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redneckfordf2502002
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- In the backwoods of AZ
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- 1984 1994
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- Ford
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- 2.8L V6 4.0L V6
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- Manual
Ok so I haven't done much just yet but I seem to never leave my vehicles stock (11 vehicles on the lot and each one gets modified differently) LOL.
So I just picked up a 94 Ford Explorer 4x4 4 door XLT auto transmission 4.0L V6 manual hubs power windows mirrors and door locks with 3.73 Limited slip gears. I love the explorers of the first gen and this one I like a lot for two reasons: it is in immaculant condition only body problems is the bumper in the front is sagging a bit and drivers side rear door doesn't open from out side, and the common faded pillars on the back hatch and only interior problems is the passanger side door doesn't open from inside and the sun visors have the common Arizona fading which made them fall apart.
The truck does have 240K miles but that is fine by me as long as it lasts longer.
So first will list the other problems not listed above:
engine is seized
drive shaft is disconnected as it was flat towed
wheels are incorrect and not staying plus tires are bald
the grille has a few small cracks in it
the rear hatch doesn't lock
the spare tire carrier underneath needs modifying to be working again
the tonna like thing in the far back sticks and is hard to roll up and out.
this is all I know of right now
now the explorer came with a parts truck also that runs and drives.
Now my plans are split into 2 phases since Phase 1 are my needs and phase 2 are my wants.
so Phase 1 plans:
get the parts truck engine into the explorer and running
fix the small things to get it in perfect shape for me to DD
the Jeep wheels I have see if they fit and if they do throw a nice set of tires on it
remove the stupid fiberglass things on the rockers
Put the chrome fender trim from the parts truck on the Explorer
Daily drive it until my 88 F150 is running again.
Phase 2 plans (after my F150 is running and driving again):
small lift
a front hitch for a portable winch
a rear hitch
a brush guard for some lights
put some lights in the bumper cut outs
add a bug deflector
clear side marker lights and turns
Crystal clear headlights
put some lights on rear bumper for back up (some of the lighting may be done in phase 1)
louder exhaust probably straight out the back
cold air intake
clear tail lights (undecided on this)
full LED lighting
if possible clear third brake light
and probably more
Just like my build thread for our 84 Bronco 2 this will be slow (I do have 11 vehicles plus a house and garage plus school work I have to do) but it will get done.
All this explorer will be doing is light off roading (backroads everyday but will travel the best ones), easy trails, light mudding, daily driving (anywhere from 18-30 miles), and long distance runs when I don't need a big hauling or something like that.
As soon as I get the chance I will start updating and posting pics.
The only thing I have done just yet is clean the truck up really well. (I did just get the truck over here the other night).
Trav
So I just picked up a 94 Ford Explorer 4x4 4 door XLT auto transmission 4.0L V6 manual hubs power windows mirrors and door locks with 3.73 Limited slip gears. I love the explorers of the first gen and this one I like a lot for two reasons: it is in immaculant condition only body problems is the bumper in the front is sagging a bit and drivers side rear door doesn't open from out side, and the common faded pillars on the back hatch and only interior problems is the passanger side door doesn't open from inside and the sun visors have the common Arizona fading which made them fall apart.
The truck does have 240K miles but that is fine by me as long as it lasts longer.
So first will list the other problems not listed above:
engine is seized
drive shaft is disconnected as it was flat towed
wheels are incorrect and not staying plus tires are bald
the grille has a few small cracks in it
the rear hatch doesn't lock
the spare tire carrier underneath needs modifying to be working again
the tonna like thing in the far back sticks and is hard to roll up and out.
this is all I know of right now
now the explorer came with a parts truck also that runs and drives.
Now my plans are split into 2 phases since Phase 1 are my needs and phase 2 are my wants.
so Phase 1 plans:
get the parts truck engine into the explorer and running
fix the small things to get it in perfect shape for me to DD
the Jeep wheels I have see if they fit and if they do throw a nice set of tires on it
remove the stupid fiberglass things on the rockers
Put the chrome fender trim from the parts truck on the Explorer
Daily drive it until my 88 F150 is running again.
Phase 2 plans (after my F150 is running and driving again):
small lift
a front hitch for a portable winch
a rear hitch
a brush guard for some lights
put some lights in the bumper cut outs
add a bug deflector
clear side marker lights and turns
Crystal clear headlights
put some lights on rear bumper for back up (some of the lighting may be done in phase 1)
louder exhaust probably straight out the back
cold air intake
clear tail lights (undecided on this)
full LED lighting
if possible clear third brake light
and probably more
Just like my build thread for our 84 Bronco 2 this will be slow (I do have 11 vehicles plus a house and garage plus school work I have to do) but it will get done.
All this explorer will be doing is light off roading (backroads everyday but will travel the best ones), easy trails, light mudding, daily driving (anywhere from 18-30 miles), and long distance runs when I don't need a big hauling or something like that.
As soon as I get the chance I will start updating and posting pics.
The only thing I have done just yet is clean the truck up really well. (I did just get the truck over here the other night).
Trav
