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trail/road/mudrig
- anyone else building a on and off road vehical.
started by crazyzrt600
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May 18th 2009 at 10:52 AM
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crazyzrt600
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im building a 1992 ford explorer as a daily driver and built for off roading also. i,ve swapped out the stock 225's for 31's already and started getting it in flat black. got to put new rockers and fenders on it. but i have a 3" body lift coming for it should be here wendnesday or thursday. just in time to install it this weekend. im building a explorer because i havent seen one lifted and none known of in our area. everyone builds cherokees and of course jeeps and trucks. so i got to be diffrent. heres a couple pics of it. ive started painting and have the 31's on it.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 18th 2009 at 11:40 AM
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tdgbigfoot
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Nice lift, that's a good idea. I don't suggest ford, but that's too late, so just put some nice paint on it, along with some rims, and work with the exhaust and engine. I don't know if you can put lockers on that vehicle?
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May 18th 2009 at 11:54 AM
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crazyzrt600
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Quote originally posted by tdgbigfoot
Nice lift, that's a good idea. I don't suggest ford, but that's too late, so just put some nice paint on it, along with some rims, and work with the exhaust and engine. I don't know if you can put lockers on that vehicle?
ya they got lockers for them. just about anything you want. once i get the lift in ill find some 33" tires and black rockcrawlers for it. engine work will be soon but exhaust ill leave stock for now its all new. and itll be a daily driver. im thinking about putting 4.56 gears in it.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 18th 2009 at 1:06 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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Something like this??
Pretty sweet!!! A buddy's boy wants to do this to his Explorer too.
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May 18th 2009 at 1:17 PM
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crazyzrt600
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Quote originally posted by XLT96rider
Something like this??
Pretty sweet!!! A buddy's boy wants to do this to his Explorer too.
ya same idea. i found a explorer web site with nothing but lifted ones. they look mean. there fairly cheap to lift. and they say there awsome trail rigs. they have the 8.8 rear end and a dana 35 front end. so there worthy of building. my next purchase will be suspension.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 18th 2009 at 1:49 PM
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Kawasaki_Kid
i love my wedge chassis... so what?
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Current Sled: 93 Indy trail
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looks like you have a good truck to start with. juts be careful how slow you do that black, on my old truck you could tell it was done at differant times. i have the same issue with the exhaust on my truck, its real quiet and minivan like, but its all brand new so i dont want to tare it out just yet. keep us updated on your project, i enjoy watching other peoples projetcts come together.
Here's my truck, i didn't build it unfortunately, i bought it. its pretty, but it aint no street queen, been in the mud every weekend since i bought it. took it out the day i bought it, before i even got plates i headed for mud.
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May 18th 2009 at 4:11 PM
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Dekk85
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^^^^Nice truck, what do you all got on that thing?
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May 18th 2009 at 5:58 PM
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Kawasaki_Kid
i love my wedge chassis... so what?
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Quote originally posted by Dekk85
^^^^Nice truck, what do you all got on that thing?
1998 Chevy Silverado
Error: File 154140 doesn't exist in gallery!
3/3 body lift, 2/1.5 suspension. 33" wild countrys, bone stock vortec 350, chrome kit, tube steps, hood scoops, tint, 14 bolt 3/4ton full floating axle/diff, posi with 373 gears. nothing special other then the diff upgrade.
Snowmobiling is more than a hobbie, its a life style.
93 Polaris Indy Trail 500
78 Kawasaki intruder 440<< hense the name
78 suzuki A100-A
90 chevy S-10 lowered 4"
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May 18th 2009 at 6:39 PM
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Polaris650rxl
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1995.5 Chevy Silverado. They considder it a 95.5 because it has the 96 vortec in it.
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May 18th 2009 at 11:12 PM
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crazyzrt600
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Quote originally posted by Kawasaki_Kid
looks like you have a good truck to start with. juts be careful how slow you do that black, on my old truck you could tell it was done at differant times. i have the same issue with the exhaust on my truck, its real quiet and minivan like, but its all brand new so i dont want to tare it out just yet. keep us updated on your project, i enjoy watching other peoples projetcts come together.
Here's my truck, i didn't build it unfortunately, i bought it. its pretty, but it aint no street queen, been in the mud every weekend since i bought it. took it out the day i bought it, before i even got plates i headed for mud.
98 silverado 98 silverado 98 silverado 98 silverado 98 silverado thank for the info and nice truck. ill keep it up dated, ill get new pics when the lift is in, by then it should be completely flat black. if the weather holds. bad thing about working in your drive way.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 18th 2009 at 11:22 PM
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sledneck1978
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Mine sinks like a lead balloon in mud (1 ton) but if ya piss me off I'll drive over your car, LOL!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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May 18th 2009 at 11:27 PM
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rsims16
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sledneck1978 I really like that truck. What rims are you running?
