Lets talk Wheelbase

[IZwack]

FatCat's Atlas thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1834044#post1834044

 

[Burns]

Oh the atlas. I knew about the atlas but was thinking about the rig....


Brain fart

 

[Exploderpilot]

Ok, I see the picture now. Mike wants to buy the CNG explorer for 1500 bucks, but now I want it.

 

[Burns]

Well lol thats why i sent you a message about the cng explorer seeing if you was the one that had it. I dont really want to give that much for it

 

[Exploderpilot]

I don't either. But you met jim, so now that you know that it's a million bajillion mile motor, doesn't that change your mind?

 

[Burns]

Ill give a million for a engine that does not wear a bit haha


Dang boys. Time has flew tonight. Ill be back to this thread tomm.

I need to make a decsion. I got a 4dr 1gen waiting but if i can get the 01 for cheap ill have him hold it

 

[Exploderpilot]

so, what's the deal with the first gen? stocker shell?

 

[redranger4.0]

you should stretch to 130 and run 47" LTB's to compensate for the long wheelbase.

 

[RockRanger]

Get the 4 door so you can haul 4 people easier. Use the rear steer to make up for the extra length.

 

[Burns]

Thats really my only hold up on the whole thing!!!!


I want four but not sure about it yet lol

 

[94 Crawler]

I'm not trying to hyjack your thread, but I saw something not long ago that I have been thinking abought every since. ( I know its not an Ex.). I wish i had saved the link. Someone had built a buggy with a FWD engin and tranny turned 90 degrees,mid engin, and used the cv shafts to run the axles I think they were 60s. It was extreamly low with crazy articulation. Humm what to do with the Northstar in the shop.

 

[FROADER]

You could have your desired wheelbase of <120 with a 4 door, and run the big tires. Just cut what you need. Winter is going to run 40s and the rear is moved back 5-7" and the front is only like 1-2" forward. I think you should get the 4 door.

DB_1's extra cab ranger is at 125 which seems long when we're all together since it's 12-13" longer than an explorer, but with 42s I think 118 - 123 would be good.

 

[little x]

According to the Specs page the wheel bases are 101.8" and 111.9". So 10" of difference. Burns, you were saying ~130" with a 4-door. Do you really need to move the front axle 20" forward?

I think you should use the 1st gen. Just so that you have 2 1st gen's.

 

[Burns]

This is what i want it to look like in the front.

Should i just build a buggy???

 

[Exploderpilot]

Yes. You are gonna build a buggy either way, it would just make this whole process easier if you admit it now...

 

[redranger4.0]

I would built a Formula Toy style buggy.

 

[sparkyXplorer]

I think an 01' sport would look so badass sitting on rockwells, if the body was left alone for the most part, if the dove-tailing up front came out real clean but since it seems like you are after more of a truggy type rig I would have to say that I think a 1gen would be the better choice...Just seems easier to turn it into what you are looking for