Mr Mud (turning a Frog into a Prince)

[zukman]

We rescued this truck from certain death. Some may know it well. A few said it was a lost cause. We were a little more optimistic. There will be a lot of changes, join us as we .... Turn a Frog into a Prince!

The before:

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[zukman]

First steps, remove rear bumper, remove 3" body lift, change out tires and wheels, and wash, wash wash

Next up clean the inside

 

[Turdle]

Get the exhaust sealed up?

 

[zukman]

its on the list

 

[IZwack]

In! thanks for the chance!

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Wow, all that in five minutes. Man that's fast .

Looks good, I'll be following this build/ rebuild.

 

[gmanpaint]

 

[DB_1]

Hey my tow strap recognizes that truck:

 

[Brian1]

My favorite color of Explorer Looking forward to watching it be 'refreshed'

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Hey my tow strap recognizes that truck:

Ouch!

 

[zukman]

body is now fully back down on stock mounts. still sporting 7" of clearance in the wheelwells with the 35's. Some fender triming will be needed to clean up some issues. Front bumper will remain, and get sanded and painted. Might have to wait a few days or so to attack the interior as it has finially decided to be winter here and the rain cycle is now getting started.

 

[zukman]

One of the major issues is the exhaust leaks. The headers will be fitted with gaskets, the muffler system? well that is a whole 'notherr can of worms! Seems someone attempted to repair a hole between the cats without removing them resulting in this

and here is the step down piping ???

Now to set about fixing it! The holes are aimed up, no wonder the driver was coming back a little dippy at times!

 

[gmanpaint]

Exhaust fumes can cause DRAIN BAMAGE!

 

[zukman]

the exhaust system is now sealed, sounds great! now on to the headers , new plugs, and?? well we'll just have to see whats left to do after that.

 

[Tbars4]

Hey my tow strap recognizes that truck:

..Haha...mine too..

..Looking forward to see the next progression to that truck..

 

[zukman]

got a little more work done. Put on new shocks, painted and derusted the front end. also put some 33's on it so it will pass smog

 

[gmanpaint]

Ooooh, shiny!

 

[zukman]

Moved to the rear of the truck for some much needed love and attention. Replaced the shocks and beefed the spring packs up
The before look

and the after

 

[zukman]

I now give you a very sexy ass!

baby deavers! lol

 

[zukman]

the new custom swaybar quick disconnects

more pics once they are mounted
swaybar mounts are being relocated