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This works best for straight axle swapped (SAS) rigs. I have always had trouble and no confidence in tape measure alignments with larger aggressive lug tires. There are just too many variables. I saw this toe alignment tool and decided to give it a try as it was reasonably priced and should last...

I don't have anything going with the Explorer, but I do have with another vehicle. I have a 2008 Crew Cab 5.3 V8 4L60E trans Silverado 1500 that I bought new. It's a great truck. Very comfortable, easy to drive, smooth on the highway for a truck, etc. Plenty of power from that old school...

Builder daily drives this 2700 HP beast. https://www.foxnews.com/auto/street-legal-ford-gt-record-mph-space-shuttle

Last time I was dry camping it got warm, high 90's. I noticed that the RV freezer was not freezing water bottles overnight like it usually does. Its a Dometic double door fridge that usually works great. The sun was on the fridge side of the RV most of the day the way it was parked, which was...

Last trip out with the RV I noticed the BBQ was in need of some TLC. The heat, tent, shield, burner protector plate was falling apart. Its stupid thin plate with a bunch of stamped slots in it so its days were numbered from the start. I priced out new grills but they are all at least $100 for...

I had mentioned on one of my threads (Purchasing 46.5 Acres Near Kingman, AZ) that I had the inverter/charger fail on the RV while camping. Its a Prosine 2.0 made by Xantrex and lasted about 15 years so I can't complain. I purchased a new unit from Xantrex and its being shipped. Most of the...

I have two wheel adaptors that fit snugly onto the rear axle flanges of the 1991 to 1999 Explorers. They adapt the Explorer wheel lug pattern to the 5x5.5 pattern common with solid axle swaps. They are .98" wide, 70.1MM ID to fit snugly on the hubs, and 107.9MM OD to fit snugly onto a...

I was looking through pictures and found this one. It can only be from 96-98. Oldest picture I could find of the Explorer. 4" Superrunner Superlift, 32" Geolander tires. Newest taken last week.

I am going out to Truckhaven Thursday (03/05) and leaving Sunday or Monday. I will probably be camping up on the mesa off S-22, and Truckhaven Trail. We camped up there several times years ago, but now the entrance is graded and graveled, much more RV friendly. I remember one such trip with a...

I don't think there is a more pristine B2 on the planet. Who would have thought someone would buy one and not beat the heck out of it. No Reserve: 27k-Mile 1988 Ford Bronco II XLT

For those of us who have D44 front axles, when do you replace the ball joints? I have a tiny amount of wiggle in the passenger lower joint that when I greased it up went away. Its been bugging me since I noticed it last month. They are AutoZone lifetime joints that I got when I did the swap...

Its that time of year again. What is the stuff you would add to your Explorer / Ranger / RBV if you could just go purchase whatever you wanted, and why? Here is my list for Santa: - New rear shocks; 1" shorter shocks would allow me to move them outward at the top helping with on-highway body...

For those of us that work with metal, this is a great deal. I ordered and haven't used them yet, but they appear to be of decent quality and they arrived in a few days. The coupon code makes them free so you just pay the shipping. Total was $10.73. Right now they only have 40 and 60 grit...

My 2008 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab came with a "locking differential" (10 bolt rear diff). It is still functional, but I want to know who made it, and what its called. Anybody have a clue?? I have changed the diff fluid before, but this time I spent a little time looking for a brand name or...

We are planning on going to TDS this year and camping up on the mesa off S-22, or the new one we found off SR-86, one exit north of Marina Drive. I am going with my buddy Mike and some of his friends. We should be arriving Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. A few good things about camping up on...

I am looking to refresh the interior of my 1994 XLT. It has tan leather seats that are tired. Seats I know will fit the first generation Explorers: 91-94 95-2000 After that, I don't know. I found several sets of newer Explorer seats around the city, but don't know if they will...

Let's see those air bump mounts. I purchased a set of Daystar Stingers and they mount with 2.0" bump cans. Need some pics of mounting locations to give me ideas.

AutoZone is having a special on oil change stuff. For $21.99 you get: 5 quart bottle of Mobile's 5000 mile oil 1 STP filter 1 funnel 1 drain pan 1 container of hand cleaner 1 roll of shop paper towels The oil alone usually cost that much. I bought two.