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May 18th 2009 at 11:32 PM
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RMK-KING
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I wouldnt call this a daily driver but it does get used around the farm and running short distance trips. It has made a few passes at the local mud runs as well.
77 F250,429ci and skid steer tires with about 1000 miles on them. It actually rides pretty decent even at higher speeds.
Current Line Up
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-01 ProX 600
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Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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May 18th 2009 at 11:57 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
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You guys got some really nice trucks!!  Now I wish I would've never gotten rid of my 'ol mudder!!!
1983 F-150
351 Police Interceptor
4" lift
33x10.5-15 tires
Posi front and rear
Bare bones let's have a good time pick-up!! Would smoke them 35's with no problem!!
AHHHHH, the memories...
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May 19th 2009 at 7:32 AM
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crazyzrt600
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for sure some nice trucks. i had a 94 f150 with a heavy duty police package, it was a ex state police rig. lifted with 33's and roll bars, grill and brush gaurd and 9 off road lights. but got bored with it and sold it to some 16 year old kid.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 19th 2009 at 10:48 AM
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KingPrat
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Oh man. 4.56s for a DD? You shouldn't need much more than 3.93 or 4.11 for 33s, unless you're planning on going bigger?? Your RPMs will be crazy high with the 4.56 gears.
You wouldn't have been able to fit 31s that well on any of the unibody Jeeps. Plenty of room for those 33s!
Have you thought about what kind of lockers you're going with? What axles do Explorers come with stock?
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May 19th 2009 at 12:00 PM
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crazyzrt600
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Quote originally posted by KingPrat
Oh man. 4.56s for a DD? You shouldn't need much more than 3.93 or 4.11 for 33s, unless you're planning on going bigger?? Your RPMs will be crazy high with the 4.56 gears.
You wouldn't have been able to fit 31s that well on any of the unibody Jeeps. Plenty of room for those 33s!
Have you thought about what kind of lockers you're going with? What axles do Explorers come with stock?
if it holds up i want to put a 4" suspension lift then go to 35's. thats why i was thinking 4:56 gears. aint sure what i want for lockers but summit has complete kits for the rear. but aint been able to find anything for the front. not even gears. the front axle is a reverse dana 35 and the rear is a limited slip 8.8. ya jeeps your lucky to get 235's under them. i had one and it sucked being a uni body because it meant big bucks for a suspension lift.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 19th 2009 at 1:02 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
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Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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May 19th 2009 at 1:06 PM
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crazyzrt600
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thanks ill check them out. ya every thing is exspensive. ya just checked it out. they got all the gears for my front end that i aint been able to find, very helpful thanks alot.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 19th 2009 at 1:25 PM
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tomjac
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Nice project. This is a great Explorer site. I spend a lot of time there.
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May 19th 2009 at 7:14 PM
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crazyzrt600
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ya thats an awsome site for them im already a member but aint done any posts.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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May 19th 2009 at 10:15 PM
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sledneck1978
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Quote originally posted by rsims16
sledneck1978 I really like that truck. What rims are you running?
Thanks man...
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May 19th 2009 at 10:57 PM
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BV_Boondocker
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Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
I wouldnt call this a daily driver but it does get used around the farm and running short distance trips. It has made a few passes at the local mud runs as well.
77 F250,429ci and skid steer tires with about 1000 miles on them. It actually rides pretty decent even at higher speeds.
you mean skid steer tires off of a bobcat?? 
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May 19th 2009 at 11:13 PM
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RMK-KING
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Current Sled: 09 RMK 700 & 06 IQr 600
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Quote originally posted by BV_Boondocker
Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
I wouldnt call this a daily driver but it does get used around the farm and running short distance trips. It has made a few passes at the local mud runs as well.
77 F250,429ci and skid steer tires with about 1000 miles on them. It actually rides pretty decent even at higher speeds.
you mean skid steer tires off of a bobcat??
Yep 
Current Line Up
-09 RMK Assault
-06 IQ R 600HO
-01 ProX 600
-95 XCR 600
Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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May 20th 2009 at 8:39 AM
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crazyzrt600
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Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
Quote originally posted by BV_Boondocker
Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
I wouldnt call this a daily driver but it does get used around the farm and running short distance trips. It has made a few passes at the local mud runs as well.
77 F250,429ci and skid steer tires with about 1000 miles on them. It actually rides pretty decent even at higher speeds.
that is a nice older ford.
you mean skid steer tires off of a bobcat??
Yep
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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