Kris Guilbeaux' 1992 Explorer XLT project is Home

Here is a picture of us loading the monster on the trailer to get here home to Victoria Tx where the 2wd will under go a complete rebuild. I will keep every one posted as the project comes about. The plans might change since the truck needs a lot of work. I would also like to Thank Michael and Randall for all there help getting the Truck to its new home.

Here are the Plans for the Explorer:

T-case: BW 13-54 manual t-case
Front:
Dana 35
extended Radius arms.
Skyjacker Lift
1" body lift to clear future Atlas 2
5.13 gears
ez-locker.
I am also looking into stronger axle shafts.
Warn manual hubs
Rear: 8.8 5.13 gears with powertrax locker from Navajo
rear disc brakes



Dead Link Removed

 

[Trckmagik]

Lookin good Kris. I cant believe my old exploder is finally 4wd. Lets go wheelin.......

 

[John_Rock]

Definitely lookin gooooooooooooood!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Pictures of the Now 4x4 Explorer.

 

[JoshC]

Wow Kris that thing looks great, you did a good job. So how much lift does it have?

Happy trails!!

 

[Shaggy]

Looks good. Give me a ring whenever you want to test it out.

 

[GJarrett]

Excellent job Kris!

 

[Rick]

NICE

 

[Isles4evr]

Well 4wd conversion #2 is done. Good job Kris, looks real nice (and big).

Chris

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

4 low is awsome!!!!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I am Now at the Point were I can enjoy my project off-road and make hard core runs. It took a test run to coleto Creek.

 

[JoshC]

Holy Crap that is a lot of sand

How did you get out of that? Did she perform to your satisfaction? How well does it do off road with the tire/gear combo?

Happy trails!!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

It was not too bad getting out. It was a quick easy winch out thing.

The Tire and gear combo is great. I do feel I could use even more low range at times(Wishing for the Atlas 2). The Explorer feels more stable then my Navajo and Wheeling with an Auto Tranny is a bit different too. I am pleased with the Truck I even had the sway bar connected the Whole time. The biggest problem I see with it is the swamper and the sand dont like each other.

 

[Climbnkd2]

Kris,
You have email.

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I just bought a Dana 44 Solid Axle.

 

[JoshC]

I saw your post on pirate i think it was. Which one you going to put it on? You're crazy

Happy trails!!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I am Putting it in the Green Explorer. Dont know how soon.

 

[JoshC]

That's awesome, but you just spent so much time on that truck!! haha

Happy trails!!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I just got some extra money and I was looking for a good Deal.

 

[NOTAJP]

Kris,
Nice job. Looks good. Can I ask where you got 5.13 gears? Drivetrain Warehouse and Randy's both told me 4.56 was the lowest I could go without SAS or Dana 28. Wife wants ARBs F/R. I'd hate to tear my diffs apart and not replace the gears while I was there.
35x12.50R17s comming as soon as I get fiberglass. Would love to have 4.88 or 5.13 to hope for 37s....
hmmmm SAS or finish the king coilover and 3/4 eliptical rear sys in my '67 TLC.

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I bought my 5.13s at Randys ring and pinion. They should have them for the Dana 35