Ready to Rock my "Not-A-Ho" (LOOONG)

[Skippman]

Hello all, this is my first post. I've been reading this board for a while and you guys seem to know what your doing.

I'm a veteran Jeeper who is converting to a Navajo/Explorer. I have a '93 Explorer which I'm looking to tool up. I'm wanting to do a 3" to 4" suspension lift, replace the center console with somthing I can mount a CB/HAM in. And am looking to get some great shocks.

These are the initial upgrades I have planed. I was looking at the RS9000 shock system w/ in-cab controls from Rancho (Popular among us Jeepers) and was wondering if any of you guys have it/have used it and what do you think. I want to do the shocks/suspension at the same time becuase I can trade out the RS5000's that come with the Rancho Lift with the RS9000's for like $15 bucks more per shock.

Any of you guys from St. Louis? I'm looking for some guys/gals to go 4Wheelin with. My budy who used to Jeep with me got promoted and moved to Kansas.

Lastly, have you or are you guys planning on going to the KING of off-road area's, Ouray,CO? I'm wondering how my Sport will fare on Black Bear pass, I never did complet Pokuspi(sp) Gulch, GD shale was flyin everywhere.

Thanks in Advance,
Justin "Skipp" Hoyer


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93' Mazda Navajo
BF-Goodrich Trail T/A's

 

[FMExplorer]

Skippman,
1st - Welcome aboard! I'm sur you already know there is a wealth of info here. I can't comment on the trails as I am in SW Florida (not much rock here Dead Link Removed)
As far as the center console goes... Visit my site www.jonmcleod.com. I have a '93xlt with 30-amp circuit in the center console and a 6-disc changer with room for a CB inside and a 150 channel scanner outside. You should be able to fit your ham and CB inside the existing console with little problems.

JonM

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Jon McLeod
'93 XLT
K&N Drop-In
Modified Airbox
Kenwood Audio w/ 6-disc changer
31x10.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers
Rancho RS5000's

Next project: visit http://www.jonmcleod.com for more info!

 

[Rick]

Welcome aboard Skipp. Here is what one of our guys has done with his communications gear.

As far as trail capabilities, you'll find that your Explorer can handle the toughest trail out there given the proper mods. Lift, lockers, tires etc. It's a very capable off-roader. Just look through our past Explorer runs if you haven't already: Dead Link Removed

Several memebers of this board are from CO and I'm sure they can be of help as well.

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Rick Horwitz
Editor
rick@4x4central.com
www.explorer4x4.com
Ricks Explorer

 

[wabbit]

Skipp,
I live near Ouray, CO and there are plenty of awesome 4 wheelin' trails around here!!!
My Explorer suspension is stock other than shocks and bushings. Hence, Black Bear would be out of my realm for now.
Here is a great link to trails in the area,, including Black Bear Pass...
www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/4X4.html

Congrats on your new Explorer!




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'91 Explorer XLT 4WD