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Old Sep 6, 2010
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yeah its sweet were you wheeling at in those first few pics on pg1 its gorgeous
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010
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man thats an amazing expo you have there, i love it
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010
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Originally Posted by Paul Spickard
yeah its sweet were you wheeling at in those first few pics on pg1 its gorgeous
San Juan Mtn's in Ouray / Telluride CO.

Originally Posted by ShadowRanger08
man thats an amazing expo you have there, i love it
Thanks!

If you guys ever get to southern MO, and feel like wheeling, give me a shout. If the rig is not being worked on, it is out being broken on the trails...lol

Wheel it, break it, fix it!

Bigger tires will be on very soon :)
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010
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A group of us are heading out to KS Rocks (KRRP) in Fort Scott KS next weekend (Sept 18th) if anybody wants to meet us out there.

http://ksrockspark.com/
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010
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After wheeling in KSRP, I needed 3 feet for the pedals on some climbs with the manual set up. So instead of growing a 3rd foot, I installed this.

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Old Sep 28, 2010
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hand throttle! nice!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010
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Another upgrade accomplished.

35"x12.5" Pro Comp MT. Have 19.5" under the sliders now :)

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Old Jan 8, 2011
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Took it out for some wheeling. The new improved front end, the new 35" tires, and the new flares, all worked flawlessly.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011
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You dont mess around, i like that. The Explorer is gnarly.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011
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Relaxing lazy trail ride at SMORR in MO.

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YouTube - armirillo pass
 

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Old Jan 12, 2011
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^^Vid Fail.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011
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Any Members here interested in going trail riding in San Juan Mountain Range in Ouray CO over the Memorial day weekend? A group of us will be heading out there for some of the most beautiful trails in the world. :)

Latest mods---- Custom tube bumper, winch mount, Radiator skid plate, F-150 leaf springs with added leafs for 4" of lift, 5/8" U-bolts, front locker, and new limb riser mounts.

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More Mods on the way!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011
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Stay tuned folks. This rig is going Full width D44 SAS, & Full width 8.8 SOA!!

 
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Old Nov 24, 2011
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All the front mods will be up for sale soon, including the new 3/8" front skid plate.

 
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Old Nov 27, 2011
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Introducing myself here. I am a fellow wheeler with a Modified 2nd Gen Explorer. Looking for other wheelers from my area to join on future meets and learn all I can from you guys. I understand this is mainly a Ranger forum, but being that the Explorer is based from them, we have a lot in common.

Anybody interested in going on wheeling events, long distant trips, local gatherings, Tech talk, fab ideas, or just want to shoot the breeze, just let me know.
where you at in missouri?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011
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Opposite side of the state as you. Springfield / Joplin area. Next major meet we will have is in the springtime in Seymour at Southern MO Off Road Ranch. Come on down and join us. There will be all types of RBV's in the group. :)
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011
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Originally Posted by Gmanpaint
Opposite side of the state as you. Springfield / Joplin area. Next major meet we will have is in the springtime in Seymour at Southern MO Off Road Ranch. Come on down and join us. There will be all types of RBV's in the group. :)
yeah im down in kabool/ava/west plains, if you know where that is, a few times a year. not too far from springfield at all
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011
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yeah im down in kabool/ava/west plains, if you know where that is, a few times a year. not too far from springfield at all
Yupper's, I know the area. Your not far from Seymour at all. Great private off road park to spend a weekend at there. Check it out when you get the chance.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011
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Looks great! You should start a thread in the project logs section.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011
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Yupper's, I know the area. Your not far from Seymour at all. Great private off road park to spend a weekend at there. Check it out when you get the chance.
yeah, i need to get me a bigger truck. my tiny ol 2.5 liter barely can lug my aftermarket tires down the street without killing my gas mileage. my trucks a poser lol, its too weak/slow for offroading at the moment.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012
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Few more thing to do to the rear bumper still, but will get it finished by summer. That hitch mount tag holder is removable and wired with a trailer harness plug.

The dates for this years (2012) Ford Invasion meet at SMORR are, May 4-5-6. Come join us for a great 3 day weekend of fun camping under the Ozark skies in the midst of the beautiful hills. :)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012
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Looks good!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012
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Looks great

Love the rig!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012
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Looks good!
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Looks great

Love the rig!
Thank you! :)
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012
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Looks good!
 
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