Explorer! Or, An SUV that I can sleep in.

Started by Rupert, August 25, 2009, 08:58:59 PM

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August 25, 2009, 08:58:59 PM Last Edit: August 25, 2009, 09:00:32 PM by Psilos
I bought one! It's a 1999 with 133 kmiles, a five-speed (whoa, right?), and it's getting a Clifford sticker. After I get done with the usual new used car maintenance and a few repairs (cruise control, rear wiper arm is bent, tach only works when it wants to), I'm totally putting a Flowmaster on. It also needs tires...   :rockon: :partyon: :wub:

Anyone want to buy a nice Ranger? :lol:





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Rupert

#2
August 25, 2009, 09:10:49 PM
They (the internets) tell me I can fit a 31 inch tire on there without any modification. That should be enough of a "lift." I could get another 2 inches cheaply, but I don't think I need that much.
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S204STi

#3
August 25, 2009, 09:12:05 PM Last Edit: August 25, 2009, 09:13:43 PM by R-inge
Quote from: Psilos on August 25, 2009, 09:10:49 PM
They (the internets) tell me I can fit a 31 inch tire on there without any modification. That should be enough of a "lift." I could get another 2 inches cheaply, but I don't think I need that much.

31" BFGs ftv

Nice color, BTW.

The Pirate

#4
August 25, 2009, 09:25:23 PM
Oh yeah, that thing is screaming for some proper tires.  And the suspension lift should be super cheap.  Add-a-leafs in the rear, and just crank up the torsion bars in the front, if I'm not mistaken. 

Nice find though, it's awesome! 
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#5
August 25, 2009, 09:38:32 PM
Quote from: The Pirate on August 25, 2009, 09:25:23 PM
Oh yeah, that thing is screaming for some proper tires.  And the suspension lift should be super cheap.  Add-a-leafs in the rear, and just crank up the torsion bars in the front, if I'm not mistaken. 

Nice find though, it's awesome! 

Add-a-leafs or shackles, yeah. Tires first, then lift if necessary. I won't be able to stick 32" tires with anything less than 4" of lift, which I ain't doing, so 'll be safe with 31s.
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#6
August 25, 2009, 09:42:19 PM
Quote from: R-inge on August 25, 2009, 09:12:05 PM
31" BFGs ftv

Nice color, BTW.

FTV or FTW? :lol:

I'll be going to Les Schwab for my tires, so it's probably Wild Countrys. :lol: They need to be pretty pavement friendly.
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The_Joker

#7
August 25, 2009, 09:51:45 PM
Nice!
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CALL_911

#8
August 25, 2009, 10:00:22 PM
I'm assuming that has a V6?


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Laconian

#9
August 25, 2009, 10:01:40 PM

My god, that is disturbingly phallic. No wonder so many trucks feature ATs.

Congratulations on the truck!
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CALL_911

#10
August 25, 2009, 10:10:51 PM
That's the short-throw shifter.


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Rupert

#11
August 25, 2009, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on August 25, 2009, 10:00:22 PM
I'm assuming that has a V6?

4.0 L OHV, e-yup.
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#12
August 25, 2009, 10:24:01 PM
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#13
August 25, 2009, 10:24:37 PM
Quote from: Laconian on August 25, 2009, 10:01:40 PM

My god, that is disturbingly phallic. No wonder so many trucks feature ATs.

Congratulations on the truck!

Thanks!

I think all shifters are phallic if that's phallic...
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#14
August 25, 2009, 10:58:49 PM
Congrats.  If you weren't in West Bumblefuck, I might be Ranger shopping...
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#15
August 26, 2009, 01:01:22 AM
Thanks.

If you weren't in East Buttville, I might be willing to sell it to you. ;)


:lol:
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#16
August 26, 2009, 05:16:42 AM
It's red!!!!!! :rockon:
4.0 sounds nice with a Flowmastah, fo shiz
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S204STi

#17
August 26, 2009, 07:23:23 AM
Quote from: Psilos on August 25, 2009, 09:42:19 PM
FTV or FTW? :lol:

I'll be going to Les Schwab for my tires, so it's probably Wild Countrys. :lol: They need to be pretty pavement friendly.

Trying a new twist, "For the victory."

Wild countries are nice.  Also, some of the guys here have remarked at how silent some of the Goodyear Wranglers are on the highway.  I think they have some Silent Armor marketing thing going on.

3.0L V6

#18
August 26, 2009, 07:57:47 AM
Congrats. Nice ride!

Raza

#19
August 26, 2009, 08:10:52 AM
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#21
August 26, 2009, 12:06:02 PM


So, you're going to be sleeping on all those unidentified brown and white stains, then? I feel I must start a stain speculation thread and discuss this issue at length.

nickdrinkwater

#22
August 26, 2009, 12:56:36 PM
Grats on the purchase.  Those things are very rare here.  They tried to peddle them for a coupla years, but didn't sell many.  Can't get them anymore.

Rupert

#23
August 26, 2009, 06:43:21 PM
Quote from: NACar on August 26, 2009, 05:16:42 AM
It's red!!!!!! :rockon:
4.0 sounds nice with a Flowmastah, fo shiz

:ohyeah:
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#24
August 26, 2009, 06:44:34 PM
Quote from: R-inge on August 26, 2009, 07:23:23 AM
Trying a new twist, "For the victory."

Wild countries are nice.  Also, some of the guys here have remarked at how silent some of the Goodyear Wranglers are on the highway.  I think they have some Silent Armor marketing thing going on.

Ah, nice. No one will get it, but nice. :lol:

I like Les Schwab. :huh:
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#25
August 26, 2009, 06:45:04 PM
Quote from: omicron on August 26, 2009, 12:06:02 PM


So, you're going to be sleeping on all those unidentified brown and white stains, then? I feel I must start a stain speculation thread and discuss this issue at length.

I haven't even vacuumed it, yet!
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#26
August 26, 2009, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on August 26, 2009, 07:57:47 AM
Congrats. Nice ride!

Quote from: nickdrinkwater on August 26, 2009, 12:56:36 PM
Grats on the purchase.  Those things are very rare here.  They tried to peddle them for a coupla years, but didn't sell many.  Can't get them anymore.

Thanks!
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#27
August 26, 2009, 06:56:31 PM
So do you fit?
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Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

Rupert

#28
August 26, 2009, 07:09:33 PM
Of course! Especially if I put the passenger seat a little forward. :lol:
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#29
August 26, 2009, 07:48:17 PM
Need new tyres, eh?  Have you considered the Firestone ATX/ATX II or the Firestone Wilderness AT?

Oh, wait.  Never mind!  :lol:


Quote from: nickdrinkwater on August 26, 2009, 12:56:36 PM
Grats on the purchase.  Those things are very rare here.  They tried to peddle them for a coupla years, but didn't sell many.  Can't get them anymore.

Yeah, Ford tried shifting Explorers in the UK and Europe from 1997-2001.  European shoppers stayed away in droves, proving Europeans have good taste!



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