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  1. 410Fortune

    1992 explorer gets a solid axle and v8 5 speed

    Here she is! My next victim This sweet, well used, and well setup family rig has come to my shop to get some upgrades The plan is simple Delete the ttb and install a high pinion Dana 44 solid axle V8 power plant with m5od-r2 manual, 4406 Manual transfer case Rebuild and upgrade the 8.8 rear...
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    Wiring help! 97-99 sohc engine, can you identify this plug?

    Okay dudes I am stumped I have been trying to help find out where these two wires go I have limited information This was sent to me via email and pm on this forum by member @Colderjarl For the last two days I have been trying to identify this wiring plug All I know is 98-99 sohc engine...
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    Help 2016 lost hvac controls

    I’m not sure how to post a question but maybe u can help me. My 2016 explorer is not responding to any heat, ac, heated seat or steering wheel on rather the pannel Button or the touch screen. I am hoping it’s a fuse but which one am I looking for? Any help is greatly appreciated Ashley77727...
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    2025 st -moms new ride

    My mom traded in her 2018 platinum with 24k miles on it for a brand spank in new 2025 ST She was tired of having a white explorer. Coming out of the store all suvs are white! So she wanted a blue one. Can’t get blue in the platinum package and they needed to make a deal before the end of the...
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    How to: V8 transmission mount shootout

    So I am always looking to upgrade the weak sauce factory transmission mount that came on the 1996-01 explorer and mountaineer v8 5.0 models. Many of us like to remove the small factory blah awd transfer case and replace it with a much heavier half ton / three quarter ton part time transfer case...
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    How to: 410customs - Square Mirror Mod

    I present to you the square mirror modification for 95-01 Explorer, Mountaineer, 02-04 Sport and Sport Trac (and more). Let’s face it, the old tiny round side Mirrors are outdated! The 06-11 Ranger side mirrors are far superior in styling and vision. After many many years of having explorer...
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    How to: 2001 ranger rwd gets a 5.0

    We have in the shop a very nice clean lower mile 2001 ranger xlt This truck is coil spring ifs, therefore it is rwd. It was originally a 3.0l and 5 speed manual The 3.0 has a side window modification installed I just happen to have a 2000 explorer 5.0 drivetrain with a rwd 4r70w, 152k miles...
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    Driveshaft problem!

    So I think I have a driveshaft problem
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    Ranger one - my son’s first Ford. 98 stepside build by 410customs

    I build Ford Rangers and Ranger based vehicle's, some of you may be familiar lol My son is over 15 now and has his permit! He is actually a pretty good driver thank goodness. Probably helps that I have had him on atv’s since he was 4 Anyways he needed a vehicle so I am building him one. I...
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    How to: 1992 Diahatsu Rocky - poor man’s rzr project

    Allright dudes here she is in all her glory! My 1992 Diahatsu Rocky 4x4 purpose built rig You see we live back in the woods, 3 miles of old, built in the 80’s, logging road we call our driveway. DIRT EVERY DAY. North Idaho has a lot of this going on. We moved here with several Polaris...
  11. 410Fortune

    03 fliptrac $700 daily driver (summer of fun with 4 sport tracs)

    I love sport tracs Ever since they came out I have always wanted one! I helped my old room mate buy one with my good credit 20+ years ago, he later wrecked it and we had to fix it and sell it. Bad move on my part. That was as close as I came to owning one….. until recently Now I have 4 of...
  12. 410Fortune

    1952 Ford restomod - 410Customs hotrod

    I have never done this before, I have always wanted to I was not looking for a car this car found me It jumped off the craigslist and onto my trailer I need to stop looking at craigslist or I will be broke This is the first non RBV that I have ever loaded, likely the first car ever too...
  13. 410Fortune

    01 Sport trac + damarble = 410fortune WIP

    What's up Explorer forum!! I have some new developments from the 410Customs shop to share with you guys Back in 2020 or early 21, can't remember a certain black sport trac hit the local Spokane Washington craigslist. I was super interested in it! However my stepson NorthIdaho5oh beat me to the...
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    410Custom's builds a 2007 Ranger V8 - custom truck build - Project "Ranger Premier"

    This build has been in the works for some time. After I relocated shop from Colorado to North Idaho, it seems the word has gotten out. A good friend on the forums and now in real life friend / fellow Ranger owner and enthusiast is interested in having a "cool truck" I just happen to know a...
  15. 410Fortune

    5th Gen here we go! My moms new ride

    So my mom has been needed a new vehicle since they sold their house in Colorado and bought a house here in North Idaho. After much research and debate it was between a couple of Toyota vehicles and the Explorer. The Explorer has won the battle and she picks up her new ride in two days!! She and...
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    2020 Ford Bronco!!

