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[turboexplorer]

Well congrats on the newest child, and Momma making it through all that. 2 of them that close together, will be almost like having twins. Fun times a coming!

Now, if you would put a clamp on it, and get back to making Mods instead, I can continue to enjoy watching your rig progress into the pure awesomeness it is. K?

Lol, think 4 is enough for us. And technically they are Irish twins they are both born in 2018. The 4th also has a Dec 27th birthday and so does my 1st.
Want to do some cool stuff just need to get the basement finished then back to a bit of play time. (BTW 2 kids that close is a lot of work, I mean after they are born as well )

Great looking rig. Amazing work. Congrats. Question on your brakes, It looks like you bypassed the ABS system by re-routing the lines. Can you explain the effects and how has it worked for you by doing this? Are you getting a constant ABS light or Did you remove the ABS light from the dash?

Yes, I kept the ABS control module, it is needed for my VSS. I only removed the HPU portion and it has worked well. In gravel or sand the fronts lock a bit before the rear which is perfect and predictable never felt any ill effects off-road or on road even on slick roads. I do however have oversized front T-Bird calipers and the factory rear explorer calipers. I also have 2 permanent ABS codes 1 for each of the front wheel speed sensors having no signal. I have simply removed the bulb and its never been a bother and haven't really been interested in making tone rings or correcting it.

 

[turboexplorer]

BTW, now that I have 4 kids I need 6 seats. Anyone have any great ideas or options for adding an old school seat in the rear?

 

[boominXplorer]

BTW, now that I have 4 kids I need 6 seats. Anyone have any great ideas or options for adding an old school seat in the rear?

Time to upgrade to a 3rd gen.......

There's been a few people to do the volvo style rear facing seat. Not sure I'd want to be riding on trails facing backwards but kids can do this easier than us adults.

Congrats on all the littles!!! I also have 4 kids with my youngest 2 being twins. They have definitely slowed down my sweet auto builds in favor of a bigger house, bigger car for momma and we could use a cow now going though at least 5 gallons of milk per week.

 

[Spudhut]

Lol, think 4 is enough for us. And technically they are Irish twins they are both born in 2018. The 4th also has a Dec 27th birthday and so does my 1st.
Want to do some cool stuff just need to get the basement finished then back to a bit of play time. (BTW 2 kids that close is a lot of work, I mean after they are born as well )



Yes, I kept the ABS control module, it is needed for my VSS. I only removed the HPU portion and it has worked well. In gravel or sand the fronts lock a bit before the rear which is perfect and predictable never felt any ill effects off-road or on road even on slick roads. I do however have oversized front T-Bird calipers and the factory rear explorer calipers. I also have 2 permanent ABS codes 1 for each of the front wheel speed sensors having no signal. I have simply removed the bulb and its never been a bother and haven't really been interested in making tone rings or correcting it.

Thank you.

To be clear, you bypassed both lines entering the ABS module going direct to the front/rear brakes. Did you plug the open ports on the ABS block to seal it.

Elec. connections to the ABS block are connected as normal.

My Ex is a 97', I put a D30 under mine, going through the ABS module, brakes appear to function normally, minus ABS functions of which I have a light on the dash.

 

[mounty71]

Thank you.

To be clear, you bypassed both lines entering the ABS module going direct to the front/rear brakes. Did you plug the open ports on the ABS block to seal it.

Elec. connections to the ABS block are connected as normal.

My Ex is a 97', I put a D30 under mine, going through the ABS module, brakes appear to function normally, minus ABS functions of which I have a light on the dash.

You can detach that block from the electronic part and get rid of it altogether. BTW when I did it, I found it a bit unclear whether the front or rear port of the master cylinder is for the front or rear brakes, so I used the front port for the front brakes and it seems to work just fine. After the fact I think I remember reading that it's typically supposed to be the other way around, but on the stock 2nd gen masters it doesn't make a difference. Someone correct me if I'm wrong about that though.

 

[turboexplorer]

Been awhile.

 

[turboexplorer]

Hi!

 

[BKennedy]

Let me guess, you went off roading in the back yard? Most people have to drive hundreds of miles to get that kind of scenery .

 

[410Fortune]

explorer looks awesome

 

[turboexplorer]

Thanks 410, and BK almost. However that a very good guess minus being stuck at the house this year. But what that did mean is some new parts are on!

 

[turboexplorer]

Its been awhile. Will have to get some updates posted on here. A lot has changed since I have last posted an update.

 

[turboexplorer]

Teaser, anyone spot any changes?

 

[bronchole]

Looks like you stepped up to RCV's. I have them in mine. Other than the hit to the wallet I love them.

 

[BKennedy]

Also looks like he might have a off road sway bar

 

[turboexplorer]

I was going back through the last few pages of this thread seeing what I have posted and came across these 2 pictures a few pages back. Crazy to think how much bigger they are now. They are over 3 years older now than in these pictures.

We went wheeling over Christmas break in Sand Hollow (in southern Utah) and they still have the same smiles, grins and giggles as they show in these pictures. I need to take them out more for sure. It was the first real trip the 2 youngest boys have been on and they LOVED it. Was fun to listen to everyone giggle as we hit the sand dunes and some great slick rock. Broke on day 2 hence the new pictures of the RCV's.

 

[bronchole]

I know they are pricy, but I have not had an issue with axles since I stepped up. I run Detroit locker in the front of my Bronco and ARB in my Monsterneer. You will also notice that when you are turning in 4WD they work much more smoothly than normal axles. None of that lobey feel pulling against the steering wheel.

 

[turboexplorer]

Now they are big and both pretty dang good little dirt bike riders!

 

[turboexplorer]

This is my 3rd. Konnor.

This is my 4th. Kolton.

 

[turboexplorer]

This is from a year ago. But if we are going to go wheeling as a family it needs to sit at least 6. So I made a 3rd row including harnesses.

Lap Belts are bolted to the lower frame portion and the uppers just go around the seat and bolt to the upper frame portion. This is easily every bit as good as the single lap belt in the center of the 2nd row.

 

[410Fortune]

Well done! Rzr seats are perfect! Flat bottoms and 4 point harness!

Thanks for sharing