Moab 2016

[Stic-o]

More work getting done.

Anyone got a spare steering shaft with u-joints?

17 days!!!

They sell a rebuild kit for those. You drill it out and replace with bolts. I use to carry spares because they rip over time with lots of off roading. I don't use this type of shafts anymore. I use my modified original 2nd ged shaft.

 

[L S Brown]

Hello fellow explorers.

My name is Leroy this is my first post after three years as a member. My wife and I will arrive in Moab on the 20th and will leave the 23rd. We would like to join y'all on the trails and for dinner Saturday.


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[Paul]

Hello fellow explorers.
My wife and I will arrive in Moab on the 20th and will leave the 23rd. We would like to join y'all on the trails and for dinner Saturday.

Great looking 1st Gen!! Added you to the count on Page 1, Post #4 . See you there. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

 

[Birdy]

Got er out of the garage and the roof rack put back on, just got to run up and down the road, and see if I can get her inspected like this so I can re register it. Would be nice to have plates on it for the highway driving we'll need to do. Other than that, and some time with the pressure washer, I think she's ready to roll!!

 

[Birdy]

And agreed, that is a good lookin ex Leroy

 

[turboexplorer]

Super good looking rig Leroy! Love where the 2 tone lines are.

 

[gmanpaint]

Birdy, that thing is a beast!! Nice work man

Welcome Leroy! That is a heck of a first post! Rig looks killer.

 

[RockRanger]

I hit the road two weeks from today.

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Speaking of that point...

Does anybody carry spare drive lines with them on the trails, and if so, where and how do you store them?

Pictures say a thousand words if you have one, please share. I need some ideas.

 

[L S Brown]

thanks paul,birdy,turboexplorer,gmanpaint

 

[gmanpaint]

Thanks Phil. I am tempted to build a box back there now. lol

I do have an idea on how to stow the spare rear drive shaft after seeing that pic.

 

[NICE59FORDF100]

Oh my goodness i missed this thread!!!

Kris, Kris's dad, and myself will be arriving thursday afternoon. we will have three people in our group for dinners and such.

Work on the mystery rig is finishing up. Only one page of to-do's left! unfortunatly, during a test drive last week, the direct drum clutches failed and had to pull the transmission friday night for an emergency rebuild 2 weeks before moab HAHA. also a little causality!


Mystery rig is coming along but we will be pushing the deadline! We expect to arrive thursday afternoon and leave out monday morning. Rig will be unveiled friday morning at central market

 

[Paul]

I do have an idea on how to stow the spare rear drive shaft after seeing that pic.

Does it include POR-15 ? ? ?

No pics, but how about running some webbing on the rear seat brackets and snugging it right up behind the rear seats in the cargo area ? ? The angle of the rear seat backs creates a void so that you could still have boxes or action packers right against the top of the cushions. . .

As for me, I store "mine" in Phil's rig. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

 

[Birdy]

As for me, I store "mine" in Phil's rig. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

That right there sounds like the BEST place to put spare parts!!

 

[Birdy]

Oh my goodness i missed this thread!!!

Kris, Kris's dad, and myself will be arriving thursday afternoon. we will have three people in our group for dinners and such.

Work on the mystery rig is finishing up. Only one page of to-do's left! unfortunatly, during a test drive last week, the direct drum clutches failed and had to pull the transmission friday night for an emergency rebuild 2 weeks before moab HAHA. also a little causality!


Mystery rig is coming along but we will be pushing the deadline! We expect to arrive thursday afternoon and leave out monday morning. Rig will be unveiled friday morning at central market

It's always good to give a blood sacrifice to the rig now and again! And can't wait to see that thing!

 

[NICE59FORDF100]

Here's the lastest photo of the mystery rig

 

[gmanpaint]

Does it include POR-15 ? ? ?

No pics, but how about running some webbing on the rear seat brackets and snugging it right up behind the rear seats in the cargo area ? ? The angle of the rear seat backs creates a void so that you could still have boxes or action packers right against the top of the cushions. . .

As for me, I store "mine" in Phil's rig. . .

Paul
'91 Sport

Don't be jealous of my clean shaft. lol

I have a couple smaller pc's of E-track leftover, and will try to use them to tie down the rear spare. that lower back seat area is not a bad place, actually.

 

[NICE59FORDF100]

It's always good to give a blood sacrifice to the rig now and again! And can't wait to see that thing!

Thanks man! I hope everyone likes it. When are you heading out? looks like kris and I will be the only texas crew heading out on wednesday morning. didnt knwo if you wanted to caravan?

 

[Paul]

Any moab swap meet?

Resurrecting this post here and adding to page 1, post #4 for potential Moab Swap Meet action. . . If you have anything to sell/trade, just add to the thread and I'll post it up on post #4 . Great opportunity to clean out the garage. . .

Birdy:
1) 4.88 gears
2) 8.8 axle
3) Dana 30 reverse high pinion

Joe:
1) Electric 1354 for free,
2) Saginaw P pump for a 4.0 for $60.00,
3) 35X12.5-15 BFG MT's 10 years old but in great looking shape set of 5 for $600.00 and,
4) Maybe a C5

Paul:
1) Set of 5 Toyo MT 33x12.50 - 15 tires mounted on Ultra "164" aluminum rims. Tires are circa 2008, some chunking, but 50% tread left, no dry rot. Rims also 2008, 5x4.5 with 4.25" of backspacing - - a few rock blemishes, but overall very good condition; $375.00 for 5.

2) Low automotive storage box "modded" to fit rear cargo area of 1st Gen Explorer. Fitted to Sport, but should fit 4 doors as well - may require additional trimming for later models, tan in color; Free (well, $10.00 to Kevin for hauling it to Moab...)

Paul
'91 Sport

 

[Birdy]

Thanks man! I hope everyone likes it. When are you heading out? looks like kris and I will be the only texas crew heading out on wednesday morning. didnt knwo if you wanted to caravan?

We're actually getting there a bit early, leaving on the 13th. I wanted a full week of Moab this year! We should be leaving on the 22nd though.