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Anyone got an Atlas II currently taking up space ? And willing to let it go ? Long shot I know. . . My 4.3:1 with 25 spline shaft has “pooped the bed”, and the company that has “Adapters” as part of the company name no longer makes components for it… Any of the old timers with an Atlas II...

Want ! ! ! (Okay, maybe now - - not so much. . .) Less than a week to make it your own. . . No Reserve: 5.0L-Powered 1992 Ford Ranger SuperCab 5-Speed Paul

Realize this kind of "first" post on a thread usually includes a poll or a call for various possible date options, but a few wily Northwest scoundrels have already made reservations in the Moab area . . . May 12th - 19th, 2023 Some of us are at the venerable Canyonlands Campground, others at...

Two years ago (to the day!) I picked up a lightly used 2011 Ranger FX4. With only 65,000 on the odometer, it came with the manual transmission (M50d-R1HD), and as part of the FX4 package was equipped with the Limited Slip rear differential and 4.10 gears, Rancho 5000 shocks, skid plates for...

“Three ashtrays, two doors, one cup holder, and zero Air Bags” As it sits today. . . (December 2024) Here is the list of major modifications (listed front to rear, sort of): - James Duff Pre-Runner Front Bumper - Ramsey REP 8000 winch in Duff Bumper with Warn Synthetic Line - James Duff Front...

Not much room for additional switches in the first generation Explorers, so after putting in a roll cage added a small piece of diamond plate to hold a switch or two. . . Here's a look: With the explosion of cheaper-priced LEDs with lower amperage draws, decided to add a few to the rig...

"Potius Sero Quam Nunquam" Paul '91 Sport

No, not this kind of mullet. . . Although Chuck "almost" pulls it off "M-ullitt", as in kind of a hybrid (Jeez, I hate using that word now...) between the Mach 1 and the Bullitt. We bought this Mustang new off the lot in November 2000 for a couple of different reasons: Our other car...

. . . as in the Modular Operational Activity Base. . . . or perhaps it's the U.T.A.H., or Utility Trailer Adventure Hauler ? ? ? Anyway, I have a smaller motorcycle trailer from a company called Kendon - - it's a two rail trailer that folds and stands upright when not in use. Generally, I...

So here’s the back-story: Every couple of years I chose a project to make the Explorer better or more capable - - some are small, some are re-do’s of old projects that either needed upgrades or wore out, and some (like this one) are a bit more involved. This year, it’s putting together a...

Anyone have any wheeling plans ? ? ? I mean, that they want to include others on ? ? ? Paul '91 Sport

Whaddya think ? ? ? ? Head out to Tahuya either Friday night (February 4th) or early Saturday morning (the 5th), wheel, drink some beer, camp, avoid "Ph-Oprah"), then head out Sunday noonish for my place and watch the last (good) portion of the pre-game show and the game. . . and root the...

:thumbdwn: Not for the "Serious Explorations" license plate bracket, but the flimsey zip tie mount that I've had it attached to since I put on the new rear bumper. . . So the donor was a rear plate bracket from an Eeeek! Chevy Astro minivan. . . Had to do some modification to...

Wanted to keep this in the Northwest thread, since I'm not interested in paying shipping from the east coast, but the time has come. . . Anyone got a line on where I could pick up an Early Bronco front axle? Preferrably with disc brakes, it will end up with 4:10 gears and an ARB locker...

Phil has generously offered up his place for a little Memorial Day Party/BBQ. What better place to show pictures and video of the recent Moab excursion and kick back for a few beers...? Thanks, Phil!:p: Just let us know what we need to bring! Paul

Okay, no sense hijacking the NW Moab Caravan thread, so lets identify a date/time and place to work on some of these Exploders before heading southeast to Moab. Even if you can't make it to Moab this year, this repair party will also function as a "Meet & Greet" for some of the newer NW...

Originally posted by Paul: (There Phil, happy now?) Posted by Phil: Happier.... Ditto what Paul said! I'll bet you have your rig fixed up before Paul fixes his. Okay, so no intent on highjacking Andy's thread, so here's here's how I've been spending my rainy (and recently freezing)...

The old bumper held up pretty well - - Smittybilt dual tube bumper purchased in '98, swing away tire carrier added in '02; but the Smittybilt was never designed to carry the load, especially bouncing around off-road. Had to have the hinge re-welded a few times over the years, and decided the...

