Moab 2025

[ProjectAviator]

Since there was no Explorer run at Moab, in 2024. What about 2025? Anyone for a Moab trip in 2025?

Tim

 

[DemonMudder]

Since there was no Explorer run at Moab, in 2024. What about 2025? Anyone for a Moab trip in 2025?

Tim

Right now I see things being semi hectic by the time for me, but I can't tell for sure if those plans will work out and cause it to be hectic or not. So we'll see! Should have everything running and driving on my end by then! So hopefully I'll be able to!

 

[timtimtimajim]

I think it might be a possibility for me. Need to take care of a few things on the Explorer

 

[ProjectAviator]

OK, No one wants to go to Moab next year.

 

[DemonMudder]

OK, No one wants to go to Moab next year.

Could always still do something small, can try again once we get closer to the end of the year too. I'm sure you'll get a few more interested eventually, still a good ways out!

 

[Rick]

OK, No one wants to go to Moab next year.ut

If I go it would be as a spectator, ride along. I'm definitely interested but the issue with my eye is still there and I really don't trust myself on anything, more than the easiest trails at this time. Perhaps when they remove my cataract and install a new lens things will change.

 

[Brian1]

Im usually up for a Moab trip so count me as a maybe too.

 

[RangerDon88]

Since there was no Explorer run at Moab, in 2024. What about 2025? Anyone for a Moab trip in 2025?

Tim

I'm all for it. Just need dates.

 

[DemonMudder]

Yeah, by then all my rigs hopefully, besides my b2000 if I do engine swap it, should be running and good by then! The only thing in the maybe for me around that time could be still settling into a move to TN, if that happens. But otherwise I'm set to at least go see, my rigs may not participate too much, but we'll hopefully go!

 

[Josh P]

What dates are you thinking?

 

[ProjectAviator]

What dates are you thinking?

Not sure, Ideas? We usually go in May?

 

[Josh P]

Not sure, Ideas? We usually go in May?

I'm itching to go for the first time, I think May is a good time. Middle of the month?

 

[Four0Sport]

following...

 

[Randall]

I’d prefer end of month.

 

[ProjectAviator]

So, Mid- May weekend would be 16,17,18 The Third weekend would be the 23,24, and 25. Do we want to do a weekend, or something mid week to avoid the weekend crowds?

Tim

 

[Randall]

Gonna have to be mid week for me, because weekends would be driving there and back again.

 

[ProjectAviator]

Well, lets make this the 30th anniversary Explorer Forum Moab run.

 

[Rick]

Well, lets make this the 30th anniversary Explorer Forum Moab run.

2025 is only 29 years. 1996 is the first year we started talking Explorers on what would become Explorer Forum.

I have been working on updates to the Pumpkin. Not exactly sure how far I'm going with it yet. Saying that it's tired is an understatement. I've kept up the drivetrain, but everything else is really showing it's age.

My Beard seats are shot. I have a set of Mastercraft that will be going in. I will be replacing the harnesses at the same time. The canvas tool bags that I use for all the spare parts, tools, welder, etc. are ripping like tissue. The handles pulled right off the bags when I pulled them out of the truck.

I haven't been happy with the brakes for quite some time, but I am hoping my current setup will be a winner. I am trying a Jegs electric boosted master cylinder. Basically electric hydroboost, but instead of using an engine driven pump, it uses an electric pump. The greatest benefit of this is that when the engine stalls on a steep hill/obstacle I will still have full boosted braking power even with the engine off.

The new brake setup would have really come in handy here. Engine stalled and I couldn't restart it. The truck was trying to roll backwards with me pressing on the brake for all I was worth. Leg shaking by the time the guys got a strap on it. As it was rolling backwards the steering was turning to the right which was making things even worse. This is a deep bowl and it would have been a hell of a drop to the right, and then a slide to the bottom.

Thanks for the strap Brian and Matt!

I have lots of ideas about different directions to take the Pumpkin, but just haven't been able to decide which way to go yet.

 

[Flashflood]

2025 is only 29 years. 1996 is the first year we started talking Explorers on what would become Explorer Forum.

I have been working on updates to the Pumpkin. Not exactly sure how far I'm going with it yet. Saying that it's tired is an understatement. I've kept up the drivetrain, but everything else is really showing it's age.

My Beard seats are shot. I have a set of Mastercraft that will be going in. I will be replacing the harnesses at the same time. The canvas tool bags that I use for all the spare parts, tools, welder, etc. are ripping like tissue. The handles pulled right off the bags when I pulled them out of the truck.

I haven't been happy with the brakes for quite some time, but I am hoping my current setup will be a winner. I am trying a Jegs electric boosted master cylinder. Basically electric hydroboost, but instead of using an engine driven pump, it uses an electric pump. The greatest benefit of this is that when the engine stalls on a steep hill/obstacle I will still have full boosted braking power even with the engine off.

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The new brake setup would have really come in handy here. Engine stalled and I couldn't restart it. The truck was trying to roll backwards with me pressing on the brake for all I was worth. Leg shaking by the time the guys got a strap on it. As it was rolling backwards the steering was turning to the right which was making things even worse. This is a deep bowl and it would have been a hell of a drop to the right, and then a slide to the bottom.

Thanks for the strap Brian and Matt!

I have lots of ideas about different directions to take the Pumpkin, but just haven't been able to decide which way to go yet.

Just curious Rick have you done the dual piston calipers out of a ranger? We have them on ours and the brakes are great I can take mountain pass with ease and all that just my two cents.

 

[Rick]

Just curious Rick have you done the dual piston calipers out of a ranger? We have them on ours and the brakes are great I can take mountain pass with ease and all that just my two cents.

I have calipers from a 1969 GMC Jimmy on the D44.