    The Legendary Ford Bronco - SUV Returning by Popular Demand | Ford.com 6th Generation of the Bronco is coming!! 2020 Bronco, rumors and concepts have been flying around since 1996 when the last Bronco was rolled off the assembly line What will it be? Based on the new Ranger? Based on the...
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    Colorado GROSS POLLUTER

    so here in Colorado we have "rapid screen" vans. Trucks that are parked around the metro area, you drive by them and they measure your vehicles emissions with a laser. These trucks were originally designed to replace our emissions stations, it was sold to the public here as a better way to no...
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    98 V8 AWD with bad engine gets junk yard 99 V8 engine

    This truck will be FOR SALE when I am finished, if you are in the denver area and are interested let me know!! This is a 98 XLT V8 AWD with 96K miles, maroon I found the truck on craigslist about 6 months ago, the kid drove it with no oil until the engine seized I was able to get it started...
  19. 410Fortune

    02 Sport Trac - 410Fortune: Its Mine Its Mine!!

    Okay so I now have a 2002 Sport Trac, 4x4, Alpine white 114K miles Looks good right? WRONG Beat to crap LOL I had helped my buddy purchase this truck about 4 years ago, he lost his job and could no longer afford the payments, so I had to take it back. The truck was...
  20. 410Fortune

    First Snow - 4x4 doesnt work! COME ON IN

    So I cannot help to notice the amount of "HELP 4x4 doesnt work! " threads going on right now People your 4x4 system is designed to be USED You need to engage the transfer case and hubs into 4hi and 4low at least a couple of times during the summer to make sure its working when you need it...
  21. 410Fortune

    DIXON has competition, Brenthel announces Ranger & Explorer 4wd LT kit

    http://www.brenthelindustries.com/bajakits.asp?WPID=40 get out your credit cards! Custom spindle, no more ball joints or torsion bars......
  22. 410Fortune

    01 GMC 2500HD 4x4 6.0L - School me on returnless style fuel system

    We own a 01 GMC 2500 HD 6.0L gas automatic 4x4 3 door Sweet truck! I married into this truck, it has basically sat for 2 years wwaiting to be fixed. well now I am fixing it truck has 154K miles on it last summer we did: new plugs, wires, trans fluid/filter, fuel filter, coolant flush...
  23. 410Fortune

    Mile Marker PE8000

    at Costco $369 Worth it? Seems like a good price, 4 hp motor, 100' of 5/16 cable Would be used on my BII :)
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    2007 FJ Cruiser - Lifted and locked - 410Fortune wifes rig build thread

    OKay so my GF/future wife Julee (love her) has a 2007 FJ cruiser 4x4, 4.0L Auto The truck has been dubbed (by me) as her "Fun Julee" She loves this truck, she loves fourwheeling, she loves Toyota so it was a perfect fit... Last weekend (yesterday) I/we installed a lift kit on her truck...
  25. 410Fortune

    DEAL Of a lifetime

    DEAL Of a lifetime - The $1000 97 XLT OKay so craigslist owns all You guys will not believe the deal we just got on a 1997 XLT 4.0L OHV 4x4 automatic This truck has 138K miles on it and is in prestine condition. The previous owner posted it for sale yesterday on our local craigslist, I...
  26. 410Fortune

    410Fortune goes mudding - Slaughterhouse Gultch - Video

    Yup went wheeling and let my girl play around in the mud ALOT Here's some video: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2022926770 Got stuck in the snow, played in the mud, overheated my rear diff, it was a great day :)
  27. 410Fortune

    Drool City

    Can I borrow about $4K from anyone? http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/287239483.html
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    410Fortune 1988 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer 4x4

    Just what you people want to see! More of my truck, hahahaha This is a great idea, a Bronco II registry for the best Ranger based vehicle forum on the intraweb, the Explorer4x4.com forum. I need a place to keep track of all my modifications, trails I visit, bugs I work out, and idea's I...
  29. 410Fortune

    New Gen II BLACK/ black chrome headlights & corners - anyone tried?

