Project Double R...

[Stang5lgt]

So you don't recommend rolling that paint on like you did?

Thanks for the pics

I just wanted to try it once. If you have enough spare time go for it.

 

[Stang5lgt]

So I have put about 1500 miles on the truck so far. Thing is a beast drives great. PO really let things kinda fall apart on the poor old truck. Nothing major other then the trans(fixed most everything else so far). And now the radiator needs replacing(still works but weeps first thing in the morning until the plastic side tanks heat up and reseal I can just imagine it is time bomb though). Does anyone know a good replacement? The truck already has the same as the 91-94 Explorer since it came with air and auto. Thinking about using the 2nd Gen Explorer radiator and then just extending my bumper skid to protect it. Those are massive and should give me tons of cooling on the trail. Anyone know of a write up where someone has done that swap?

Here are few more pics of the beast.

In this pic I was testing out the hydro assist at 85 mph. Works great!

And couple pics of when I walked out and seen the truck and it made me smile so I had to take a pic. LOL

 

[getrdone52]

Looks good. When are you gunna start working on the cage again?

 

[Stang5lgt]

Looks good. When are you gunna start working on the cage again?

Spent a good portion of the weekend putting a new convertible top on the wife's 95 GT. Plus it was my oldest son's bday and my nephews came over to stay the night so I didn't even get any time to work on it.

Top turned out nice but I never wanna do one again it took forever...

 

[88_Eddie]

oh hell no, that's something i'd never wanna do. lol

 

[getrdone52]

Did she decide to keep the mustang then?

 

[Stang5lgt]

Thanks chrwilkins30 for nominating Double R for TOTM! Someone told me today I had no idea. Double R and I are honored for the consideration! And thanks to all that voted for RR!

 

[Stang5lgt]

Did she decide to keep the mustang then?

For now. She wants a new car but I want to get a bigger place before I take on a car payment. Have not had a car payment for a year not real excited about another one. LOL

 

[getrdone52]

Thanks chrwilkins30 for nominating Double R for TOTM! Someone told me today I had no idea. Double R and I are honored for the consideration! And thanks to all that voted for RR!

I know who I'm voting for!

For now. She wants a new car but I want to get a bigger place before I take on a car payment. Have not had a car payment for a year not real excited about another one. LOL

Ya they always want a new car haha. My mom just got a 2011 fusion.

 

[railman]

you won't be able to use a 2nd Gen Ex radiator...they are too wide to fit between the frame rails....

l8r, John

 

[crawlin91]

Ive got what I believe is a 90-94 Explorer auto radiator...the thicker one, probably the same as what you got in there. If you can use it, then its yours free. I acquired it in a parts deal. It seems to be in decent shape, I will try and post a picture of it.

Good luck in TOTM, u got my vote.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Thanks guys!!!!

Got the 2nd Gen in took one from 98 4.0 4 door auto with AC. Works like a charm and needle stays on the M of normal with AC on idling in 99 degree weather in my driveway. LOVE IT!!!!! Here are some pics.

Here is the stock Ranger(two row biggest stock one you can get) radiator next to the 2nd gen Explorer radiator...

If you are doing a SAS this radiator fits great!!!

Lower hose reaches just fine. You have to cut out that retarded steering skid thing to make this fit.

As you can see the Radiator sits well above my bumper skid so I don't even have to change anything with the skid.

And the engine running all the lines fit like a glove. Just had to move a wire harness out of the way nothing major just unbolt the hangers and push it over enough to bolt up the radiator. You will have to drill a couple new holes over inch since the new radiator is wider. Also if you look at the pic above you will have to cut some of those plastic wings off the new radiator since they stick out too far. Right now I have just the uppers holding it seems to be strong enough but I am going back to the JY and getting the rubber isolators and will use those to support the new radiator on the frame more pics when I get that done.

 

[crawlin91]

nice work! great mod to keep the engine cool in the record temps weve been having.

 

[Stang5lgt]

nice work! great mod to keep the engine cool in the record temps weve been having.

Yeah this weather has been miserable. Had to do something to help the truck.

Looks like I might be joining up with couple other rigs to run Holy Cross this Friday. Can't wait!

 

[Stang5lgt]

Worked on the truck a little today getting it ready for Holy Cross. Found a Ranger emblem at the JY and got the winch hooked up. Picked up a tool box for the back too.

Works like a champ!