Full disclosure, I'm more of a four-wheeler than overlander. . . Certainly camped multiple times including a month-long cross county excursion in a previous, near-identical rig.
So here's the rig, as of today. . .
. . and the backside:
Here is the list of major modifications (listed front to rear, sort of):
- James Duff Pre-Runner Front Bumper
- Ramsey REP 8000 winch in Duff Bumper with Warn Synthetic Line
- James Duff Front Skid Plate
- SuperLift SuperRunner Steering
- Bush Whacker Extend-A-Fender Flares
- Visor Shelf/Switches
- Ham and CB radios
- ARB Air Lockers, Front and Rear
- 4.56 Gears
- Atlas II Transfer Case
- “SupeRancho” Hybrid Lift, approximately 5” of lift, with SOA
- 33”x 12.50 Tires (currently Goodyear M/T Mud Terrains)
- Rock Sliders / Front Diff Armor / Rear Leaf "Sliders"
- ViAir On-Board Air Compressor
- Early Bronco fabbed Rear Bumper, “extra modded” to fit the Explorer
- Rear License Plate Frenched into Hatch
- Outback Solutions (ARB) Drawers
- "Headache" Rack in Cargo Area
- Lights – Fog/Front LED Driving/Rear LED Back-Up
Other options not currently installed:
Con Ferr Roof Rack
Modified ¾ Doors
So backstory for what it is worth. . . I had a 1991 Explorer Sport that I acquired in 1993 and spent the next 24 years modifying it, with a lot of upgrades and re-dos as time, technology and funds allowed. In Spring 2017, on a rare commuting trip it was totaled, and the carcass sat at a buddy's house / shop for 3 years until Wuhan 2020. My buddy was pushing me to take all the good bits off the old rig and build up a new one. Long story short, found a 1994 in near mint condition, only 87,000 miles on the odometer, and a 5-speed! $2,915.00. We captured 20+ years of previous ownership and built up this rig in just a handful of weekends, as he is also a multiple RBV (Ranger Based Vehicle) owner and a great wrench.
Some interior pics:
Visor shelf with switch panel / GPS . . .
Rear cargo area:
Outback Solutions (ARB) drawer system modded to fit the Explorer; headache rack keeps the gear in the back from impacting the driver in case of sudden stops, as well as a great lashing point for bulky items.
Old NATO plastic ammo case for fluid storage:
Happy Trails . . .
So here's the rig, as of today. . .
. . and the backside:
Here is the list of major modifications (listed front to rear, sort of):
- James Duff Pre-Runner Front Bumper
- Ramsey REP 8000 winch in Duff Bumper with Warn Synthetic Line
- James Duff Front Skid Plate
- SuperLift SuperRunner Steering
- Bush Whacker Extend-A-Fender Flares
- Visor Shelf/Switches
- Ham and CB radios
- ARB Air Lockers, Front and Rear
- 4.56 Gears
- Atlas II Transfer Case
- “SupeRancho” Hybrid Lift, approximately 5” of lift, with SOA
- 33”x 12.50 Tires (currently Goodyear M/T Mud Terrains)
- Rock Sliders / Front Diff Armor / Rear Leaf "Sliders"
- ViAir On-Board Air Compressor
- Early Bronco fabbed Rear Bumper, “extra modded” to fit the Explorer
- Rear License Plate Frenched into Hatch
- Outback Solutions (ARB) Drawers
- "Headache" Rack in Cargo Area
- Lights – Fog/Front LED Driving/Rear LED Back-Up
Other options not currently installed:
Con Ferr Roof Rack
Modified ¾ Doors
So backstory for what it is worth. . . I had a 1991 Explorer Sport that I acquired in 1993 and spent the next 24 years modifying it, with a lot of upgrades and re-dos as time, technology and funds allowed. In Spring 2017, on a rare commuting trip it was totaled, and the carcass sat at a buddy's house / shop for 3 years until Wuhan 2020. My buddy was pushing me to take all the good bits off the old rig and build up a new one. Long story short, found a 1994 in near mint condition, only 87,000 miles on the odometer, and a 5-speed! $2,915.00. We captured 20+ years of previous ownership and built up this rig in just a handful of weekends, as he is also a multiple RBV (Ranger Based Vehicle) owner and a great wrench.
Some interior pics:
Visor shelf with switch panel / GPS . . .
Rear cargo area:
Outback Solutions (ARB) drawer system modded to fit the Explorer; headache rack keeps the gear in the back from impacting the driver in case of sudden stops, as well as a great lashing point for bulky items.
Old NATO plastic ammo case for fluid storage:
Happy Trails . . .
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