99ex22's Elite Registry!

[EK98]

HA! cool, I'll have to keep an eye out for it next time I'm down there. only problem is, I'm a 2wd and may end up joining the civics

First... Lacky01, you live in Keizer OR? So do I! And we both have 2wd 98's.

Second... I take mine down on the sand in pacific city a lot, however last time I got it stuck, and it was a long hike to find someone to help me out... so be careful!

 

[99ex22]

I picked up a 2" reciever Class 3 Hidden Hitch brand hitch today off Craigslist but it's not very "hidden" I also got a Smittybilt 10K pound towhook for it....

 

[99ex22]

I hit the glove box and airbag with krylon fusion....

I also painted some things under the hood...

Im pretty sure I gained like 10 horse power...

 

[Lacky01]

Im pretty sure I gained like 10 horse power...

*snickers quietly to himself...* :bsnicker:

 

[99ex22]

updated first post. Made it a evolution type thing...

 

[Sbyrne97]

Nice work...chuckle at the 10 HP...was it hard to cut the spacers for the bl?...PS: Your drive way must be a PITA to take care of

 

[99ex22]

Nice work...chuckle at the 10 HP...was it hard to cut the spacers for the bl?...PS: Your drive way must be a PITA to take care of

no it wasnt hard at all. I just used a sawzall and it cut right through them. If I had to do it again I would just purchase 1" lift blocks from 4wheelparts.com for like 2.50 Driveway-Yeah that's why we don't take care of it haha. There is trees everywhere around it and as the roots grow the pavement buldges up and developes cracks everywhere. We had it re paved a few years back but it looks horrible again.

Edit: My driveway isnt the flat one....it's the one in pictures 1 and 4 in the first post. Not sure which one your talking about but ANYWAY.....

 

[97sprt4x4]

You say your current lift is just 1 inch bl and a tt and shackles. Does it rub with the 33s? and did you leaf packs add any lift?

Thanks,
Justin

 

[99ex22]

nope no rub anymore. I had to trim a little of the plastic in the wheel well but other than that I have no rubbing issues at all even while flexed on the trails.

Edit: leaf packs- Yeah it's kinda funny....I got a full 2" of lift with the shackles and new leaf packs....Im sure they will sag a little over time though.

 

[Lacky01]

....Im sure they will sag a little over time though.

leaf springs are like breasts. :

 

[99ex22]

leaf springs are like breasts. :

Thats a great way to put it lacky

 

[99ex22]

I just completed the Throttle cable mod and Brown wire mod! Ill get photo's later

 

[99ex22]

Ok I got pictures of the throttle cable mod and BWM. The throttle cable mod made a world of a difference. I barely touch the gas pedal and she takes off and it actually shifts down no when I gas it. The BWM the only time I can tell a difference is if im on a gravel road or coming up my hill (there is a hairpin turn it usually kicks in on) it doesnt clunk anymore.
Throttle cable...There was 3 zipties worth of slack in it...

BWM switch...Nothing fancy just a plain old on/off switch from napa...

 

[97xlt4.0]

awesome registry, i love your ex man!!! Gives me all kind of ideas for mine!! I'm in the Portland area too.

 

[99ex22]

Thanks! Glad to see your from the portland area! Maybe I won't be the only one around with a lifted explorer!

 

[97xlt4.0]

LOL yeah I just need to find a job so I can start doing some stuff to the Explorer, other than routine maintenance!! Looking at all the pics on here, I think mine's ready to grow!!

 

[99ex22]

I think im going SOA and sloped body lift again but leaving my overload spring in this time and see what happens. Ill more than likely purchase Perry's 6" flare fiberglass fenders too and have them painted by a buddy to match.

 

[storlied]

You might want to look at the V8 Explorers, on the rear axles.. they have bars for anti-wrap... it might be something you want to do yourself, or maybe get an axle from a v8 explorer?? if you have the mounting points for it on your frame?

 

[99ex22]

Yeah the axle thats on there now is out of a 96 5.0 L and it does have those mounts but I had to bend them down and out of the way for the spring perch to sit on top. But ive changed my mind again. Im just going to leave it the way it because its more streetable. Ill just get a mild roof rack and throw 4 hella 500"s up top.

 

[Rusty]

ruffstuff specialties makes an anti wrap spring perch.. its like 7 inches long and 2.5 wide.. this should help with spring wrap. This is what i purchased.. just haven't installed yet.. and they are only like $35.