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We recently got some of those pack out mounts for our work trailer, and it got me to thinking of doing the same thing! Just hate how expensive the Milwaukee pack out platform is....

Update long time in the making... Edgar has been on the road since about October...finding a second gen rear with 3.73LS around my area seemed to become a difficult task. I ended up settling on a Ranger 8.8 with 3.73LS and drums as long term goal is to get the Ex on the 1tons I have sitting...

Fam is still away, shop should be getting the trans tomorrow...we were approved to refinance our vehicle and add the bill to the loan with the bank and a lot of my wife's family wanted to help so her aunt started a GoFundMe page, so there's an answer to prayer and a weight off my shoulders...

Well, I mean...it's getting kinda lonely just me and the dog....

I was thinking at the filter just so I'm not running that old gas through it, but since the engine is still somewhat apart, I might as well...just looked at it and the one line just reaches the wheel well so this should be a pretty quick and easy thing to do...might do that this afternoon...

That was kinda what I had in mind, just slightly different as I have not (and would rather not) cut the floor...I was thinking about disconnecting the fuel line at the filter, attaching a hose to it (to run into a container), and then running power to the pump...never thought about supplying...

Update on my over due update... Heads and lower intake are on...rest of the engine should be able to be back together with a good afternoon or two. Will still have the other issues to work out, but ready to get it running again, which is a big step for me... On a related side note, anyone...

It has been entirely too long since I posted anything anywhere here. With now 2 little boys, home ownership, remodels, other projects, the Ex kinda got put on the wayside. I'm not sure what had happened, but not long after replacing the head gaskets, the Ex just seemed like it would bog down...

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I'm looking for some info on parts for a M5OD trans...here's just a little back story to my project... So earlier this year I purchased a 95 Ranger. Thing is bare bones, long bed, 2.3L, manual trans, 2wd, power nothing (except steering), no AC, doesn't even have interior lights. Wasn't...

Really liking the look of that bumper! Have kinda the same idea in mind, but mounted on the outside of the frame rails and tubing out the sides rather than entirely boxey...and a removable stinger...but that thing is looking really good!

Looks really good!

Got it...heading to the interwebs to order some parts... Will have to figure out how to replace the studs that broke off of the heat shield, but we'll get it done... Got a call from the engine shop today...heads were mounted to the table getting ready to be surfaced and valves were tested for...

Well, Thursday I went out after work (got rained out in the afternoon and had some time) and decided I'd get the manifolds off and the heads ready to take to the local engine shop. As fate would have it, I only broke 2 bolts.....and they were both on the heat shield! All the manifold bolts...

I didn't have any with me, but I either left bolts in their respective holes or threaded back to where they belong so as not to get lost...the connectors I'm not so worried about, it's remembering where to run all the wires lol... And yes, he's getting big! Wish I had more time to spend at home...

Well, I finally got out to the shop...had a little help come out too to get things done! Got everything out in pretty good time too (for being my first big engine work if we're honest)...only issues were some plastic tabs breaking off of the plugs and not being able to get the dipstick tube...

As far as the trans gears go, they recently did a write up on the subject in Four Wheeler (if memory serves correctly...was either that or Peterson's)...

When I suggested purchasing the Escort, I had to ensure her that I was not going to be selling the Explorer, so I think I'm good there...especially since I have since also added a Ranger to the mix (although it belonged to her late grandfather, so I don't think she really minded that at all).

Haha, not even close...still working on finding time to replace the head gaskets... My boss's son (also a distant cousin to me) and I are slowly swapping parts/work back and forth (me for the Ex, him for his Ranger). Neither one of us are in a terrible hurry, and I'd like to replace the...

Yeah, we're starting with the small things, but we'll eventually get there...little boy is growing up almost too fast it seems... Well, while I'm sitting here in the blind on what is the last day of turkey season, I figured I'd throw in a little update... Explorer got some work done! Well...

Liking the new rig and progress!

Long time since I last posted, and a lot of stuff has happened... Been living in our new home almost 5 months now, and really happy to be out of town! Takes a little longer to respond for fire or EMS, but it's close enough to be just fine. Been putting in lots of work to the house...tore off...

Welcome back! Like the new rig!

Digging the new look of the bumper!

I won't tell my wife you said that...she's stressed out enough as it is lol.

Thanks all! The doors continue to be work in progress, but they've taken a back burner to the house...we gained possession Monday, and I have yet to be to bed before 1 this entire week...hoping to have the house done and moved in by the 31st...I think there's something wrong with me lol

Whoa! Holy not keeping everyone updated Batman! Boy do I have things to share! We'll share with the personal stuff and end with the stuff everyone wants to hear about.... We'll start with the most important of the life updates...Mom and baby are doing great! Little stinker wouldn't always...

2nd that, I just might have to look into them. Don't do as much wheeling as I would like around my parts, but the wheeling around here isn't the same as out west. I'm picking up on a possible Rubicon trip? I would love to join in on that if it would happen!

:dunno: Just a product of my raisin' I guess lol.

That's what a pellet gun and a slow-cooker are for lol!

Here is some of my lighting.... 40" bar up top, 20" bar on bumper, 2 flush mount pods in front bumper, rock lights, and 2 halogens up top in the rear. Halogens need replaced, and am thinking about adding 2 (one on either side) to the rack toward the front off the sides. On top of all that...

Well, it's been a while since my last post, and I feel like I've gotten quite a bit done. Looking at it and realizing it's 4 weeks work of work, kinda makes ya think it's a really slow process, but with being on call every other day it seems, I haven't been able to get a ton done. It'd maybe...

I'm gonna keep an eye on this...was thinking of doing something right around the lines of what you're doing, down to using the holes for the bolts securing the cargo hooks. Figured it'd be a better idea than the cargo cover (that I don't have anymore) flapping around while the half doors are on...

Small update... Bought a new starter...fired right up. As long as the truck sat in the desert and with the age of the truck, I might think about replacing the wiring for the starter, just to be sure, but all systems are go for now. Haven't done much work with the doors. Threw some ratchet...

Well, a few updates. Battery is holding great, but now my starter is out...that is, I believe it is the starter. Few weeks ago, came out of the woods from turkey hunting and when I turned the key, I could hear the starter spin, but it wasn't engaging. When it would engage, it wasn't enough to...

Wish I could make it...you all have some fun for us, and be sure to post photos so we can wheel with you in our heads lol.

I'm glad the one I found did. Lol. Well, I looked into all of your suggestions, did some more digging, and some more reading, thinking and more digging. And I think I know what I'll be going with. I too was thinking of the Odyssey, but only being $20-40 cheaper than the yellow-tops, kinda...

I went to Google and searched top rated batteries, and read through I don't know how many posts. Seems on just about every one, Optima, Odessey and ACDelco were were at, if not right around, the top. Found good reviews on the AutoCraft batteries from Advance Auto Parts as well. With the...

Well, update... IT'S FINALLY HOME!!! While it may be home, it's far from done...still have all the wire-brushing and paint to do, half doors (not really counting those at the moment though), and noticed the antenna end of my CB antenna wire is completely broken off, which means repairing or...

That tailgate is awesome!