Anyone in Southern California interested in a day run to Corral Canyon? Mostly more difficult to very difficult trails. Great vista's, big rocks. 33" tires and at least one locker recommended. Body damage possible, but i try hard to avoid that. Its about 40 minutes east of San Diego on I-8...

http://www.delcity.net/ Del City is an electrical outlet with lots of great stuff. Coupon Code: TOOLONG215 Good until this Friday (01/30)

I was just going to post the title and leave it at that, but thought I might need to elaborate. TDS (Tierra del Sol) is a club that has an annual event in the Truckhaven Hills area near Salton Sea, California. It usually attracts about 50,000 people over the weekend. It is held the first...

My latest project is to upgrade the TV's in my 2005 Winnebago class "A" to LED. I have wanted to do this for awhile for viewing pleasure, and to update the look of the coach (most 2007's and newer have flat screens). I forgot to take some "before" pictures, but a found a few of the front TV...

Anybody want to meet up at Corral Canyon in Campo Monday or Tuesday?

but she just joined the Ford family. I just brought home her own 2010 Ranger Supercab XLT. They are getting hard to find as I spent the past month looking. Finally found one at a great deal that is super clean. 2.3Liter little engine, but it seems to pull pretty good. She has been asking...

Anyone planning on going to TDS this year? Its the first weekend of March (01,02). We are still in the thinking about it stage, but I haven't missed one in several years. If we go, we will be camping up on the Mesa off S-22, far enough away from the fun zone to sleep at night, but only a...

I got an email from WFO concepts for a 20% off through January 01. They have some decent stuff at decent prices. CODE 2013YEBO http://www.wfoconcepts.com/Default.aspx

I found this thread while searching Pirate4x4 today. It has some real good information on how to make cheap catch cans. Check it out; http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1001542-how-make-cheapass-mostly-aluminum-catch-can-under-15-a.html

As some of you know, I am working on building a parts list for a shortened Dana 44, long radius arm with coil overs SAS. 5:13 gears to match my rear axle and an ARB, maybe an electric locker. I have a pretty good list so far. At the same time, I am going to swap out the rear drum brakes for...

I bought a Badlands wireless winch remote on a whim from Harbor Freight. I read in the reviews it works on Warn winches, and I had a coupon so it only cost $19.99. It does and its a simple process to get it to work: Here is what comes in the package; The female connector is a five pin...

Check this out. I already have a Warn, but if I didn't I would give this a try...

Recently on a trip to Big Bear, I was towing my Explorer behind my Silverado with a tow bar. I had to brake moderatly hard, and this happened; I have been towing that Explorer with that tow bar behind vehicles for years with no problems. I already got the Silverado fixed, and my insurance...

I am planning on going out for TDS weekend with my buddy who has been out with us before (green J%^p). It's the first weekend of March. Anyone planning on coming?? Attending Confirmed Bkennedy Mike Kelley (Bkennedy's friend, who has not figured out how to join the board) Dan...

Okay, I ran the codes several times and this is what I got: Self-Test, engine off, key on; 566 Shift Solenoid Circuit Failure KOEO O 629 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Failure C 332 EGR Circuit Below Minimum Voltage C/O/R 542 Fuel Pump Circuit Open–PCM To Motor...

Okay, I did forum search, and looked all over under the hood, but I can't locate or remember where the connector is so I can read the error codes. Worst part is, I have had this truck for 15 years.....:rolleyes: I found the red ABS connector, and there is a oval shaped connecter that has never...

If you could get any one single present for your off road rig with cost not being a factor, what would it be?? Please pick only one item (a set of tires, shocks, things that need to come in groups counts as one item). My wish list is very long, but if I had to pick one thing, I think it would...

I want a set of stock, OEM 15" Explorer / Ranger wheels for my horse trailer. Anybody got a set in So-Cal?

This guy has a brand new set of 40X13.5X17" MTR's for $1400.00 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/976258807.html He also has a set of 35" MTR's but I got dibbs on them if the other person ahead of me does not show up.

Anybody see any of these sculptures? They have been put all over Borrego Springs by the guy that owns Avery Paper. He is a long time resident of the area and very wealthy. http://www.galletameadows.com/ We go past a few on the way home or out to Truckhaven nearly every trip. I know, I...

SAS / Re-Wire / Updates in progress; Bkennedy's SAS and Rebuild Thread Since I have been a member for over eight years, I thought it was about time I registered my Explorer: 1994 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 White with tan leather interior Owned since 1995 Modifications: The modifications list is...