Thread: Just another explorer build

WELL HERES MY BUDDIES 93 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, ITS A 2 DOOR 4X4 WITH 4.0L/5SPD.
IT ALL STARTED WITH HIM WANTING A LIFT AND 33s BUT NOW HAS 3.5 PER SIDE D35s FRONT AND DEAVER REAR WITH 456 GEARS.....HERES PIX AND THE BUILD AS WE GO.

here it is when it arrived

existing bumper lol
front suspension day 1

more pix/info after work!

feel free to comment

THE 3.5 PER SIDE BEAMS/GIANT CAGE
SOME PARTS
DEAVERS/BASH PLATES
FRONT END INSTALL #1
RADIUS ARMS FROM DAVE @ THREAT

looks good. you doing the install and other fab he might need?

How long are those shackles

Originally Posted by 468CHEVRCR

THE 3.5 PER SIDE BEAMS/GIANT CAGE
SOME PARTS
DEAVERS/BASH PLATES
FRONT END INSTALL #1
RADIUS ARMS FROM DAVE @ THREAT

with the 33s
cycling deavers
simple 1.75 dom bedcage (by me)
fox bypasses/optima battery

well there is the answer to my question lol. keep up the good work

he drove it about a year now we r adding basic cab cage and 3.0x14 fox triple bypasses with new engine cage and front bumper. heres the start of that...


2.5x12 fox c/o with 3.0x14 fox 3 tube and 2.0x2.5 fox bumps with poly straps and brake lines.
mock up at full bump



1.75 dom cage with 1.5 dom gussets

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thanks zac

This thing is gonna be an awesome truck. I love explorer sports, and 4WD just makes it even better.

the shackles were 12" i took them down to 10

cpl of cage im workin on

looking good daniel keep it up.

thanks erik. im shootin for this next friday for completion. gotta finish roof tubes,dash,seat mounts,front bumper and finish engine cage.

are you gonna mount the shackles in the stock position?

ya they have been on and like that for months now. the pack really doesnt impress me. its not the g50e tho its a j19 pack? maybe low travel? idk

fukn A! good job so far

Thanks david. Come chek it out

this thing is dope for sure! more pics! i wanna see it in action. maybe i can have my ranger done by then and we can do a beach run!

Should be done by friday.

dont get ahead of your self lol. it will be done next monday haha

Just for that ill make sure its done by friday! Hahaha. Well, atleast driveable idk bout bumper but ill try!

Cab cage is 90% done, engine cage is 50% piks this afternoon!.....maybe on its feet...

owner wants a custom dash....u guys/girls think fiber glass or carbon fiber?

fiberglass

COUPLE UPDATES...got the fiberwerx bedsides ordered while at swap meet. and its almost ready to leave my shop! haha

tite fit. needs wider beams! workin nice tho.

bump cans.



part of engine cage

full bump

Anyone installed 2 door expo rear fiber?

Originally Posted by 468CHEVRCR

Anyone installed 2 door expo rear fiber?

I did on my dads exploder it wasn't too bad. We trimmed it to fit them put bondo under the edges and then riveted it in place.

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Ok. Id like to hide all the mounting bolts/rivets too.

NEEDS STRAPPED SOMEWHERE...BOUT HERE

TEMP DASH....LOL

Couple weeks moore metal works will be doing a full single swing setup for this using all cro mo and fk hiems

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Originally Posted by simon5ay5

i did on my dads exploder it wasn't too bad. We trimmed it to fit them put bondo under the edges and then riveted it in place.

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any pix of the mounting?

if you search ultimate backyard explorer in the dr rides that glass mounting is sweet. Its my buddies dads, and walrath mounted it so that there is only i beleive four bolts showin? check it out for some idea, lookin good though. Bet you miss your expo now

Badass two door always wanted to build one of these for some reason.

bitchen!! 2 door expos are badass! mainly cause i have one!

haha ya this thing is startin to be pretty cool/nice.

got the bumper and kragen hids on today and seats r mounted

bumper

3 7" hid's

drove it last nite!

Originally Posted by jeepspeed

if you search ultimate backyard explorer in the dr rides that glass mounting is sweet. Its my buddies dads, and walrath mounted it so that there is only i beleive four bolts showin? check it out for some idea, lookin good though. Bet you miss your expo now

definately miss my expo now! haha

skid plate and swing steer will be done at moore metal in cpl weeks. then back to me for rear fiber and rear bumper