Pearl, the 93' Explorer

[LoganB]

I honestly am impressed by them, but that’s cause they are worth more than the suv itself. I’ve thought about doing a clear bar where you put the amber just cause, but I am more than happy with the ambers for now. It’s not like I’m going fast speeds, so I’ll never outrun them.

 

[HarrisConcepts]

Very cool build, i really like the clean simple approach. Its cool to see the explorer platform gaining popularity.

 

[STUDIO305]

Very cool build, i really like the clean simple approach. Its cool to see the explorer platform gaining popularity.

Right!? These Explorer builds have me searching online for a good deal!

 

[HarrisConcepts]

Right!? These Explorer builds have me searching online for a good deal!

For real! There are deals still to be had, not as many as 10 years ago, but still no where near the bronco craze. I think the “ cash for clunker” deal obama did way back took a toll on quite a few, i remember a ton being in local wrecking yards with smoked transmissions back then

 

[troysladeck]

Went out for a lil solo ripper last night by my house. The amber is awesome. I have it angled right now to where the light bar illuminates up close and wide and then fades right into where the headlight highbeams take over.

 

[troysladeck]

Absolutely wild ride last night. Went out with a local off-road group. Mostly all crawler builds except a newer f150 and tundra… and my stock looking explorer Probably 20+ rigs total

Within 10 mins of offroading I’m hearing something super loose underneath or rear end of my truck. Sounded like a bags of bolts. I had just done a ton of custom work to my transfer case so I thought maybe all the linkage just rattled a ton. We get to the trailhead for the gnarly trail and immediately a terrible ear piercing screech starts. It felt like the whole drivetrain was binding. I pulled over and looked for anything obvious and didnt see anything. I had a guy walk beside me when I drove and we pinpointed it to the rear right wheel. Took off the wheel and the drum and the whole shoe assembly just about fell on the ground. Threw all the parts in the cooler and confirmed my other brakes still worked and kept going!


Hung out at the “waterfall” on 3 Feathers for a while and watched a bunch of guys crawl some crazy lines

It was getting late and most of the guys didnt want to continue on to Chiva Falls. A group of 4 of us decided keep going. I led because I was the only one with downloaded maps LOL




Explorer really surprised me. It went through some obstacles that had me pretty scared haha. I got stuck twice though in a couple places where I just didnt have the clearance.

Made it to Chiva Falls around 11pm. Trail was rough as fuck but definitely worth it. Even did a little midnight swimming


Took an easier trail back and got to enjoy some higher speeds. Running tight and flowy trails as fast as possible at night has got to be one of my favorite things to do.

Radius arms took some abuse and held up great

 

[gascapkevin]

Time for a second gen axle swap!

 

[Baconcreekmetal]

The second gen disc brakes bolt on to the 1st gen axle.

 

[troysladeck]

My truck got stolen a couple weeks ago so I’ve been daily driving the Expo. Does pretty decent except it is nearly impossible to keep it above 65 on the freeway


Some before/after photos of my Silverado. Thanks tweakers. I’m in the market for a clean 2003-2007 2500 Silverado if anyone is selling

 

[Sean.Linden]

Absolutely wild ride last night. Went out with a local off-road group. Mostly all crawler builds except a newer f150 and tundra… and my stock looking explorer Probably 20+ rigs total
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Within 10 mins of offroading I’m hearing something super loose underneath or rear end of my truck. Sounded like a bags of bolts. I had just done a ton of custom work to my transfer case so I thought maybe all the linkage just rattled a ton. We get to the trailhead for the gnarly trail and immediately a terrible ear piercing screech starts. It felt like the whole drivetrain was binding. I pulled over and looked for anything obvious and didnt see anything. I had a guy walk beside me when I drove and we pinpointed it to the rear right wheel. Took off the wheel and the drum and the whole shoe assembly just about fell on the ground. Threw all the parts in the cooler and confirmed my other brakes still worked and kept going!
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Hung out at the “waterfall” on 3 Feathers for a while and watched a bunch of guys crawl some crazy lines
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It was getting late and most of the guys didnt want to continue on to Chiva Falls. A group of 4 of us decided keep going. I led because I was the only one with downloaded maps LOL
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Explorer really surprised me. It went through some obstacles that had me pretty scared haha. I got stuck twice though in a couple places where I just didnt have the clearance.

Made it to Chiva Falls around 11pm. Trail was rough as fuck but definitely worth it. Even did a little midnight swimming
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Took an easier trail back and got to enjoy some higher speeds. Running tight and flowy trails as fast as possible at night has got to be one of my favorite things to do.

Radius arms took some abuse and held up great
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Hell ya dude, rad little trip. I’d love to bring the prerunner out once I’m done with the back half to Havasu and we could rip with @gascapkevin

 

[gascapkevin]

I think you meant to say *done with the back half and have secured an X2* @Sean.Linden

 

[the_fablab_]

only run the factory rubber bump stops on your front end. It's the only thing besides a hydro bump that will hold up

 

[troysladeck]

only run the factory rubber bump stops on your front end. It's the only thing besides a hydro bump that will hold up

I cant seem to find the factory ones for sale anywhere. Do you have a link by chance?

 

[the_fablab_]

That's going to have to be a junk yard dealio unfortunately. I don't believe Ford makes them anymore.

I found an active part number for the OBS trucks if they are similar enough. F4TZ-3020-AA.

 

[troysladeck]

Quick overnight rip around Mt. Wrightson. 80 miles of fast n flow.

 

[Donttellmywiferacing]

absolutely love this thing. always wanted to do a gen1 expo but it seems like the market got bone dry suddenly during the scamdemic around me

 

[Donttellmywiferacing]

My truck got stolen a couple weeks ago so I’ve been daily driving the Expo. Does pretty decent except it is nearly impossible to keep it above 65 on the freeway
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Some before/after photos of my Silverado. Thanks tweakers. I’m in the market for a clean 2003-2007 2500 Silverado if anyone is selling
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sorry this happened to you, my super duty got stolen back in march and while they didnt have it long enough to strip parts, they absolutely fucked my transmission and turbo, which im still fighting insurance about to this day

 

[troysladeck]

Quick morning project checked off. Front left bump stop kept blowing out becauce the beam surface is so off camber where the bump makes contact.

Added a little piece of angle iron to give the bump a place to fall in to.




Hopefully this prevents the bump stop from getting a ton of side load on compression. Time to test it out this weekend

 

[marcytech]

I'm on the look out! Need to complete the Limited trim

I’ve got a limited front bumper and grille if you wanna trade!?!

 

[troysladeck]

I’ve got a limited front bumper and grille if you wanna trade!?!

Yes! I’ll dm you