Thirty-Nine
Explorer
I just realized I never put a build thread on ExPo, so here goes. As a 21 year old vehicle, the Teal Terror is constantly a work in progress. Here's a not-so-brief history of the truck and its modifications.
Current modifications:
- 2" BDS lift springs
- OME shocks/struts
- Lockright rear locker
- Aftermarket 4x4 front skid plate
- Shrockworks front bumper
- WARN M8000 winch w/Custom Splice fairlead and Factor 55 thimble (not pictured)
- WARN WL LED spot lights
- WARN WXT-S halogen spots (rear)
- WARN Premium Hubs
- Calmini roof rails with Thule crossbars and BajaRack Mule Basket with ARB 1250 awning
- 15x7 steel wheels
- 235/75/15 Kumho KL71 Road Venture MT tires
- Vitara Safari Snorkel
- Hardtop
- ARB wiring kit for Fridge/Freezer (we remove the back seat to get it in)
- Dents, scrapes, scratches
Lots of recent maintenance including a recently rebuilt manual trans, new brakes, new fuel filter, new catalytic converter, new Optima Yellow Top, re-powdercoated front bumper, new window regulator ... and on, and on, and on!
Anyway, take a look. I'll update it as I get more done. Side note: I work at Warn Industries, so if this rig looks familiar you may know why.
More info on my rig at Subcompact Culture.
This is how I got it back in 2011. It wasn't in very good shape. Top had little hardware, tires were bald, engine was in need of maintenance, and so on and so forth. It was essentially unloved.
... but who cares. Let's go exploring!
First mod: New Bestop soft top. Added cheap, used 15x8 wheels and used 235/75/15 BFG AT tires. Also removed graphics.
Sand dunes!
Added a 2" BDS lift kit.
... and we're wheeling.
Found the exact Shrockworks bumper I wanted locally on Craigslist! How lucky is that?
WARN VR8000-S slotted right into the bumper (with a little grille trimming)
... and we're wheeling.
Matching spare, and more exploring
Enter the 235/75/15 Kumho Road Venture KL71 Mud Tererain tires. Found out shortly after mounting the chrome wheels were bent. Time for new rollers.
Enter new 15x7 wheels.
Our first Northwest Overland Rally and first big trip: 700 miles in the Sidekick.
... and we're wheeling ... this time with WARN WXT-S Spot Halogens and their light clamps on the bar.
Added a Calmini roof rail system, Thule Crossbars, and BajaRack Mule basket. Also cheap LED lights. Also installed a set of WARN Premium Hubs in place of the automatic ones.
Added an ARB 1250 awning to the BajaRack.
Added a Lockright rear locker. I can go anywhere! (slowly). Also added Trail Tough Rock Sliders. A pain in the *** to install, but they work great. Rocker panels were dented shortly after installing the locker (gee, I wonder why), so the sliders not only prevent my rockers from getting bent further, they hide the dents.
... and we're wheeling.
Rear diff spacer.
Aftermarket 4x4 Skid Plate.
And we bought a Dinoot trailer and CVT Mt. Bailey tent.
Lifted the Dinoot with matching wheels/tires. Added Bushwacker Fender Flares. Added a set of spacers (on the trailer) from Nitro Gear and Axle, too. Converted the axle from 5x114.3 to 5x5.5. No more dedicated spare for the Dinoot!
Found a hardtop up in Canada. Bought it and installed at our friend's house in Langley.
Drove to Moab. Drove to Ouray. Drove to Nevada. Drove to Idaho. Drove home. Not in that order.
... and we're wheeling.
You can follow the Teal Terror and our small car exploits on Subcaompct Culture, Twitter (@subcompact), Instagram (@subcompactculture), and Facebook (http://fb.com/subcompactculture).
Current modifications:
- 2" BDS lift springs
- OME shocks/struts
- Lockright rear locker
- Aftermarket 4x4 front skid plate
- Shrockworks front bumper
- WARN M8000 winch w/Custom Splice fairlead and Factor 55 thimble (not pictured)
- WARN WL LED spot lights
- WARN WXT-S halogen spots (rear)
- WARN Premium Hubs
- Calmini roof rails with Thule crossbars and BajaRack Mule Basket with ARB 1250 awning
- 15x7 steel wheels
- 235/75/15 Kumho KL71 Road Venture MT tires
- Vitara Safari Snorkel
- Hardtop
- ARB wiring kit for Fridge/Freezer (we remove the back seat to get it in)
- Dents, scrapes, scratches
Lots of recent maintenance including a recently rebuilt manual trans, new brakes, new fuel filter, new catalytic converter, new Optima Yellow Top, re-powdercoated front bumper, new window regulator ... and on, and on, and on!
Anyway, take a look. I'll update it as I get more done. Side note: I work at Warn Industries, so if this rig looks familiar you may know why.
More info on my rig at Subcompact Culture.
This is how I got it back in 2011. It wasn't in very good shape. Top had little hardware, tires were bald, engine was in need of maintenance, and so on and so forth. It was essentially unloved.
... but who cares. Let's go exploring!
First mod: New Bestop soft top. Added cheap, used 15x8 wheels and used 235/75/15 BFG AT tires. Also removed graphics.
Sand dunes!
Added a 2" BDS lift kit.
... and we're wheeling.
Found the exact Shrockworks bumper I wanted locally on Craigslist! How lucky is that?
WARN VR8000-S slotted right into the bumper (with a little grille trimming)
... and we're wheeling.
Matching spare, and more exploring
Enter the 235/75/15 Kumho Road Venture KL71 Mud Tererain tires. Found out shortly after mounting the chrome wheels were bent. Time for new rollers.
Enter new 15x7 wheels.
Our first Northwest Overland Rally and first big trip: 700 miles in the Sidekick.
... and we're wheeling ... this time with WARN WXT-S Spot Halogens and their light clamps on the bar.
Added a Calmini roof rail system, Thule Crossbars, and BajaRack Mule basket. Also cheap LED lights. Also installed a set of WARN Premium Hubs in place of the automatic ones.
Added an ARB 1250 awning to the BajaRack.
Added a Lockright rear locker. I can go anywhere! (slowly). Also added Trail Tough Rock Sliders. A pain in the *** to install, but they work great. Rocker panels were dented shortly after installing the locker (gee, I wonder why), so the sliders not only prevent my rockers from getting bent further, they hide the dents.
... and we're wheeling.
Rear diff spacer.
Aftermarket 4x4 Skid Plate.
And we bought a Dinoot trailer and CVT Mt. Bailey tent.
Lifted the Dinoot with matching wheels/tires. Added Bushwacker Fender Flares. Added a set of spacers (on the trailer) from Nitro Gear and Axle, too. Converted the axle from 5x114.3 to 5x5.5. No more dedicated spare for the Dinoot!
Found a hardtop up in Canada. Bought it and installed at our friend's house in Langley.
Drove to Moab. Drove to Ouray. Drove to Nevada. Drove to Idaho. Drove home. Not in that order.
... and we're wheeling.
You can follow the Teal Terror and our small car exploits on Subcaompct Culture, Twitter (@subcompact), Instagram (@subcompactculture), and Facebook (http://fb.com/subcompactculture).
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