Stic-o's Explorer (AKA: JP Mobile)
What it is!
1999 Ford Explorer XL
The Go Juice
4.0L OHV
KKM Open-Air Cleaner
5-Speed Auto Transmission #2
Full width Axles:
'79 Bronco Dana HP 44
w/78 Thunder Bird calipers
'89 Bronco 8.8
w/custom Currie rotors to use Ex factory discs
Yukon ~5.13 Gears
Powertrax~ No-Slip Locker (Rear)
Blue Torch Fabworks Diff. Cover Front & Rear
Manual 1354 Transfer Case
Gibson 2.5" Cat Back System
Optima Red Top
Where it hit's the dirt
17x8 Crager Soft 8's
37x12.50xR17 Goodyear MT/R's
14" Fox Racing Shocks
Custom Rear Shackles 2"
Spring over swap
Keep'n it safe
Custom HD front bumper
Custom Rock Sliders
Custom HD rear bumper
Undercarrige Rock Lights
KC 6x9 Lights
Whip CB Antena
Cusom extended brake lines F&R
Custom 8 point Roll Cage
10,000lbs. T-max winch
10lbs. Powertank
The Pad
Grey Interior
Pioneer DEH-6600
2-way Pioneer Speakes
Overhead Console
Undien CB
Cargo Powerpoint
Looking Forward
F-Series 2nd gas tank
The Proof
Some other thread of mine
SAS build thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148754
SAS registry: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168723
Front bumper 2.0: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185185
Rear bumper: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138956
Sliders: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131372
Cargo control: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170657
Stic-Cam: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133913[/QUOTE]
What it was!
The Story:
Back in Spring of 2002 I desided to by my 1999 Ford Explorer XL 4X4. We orignaly looking to replace my wife's '98 Escort but came upon my truck first. I to was in need of a new truck, sence I became board with my '96 Ford Ranger. This is still the best truck I ever owned, but it was only 2wd and even set up as a pre runner, I was still limitd to where I could go. I wanted 4X4 so I could really have some fun. I bought my EX with 82k on it which is kinda high for a 3 year old truck. However I could not pass up the deal. A 3 year old 4x4 for under 10k!
This is the truck about 7 months later after doing a the famous TT/ ShaQ and installing 31" BFG AT's
Now having 31's it was time to get her dirty!
In Feb. of 2003 I went on my first off-roading trip to a place called Rowher Trail were I met this Crazy fool named Jefe He was running a 2000 xlt with 35's on it! I could not belive what I was seeing, but his truck later became my role model.
After this trip I Learned some important things..
Flex sucks with sway bars attached!
By May I was ready for more after I made some custom sway bar disconect which proved to make a world of difference! The truck did very well, and I went places were others may have thought I would not make it.
Unfortantly they were right A skid plate would have been very handy. The picture above shows the entire truck hi-centered on the gas tank
After this I kina layed low for awile. I knew doing damage like that every time I went out, would equal not much of a truck left real soon. It took about 3 months to find some skid plates for my truck. In the fall Jefe started into his SAS project and removed his 3" body lift. I picked it up from him, with all the hard work done already (bumper bracket all drilled thank you jefe) I installed it a week later a finished it in about 7-8hrs. by myself.
The next run I went on was a biggie. I went to T-haven were I finally met Rick (Nice Guy ) I also saw faces from other runs. This weekend was a blast and I finally got to really see what my truck could do as well as others to
As you see...Now she flexs!
What a blast!
In march me and Jefe went to Last Chance Cayon. Had tons more fun...
Besides who else would drive on huge pipe with ya?
This is also where I learned, that if Jefe dosn't want to try something....Maybe I should take it as a hint! ...and not try to be ballsy
No I didn't roll it! Thanks to some smart thinking. But I thought Jefe was gonna have a heart attack
the story contines....but you'll have to ask
What it is!
1999 Ford Explorer XL
The Go Juice
4.0L OHV
KKM Open-Air Cleaner
5-Speed Auto Transmission #2
Full width Axles:
'79 Bronco Dana HP 44
w/78 Thunder Bird calipers
'89 Bronco 8.8
w/custom Currie rotors to use Ex factory discs
Yukon ~5.13 Gears
Powertrax~ No-Slip Locker (Rear)
Blue Torch Fabworks Diff. Cover Front & Rear
Manual 1354 Transfer Case
Gibson 2.5" Cat Back System
Optima Red Top
Where it hit's the dirt
17x8 Crager Soft 8's
37x12.50xR17 Goodyear MT/R's
14" Fox Racing Shocks
Custom Rear Shackles 2"
Spring over swap
Keep'n it safe
Custom HD front bumper
Custom Rock Sliders
Custom HD rear bumper
Undercarrige Rock Lights
KC 6x9 Lights
Whip CB Antena
Cusom extended brake lines F&R
Custom 8 point Roll Cage
10,000lbs. T-max winch
10lbs. Powertank
The Pad
Grey Interior
Pioneer DEH-6600
2-way Pioneer Speakes
Overhead Console
Undien CB
Cargo Powerpoint
Looking Forward
F-Series 2nd gas tank
The Proof
Some other thread of mine
SAS build thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148754
SAS registry: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168723
Front bumper 2.0: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185185
Rear bumper: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138956
Sliders: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131372
Cargo control: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170657
Stic-Cam: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133913[/QUOTE]
What it was!
The Story:
Back in Spring of 2002 I desided to by my 1999 Ford Explorer XL 4X4. We orignaly looking to replace my wife's '98 Escort but came upon my truck first. I to was in need of a new truck, sence I became board with my '96 Ford Ranger. This is still the best truck I ever owned, but it was only 2wd and even set up as a pre runner, I was still limitd to where I could go. I wanted 4X4 so I could really have some fun. I bought my EX with 82k on it which is kinda high for a 3 year old truck. However I could not pass up the deal. A 3 year old 4x4 for under 10k!
This is the truck about 7 months later after doing a the famous TT/ ShaQ and installing 31" BFG AT'sNow having 31's it was time to get her dirty!
In Feb. of 2003 I went on my first off-roading trip to a place called Rowher Trail were I met this Crazy fool named Jefe He was running a 2000 xlt with 35's on it! I could not belive what I was seeing, but his truck later became my role model.After this trip I Learned some important things..
Flex sucks with sway bars attached!
By May I was ready for more after I made some custom sway bar disconect which proved to make a world of difference! The truck did very well, and I went places were others may have thought I would not make it.
Unfortantly they were right
A skid plate would have been very handy. The picture above shows the entire truck hi-centered on the gas tank After this I kina layed low for awile. I knew doing damage like that every time I went out, would equal not much of a truck left real soon. It took about 3 months to find some skid plates for my truck. In the fall Jefe started into his SAS project and removed his 3" body lift. I picked it up from him, with all the hard work done already (bumper bracket all drilled thank you jefe) I installed it a week later a finished it in about 7-8hrs. by myself.
The next run I went on was a biggie. I went to T-haven were I finally met Rick (Nice Guy
) I also saw faces from other runs. This weekend was a blast and I finally got to really see what my truck could do as well as others toAs you see...Now she flexs!
What a blast!
In march me and Jefe went to Last Chance Cayon. Had tons more fun...
Besides who else would drive on huge pipe with ya?
This is also where I learned, that if Jefe dosn't want to try something....Maybe I should take it as a hint! ...and not try to be ballsy
No I didn't roll it!
Thanks to some smart thinking. But I thought Jefe was gonna have a heart attack the story contines....but you'll have to ask