Anyone else considering going to this? Free admission... http://www.4wheelparts.com/info/puyallup-truck-jeep-fest.aspx?gclid=CL2fht7GupkCFShRagodvAO-5w Paul '91 Sport

Just a work in progress, lots more to do, but here is what I have so far... Paul '91 Sport

Just throwing this out - - have a few ideas that would require a second set of doors for my '91 Sport. Anyone in the NW (WA, ID, OR) area know of either a '91-'94 Explorer (or Mazda Navajo) that is either for sale (real cheap) or being parted out ?? Thanks, Paul '91 Sport

VIAIR Installation or "How I Spent My President's Day Weekend"... I've always wanted to set up a air compressor and tank in my Sport. The Power Tank or Source products had merit, but figured that they would require an interior installation solution. What I really wanted was a compressor and...

Closing on a new house in the next few weeks, but can't work on the Exploder in the house, so here's a pic of the new Man Cave. . . Yep, four car. . . Paul '91 Sport

Date Change. . . To be Determined For those who have been following the Liberty July 11-13 Thread, have seen the pictures and enjoyed the write-up and vowed, "Next time, I'm going!", well here's your chance. Liberty - The Sequel:What Date Works for You? As a one of the many who did...

Never really liked the stock look of the Explorer Grill, just too much space between the "ribs" with a full view of the radiator and stuff. . .so I added some mesh on the backsides to make it look a little cleaner. Let there be no doubt, I got the idea from LD 50, but instead of the stainless...

Okay, maybe not a "new" '91 Sport, but it sure looks like one! (at least to me). . . In my somewhat biased mind, this is the way Ford should have built them - - 5" of lift, 33's, an Atlas II, winch, and rear swing away tire carrier, ARB lockers, SOA. . . Yeah, sure, I guess a strait axle...

Back in Tacoma, just wanted to say "thanks" for Bryan and Phil (as well as John and Jay) for the wheeling trip today - - good to shake off a bit of the rust and make sure that most things are still working. Realize its lame to start a thread without photos, but my camera "pooped the bed"...

Not sure if it is shameless self promotion, my living vicariously through this web site while my Explorer is in storage, or just wanting to pad this new forum, but here is the thread showing my tube style rear tire carrier from last Spring...

I'm posting these photos for Rick M., owner of the Bionic Marshmallow. . . These photos are the first stages of his new winch mounted front bumper. If you have ever seen Rick's rig, you are immediately drawn to the rear bumper that Rick made himself - - high quality work with all the goodies...

So I'm traveling down I-95 this afternoon and hit a concrete expansion joint while crossing a bridge - - Bam! The speedo needle drops to zero (which it has done before), but now the odometer and trip meter no longer work!! What the Hell?? For some reason, at the same time the cruise control...

Just got the truck back this evening with my new fabbed tire carrier !! Bought the http://www.rockstompers.com hinge for $40, and had the same guy who fabbed my winch mount install the tire carrier. The bumper is a Smittybilt dual tube bumper. It currently holds a 33" tire, but there is...

Know this is not a good sign . . . Noticed radiator fluid dripping from the back side of my engine. My initial guess is that I have cracked the engine block. The head gasket gave out a few months ago, not substantial oil loss, but my once clean engine no has a decent coating of oil...

Bought the Duff Pre-Runner style bumper back in 98, before they made the new one with the winch mount. The more I went off road, the more I decided I needed a winch for my rig. Problem was I liked the look of the Duff bumper and didn't want to start from scratch. Here's the end...

Had the Explorer laid up for about three months, and when I started it up the fuel gauge no longer worked. Figure the most likely culprit is the sending unit at the tank, but thought I'd post here in case anyone else had had the problem and knows of any other reasons why the gauge would just...

Figured this would be the best place to ask this question: Know a few guys have played around with different radiators in conjunction with swapping to the 5.0. I'm trying to cram a winch under / behind my Duff front bumper (will require a fabbed mount), and it would fit a Superwinch 9000 if I...

Anyone on the East Coast / Mid-Atlantic states interested in doing a run in Tellico ? I haven't been there yet, but would be willing to do some Explorations here in North Carolina. . . Tellico is located in the extreme Western part of the state, near the town of Murphy (N.C.) and not far...

Anyone interested in a run at Tellico (N.C.) during Columbus Day weekend (7-9 October)?? I'll check out potential lodging/chow/services in the area and do a pre-run if necessary. I know there is a ton of info on the net about Tellico, and I'll post some of it if there are any East Coasters...

Tuttle Creek ORV Park just north of Manhatten, Kansas is a great off-roading area with trails for all driver skill and vehicle modification levels. Explorer/Navajo/Mountaineer owners who want to get together for some impromptu wheeling just need to respond to this post and we'll hammer out the...

I have the Rancho 2 1/2" Suspension Lift and want to upgrade the suspension to fit 33" tires without starting from scratch. What I intend to do is swap out the 2 1/2" front coils with 4" coils and do a spring-over in the rear. I want to be able to continue to use the Rancho drop down bracket...