93 Explorer project "The Hulk"

[Naasau]

... engine mounts?

 

[adamsbro2]

So took the hulk out hunting and took a couple pics for the hell of it.....

This is God Shining down on The Hulk.

Here is a stuff shot.

And a Droop shot.

And there ya go. Also the stock crossbars on the luggage rack didn't hold up to the tire and basket mounted while off road the bumpy roads caused it to break. Time to make the temporary mounting job more permanent, more to come!

 

[wood1]

Sweeeeeet......

love the wheels

 

[adamsbro2]

Heres a couple pics after the hunt.

Gotta replace the luggage rack and a trans mount soon.

 

[wood1]

When you going to post a few pics of the chevota?

 

[adamsbro2]

I could do that tonight if ya want

 

[wood1]

I was thinking it sounded like a cool project... small block in a yoto?

 

[adamsbro2]

alright here is a couple pics of the CHEVOTA ongoing project.


Before and After lift and tires but i have since come up another couple inches.

Here are a few flex pics. I couldn't get the rear to flex with it cause the rear axle was strapped to the frame temporarily so that limited it quite a bit but still not bad.

Then here is a couple after i bobbed the bed which again isn't finished but is coming along slowly like the rest of the project.

And if you want to see more you can check out the build thread i have going for it........ http://www.yotatech.com/f158/82-toyota-turning-into-82-chevota-224625/

That way i dont change subject on the Hulk or he will get mad LOL!!

 

[wood1]

Ha ha, no one can accuse you of being afraid of doing some work! That thing is rotten...

 

[adamsbro2]

Ya still might scrap the bed and build a flat bed haven't decided

 

[wood1]

Cool project. What you doing for motivation?

 

[adamsbro2]

Motivation? What is this thing you speak of lol? It comes and goes ill work on it for a couple weeks and it'll sit for a month or two then work again and so on and so on.

 

[wood1]

Sorry too vague, been hitting the beer... what is suppose to go under the hood?

 

[adamsbro2]

It has a 350 under the hood, sm465 tranny with np205 transfer, full with Dana 44 front and 14 bolt 9.5 ring gear rear end

 

[adamsbro2]

Got out and played a bit with the local explorer group we've formed. Here's a few pics.

I had a blast and can't wait to get out again!

 

[Tbars4]

...Now that's cool and it's great to see a new group being formed..:biggthump

 

[adamsbro2]

OK......its been awhile since any updates so i thought since i finished something i would post a bit...... I did replace the trans mount but didn't take any pics sorry its pretty straight forward though. However i finally decided to get the roof basket back on. I took a few pics of that. And if anyone would like i can get some more another day but it was getting dark so this is all i have right now....

A little info on how i did it........ I used 1x1x3/16 angle iron and drilled holes to match the factory mounting holes. Then i Welded crossbeams on front and rear to line up with a couple of the bottom tubes of the basket. I welded the crossbeams to the tubes in 4 places and then welded the main basket tubes to the front runners in about three places........it is SOLID! And it just adds an awesome look to the ex as well as opened up the room in my cargo area.

Upcoming (Hopefully before MOAB) Is disc brakes in the rear with a rear locker and new tread. Not sure on what tires yet but im thinking of km2's any input????

 

[Naasau]

Looking good!

For treads I'm running BFG MT KM2's and they've been smoother and quieter than most at's I've driven.

.... and kick some serious ass in deep snow.

 

[adamsbro2]

How long have you had them? Whats the wear rate? And how do they grip rocks.

 

[wood1]

I think they are my next tire. I do like them....