Nova_Hawk
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- City, State
- South Okanagan, BC, Canada
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1992 Ford Explorer XL 4X4
So, bear with me here, this'll sound pretty stupid. I got three ideas to put out there.
92 Explorer XL 4x4. Virtually stock but lots of repairs to OEM, looking to change that before October 31st hits as I will hopefully participating in the local Gambler 500. Slight lift from new front suspension replacement, will be adding Belltech 6400 Shackles to rear leafs for an extra 2-3" lift.
1st.) I am looking to do area Dually setup. I know JC WHitney sold conversion kits for Rangers but I cannot find those kits to save my life. I see conv' kits for 8 lug F250-350s but not for my 5x114.3. So, my question to that is; Should I mount an adapter to my current wheels (on the outside of the rim) to space out and then add a new set of rims w/ rubber? Not gonna be used for towing, just for show. That said, would such an experiment be wise if the beat will be lugging over rocks and branches or is there a significant chance of failure on the added wheels? I found other forums covering this with mixed opinions but nothing conclusive.
2nd.) Exhaust Stacks. Yes I know, on a gasser. Also useful for the areas I live in as we get some heavy wildfires and id rather my hot exhaust be up and not within the tall, dry grass. So, what sounds better; Single wide-pipe stack? If so, mounted to the front-end, off and up the side, behind the wheel well, before the door? Or more in the rear, up the side between the read passenger door(s) and the wheel well? Apply the same question to dual stacks but add in a tertiary place to throw a snorkel.
3rd.) Suggestions on decent, if such a unicorn exists, tires for mud/snow and if possible, ice. Otherwise, just decent, inexpensive skidders to manage the back-roads.
I already know I'm an idiot, my ol' lady reminds me that every day, I just wanna push the bar to a new level lol
Edit; Located in Western Canada so if you link to a product that doesn't ship Internationally,I'm kinda boned.
92 Explorer XL 4x4. Virtually stock but lots of repairs to OEM, looking to change that before October 31st hits as I will hopefully participating in the local Gambler 500. Slight lift from new front suspension replacement, will be adding Belltech 6400 Shackles to rear leafs for an extra 2-3" lift.
1st.) I am looking to do area Dually setup. I know JC WHitney sold conversion kits for Rangers but I cannot find those kits to save my life. I see conv' kits for 8 lug F250-350s but not for my 5x114.3. So, my question to that is; Should I mount an adapter to my current wheels (on the outside of the rim) to space out and then add a new set of rims w/ rubber? Not gonna be used for towing, just for show. That said, would such an experiment be wise if the beat will be lugging over rocks and branches or is there a significant chance of failure on the added wheels? I found other forums covering this with mixed opinions but nothing conclusive.
2nd.) Exhaust Stacks. Yes I know, on a gasser. Also useful for the areas I live in as we get some heavy wildfires and id rather my hot exhaust be up and not within the tall, dry grass. So, what sounds better; Single wide-pipe stack? If so, mounted to the front-end, off and up the side, behind the wheel well, before the door? Or more in the rear, up the side between the read passenger door(s) and the wheel well? Apply the same question to dual stacks but add in a tertiary place to throw a snorkel.
3rd.) Suggestions on decent, if such a unicorn exists, tires for mud/snow and if possible, ice. Otherwise, just decent, inexpensive skidders to manage the back-roads.
I already know I'm an idiot, my ol' lady reminds me that every day, I just wanna push the bar to a new level lol
Edit; Located in Western Canada so if you link to a product that doesn't ship Internationally,I'm kinda boned.