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Well its been a great run, but after being an Explorer owner for the last 14 years, it was time to step up to a full size. I have needed for a tow rig since I built my Toyota and an Explorer just isn't quite big enough so I weighed my options and decided an F-150 or Full Size Bronco was what I...

Saw this the other day and thought it would be a cool rig to do a 4wd conversion (and a 5.0L swap). http://westslope.craigslist.org/rvs/1449121810.html 1984 Ford Ranger Rollalong. Ever seen one?? 2.8 L V6, C3 automatic transmission, approx. 124k miles, dual rear wheels, aftermarket cd...

America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 OpenCongress - Track bills, votes, senators, and representatives in the U.S. Congress It's also been introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1925. Text of H.R. 1925 (111th): America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 (Introduced version) -...

Compilation of how to threads specific to the UK forum. fcat's blower resistor replacement guide. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2131073#post2131073 If there are any more threads you think should be added please let me know.

Picked up a 1980 Toyota PU to replace the old '92 XLT. The good: 4" Rancho lift Crossover steering 5.29's (lockright front, welded rear) 5 spd. Dual cases w/4.7 35's The bad: 20r w/ Webber carb lots of oil leaks Here's some quick poser shots. It has a little rust...

Ken Emory Land Use Chairman Subject: wilderness petition Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2008 please take a moment to sign the petition to preserve our Multiple Use Public Lands & stop further inappropriate Wilderness Designation http://access-advocates.org/take_action.htm

This is a crosspost from Colorado4x4.org lets see if we can help them out. Originally posted by YJgirl on Colorado4x4.com- So Camo and I were bantering back and forth the other day regarding all the donations Pirate4x4.com generated for Blue Ribbon Coalition. I was impressed; not only were...

I know we are planning a run later this summer, but I thought some of the other Colorado peeps might be interested in this. For more info and registration info click here: http://co4x4rally.com/

Just curious if anyone has had to have this done yet? A friend asked me to look at an '02 for her with 57K on it and uppon start up, when free reving the engine and under acceleration there is a distinct sound of timing chain rattle. I did a search and there have been several people ask about...

Had a great time this weekend. Met up with Brian1 and 410Fortune(Jamie) on Saturday. Started the day running Tin Cup Pass then ran Waunita & Black Sage Pass over to Old Monarch Pass to complete the circle. Sunday Jamie had to head back to Denver so Brian and I ran Mt. Antero and Mt. Princeton...

I went down on Satuday and ended up running Hell's Revenge. The weather in the area was bad all week and ended up with a snow storm on Friday. Saturday's weather was almost perfect (a little cold). All the rain turned the normally sandy areas into small lakes and made for some interesting...

Its about that time of the year to start plannig our annual trip to Moab. I figured I'd get the fire lit and see where it takes us.

I need to replace the sub in my X and need a little advice from thoes in the know. I'm running a Kicker Impulse IX402 amp (see specs below) bridged mono into a Q-Logic stealth box. What would be the best (I'm not looking for a competition high db system, just want clear relatively deep base) 10"...

I'd love to tell everyone how it drives, but it still isn't finished. The kit is awesome and everything goes together well. I do have one complaint though. The adapter that goes between the engine and the tranny needs to be notched to ease the installation the head pipe. Also, if you are...

Return From Moab (Warning: LONG) What a weekend! I met up with Gerald just west of Gand Junction Thursday afternoon and departed on one of the best weekends of wheeling I have ever had. After setting up camp I met up with Gerald, Diff Wack Daddy, offroadKC and his guest in a Jeep TJ and headed...

Not sure if this has been posted before, but I thought it was too nice to pass up. http://www.truckworld.com/Street-Scene/dores_customs/03-rick_dore_explorer/03-rick_dore_explorer.html

Return from C(not quite)CR'03 (Picks added) Well, what can I say. We had fun, disapointment and a little carnage. Everyone arrived safley (David/AspenX didn't get there untill 4:00 A.M.). In attendance were Brian1, Marty196, Hvac man, AspenX and myself. Much to are disapointment we awoke...

Ouray Aera Run 7-5/7-6 I met up with Gerald Gerrett on the first leg of his world wind wheeling tour. He arrived at my parents place in Colona, CO late Friday 7-4. After a shower and a good night's sleep we got up and headed out at 8:00 a.m. A quick stop for fuel and ice and we were off to the...

While running Battlement Mesa Saturday I decided (or mabey it decided) to roll a bolder down the underside of my X. Needless to say, the transfer case skid plate can't support the weight of the vehicle.

One of the local Jeep clubs is having a "4WD Vehicle Show" on Saturday July 12 from 10am-2pm at the Veterans Memorial Park (fair grounds) (Hwy 50, Oarchard Mesa). Anyone interested (I don't want to be the only Explorer there)

Since it looks like the Truckhaven event will be in January of '03, what are the chances that anyone would like to do Moab over Halloween weekend? The 31's is actually on a Thursday, but would anyone be interested in going on Nov. 1-3?

