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Stats
for Rick's 1993 Explorer XL
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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.
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Fiberglass Bodywork |
1998 fiberglass front end. Pre-runner style fenders. Fiberglass by: Perry's
Fab & Fiber
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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 |
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Graphics |
Kafka Custom Paint and
Pinstriping |
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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
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Water bottles with belt strap
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Hi-Lift Jack with a 12"x12"wooden pad for
stability
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Bottle Jack
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Shovel
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Tow straps
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Winching kit
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First Aid Kit
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Halon fire extinguisher
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Blankets
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Strobe light
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Garmin GPS III+
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Amateur Radio Equipment VHF/UHF, HF
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Dual Batteries
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2- ARB compressors
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Jumper cables
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Dry and canned food for 3 days
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Extra pair of glasses
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Fuses, electrical connectors, electrical tape,
2 spare sparkplugs, spare plug wire, spare relay for air locker, spare
airlocker solenoids and airline.
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Well equipped tool kit
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Spare belts and hoses
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Spindle nut socket
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Extra fluids, oil , transmission fluid, gear
oil
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Spare hub, wheel bearings, seals and spindle.
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Volt Ohm Meter (VOM)
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Computer code analyzer
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Sterno stove
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Basic cooking supplies
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Hefty bags (to carry out other peoples garbage
as well as our own)
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Waterless hand cleaner
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Shop towels
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Assortment of hardware, nuts, bolts, brass
fittings, pop rivets etc.
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Teflon tape, blue silicon sealer, locktite,
plastic gas tank repair kit, JB Weld, tire plug kit
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Photo gear
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