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FROADER’s ‘63 Falcon
Since I sold the van, I told the wife I wanted to get another classic. My plan was to get another 63 Galaxie, but she said she wanted something she could drive, too. I asked her about the Falcon since it’s similar but smaller and would be easier to drive around town, and she loved the idea. I...- FROADER
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FROADER's 2006 Lexus GX470
I've had this for a couple of months now, and I'm loving it! I decided I wanted a nicer/more reliable vehicle as a daily and occasional wheeler/camper. If you don't know what a GX is, technically it's a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 series (sold globally except the states), but it's basically a...- FROADER
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FROADER's 1991 - Edward Bauer III
I'm back... I just can't resist white lifted 90s Fords, so here is my fourth white 1st Gen. I really won't be doing too much to this thing, besides a few personal touches here and there. I bought it to use it. It was running a little rough, so I gave it a tune up. What I've done so far...- FROADER
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- Forum: Modified 1991-1994 Explorers
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FROADER's 1991 Eddie III
I'm back... 🔁 I just can't resist lifted white 90s Fords, so here is my 4th Gen1. :help: ________________________________ Engine: 4.0 with 147,500 miles Edelbrock Headers Front end: Dana 35 w/4.56 limited slip Cut and turned beams (will reattach, but I think they are Autofab) Extended radius...- FROADER
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- Forum: Elite Explorer Registry
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FROADER's 1991 Eddie
I'm back in the game. I can't seem to get away from white first gen 4x4 explorers... My first was a 92 XLT. The second was a 92 Eddie built by board member @Felix I did have a black 2010 XLT with a small front BTF spacer lift and 32s: This one is a 91 Eddie. It's pretty clean...- FROADER
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- Forum: Stock 1991 - 1994 Explorers
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Truckhaven: Thanksgiving weekend.
Anyone up for it? I haven't been since I sold my explorer in 2010 and I'm really itching to get out there. I can get out there Friday night and stay until Sunday. I kind of want to see what the 5th Gen can do out there. :) Whose in?- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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FROADER's 2010 XLT
The wife and I picked this up last night. We traded in the F-150 for a more practical family car and something that Michelle would be comfortable driving (I drive her 4cyl Camry to work [40mi. one way] every day). The truck was just too big for her. The crazy thing is having a monthly payment of...- FROADER
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- Forum: Elite Explorer Registry
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Red 2nd Gen sport rolled on the freeway.
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Mothers Headlight Restoration
I did a search and didn't see anything on this product, so here is what I have. My wife's '05 Camry's headlights were pretty fogged over. Her dad had the Mothers product already and told me to give it a try. I have always been skeptical of things like this, but I finally got around to it...- FROADER
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- Forum: Body Work & Detailing
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Mercedes Bent...
Pretty effing sweet! http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/mercedes-bent.html- FROADER
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FROADER's '98 4x4
Well I'm back with the next project. I traded my DRZ400 Supermoto for it yesterday. This is going to be a very slow build, as I have no money to work on it, at all. It will be registered as "non-op" until I save up some money. Specs: 1998 Ranger Supercab 4x4 4.0L Auto Flatbed (coming off...- FROADER
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- Forum: Ranger / Mazda Registry
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FROADER's 2007 Motard
I guess this can go here. :) This is replacing the 2003 Yahama Roadstar, mostly because I missed the 1993 XR650L. Having been riding dirt bikes most of my life, I've been itching to get one of these, and the time finally came. It's a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400 SM that I traded my Roadstar for... -
Rolled Raptor
http://jalopnik.com/5447217/first-ford-svt-raptor-wrecked-in-suspension+ripping-rollover- FROADER
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- Forum: Ford Lincoln Mercury
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FROADER's 2005 F-150 FX4
So... I traded in the van and got this truck. I'm also selling the explorer along with the motorcycle. I'm not leaving this site and will be back with a vengeance when I decide to get another "froader" to beat up on. Anyway, here is the scoop. 2005 F-150 FX4 Supercrew 5.4/Auto K&N drop in...- FROADER
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- Forum: Ford Lincoln Mercury
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Coyote Canyon Day run, Feb 15...
Since "FROADER" is out of commission (front driver's side axle shafts and ujoint) for the time being, my girlfriend wanted to get out for the day and test out her "newly" lifted Jeep. I told her the perfect day trip/trail for us would be Coyote Canyon in Anza. I have been there many times over...- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Ok, who is this?
It looks familiar from the site and it was parked right behind my explorer. I moved my truck and took this picture in the ace hardware parking lot. Huntington Beach, CA at Magnolia and Adams.- FROADER
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- Forum: Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers
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Truckhaven!
When: January 17-18, 2009 (MLK Holiday) Where: Truckhaven, Adjacent to Salton City, CA Required Gear: Equipment Truckhaven is a huge playground for off-road vehicles. There are trails for everyone from mild to wild. This is a great place to test your driving abilities as well as the...- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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How to: Exterior rear view mirror replacement.
Because of this I figured I'd document the fix. I supposed this is mostly for IZwack, since he's the only other one that I know has a newer Econoline. Or, anyone that may help out churches or summer camps with their vehicles. :D Tools needed because Ford is lame: • Phillips screw driver...- FROADER
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Cool (Expedition Style) Ranger build on EPF
I'm a member on Expedition Portal and there is an interesting Ranger build by Safari Pacific over there. He's in AZ and has done some really cool stuff. Check it out HERE This is what he started with:- FROADER
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- Forum: Ford Ranger - Mazda B-Series Forum
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FROADER's '03 Honda XR50
So I was searching craigslist for a pit bike to have for camping trips and just cruising to friends' houses around the neighborhood. I found this one (which is worth around $800 with the things he's done to it. It's missing a $30 part (you can see on left side of the bike in the pics) which...- FROADER
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(Rock Garden) I might have found something...
