future plans

[BDAB]

I have a 92 xplorer that is all stock with the crappy 3.27 open gears.

plans for it include tri-y header on the 4.0L with a mild cam and a jet performance module, a C6 (trail rig, no need for OD and a small block C6 is more common here that a C4) NP205 with a doubler. going to a floor shifter and a GM steering manual steering column w/ cruise control switch (will occasionally be on the HWY). full size D44 TTB with chevy 8 lug outers, and a 9.5" GM 14-bolt in the back with 4.56 or 4.88 gears and lockers front and back. 35x12.50/16 unnamed M/T's. A mile marker 8000 pound winch front and back, swing away tire carrier, and maybe an exo cage.

I also have plans for my tow rig as it is donating it's rear axle to the explorer.

plans for it include a D60 front, a 10.5" GM 14-bolt in the back. 3.73's locked front and back (leaving the engine, trans, t-case alone unless I find a good deal on a cummins 5.9T), 33x12.50/16 yoko (hopefully they make this tire in my size) Geolander A/T 2's. A mile marker 12,000 pound winch and a swing away tire carrier.

I can post pics as soon as I have a car domain. I was hosting my pics at TRS but I have no desire to ever use that site again (not bad mouthing, I wish Jim Oaks well, but TRS is just not for me) I have to find a new place to host my pics.

 

[Rhett]

occasionally be on the HWY). full size D44 TTB with chevy 8 lug outers, and a 9.5" GM 14-bolt in the back with 4.56 or 4.88 gears and lockers front and back.

Wow, that is some stout gear. The floor shifter is a good idea too. The 8.8 is strong, but you're going even bigger on the rear. I believe in overbuilding everything, so you sound like you share my philosophy.

Go elite here, and you can post your pics on this site...

 

[CodePoet]

Question...why keep a ttb? I spent ALOT of time deciding whether or not to keep my ttb, and decided that for the money a straight axle conversion would be the most economical way to get what I wanted. The ttb has alot of cons when it comes to a trail rig (yeah some if not most can be overcome with $$$ and skill). There are guys on here like 410 who have made the ttb really work well though.

 

[BDAB]

Wow, that is some stout gear. The floor shifter is a good idea too. The 8.8 is strong, but you're going even bigger on the rear. I believe in overbuilding everything, so you sound like you share my philosophy.

Go elite here, and you can post your pics on this site...

yup ..... why just build it when you can overbuild it

Question...why keep a ttb? I spent ALOT of time deciding whether or not to keep my ttb, and decided that for the money a straight axle conversion would be the most economical way to get what I wanted. The ttb has alot of cons when it comes to a trail rig (yeah some if not most can be overcome with $$$ and skill). There are guys on here like 410 who have made the ttb really work well though.

I've never built a TTB before, all my big 4x4's have all been converted to straight axle, I want to try something different. I did extensive research on it and think I can get 25+" of wheel travel from it. plus ......... the only advantage I have seen to a straight axle is in deap mud or the rock, I plan on building an all around trail rig that can go fast in the desert as well perform desently in the trails, plus I lack the nessisary fab skills for a coil over sas.

 

[BDAB]

project update

I know its been a while since i was here, but, my trucking company has kept me too busy to start on a project. I sold the 92 explorer for parts and am searching for another with alot less rust.

I am ready to start on my tow rig project because it will be donating its engine and trans to the explorer (when i find another 1), I bought another Suburban with a 6.2L diesel that will be donating its engine and trans to the blue beast (plus a Bank's sidewinder) and the blue beast will be donating its 350 (might go in as twin turbo as i am experimenting with making my own headers), 4L80E, and rear axle for the explorer project.

I have bought hosting on godaddy.com and will be posting my updates there. I will put up the link as soon as my page is built and up.

 

[LBarr2002]

Hmmm...if you can pull this 350 swap off I wanna see it. If it works...

 

[BDAB]

works on gen1 and gen2 rangers, why would in not work on a gen1 explorer?

 

[LBarr2002]

Well...I have a chevy small block 400 sitting around that needs a new home...and would be awesome in an explorer. Do you have any links to ranger swaps?

 

[BDAB]

there are a few sbc powered rangers on trs ......