    So since I am a fashion ***** I want to get rid of the crystal clear corners and headlights I just got a couple months back for my 96 Sploder......I love them, but now since they have the black ones out I want to swtch to those. My question is, it seems to me since there are no refelctors in...
  30. 410Fortune

    Reverse Glow - gen II

    Okay I have searched, so I have seen plenty of pictures and the installation stuff I am getting ready to pull my instrument cluster for a few reasons, 1 to install a new headlight switch, 2 to clean, 3 to swap to a different OD from the truck that donated my engine, etc So I figure I would...
  31. 410Fortune

    96 XLT - headlights flashing, relay in dash clicking - HELP!

    This is an odd one, and yes I have searched. I found a few flashing headlight threads, almost all of them have to do with the factory alarm or day time running lights Here's the deal: 1996 XLT, 5.0L 155K miles Last week I wired in my Palm pilot/gps. I wired this sucker into the power...
  32. 410Fortune

    410Fortune 96 AWD Ex - goes low range

    I picked up my transfer case last night. Two t cases were included in the deal, one is strictly for parts. The t case I will be using in my 96 5.0L AWD explorer is a 2001 F-150 BW 4406 manual shift :) this makes me very happy. I will no longer have full time AWD, instead I will have 2wd, 4hi...
  33. 410Fortune

    Warrior Hitch - Gen II, Problems?

    Allright so my 96 5.0 daily driver sags a bit in the back, well okay ALOT So I ordered a set of the Warrior 153 shackles and they arrived today. I was looking at the Ex last night and with my Draw Tite tube style hitch the factory shackles come awfully damn close to hitting the hitch and...
  34. 410Fortune

    Always carry zip ties and duct tape - CARNAGE!!

    Ah yes I should know better. So I am on my way home from work on the higway and I smell coolant... I look in my rear view and the Subaru behind me has his wipers on, I figure oh great its me... I pull off next exit, temp is climbing slowly....shut her down and STEAM everyhwere. Pop the...
  35. 410Fortune

    410Fortune goes wheeling!!! ???

    Thats right! I missed almost all of 2006, I have not really been 4x4ing since I moved back from CA and started my 5.0L conversion over 1.5 years ago. Well tomorrow I am going wheeling!!! I have spent some time getting the BII ready for mild trail duty, her transformation into 100% toy has...
  36. 410Fortune

    4406 HELP!!! Is this

    Is this the T case I need to go behind my transmission?? I know its E shift but I can work with/around that. This is on my local craigslist right now, so I need to act fast. I plan to make my 96 truck a 2wd/4hi 4 low I want to confirm this is the 4406 I need that will bolt to my trans...
  37. 410Fortune

    Bronco II - What in the heck?

    Cousin? Cousin? DADDY is more like it!! hahaha :cool: :cool: Okay the Ford answer to the gas crunch and Japanese mini truck invasion into the US was the Courier/Ranger with the 2.3L. Of course these were built by Mazda so go figure that one out. The BII followed soon after and is...
  38. 410Fortune

    WELCOME Bronco Fans!!!

    Oh baby. The Bronco II became the Explorer, so we cannot forget our roots. Alot of Bronco II projects have been popping up on the Explorer forum in the last few years. I am super happy to see Rick created a new Bronco II sub forum!!!!! I may just have to go buy another one!!
  39. 410Fortune

    410Fortune - D35 TTB axleshaft rebuild

    Okay so as you know my beams are custom with extended track width built in. The passenger side required a custom axleshaft to make up for the increased width built into my beams. The beams are cut and turned near the pivots, so the stock outer shafts are used to the knuckle and only a longer mid...
  40. 410Fortune

    Ford F-2000 Custom F-100 built for the desert

    http://www.fordf2000.com/ Drool all over the pillow.........
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