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   Stats
for Rick's 1993 Explorer XL
 
 
EXPLORER BUILD UP ARTICLE
 
 
| Engine | 4.0 Liter V6 EFI, Pro Dyno custom exhaust, Hi Flow Catalytic Converter, KKM
True Rev Intake Kit, |  
| Transmission | 5 - Speed Manual Mobil 1 Synthetic Transmission Fluid |  
| Transfer Case | Advance Adapters Atlas
II 4.3:1 Ultra Low Range |  
| Front Suspension | Custom  FST 4 link solid axle conversion with 
Bilstein Coil Over Shocks. |  
| Rear Suspension | National Springs 5" lift springs, relocated over axle, Doetsch Tech
  3000 Shocks,
FST shock mounts, custom shackles. |  
| Ramp Travel Index | 1000+ on a 20 degree ramp. 
  A stock Explorer scores
about 440. |  
| Differentials | ARB Airlockers Front and Rear 4:88 Gears |  
| Axles | Front - Dana 44 Solid Axle, Moser axle shafts, CTM U-Joints, '80 Chevy Blazer rotors from
Applied Rotor Technology, hubs, spindles,
  calipers 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern, Superwinch manual hubs. Rear - Ford 8.8" w/ '85 Mustang SVO disc brakes. Moser axle shafts 5 on 5
  1/2" bolt pattern. |  
| Fiberglass Bodywork | 1998 fiberglass front end. Pre-runner style fenders. Fiberglass by: Perry's
  Fab & Fiber |  
| Communications | Icom 2800H VHF/UHF Transceiver, Icom 706 HF Transceiver, Garmin GPS
III+ |  
| Winch | Ramsey Pro 9000 |  
| Electrical | Dual Optima Batteries, |  
| Tires/Wheels | Swamper IROK 36x13.50-15 On 15x10 TrailReady beadlock rims |  
| Air Supply | Dual  ARB Compressors, FST CO2 tank. |  
| Skid Plates | Custom Front Differential Cover from 
FST, Transfer Case, Transmission, Fuel
Tank |  
| Bumpers | Front Custom  FST, Rear Tire Carrier - Gas Can Carrier - Bumper by 
FST |  
| Nerf Bars | Custom  FST Nerf Bars, 1/4" wall rectangular tubing. |  
| Roll Cage | Full Roll Cage by FST |  |  
| Graphics | Kafka Custom Paint and 
Pinstriping |  |    Many People have asked for
a list of equipment I
 carry when we're out on
the trail. Here it is:
 
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6 Gallons Drinking Water
Water bottles with belt strap
Hi-Lift Jack with a 12"x12"wooden pad for
stability
Bottle Jack
Shovel
Tow straps
Winching kit
First Aid Kit 
Halon fire extinguisher
Blankets
Strobe light
Garmin GPS III+
Amateur Radio Equipment VHF/UHF, HF
Dual Batteries
2- ARB compressors
Jumper cables
Dry and canned food for 3 days
Extra pair of glasses
Fuses, electrical connectors, electrical tape,
2 spare sparkplugs, spare plug wire, spare relay for air locker, spare
airlocker solenoids and airline.
Well equipped tool kit 
Spare belts and hoses
Spindle nut socket | 
Extra fluids, oil , transmission fluid, gear
oil
Spare hub, wheel bearings, seals and spindle.
Volt Ohm Meter (VOM)
Computer code analyzer
Sterno stove
Basic cooking supplies
Hefty bags (to carry out other peoples garbage
as well as our own)
Waterless hand cleaner
Shop towels
Assortment of hardware, nuts, bolts, brass
fittings, pop rivets etc. 
Teflon tape, blue silicon sealer, locktite,
plastic gas tank repair kit, JB Weld, tire plug kit
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