My 99 Sploder.


AccordRanger

AccordRanger

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City
Firestone CO
Vehicle Year
1986/99
Transmission
Manual
Got her a little over a year ago.

Mods so far, 2.5" TT, Pro Comp add-a-leaf, Explorer 4-door leaf packs, front and rear sway disco's (front currently being made), BWM, Hunter brush guard, Hella 700FF.

Future plans: Custom shackles, Ox locker in rear, Super 88 kit, sliders, gas tank and front skids, 32" or 33" tires, Spidertrax spacers, roof rack, manual t-case.

More distant plans: 98' and later front bumper, trans t-case skids, rear bumper, front and rear receivers, receiver winch.

Maybes: Half doors with vinyl inserts, Superlift with coilovers, custom front bumper.

Wishes: 347 stroker.
 
Decided on a Sport cause it has a shorter wheelbase, since i knew i would wheel it a lot.

Wasn't sure what to expect with this on trails my first time out.
Took it to Sevenmile last November. Man did it impress me, did great and only got stuck twice(u-bolt plate snagged a rock, and dropped into a mud hole hidden by ice. Smashed the gas tank up good.

Pics of the first time out.
Stuck in the mud hole.
it was covered in snow and ice, I was following the other two in the group when i hear a crack and my pass side just drops down.

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


The other 2 i was with, which were both impressed how well it did stock.

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.
 
Removed the side steps

My 99 Sploder.


3rd time out wheeling.

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


Brush guard

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.
 
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Disconnected front sway.

My 99 Sploder.


Add-a-leaf and 4-door leaves.

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.
 
Thinking about painting the trim and wheels black. Does anybody think it will look good?
 
Front sway disco's complete. Might paint them at a later date.

Handles way better then then i ever expected even when i had the factory endlinks.

My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.


My 99 Sploder.
 
Made them.
Used some 1/2" all thread, galvanized pipe, and Energy sway bushings.
 
Well i had my mom's boss make them. Not sure if he would do it again haha! But i am looking to get a drill press so if i do ill let you know.
 
looks like your explorer does pretty well off road man nice pics
 
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