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I'm back. I think. I know you all hoped you were rid of me. BUT YOU'RE NOT! MUAHAHAHAHAH! ....straight-sixes are cool I promise, I'm not insane. Really. Hey, where are you going?

Ok! Here's the deal. As many of you know, I am totally nuts. I was planning to swap in a 4.9L inline-six and AOD, widen the TTB, run coilovers, 9" rear, etc. etc. But! I have a new idea. My dad and I are going to build a 4x4 over the course of a few summers. Here's MY idea. Use a 78-79 F150...

Ok - calling all geniuses. Well, at least the guys who know something. Does anyone have a clue about the external dimensions of a '95 or '96 Ford 4.9L Inline Six?? :smoke:

I will (hopefully soon) be swapping in a full-width Dana 44 TTB, cut and turned for 4 inches of lift. What can be done about steering? I assume that I'll run the steering arm and drag link off of the fullsize truck I pull the axle from. Could I adapt the Superrunner steering? If I were to...

I know I've posted a lot about this before, but a question popped into my head not too long ago. Are there any high-output six-cylinder engines that could compare to a 5.0? I'd like to do something unique, and to me, 6-cyls are just cool. I would love to swap in a Ford 4.9L I6, but fordkrazy...

I recently moved to Oklahoma City (college at OCU). Is there anybody around there? Does anybody know of any good spots to fourwheel? My truck isn't here until next semester, but I've got a couple of friends with 4x4s who'd love to 'wheel. Also, is the Texas Explorers Club heading anywhere near...

I had an idea today - you know how the driver's window has that "one-touch down" feature? Could I somehow modify the window controls so that the passenger side has the "one-touch down" as well? How 'bout all 4 windows? I'm guessing that the control for that is in the little switch itself in the...

Everybody seems to be avoiding this question; I've asked more than once. If I were to update the bodystyle (like Rick's or Perry McNeil's) to the later body, could I mount one of the full guards (like the WAAG or Manik) designed for the later model Explorers to my truck? I really just need to...

Someone has probably already asked, but how do I change the bolt pattern on an 8.8 to 5x5.5 easily and cheaply?

I have read (in reference to Land Rovers mostly, i think) about some 4-wheel-drives that have a center differential (i guess in the t-case?) that can be locked to give an exact 50% power split front and rear. Can I add this to my explorer? or is this something that nobody actually needs? or is...

Someone may have asked about this before, but I haven't seen it. I'd like to get one of those A-pillar mounted searchlights like police cars have. I figure that one of those would really be useful, or at least look cool. Just think of the uses. Like when I'm off-roading at night, I'm usually...

Anybody here from Texas? I'd like to meet up with some guys to go 'wheeling if anyone's interested.

Ok, after talking this up for like a year now, my V8 conversion plans are beginning to solidify. I have reasoned that the best source for the engine and most of the underhood components will be a second-generation Explorer or Mountaineer with a 5.0L. I have selected the AOD transmission to bolt...

I've heard of someone replacing all the ball joints in their front suspension with heim joints. I think the Zimmermans did it on their '93, not real sure who though. Does anybody know how hard this is to do? Also, what are the advantages? Is it stronger or what? Thanks in advance for the help guys!

[EDIT: I'm bumping this thread back up - it's got a lot of good information in it.] I need longer legs on my truck. I don't want to lift it, at least not much. I'm thinking about the Duff 2.5" but if I can get the travel I want without lifting, that's how I'll do it. I'm keeping the TTB, and...

Hey dudes! I really want a V8 in my baby. After talking to several people, I decided that the best route would be the 5.0L from a mustang and its AOD auto tranny. Now the good stuff. How hard will mating my transfer case up to the AOD be, and will I need an adapter. Also, while I'm working the...

I've got a 1993 Explorer XLT 4x4, auto tranny, push-button 4wd. It's bone stock except for the P235 BFG All-Terrains. When I upgraded to the 235's (from like P215's or so) my baby started to feel weak. I eventually will be running 33's and I've got the mo' power bug. Gas mileage is fairly...