Quick Tips!
Mazda 5 Speed Manual
Transmission
Explorer
Wheel Bearings
Explorer Computer Chip
Explorer Fuel Pump RFI
Explorer Dual Batteries
Cleaning Ford Explorer MAS
Explorer Caliper Slide Pins
Explorer Shock Skid Plate
Explorer K&N Filtercharger
Explorer Disc Brake Rear Axle
Explorer Body Lift Install
Explorer Dual Shocks
Explorer Steering Stabilizer
Explorer 2.5" Lift Install
Speedometer Calibration
Explorer Torsion Bar Lift
Explorer Disc Brake Swap
Explorer Rear Axle Seals
Explorer Manual Hubs
Atlas II
Transfer Case
in Ford Explorer
KKM Air Filter Review
Explorer White Face Gauges
Ford
Explorer Clutch
Bleeding Procedure
Spindle Nut Upgrade
Ford
Explorer 2wd -
4wd
Conversion
1991
- 1994 Ford Explorer
Tire Options
1995 -
2001 Ford Explorer
Tire Options
Ford Explorer Spring Over
Axle Conversion
Ford Explorer Vibration Problems
Ford Explorer 5 Link
Solid
Axle Swap Dana 44
Installing Rock Sliders on a
Ford Explorer
Ford
Explorer Overhead
Console Install
4.0 Valve
Clatter in Ford
Explorer and Ranger
Huge List of
Maintenance Tips
for the Ford Explorer
Setting up Ford 8.8" Gears
4x4 Shift Motor Rebuild
Body Work 101 w/photos
C4
Transmission Dana 20
Transfer Case Swap into Explorer
A4LD Rebuild Diary
Dana 44 TTB Knuckles on
Dana 35 TTB Axle
A4LD Front Seal Info
Max Tire Size for Explorer
Ford Explorer Torsion Bar
Removal Installation
Front Differential
R&R 1995+ Explorer
Converting R12 to R134A
in Ford Explorer
700R4
Transmission Swap
Explorer Sport Truck
Fiberglass
step by step
Wheel Offset Backspace
Wheel Spacers
IAC Valve Cleaning
Explorer Message Board
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Stats
for Rick's 1993 Explorer XL
EXPLORER BUILD UP ARTICLE
Engine |
4.0 Liter V6 EFI, Pro Dyno custom exhaust, Hi Flow Catalytic Converter, KKM
True Rev Intake Kit, |
Transmission |
5 - Speed Manual Mobil 1 Synthetic Transmission Fluid |
Transfer Case |
Advance Adapters Atlas
II 4.3:1 Ultra Low Range |
Front Suspension |
Custom FST 4 link solid axle conversion with
Bilstein Coil Over Shocks. |
Rear Suspension |
National Springs 5" lift springs, relocated over axle, Doetsch Tech
3000 Shocks,
FST shock mounts, custom shackles. |
Ramp Travel Index |
1000+ on a 20 degree ramp.
A stock Explorer scores
about 440. |
Differentials |
ARB Airlockers Front and Rear 4:88 Gears |
Axles |
Front - Dana 44 Solid Axle, Moser axle shafts, CTM U-Joints, '80 Chevy Blazer rotors from
Applied Rotor Technology, hubs, spindles,
calipers 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern, Superwinch manual hubs.
Rear - Ford 8.8" w/ '85 Mustang SVO disc brakes. Moser axle shafts 5 on 5
1/2" bolt pattern.
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Fiberglass Bodywork |
1998 fiberglass front end. Pre-runner style fenders. Fiberglass by: Perry's
Fab & Fiber
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Communications |
Icom 2800H VHF/UHF Transceiver, Icom 706 HF Transceiver, Garmin GPS
III+ |
Winch |
Ramsey Pro 9000 |
Electrical |
Dual Optima Batteries, |
Tires/Wheels |
Swamper IROK 36x13.50-15 On 15x10 TrailReady beadlock rims |
Air Supply |
Dual ARB Compressors, FST CO2 tank. |
Skid Plates |
Custom Front Differential Cover from
FST, Transfer Case, Transmission, Fuel
Tank |
Bumpers |
Front Custom FST, Rear Tire Carrier - Gas Can Carrier - Bumper by
FST |
Nerf Bars |
Custom FST Nerf Bars, 1/4" wall rectangular tubing. |
Roll Cage |
Full Roll Cage by FST |
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Graphics |
Kafka Custom Paint and
Pinstriping |
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Many People have asked for
a list of equipment I
carry when we're out on
the trail. Here it is:
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6 Gallons Drinking Water
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Water bottles with belt strap
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Hi-Lift Jack with a 12"x12"wooden pad for
stability
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Bottle Jack
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Shovel
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Tow straps
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Winching kit
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First Aid Kit
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Halon fire extinguisher
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Blankets
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Strobe light
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Garmin GPS III+
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Amateur Radio Equipment VHF/UHF, HF
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Dual Batteries
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2- ARB compressors
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Jumper cables
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Dry and canned food for 3 days
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Extra pair of glasses
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Fuses, electrical connectors, electrical tape,
2 spare sparkplugs, spare plug wire, spare relay for air locker, spare
airlocker solenoids and airline.
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Well equipped tool kit
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Spare belts and hoses
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Spindle nut socket
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Extra fluids, oil , transmission fluid, gear
oil
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Spare hub, wheel bearings, seals and spindle.
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Volt Ohm Meter (VOM)
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Computer code analyzer
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Sterno stove
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Basic cooking supplies
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Hefty bags (to carry out other peoples garbage
as well as our own)
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Waterless hand cleaner
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Shop towels
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Assortment of hardware, nuts, bolts, brass
fittings, pop rivets etc.
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Teflon tape, blue silicon sealer, locktite,
plastic gas tank repair kit, JB Weld, tire plug kit
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Photo gear
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