Justin's 1992 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4

My name is Justin, I'm from Roseburg, Oregon. I've owned my 1992 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 since about 2004. I bought it from my good friends at Solo Motorsports in Covina, California. I've driven the heck out of it ever since and needless to say, had a lot of fun with it.

I had a new 4.0L installed a year or so ago at around 192,000. A short time later I replaced the A4LD also. I have a little over 500 miles on both at this point. I work out of the country so I don't get to drive it a whole lot right now.

The engine/drivetrain is all stock with the exception of a KKM filter set-up and a red top Optima battery. The front suspension has Solo Motorsports 4 inch over 4x4 beams and radius arms, Eibach coil springs, and Fox resi shocks. The rear has Deaver springs, Solo Motorsports shackles, and Fox resi shocks.

When I bought it she had 33x10.50/15 BFG MT's on stock Explorer wheels. I replaced them with some 285/75/16 Big O's for a while, but really didn't like them as much so I've since switched back to a 33x10.50/15 BFG's. Again on stock Explorer rims, powder coated 55% black, this time AT's. The AT's are much more street friendly IMO.

I'm having a few minor repairs done right now (fuel gauge stopped working, HVAC blower only works on high, driver's side electric window motor is really slow, etc). I have purchased almost everything I need to fix the interior up except a carpet kit. Future plans include adding a coil-over and bump stops to the front end, different shocks/mounts out back, rear fiberglass, a larger roof rack, and a paint job.

I am contemplating adding a winch too (I have an extra Warn HS9500 laying in my garage), I'm just not sure yet.

Here are a few pics as it sits right now-

I really enjoy the website, thanks!

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I finally picked up my Explorer the week before last. It turned out great. I was really pleased with everything, the paint job was clean, the interior looks brand new, and all the fab work was right on.

My favorite item of the build was the roof rack. I wanted maximum carrying capacity, but with clean looks and it had to incorporate my HID light rack.

Here's some pics-

 

[Keeper0311]

Looks great man! Another white Explorer!

 

[NWOff-Roader]

The only thing I added after these pics were taken was another pair of Rigid LED driving lights up front and tow shackles on the bumpers.

Here's a few more-

 

[NWOff-Roader]

Looks great man! Another white Explorer!

Thanks!

White has always been one of my favorites, stays clean longer and looks good for a long time. Clean and simple!

 

[mr cribb]

Real clean man, big

 

[NWOff-Roader]

Real clean man, big

Thanks!

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I just got 110W Kenwood race radio set up from David @ Wright Racing for the old Explorer. If you're looking to buy a race radio I highly recommend buying from him. He gave me a great deal, programmed it with our freq list, and shipped it really quick.

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I got a pretty good deal on a Lowrance HDS 5 Baja today.

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I picked up a smokin' deal on two brand new 15 x 8 MRW beadlock wheels yesterday. Off of eBay of all places! Now I just gotta get 2 more. I plan to put a set of 33 x 10.50 BFG M/T's on them. I plan to keep the A/T's for DD duties.

 

[Bruces expo]

Those Beadlock's will Look Sweet On there !

 

[NWOff-Roader]

Thanks, I only paid $189 shipped for both of them, I couldn't pass it up. MRW lists the same wheel on thier website for $210 each I believe. My race truck has black wheels with orange beadlock rings, the idea is to have everything match.

 

[richarddhoward]

This thing looks **** man!

 

[ckomai]

clean explorer...I'm also going to take my 91 to Solo. I was going to have them cut and turn my beams but what exactly are the benefits of extending the beams?

 

[NWOff-Roader]

clean explorer...I'm also going to take my 91 to Solo. I was going to have them cut and turn my beams but what exactly are the benefits of extending the beams?

More width = increased stability, more wheel travel, more spring options, etc. Mine are +4 with coils, you can go +6, but I wouldn't do any more than +4 unless you go coil-over. Call and talk to Bobby, tell him what you're after and he'll set you up right.

 

[alfilrey]

looks great, looking squarely seems a Ford Raptor, good job. congratulations.

 

[NWOff-Roader]

Thanks!

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I picked up two more beadlocks from MRW yesterday (thanks for hooking me up Brant), now I gotta get some tires.

 

[NWOff-Roader]

Here's some pics of my Explorer on vacation down in Baja last month. We drove about 2,000 miles total, 800 of it off-road. It was a great trip!

 

[FROADER]

I really dig the way this thing looks, especially in the dirt where it belongs. Nice job on everything!

 

[NWOff-Roader]

I really dig the way this thing looks, especially in the dirt where it belongs. Nice job on everything!

Thanks! I literally beat the crap out of it on this run and it did everything I asked it to. A few places we went, to include the San Javier Road, were really rough. I only had a couple minor issues though, no biggie.

Here's a few more pics-