FROADER's "Re-registry"

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.

This is the 'new' one.

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...

...so I can do this:

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

section525 (left) and SVO.

Brian (trckmagik) with a sawzall...

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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

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).

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3/17/07 Update

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.

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10/13/07 Update

Front bumper/winch mount.

Build Thread

Before:

During:

After x3:

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10/31/07 Update

8" subwoofer

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

Testing them at Truckhaven.

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)

 

[Tbars4]

...rofl, besides the new bumper, i think everone's chins dropped when froader's 45' bus came rolling into camp...(paul's rig) with froader's badged all over it...

 

[FROADER]

Oh yeah...

bumper = best buddy (24 years) discount. Although if you add up what I should owe Winter over the years and him working on my 15 vehicles I've owned, he could probably own a house by now...

 

[Tbars4]

...well at least i hope you got everything you wanted for your vehicles on your birthday...

 

[FROADER]

I actually got a single outlet power inverter from Winter, so that was sweet!

 

[Tbars4]

...thats killer, power for the computer???

 

[Stic-o]

I'll keep a eye out for a grill piece at the JY for ya colin

 

[cybergasm]

Oh yeah...

bumper = best buddy (24 years) discount. Although if you add up what I should owe Winter over the years and him working on my 15 vehicles I've owned, he could probably own a house by now...

I heard references made to this when u guys were loading up Carlovers X on the trailer at TH.

 

[FROADER]

First post updated.

 

[IZwack]

Lookin' good as ever -- those SXs worked better than the Xterrains (CJ-hill) !

*cough*

OMG sorry I have a cough

 

[FROADER]

Forst post updated with the rest of this...

 

[IZwack]

Where will the spare tire go!?

 

[mounty71]

Is this the first small step in the major transformation the truck will be undergoing? Or just an adjustment for the larger spare?

 

[FROADER]

It was a POS design, that just wasn't worth trying to fix. The bolt (instead of a spindle) was frozen and has been since 2 months after I got it. The main bar was also cracked by the bolt, as you can see in that pic posted above.

The spare is strapped down in the cargo area.

 

[Stic-o]

Colin, I have a brand new hinge from rockstomper if you want it.

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm

cost me $50 bucks but sense I'm doing something different, I'll make you a deal

 

[FROADER]

The POS wasn't very happy driving to Big Bear and back this weekend. There was slapping and banging sounds coming from it going up any hills on the highway. I honestly didn't think I was going to make it back.

I also blew a front passenger axle seal on the trail.

I think this thing is going to be parked in a yard (friend's dad has a place for me to keep it) until I can afford to do something about it. I'll probably say F it and just wait until I can do the 5.0 swap.

 

[Tbars4]

..I take it the noise was from the motor?? But your tranny is still ok???

 

[FROADER]

I'm not possitive. The surging "problem" I was having before, was never figured out, so I don't know if that was engine or tranny. Either way though, I'm not rebuilding a 3rd a4ld and I thought I was ok with the 4.0, but going 35mph up the 241 from the 91 really pissed me off.

 

[Tbars4]

...That hill is under rated as it is a steep a$$ grade even with a v8, 351 or bigger...

...I feel for you though, that is a big project alone...So, a v8 (302) and doubler, what tranny???...I take it this will have to happen before the "other" mod...

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

just go v8 all ready. we all know you want to lol

 

[FROADER]

...That hill is under rated as it is a steep a$$ grade even with a v8, 351 or bigger...

...I feel for you though, that is a big project alone...So, a v8 (302) and doubler, what tranny???...I take it this will have to happen before the "other" mod...

Well, since it still "runs" I can trailer it to truckhaven and use it until it actually stops working. I may still go ahead and do "The Plan" before I do anything with running gear.

just go v8 all ready. we all know you want to lol

Yes, it will eventually happen. As I stated above, it will have to be parked for a while before I can afford to do that.