proof let me know, o yea there also on my stock rims.- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Tires & Wheels
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
yea everry things ok i just got the waiver off the net for BMRA so i will get it signed and i can go Y-E-A! :bounce: :D- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
crap ok i just called and no one is at the desk until friday at 6pm and that is way to close to saturday to wait and find out then. bob could i meet you some wheres and let you or your girl drive my truck in or some one come up with a better idea cause i cant miss this meet i have been waiting...- joehernandez86
- Post #583
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
yea 2 more days until we go yea yea yeaaaaaaa. ok im about to call BMRA to see what the deal is about me getting in. hey igot tha body lift finally, just havnt had time to put it on. :bounce: my friend also gave me his light bar off his 98 s10 blazer on 35s. im still wondering if i should put it...- joehernandez86
- Post #582
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
crap all im going to be able to put out is 30$ i hope this gets me into the park and camping. i will bring lunch meat, bread, chips, and stuff for me to eat on, i will also be bringing a freind along, hes a big chevy fan i hope to change his mind. :p :exp: lets see 15$ to enter, 7.50 to camp...- joehernandez86
- Post #511
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
prices people prices, thanx. :smoke:- joehernandez86
- Post #507
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
ok so i am going. (the cost is 15.00 to get in and 7.50 to camp right.) if i am wrong pls tell me so i will know how much money to bring. pls i need a close to exact amount. i wont be running my EX so do i still pay the 15$ ? im confused.- joehernandez86
- Post #505
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
ooohhh Rick can i get 1 gray med shirt and mabe some stickers? man i am so ready for gilmer. bob arnt u ready to see tha great pumpkin! hey by the way can i catch a ride with u Rick? if tha seats not taken already! msupertek i think i will be leaving tha EX at camp my ride is a daily driver cant...- joehernandez86
- Post #500
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
why ya gotta TP my ex :nono: jk so how do those 12s sound in ur ex bob? they should be loud as hell. they were when i had them and i didnt even have amp all tha way up. so bob u should take ur ex on the 2s and some 3s with me :)- joehernandez86
- Post #472
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
hey msupertek i think i will be trying to take my ex on the 2s and some 3s with u. im not going to garentee that i can make it :roll: , i will pro need some help ,i have never been to gilmer before. i got 33s and a limited slip but my tires are in sad shape. so whats going to be the entry price...- joehernandez86
- Post #470
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
hey yall ok i got the pics of my ex with the 33s heres the site u go to. http://cardomain.com/joehernandez86. :) www.cardomain.com/joehernandez86- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
yea i just ordered body lift kit for ranger should be here in 2 weeks. YEA the 33s feel so much different than the 30s going 70 down the high way. what suprises me is that i can actually white smoke them, not like i need to be wasteing rubber though. i just removed pin stripe today. looks alot...- joehernandez86
- Post #356
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
33s hey yall i just got my 33s mounted! remember when yall said that there was no way 33s would fit with only TT and shackles. well i proved yall wrong. they fit fine with no triming what so ever. i will have pics up tommororw. though i do plan on cutting some of the fender about 1/2in so that...- joehernandez86
- Post #340
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
swak are those 33s or 35s?- joehernandez86
- Post #338
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
swak thats an awsome jeep. i cant wait to see it unleashed in gilmer. :p its getting closer and closer. :D- joehernandez86
- Post #337
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
ha ha hey guys ya wanna no somthing funny? bob was on his way to longview to trade me some 33s. but he totaly went the oppiste direction. he was headed toward abaline instead of longview so he know has to drive another 4 hours to get ot my house :D j/k bob thanx for tha 33s- joehernandez86
- Post #328
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
directions ok yesterday i went to gilmer to take my little brother home and i decided to look for barnwell mountain! well i drove about 30miles outta gilmer on 155 north and didnt find crap. then i thought on the way home that yall said look for a sign that says picnic area. i do remember...- joehernandez86
- Post #318
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
thanx thanx guys i think i will be able to find it. i hope. if i get lost i will just ask somone for direstions once in gilmer. ok so as long as i sign up with somone its free. will they still let me bring my explorer in so i can sleep i it? :rolleyes: gosh i cant wait, i have always seen big...- joehernandez86
- Post #305
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
ok im went to map quest. i know where gilmer is but dont know where to go once i get there. so can someone give me directions from gilmer? oh yea how much does it cost to get in? and what should i bring? this is my first trail ride.- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
direstions ok i have a question! can one of u guys give me directions coming from longview to the gilmer trail. sorry to ask thiis question i have only been driving about a year now and have never been to this trail.- joehernandez86
- Post #296
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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My quest for 30 MPG - Ford Explorer Gas Mileage Tips
my average milage is about 12-13. i have an exuast and a custom intake, i guess it didnt help much- joehernandez86
- Post #225
- Forum: Hybrids, Electric, Hydrogen, Bio-diesel, E-85
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Remanufactured Engines
all i know is that the 4.0 ohv is one of the best engines ever with the right care. my explorer engine has 230,000 miles on it and dosnt smoke or give me the slightest bit of problems. i just get the oil changed every 2000 miles and drive her nice and she keeps running fine.- joehernandez86
- Post #10
- Forum: Under the Hood
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Muffler/Exhaust system for SOHC 4.0l V6
exaust i have a explorer 4.0! i recently put a turbo muffler (autozone) on my explorer to try to save some gas milage. i think it actually did help a little. and it only cost 16.99 for muffler and 3.00 for turndown. the sound of the muffler is nice and deep not ,like a rice burner. to help also...- joehernandez86
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- Forum: Under the Hood
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Planning Stages - Next Texas Run
hey trakmgk what are the specs on ur 33s again?- joehernandez86
- Post #266
- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Walmart Tires
super sport ht i just got a set of super sport ht's about 3 months ago. they are an excellent offraod tire.i got 30s but plan on going to a 33. they climb rock well, they do mud really well and all for a decent price. i would get these tires cause there good for the price. the only downside to...- joehernandez86
- Post #23
- Forum: Tires & Wheels