I found this the other day and felt it was something everyone that has dealt with the front seal leak should see. "A few words about the Ford A4LD transmission: This common transmission has problems with pump bushing to converter hub damage that results in front seal "blow-out", short unti...

Check out this Ranger I found running around town. http://groups.msn.com/92Eplorer4x4/ranger.msnw?Page=Last Its running a Dana 44 front, 9" rear w/ 4 wheel coilovers. Its sitting on 36" Swampers. Notice how tall it is compared to my X :eek:

My current job happens to be next door to a Dodge dealership and this morning there were a couple of auto transport rigs (not car carriers, the enclosed type like race cars are hauled around in) parked on the side street. Curious as to what they were dooing I walked over and saw them loading one...

Here's my '92 XLT origionally purchased from my parents in the summer of 2000. It had 160K miles of typical commuter use and on its first trip off road I busted one of the worthless auto hubs. I think this was a sign of things to come. :banghead: Where it all started: The first mods...

Anyone interested in a little fun the weekend prior to the Moab run is invited to join the Western Slope 4wheelers for the 5th Annual Montrose Memorial Day Maddness Run, in Montrose, CO. I will post more info about the run as soon as I can, but I do know they will be running some of Colorado's...

I am trying to collect any info on repairs anyone has had on their '96-up Control Trac t-cases. I am looking for descriptions of problems and what parts were replaced (part #'s if possible). I am collecting all the info I can on this subject as well as recearching the ratcheting noise the case...

Today at lunch I met up with some of the members of the Western Slope 4Wheelers here in Montrose and they were talking about the possibility of The Mile-Hi Jeep Club's 36th annual All 4 Fun event to be held here in Montrose. :D It won't be untill August of 2002, but I will keep everyone updated...

I had the time of my life yesterday. Took my X down to Clayton, OK for the Sam's Offroad Novice Run. I ran with a fairly large groop (18) that consisted of mainly Jeeps, one Toyota FJ-40 (Land Cruiser), a IFS Toyota pickup (with a small block Chevy), a TRD Toyota Tacoma and me in my X. We ran...

Dropped my X off at Sam's Offroad in Tulsa to get the gears installed. Get a call back this afternoon :eek: one of my axle shafts is toast and is going to cost me $229 plus the price of the bearings and seals for the rear. Now I have to sell one of my tool boxes to pay for the extra cost. Oh...

Sam's Offroad out of Tulsa, OK is holding its annual Novice Run (customer appreciation run) Saturday and Sunday, September 29th. & 30th. Entry fee is only 1 can of food! :eek: The run is limited to 150 vehicles and you must RSVP through e-mail. For more information and to RSVP go to: Dead...

I have had the parts for over two months now, but haven't had the time to install them, untill today. Here are some shots of my '92 both before and after the F-150 spacers and shackles. Before: Dead Link Removed After: Dead Link Removed

I've got my spacers and shackles and I am ready to install them, but I have one question for anyone that has done this. The spacers have a locating pin on them to position them in the proper location on the F-150, where did you position the pin on your X, or should I just remove it? Thanks for...

Just curious about something. Has anyone with a '91-'94 Explorer had problems with the front barkes locking up under semi-heavy braking? I'm not talking about panic braking, just heavy braking (like trying to stop before the light turns red).

I just got back from the SWFWD Spring run in Gilmer, TX and have to say that thoes who couldn't make it were missed. Turned out the only Exlporer to show was Gerald with his EB (mine wasn't ready :( ). He really impressed alot of people and I want to thank him again for letting me ride shotgun...

Finally got a picture of my '92. I took it at Black Bear Crossing (Railroad Crossing) near Perry, OK. I'll post more as improvements continue.

I just installed the KC's on my Explorer (finally). While I was still in school I was given a fog light wireing kit for a late model Dodge Ram (I know, I know). The kit came with everything needed to wire in a pair of lights (minus the switch), including the relay, a fused main power line and it...

The following is directly quoted from a memo on the Bridgestone/Firestone Web sight. Statment by Christine Karbowiak, Vice President, Public Affairs Bridgestone/Firestone, August 3, 2000 " We understand that many of our customers are concerned by recent news reports regarding the safety of...

Well as of this week I am officially moving to Stillwater, Oaklahoma. Any members out there that live in the area? Let me know if and where you are located and mabey we can get together and Exlpore:D

Has anyone attempted to make a box (similar to a stealth box) to install a sub in the rear storage compartment? If not, is it feasible or a waste of time? I was thinking of making one out of fiberglass (fiberboard face w/glass box), would this work? I don't know a whole lot about car audio (just...