Kennycal
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- October 26, 2013
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- City, State
- California
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Explorer XLT 4x4
Hello All.
This is my first post and look forward to any helpful information I may receive.
I joined this site to try and gain information about a crazy idea I have about converting my 94 Explorer XLT with automatic 4x4 system. There is a custom prop shaft disengagement system for when the rig is being towed, as well as a trailer braking system for towing others. Currently this is my daily driver, however I bought this truck to be first and foremost a hunting rig. In California, treestand hunting just is not feasible which I know will be a foreign idea to hunters from other regions. Truth be told, the rolling oak hills paired with lack of public hunting access leads to hard hunting and stalking. We mostly off road the 4x4 trails in our national forests. Long story short, spotting deer from a covered vehicle is extremely difficult.
My idea is to make a removable hard top from the existing structure. Before you scoff at the idea, I have googled 'convertible ford explorer' and have found pictures of this project being completed. However it gives no information on the functionality of the vehicle afterwards.
The truck will not be a daily driver obviously and strictly for hunting. I have questions about structural integrity issues as I know removing the roof from some vehicles can cause extreme instability (hence the reason convertible sedans add weight to increase structural rigidity). I basically want to saw through the B and C pillars and figure out some sort of system where I can unbolt and remove the top.
Any and all help/CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is welcomed. This isn't something I am starting tomorrow, but plan to do.
This is my first post and look forward to any helpful information I may receive.
I joined this site to try and gain information about a crazy idea I have about converting my 94 Explorer XLT with automatic 4x4 system. There is a custom prop shaft disengagement system for when the rig is being towed, as well as a trailer braking system for towing others. Currently this is my daily driver, however I bought this truck to be first and foremost a hunting rig. In California, treestand hunting just is not feasible which I know will be a foreign idea to hunters from other regions. Truth be told, the rolling oak hills paired with lack of public hunting access leads to hard hunting and stalking. We mostly off road the 4x4 trails in our national forests. Long story short, spotting deer from a covered vehicle is extremely difficult.
My idea is to make a removable hard top from the existing structure. Before you scoff at the idea, I have googled 'convertible ford explorer' and have found pictures of this project being completed. However it gives no information on the functionality of the vehicle afterwards.
The truck will not be a daily driver obviously and strictly for hunting. I have questions about structural integrity issues as I know removing the roof from some vehicles can cause extreme instability (hence the reason convertible sedans add weight to increase structural rigidity). I basically want to saw through the B and C pillars and figure out some sort of system where I can unbolt and remove the top.
Any and all help/CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is welcomed. This isn't something I am starting tomorrow, but plan to do.
