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Well as many know, I haven't had my explorer for quite some time. That has all changed since about 1 hour ago. I bought Mark's Explorer from him this morning (Felix on the board) and I'm already loving it.

This is my old one.

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This is the 'new' one.

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Here is the link to Mark's write up of my Explorer. Write up of Explorer

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6/15/2006 UPDATE

Well, I figured I'd update this since it came back up.

The new look: Took off the brush guard and painted the EB tan to black.
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7/13/06 Update

Added a wristed arm...

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...so I can do this:

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I also swapped the front EZ-locker for a True Trac L/S.

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8/04/06 Update

Engine swap in TX at SVO's house.

Discussion Thread

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section525 (left) and SVO.

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Brian (trckmagik) with a sawzall... :eek:

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12/28/06 Update

Some fender trimming. I also took off the piece directly under the grill.

Fender trimming thread

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3/04/07 Update

Lt.Jim's console inspired me to build my own. So here are some pics. I didn't get a lot of 'progress' pics.

The build-up thread

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6/17/07 Update

Added a speaker so I can hear my CB.

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3/10/07 Update

New rear bumper. Thanks Chris (CG - FAT CAT). :thumbsup:

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3/17/07 Update:D

Rock lights.

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7/21/07 Update

12.7hp and more diff protection added with this sticker that I forgot I had. :thumbsup:

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10/13/07 Update

Front bumper/winch mount.

Build Thread

Before:

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During:

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After x3:
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10/31/07 Update

8" subwoofer

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About ten minutes with a little saw and channel locks and about twenty minutes with my 4.5" angle grinder with a 36 grit disc, (what I use for the tikis) and it was done.

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12/21/07 Update

Interco Super Swamper TSL SX - 36x12.5-15

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Testing them at Truckhaven. :thumbsup:

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3/26/08 Update

Rear Bumper mods. The swing out portion of the bumper was not very well designed, so I took it off...

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A pic from the October Truck Haven run. I love this one. (photo by IZwack's brother)

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Let's make some bumpers! :thumbsup:
 






I'm a proud new owner of a Warn xd9000i that was used twice.

How long was on what ever it came off of? It looks like it has been to hell & back.
 












drool on yer winch
someday I will have $$$ again...I have had to let 2 sweet winch deals pass lately, no $$$
need to fix front locker instead and $$$ for that is a month away +

you = Sweeet purchase
 






wow that is one nice winch!

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Glad to finally meet you Colin and get it to you, can't wait to see it mounted.
 












How long was on what ever it came off of? It looks like it has been to hell & back.

I was sitting outside for awhile but its in great shape with only two light pulls on it.
 






hanzo, you are alive...where have you been hiding??? hope your truck is coming along...:D
 






drool on yer winch
someday I will have $$$ again...I have had to let 2 sweet winch deals pass lately, no $$$
need to fix front locker instead and $$$ for that is a month away +

you = Sweeet purchase

I didn't have any money either. I traded the winch for my mt. bike. :)
 






How long was on what ever it came off of? It looks like it has been to hell & back.

It's better now. It was really just caked on dirt, but some of the finish is actually bubbling up as you can see on the left side of the first pic.

Don't make no nevermind to me though! :D

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And, I took this while I was outside cleaning it. Thought it looked pretty cool.

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Nice looks good.

Great looking sky to.
 






I made a fairlead license plate bracket today. Now I just need to get the winch mounted. It will be done before the Oct. Truck Haven run. :)
 

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Looks good Colin
 






Since I put my 12" sub in the Van, I got an 8" sub from toypaseo (thanks again dude...). I got off work early, so I decided to install it today.

Nicely packaged from toypaseo.

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About ten minutes with a little saw and channel locks and about twenty minutes with my 4.5" angle grinder with a 36 grit disc, (what I use for the tikis) and it was done.

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Happy birthday to me. :D

I'm going to update the first post as well.
 






...do you have a tan grill for that space???
 












Boom...chicka...boom:D
 






I think Tbars was right, you did win the Lotto

- van
- winch
- audio

What else am I missing in that list Tbars?
 



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I think Tbars was right, you did win the Lotto

- van
- winch
- audio

What else am I missing in that list Tbars?

Van = Sold the Audi.
Winch = traded mt. bike.
audio = $25 speaker.

:p:
 






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