96 5.0 AWD Explorer Build : Project Tornado Exploder

[Jimbo]

Sweet deal on the explorer.

So here's the idea. I'm going to put on 2" shackles, TT's and a 2" body lift. Newer explorer rims and 32" BFG AT's. I'm going to Port the stock heads and intake and install an E cam. Herculiner the whole truck. I would love other input and ideas. I'll post pics tonight of the truck as she sits now.

I disagree with all of that.

[4EyedTurd]

Fuuuck that, put gas in it and drive it. I'll give you what you've got in it.

[mustang_revival]

Keep us updated, nice idea!

[KWClutch]

Sweet deal on the explorer.



I disagree with all of that.

Thanks lol What would you recommend then? Yeah it's full time AWD and from what I've read they are pretty bullet proof. Not saying I'm going to rock crawl it or anything but for what I might need it for it'll do the job. I believe the distribution is 35f-65r unless more is needed.

[Mitchell]

shit sounds super gay

[KWClutch]

Should I get you a Pink 135 to go with your tampons? haha

[Doug Hatton]

Aren't those vehicles the most roll-over prone in existance?? Not sure if I'd want that in a crisis situation....

[KWClutch]

If you have firestone tires on them that blow up at 60mph on the highway.

[Jimbo]

Thanks lol What would you recommend then? Yeah it's full time AWD and from what I've read they are pretty bullet proof. Not saying I'm going to rock crawl it or anything but for what I might need it for it'll do the job. I believe the distribution is 35f-65r unless more is needed.

I can't stand body lifts, I don't like bfg at's, porting the heads is way more money and effort than its worth, same with the e cam. I have had a "bedliner" painted vehicle, and its pointless.

I would install a full exhaust system, a cai, and a real suspension lift. Although I'm not sure about lifted explorers because I agree with this:

Aren't those vehicles the most roll-over prone in existance?? Not sure if I'd want that in a crisis situation....

[KWClutch]

It's not just a body lift. I'm putting a 2in suspension lift. A "real" suspension kits (which all I've found are 4in) cost $1800. I'm having a buddy port the heads/intake. E cams are cheap and I'm not looking for a 360 hp motor. 4 in isn't that much of a lift. Plus the bigger tires will do better keeping it planted. It's not like one just rolls for no reason. I just want it tall enough to put some bigger meats on it. Again, I'm not using it for mudding/crawling or anything crazy.

[Jimbo]

It's not just a body lift. I'm putting a 2in suspension lift. A "real" suspension kits (which all I've found are 4in) cost $1800. I'm having a buddy port the heads/intake. E cams are cheap and I'm not looking for a 360 hp motor. 4 in isn't that much of a lift. Plus the bigger tires will do better keeping it planted. It's not like one just rolls for no reason. I just want it tall enough to put some bigger meats on it. Again, I'm not using it for mudding/crawling or anything crazy.

So you weren't asking for opinions, you just want support for yours?

[KWClutch]

No, I want good advice relevant to what I want to do with the vehicle. And not just your own one sentence opinions but why. I'm open to different lift suggestions, different tires and different motor modifications. I am doing full exhaust, CAI and bigger T/B. But specific brands and combos would be helpful.

[Danny46]

Sweet dude, if you need a photographer to sit shotgun hit me up! lol. I just put up a tornado chasing thread a couple weeks ago. Im very interested in doing it this season

[KWClutch]

Yeah I might. I really need a videographer. lol I want to do video too. What kind of camera do you have?

[Danny46]

I could also do video, although my "good" equipment is more oriented towards photography haha. I have a Canon 60D (18MP DSLR, also shoots High Def video) which I primarily use for photography but would have no problem shooting video with. I also have a few smaller cameras: A gopro video camera, an Olympus Stylus tough, and a Sony Handycam.