My 99 Sploder.

[AccordRanger]

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.

 

[AccordRanger]

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.

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

 

[AccordRanger]

First week with it.

 

[AccordRanger]

Removed the side steps

3rd time out wheeling.

Brush guard

 

[AccordRanger]

Disconnected front sway.

Add-a-leaf and 4-door leaves.

 

[AccordRanger]

TT in the front.

Took it out for a test.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

nice explorer man!

 

[AccordRanger]

Thinking about painting the trim and wheels black. Does anybody think it will look good?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

not sure man, it looks nice at it is

 

[AccordRanger]

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.

 

[dangerranger2008]

hey man where did you get those disconnects

 

[AccordRanger]

Made them.
Used some 1/2" all thread, galvanized pipe, and Energy sway bushings.

 

[dangerranger2008]

what would you charge to make some

 

[AccordRanger]

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.

 

[sohc86-06]

looks like your explorer does pretty well off road man nice pics