Recent content by SlinginIron

We have a 2007 ford explorer and I have often thought about modding that into an overland vehicle. (I'm just on the fence on whether I want to put my dollars into the Exploder or the Bronco) It has been well taken care of and has not had any mechanical issues. It just rolled 100,000 miles and...

I did just read today that the Bronco will be a body on frame (Ranger frame) vehicle, I believe the Everest is body on frame however, I'm not sure. I hope its not a re-badged Everest, and it should only be a two-door. I have little hope that the top will be removable. Another article I read...

I look forward to new episodes so much, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your adventures as well as your story telling. The cast of Expedition Overland all seem to be genuinely good folks, I wish you all the best. As others have mentioned, you have truly inspired a lot of...

"... tore up from the floor up." Hahaha classic!

1989 XLT 5.8, C6

Skip the Toyo AT2. The company I work for uses a local tire company and that tire is used almost exclusively. I only drive 20,000 miles per year or less but, 40% of that is gravel. I used to be able to get about 30,000 miles out of a set of the AT2s but, my last set made it 15,000 mi and this...

Did you mount your roof rack directly to the fiberglass?

I have been researching, and trying to acquire parts to install a lift on my 89. For the shocks, I have seen almost entirely positive reviews for both Bilsteins and Old Man Emu products. Finding the application for the Bilstein components is pretty straight forward. The Old Man Emu shocks...

Agree with Scrib. Here are some other calculators I have found useful in the past. I hope they will help with your specific application. http://www.math-prof.com/Auto/Differential.aspx...

+1 I bought my 89 4 years ago for $2500, it was very clean, and ran well. Steering was worn but drivable, I am currently accumulating parts to rebuild the steering system/components. I am just saving to buy a Red Head steering box, and that should be the end of it. All things considered, it...

+2 The 3rd-4th gen Explorer is surprisingly capable off-road. Stock, it flexes like a brick but, some upgrades are available for the suspension. I really dislike the "advance track" system which cannot be deleted unless you want to say goodbye to your ABS. If you have the patience to get...

Excited to see what you'll do next!

I know that BFG/Michelin are phasing out the 15” rim sized tires for sure, and maybe the 16” as well since the market has been reduced for these sizes since most of the newer vehicles are 17” and up. I have heard that other manufacturers are planning to do the same. If you are having...

I am really tough on boots, even though I clean and "oil" them regularly. After having about 4 pairs of the White's Smoke Jumpers (I only get a year before a full rebuild). I looked into a lower heel waterproof boot like a Danner (not the Channer's) I know a lot of guys from OR that really...

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