...worth checking out. Rock Garden is a private Off-Road Park in Murrieta, CA at Winchester and Briggs Road. I just registered on the forum, and will see what it takes to get a group of us in there.- FROADER
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ARB bumper and accesories for the H3...
Hummer H3 ARB Deluxe Combination Winch Bumper Page 1 ARB Hummer H3 Deluxe Bumper Features - Mounts reinforce and strengthen chassis - Suits IPF 800 and 900 Series driving lights - Combination turn signals/running lights in wings - Five fold upswept and tapered wings - Large diameter 60mm...- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad Fabrication - Bumpers, Sliders, Cages etc.
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Poly Performance co2 tank
If anyone is wondering if they should ever order from Poly Performance, don't be afraid. I ordered this co2 tank (Dad's b-day present) on Sunday night, and it got to my front door today. Granted they are in the same state, but UPS ground isn't usually that fast. :thumbsup: Anyway, for under...- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad Accessories
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Garmin Nuvifone
http://www8.garmin.com/nuvifone/ I guess it should be available later this year.- FROADER
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- Forum: Explorer Audio & Navigation
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Hayes diesel dual-sport
Hayes Diversified Technologies developed and is manufacturing a diesel-powered motorcycle: Hayes plans eventually to sell these to the public. Here's the link to their web pages. 100 mpg (which is just over twice the mpg any gas motorcycle will get), but a price tag of $25k...- FROADER
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Happy Birthday spotterguy!
He probably won't see this, but it's Winter's birthday today. :party: Lucky SOB is in Park City, UT right now.- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad 4x4 Runs Planning and Discussion
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Happy Birthday jobunn!!
Hope it was/is a good one! It's friday night!! :party:- FROADER
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rookieshooter: February '08 Featured Truck
BUILD THREAD of the B1.5- FROADER
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- Forum: Explorer / Ranger Truck Of The Month Winners
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brianjwilson: January '08 Featured Truck
Well I've been sort of a lurker here for a while with my Ranger, but I just picked up an 05 sport trac a few days ago, so I thought I would introduce myself. :D I've been over at offroadrangers.com for a few years with my 98 Ranger. The ranger is an XLT Supercab 4x4 4.0L manual tranny with a 3"...- FROADER
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Question for Bkennedy
First the story. Some azzhole CHP was driving 85mph+ (traffic was going ~78mph and this guy flew passed me) by himself, going in and out of the carpool lane, crossing the double yellow without his lights on. I know there is no "code" to drive like that without lights on, so I called the...- FROADER
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Help FROADER pick new tires
36" - 38" on a 15" wheel. I'm not getting new wheels. Which ones and why? And no Procomps! Take into account the type of wheeling I do. List: TSL SXs MT/Rs IROK (eh) BFG KM not KM2 ? ?- FROADER
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Truck Haven for Thanksgiving '07
The dates would be Nov. 23-25. I'm not 100% yet, but post up if you're going to make it. Yes: Stic-o mounty71 exploderpilot Rick 90ranajo DWD Brother_of_Jefe R.J. Maybe: FROADER Black Goblin RockRanger tdavis DB_1 Bkennedy No: RangerX Dannyboy cybergasm carlover- FROADER
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FROADER's front bumper/winch mount (lots-o-pics)
My buddy Winter has some skills when it comes to fab, so I had him help me out with my idea for a bumper/winch mount. The weather wasn't the best at the beginning of the day, so we used an EZ-up to keep any mist or drizzle off of us while fabing. As the weather got better the EZ-up became the...- FROADER
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- Forum: Offroad Fabrication - Bumpers, Sliders, Cages etc.
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FROADER's 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1600
So I've had my dual sport XR650L for about a year now and while it's fun to ride, I wanted a cruiser. My unlce bought a 2007 Harley Ultra Glide and still had his old bike, a Yamaha Road Star 1600. I "talked" him into trading (straight across :D) mine for the Yamaha. By talked I mean robbed...- FROADER
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The fastest Super Car in the world is US made.
Even faster than the Bugatti Veyron. http://www.shelbysupercars.com/index.php- FROADER
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hvac911: September 2007 Featured Truck
hvac911's 1996 XLT Performance/engine mods: Custom spark plug wires orange in color(www.wires4cars.com), Mac Performance Air-Intake, Billet accessory (www.billetandacrylic.com) Exterior: Marios AutoWork's Custom Paint Job(Saffron), APC (Billet Antenna), ProCarParts ( Diamond-Cut Corner...- FROADER
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ld50 (it's an L): August '07 Featured Truck
From this: to this: Here are the the threads of his modifications: Dead Link Removed Rusty rocker panel bodywork. Full Width SAS build.- FROADER
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FROADER's '04 E-350
So it's not a diesel like I originally wanted, but a v10 will do just fine. Specs: 2004 Ford E-350, extended 15 passenger White/Gray V10 Power everything Tow package Blah Blah Blah Got a SMOKIN' deal! Pics:- FROADER
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Cleghorn and 2n17x, Saturday July 28th
I have that weekend free and I missed the last run. I've been wanting to do this for a long time so if you can make it, post up. Meeting time on Cleghorn exit : McDonalds Parking lot @ 8:30am In so far: FROADER DB_1 Stic-o Ritsui cybergasm spotter guy (Winter) RangerX Newphew_of_RangerX...- FROADER
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2007 VW Classic. Irvine, CA
I only took a couple pictures, but here they are. I saw Marty on the way home. :)- FROADER
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