Juggernaut: My 95 XLT

[Xport]

Real Name: Christopher
Year : 1995
Model: Explorer XLT
State: Georgia
City: Royston (About 30 minutes outside of Athens)

Pics (these weren't taken by me, they were taken by the guy I bought it from... Paid $1500 - got 204k on it- 2 years ago he got a full tranny rebuild and recently had full service brake work and the 32in Mud King's put on.)

I will be doing mods to it here and there to make it look better.

 

[Slowlyvverot]

looks good, though the pictures are a little small. Is it lifted at all to fit those 32s?

 

[Xport]

To be completely honest, I am not even sure! I know I have to "climb" a little to get in and out. My mom is about 5'3" or so and she has to do a bit of a leap to get in and a "drop" when getting out lol. I will ask the guy if he had it lifted at all, I'd definitely like to know that.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome and nice x

 

[Xport]

Thanks!

I just got word back from the seller- no lift at all.
He said he had 31" on it before and decided to try one higher... Apparently he spent $700 on the tires and turned around to buy a brand new truck. My gain - Definitely is a large step from driving a 2dr coupe car - no scrubbing issues!!

 

[CALDWELL]

got good potential fella !

 

[CALDWELL]

well no lift currently...

Torsion / Shackles fella !!!!!! will look good !

 

[Xport]

well no lift currently...

Torsion / Shackles fella !!!!!! will look good !

I am really a nub at mechanics, can you explain this?

 

[wrigley_1285]

I am really a nub at mechanics, can you explain this?

torsion bar 101 - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47345

here's some more info for ya - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238214

 

[wrigley_1285]

on a side note

 

[Xport]

I love it! I want to get it put on the rear window lol!

 

[gmanpaint]

Nice EX!

Those tires have to rub when turning with no TT on it. Careful if you take it off the pavement. The wheels will go fro and back besides up and down when articulating over obstacles. They can rip off a fender liner, bend the bumper, tear off the valence, do damage to the fender, if those tire lugs get a hold of something. The stock wheels help with this matter, but when flexing, it is a new ball game.

Enjoy whatever mods you decide to do. Be warned, once you start, its as addicting as crack!

 

[Glen4X4]

Nice Ex! Sounds like a good price especially since it has new tires! With running 32's I would look into doing the TT and shackles or tt and add-a-leaf.

 

[Xport]

Need to look for a member that is around my area that has mechanical experience... Again, I am known as a computer geek, no where near a mechanic lol - Anyone near Athens, GA?

 

[Glen4X4]

It's a rather easy procedure as long as you have a jack, and jack stands to be on the safe side and ratchet and sockets.

 

[Slowlyvverot]

ahahahaha Juggernaut *****. What a great video.

Be warned, once you start, its as addicting as crack!

More addicting than crack if you ask me

Yeah, a 2" lift is cake, just do some reading on here and take your time with it. I was a noob when I joined this forum too. I know a lot more now but it's all due to the vast amount of knowledge on this site.