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My frame swapped, v8, SASd Sport, conversion.

This Explorer is almost done. This was a bunch of my favorite parts and setups all combined into 1 Frankenstein truck. I really like 1st gen Sport frames cause easier to SAS IMO, no issue with steering box fabbing/engine cross member. I love the 4door 2nd Gen V8 powerplant, but I would rather drive a 5spd. For now, this truck is almost done, but rear needs lowered to match the front.

Specs:
-1997 Explorer Sport Body- Sunroof, keyless entry
-92 Explorer Sport Frame
-77 F150 D44 Narrowed and has Chevy Knuckles with Flat top Hi Steer, 4.88
-8.8 Disk Brake rear, 4.88, Detroit Locker, Diff cover
-98 Explorer 5.0
-Torque Monster headers -orginally Ranger Swap headers
-5spd from 97 F150 4.2 V6 4x4 truck
-4406 Manual T-case
-91 E150 Rear mounted gas tank-pends install this weekend.
-James Duff longarms
-James Duff Track bar mount
-James Duff coil bucket towers
-James Duff 5.5 coils
-Rear explorer 4in lift springs axle under, might be to much. *Depends on rear tire, full tank, sub box weight and amount they settle*
-Xcal 3 Tuner- Custom Henson performance tune- deleting tranny inputs
-1in Body lift

Has been long winter building this vehicle.

Todo list: Some wiring
Shifter boots
Wire up ARB compressor for onboard air
add to front bumper
Rear spare tire carrier bumper
Rock sliders
Transfercase skids

Wish list:
Atlas 4
Install Dana 60 and Sterling 10.25
Hydro assist
beadlocks with 37-40 bias tires
No additional lift, just trimming.

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Rear lowered, looks alot better IMO
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Flexes Well !! , Pic Of The Passenger Side Where The Rear Is Flexed Would Be Cool , But Those Two Pics Are NICE !!
 












Yea , I have more pics just havent had time to upload them. Trying to finish few little things. I need to get my AC charged and ancor down sub box. Been so busy getting ready for SMORR 2012.
 






Updates, got AC working. Love it

Axles are forsale, but unsure.......

Some updated pics and then some thoughts and ideas.

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Things I want to do.

-Front bumper with more protection and Winch
-Rear Bumper with tire carrier, gas carrier, cooler carrier.
-Rock sliders
-Roll Cage

If I keep axles that are under it. I'm thinking ARB front locker, RCV or chromoly front shafts with full circlips.
Rear super 88 kit. axle truss
-Currie Anti sway bar universal kit
-Need to add back in rear spring, rear settled and with weight is lower than front.

-Trade out rims for actual aluminum TR beadlocks

I think, thats about it.
 


















Also really liking this bolt in engine cage coilover mount. This is what I'm thinking if I go 60 front this will be setup I want to run.

http://giantmotorsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=61

More references:

Front high steer arms I want:
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/D60-high-steer-kit-for-kingpin-axles_p_1246.html

Took me a while to find this, but apparently Kage Longarms are now made under different name, I like the weld on setup that gets rid of wedges and bushings.

http://bloodyknucklegarage.com/

This is nice rear 10.25 disk brake setup I like!! Also rear axle tube diameter is 3.5
http://www.tsmmfg.com/2670.htm
 






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