Tim's '93 Sport

1993 Ford Explorer Sport

Drivetrain
VW 1.9l BEW TDI, stage 4 Malone tune, Garret VNT17 Turbo
TD Conversions trans adapter
M5OD from 1998 Explorer (Replaced original A4LD)
Stock Borg Warner 1354E

Front Suspension
Dana 35 TTB 3.73
Warn 37780 Dana 35 hubs
James Duff 3” long arm lift
Progressive coils
Dual shocks
BrianBuilt Fab diff guard
James Duff steering stabilizer
1993 Chevy K1500 brake lines

Rear Suspension
Ford 8.8 3.73 limited slip
Alcan Spring 3” lift leaf springs
1970’s Jeep J10 brake line

Wheel and Tires
Cragar Soft 8 16x7, 4in backspace with second gen center caps
285/75R16 Goodyear Duratracs

Interior
3D printed ash tray switch panel
Autometer A-Pillar gauge pod with Autometer boost and EGT gauges
Pioneer headunit
Pioneer 4 way speakers
Pioneer 10in sub hidden in place of factory storage pocket in trunk
Pioneer amp

Exterior
Custom swing out tire carrier using stock rear bumper
Clear cut headlights with better bulbs
BrianBuilt Fab cowl light brackets with KC Rally 400 spots
KC 26 series amber fogs mounted behind front grille
Five foot FireStik for CB
91-92 Sport fender trim
First gen Expedition tow hooks

Other Modifications
1994 Jeep ZJ steering shaft
Custom auxiliary/upfitter circuits
A/C delete

Future Modifications
4.56 gears with lockers
Atlas II
Built in sliders (rocker panels are rusty)
Hidden winch behind factory front bumper
Limit straps and bump stops
Skid plates
1-2 more inches of lift

 

[WormsExplorer]

Sweet! Looking forward to hearing how your new one does tomorrow!

Its not tomorrow it will be on the 18th. So wanna come with?

 

[timtimtimajim]

Its not tomorrow it will be on the 18th. So wanna come with?

Hell yah!! I’ll put it on my calendar and make sure nothing else comes up!

 

[timtimtimajim]

Last time out on the trail I sliced a sidewall that didn’t show itself for a few days… came out of work to this

Old tires were getting pretty worn out so the Explorer got some new shoes! Cragar soft 8’s in 16x7, wrapped with 285/75R16 Duratracs. Used some 98-01 Explorer center caps to finish it all off!

 

[92exp4x4]

Looks good. I like the chrome explorer centers on the black wheels. My wheels used to be that way, now they're more rust than black!

 

[timtimtimajim]

Yah the chrome on black just looks right! Sounds like you gotta get those wheels painted!

 

[92exp4x4]

Yeah, among other things!!

 

[TrackAire]

New tires and rims look great. What tow hooks are those on the front of the truck?? I'm looking for something just like that.

 

[timtimtimajim]

New tires and rims look great. What tow hooks are those on the front of the truck?? I'm looking for something just like that.

Thank you! The hooks are off of a first gen Expedition. Had to drill a couple holes to mount them. I’ve used them quite a bit and had zero issues with them!

 

[WormsExplorer]

I like how they look Tim. I have thought about doing that with my Rims. Painting them black keeping Center caps Chrome.

 

[timtimtimajim]

I like how they look Tim. I have thought about doing that with my Rims. Painting them black keeping Center caps Chrome.

Thank you! It’s definitely a good look with the chrome caps.

 

[Allen Clark]

The upgrades look nice, I like your choice of black wheels.

 

[timtimtimajim]

Wish I was updating with something exciting... found metal chunks in the oil today. I've been preparing myself for this day for a while. Laying out plans for a new motor but will have to wait on the funds and a new work space to take on that project. For now it won't get driven much unless I really need to. Have to make sure it still runs well enough for when winter comes back around.

 

[410Fortune]

How’s it running? What do the chunks look like? Sorry to hear about this

 

[timtimtimajim]

It’s running okay. Down on power (need to test compression) and has some bearing noise. The pieces looked like bearing material to me. They weren’t overly big, but big enough for me to be concerned with it

 

[Rick]

It’s running okay. Down on power (need to test compression) and has some bearing noise. The pieces looked like bearing material to me. They weren’t overly big, but big enough for me to be concerned with it

Opening up the oil filter and checking the filter media will give you a good idea how much metal it's been munching.

 

[timtimtimajim]

Opening up the oil filter and checking the filter media will give you a good idea how much metal it's been munching.

I was thinking of that the other night. Good thing I haven’t disposed of the filter yet! Hopefully I’ll get a chance this week or next to take a look.

Been working on some plans for a replacement motor. Four different plans actually: reman 4.0, 5.0 swap, VW TDI swap, or that real fancy Cummins R2.8. I’m leaning real hard towards the TDI swap. Just think it would be super cool. Once the funds and work space are available I’ll pull the trigger on one of the plans.

 

[Rick]

TDIs are cool and easily modified. I had a 2000 Golf TDI with a tuning box that really pumped up the output.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

I was thinking of that the other night. Good thing I haven’t disposed of the filter yet! Hopefully I’ll get a chance this week or next to take a look.

Been working on some plans for a replacement motor. Four different plans actually: reman 4.0, 5.0 swap, VW TDI swap, or that real fancy Cummins R2.8. I’m leaning real hard towards the TDI swap. Just think it would be super cool. Once the funds and work space are available I’ll pull the trigger on one of the plans.

if im thibking of the right cummins (the kit one right?) those seem super cool! though i wonder how much power they can put out when built like the 4bt.

 

[timtimtimajim]

TDIs are cool and easily modified. I had a 2000 Golf TDI with a tuning box that really pumped up the output.

I daily a GTI and love it. It’s a turbo gasser but also super easy to modify. Part of the reason why I’m leaning towards the TDI.

if im thibking of the right cummins (the kit one right?) those seem super cool! though i wonder how much power they can put out when built like the 4bt.

Yep the crate motor direct from Cummins! I know stock they make like 160hp/310tq. Really cool motor and have always wanted to see one in an Explorer

 

[Fix4Dirt]

I daily a GTI and love it. It’s a turbo gasser but also super easy to modify. Part of the reason why I’m leaning towards the TDI.


Yep the crate motor direct from Cummins! I know stock they make like 160hp/310tq. Really cool motor and have always wanted to see one in an Explorer

i say do it!!!!