Goat in the Turtle Shell arrives!

[goatshell]

Greetings all!

I've been lurking the Explorer threads for a few months and decided to finally jion. I've got a stock 97 Explorer XLT 4x4 that is currently in the small lift modification process. As of this week I've taken off the tupperware(ground effects), did a 1.5 inch torsion Lift and am installing some home made shackles this evening to raise the rear 1.5-2 inches. Tomorrow the stock tires and rims get taken off and I'm installing 31x10.5 meats wrapped on Black Rock Crawler Rims with a 4 inch offset. I'll also be picking up a Land Rover 42"x32" roof Basket sometime today to mount this weekend.

Looking forward to reading more and getting out on some rougher trails to take me to the singletrack I love to ride my mountain bike on.

For now here is a photo of the Explorer Stock.

PB270036 by Goat in a Turtle Shell, on Flickr


Cheers!

The Goat in a Turtle Shell

 

[goatshell]

P9050165 by Goat in a Turtle Shell, on Flickr

Heres a few last shots from the Explorer as stock

Blazing Herman Gulch

DSC02952 by big ring racing, on Flickr


At Schofield Pass

DSC02770 by big ring racing, on Flickr


Near Independence Pass

Just below Independence Pass by Goat in a Turtle Shell, on Flickr

Lift and new tire and rims are installed. Ride has firmed up a bit but I like how it looks and rides....will post those pics tonight.