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dfresh90 · 02-21-2012, 09:15 PM

Today I got a pleasant surprise, a 95 explorer for free. The catch no reverse and 200k on the OD. So first of all any ideas on the reverse problem, it went out gradually then went to nothing. (automatic trans) Recently I had the planetary explode in my ranger and it went out straight away so i'm thinking something else.
Now the fun stuff, what should I do to it for CHEAP off road fun (aside from fixing the trans) its pretty much stock and will be used primarily off road in the desert and maybe some light rock work. Any ideas welcome!

kentucky4x4 · 02-21-2012, 09:54 PM

cut the fenders out, slap on some 33s and beat the shit out of it till it breaks.

dfresh90 · 02-22-2012, 11:17 AM

too late i already have to replace the bands in the tranny so it'll move

kentucky4x4 · 02-22-2012, 11:48 AM

that was meant for after you get the trans problem situated. post up some pics!

dieselboy740 · 02-22-2012, 11:49 AM

Wheel, break, fix, wheel, break, upgrade, break something else, learn to search, gain common sense, fix,

FordX4-offroad · 02-22-2012, 11:55 AM

see a man by the name of fatdan on here.. hes got some thornbirds hes trying to sell

suck it fatdan :toymotoflipoff:

fordtrucknut77 · 02-22-2012, 05:59 PM

yea I here he only wants 200 bucks for them and they are like new on explorer wheels

dfresh90 · 02-23-2012, 02:24 PM

i'll be picking it up sunday, so pics then. As for upgrades this is 100% a project, and having previously driven through the desert here what could I do to make the ride better? its a 95 and I think its got torsion bar suspension which is hard to find any kind of kit for anybody heard of a kit for these, or would a kit for a 96 and up work?

dfresh90 · 02-26-2012, 06:54 PM

Here it is, new problems tho only one door opens, the trans has two gears (2 hour drive at 4500 rpm), and the 4wd engages but doesn't work. any ideas on the 4wd?

EricsGreen98Tj · 02-26-2012, 09:22 PM

If it had the push button 4x4 then the accuator usually sticks. crawl under the rig and beat on the "shift box thing" with a hammer while somebody hits the dash button. happened to my 93 ranger all the time and the "fix" worked about a dozed times...just start out tapping it lightly and then really wack it if it doesnt start working.

Oh and you should really check on those Thornbirds, FatDan is a kind manered person....easy to deal with.

dfresh90 · 02-28-2012, 06:53 PM

Ok so I got it up on jack stands today to remove the trans, but before I did I ran it in 4x4 and the front drive shaft turns but not the CV shafts. There are some vacuum lines going to something on the axle shaft on the passenger side. 1 what is this thing, 2 could it be the reason I have no 4x4?

rabbit91 · 03-03-2012, 12:02 PM

ya it has vacuum disconnect front axle

search the explorer forum, unlimited amount of info for you

IROK Cherokee · 03-03-2012, 07:05 PM

Fatdan loves the PM's as well, so I'd try that first.

dieselboy740 · 03-04-2012, 06:04 PM

This thing started life like yours.. Cept its a 5.0

Explorer jump - YouTube

77mud · 03-05-2012, 10:58 AM

There was a set of 33" thornbirds near me for sale, i can get ya the number, id also put a minimum of 6" suspension lift preferably blocks in the rear, and put in 6" body lift that way you'll have plenty of clearance

dfresh90 · 03-05-2012, 10:36 PM

Thanks all for the help and comments so far, I'm not to the point of new tires just yet but good info and I will definitely use it in the future. An update, the 4x4 problem seemed to be a blown fuse, but the trans is out so I will find out this weekend if thats the fix. only one door still opens and it still smells like sour milk. A little closer to getting her out in the desert, and I can't wait.
Also sick jump with the explorer what year is it?

dieselboy740 · 03-05-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfresh90

also sick jump with the explorer what year is it?

'97

dfresh90 · 03-14-2012, 07:42 PM

Got the transmission in monday night/ tuesday morning, has some issues but better than what I had. I have to sell some motorcycle parts then the fun stuff begins.

kentucky4x4 · 03-14-2012, 09:51 PM

sas??

dfresh90 · 03-21-2012, 08:35 PM

not sure what sas is lol

BennyBooster · 03-22-2012, 11:58 AM

Solid Axle Swap

FordX4-offroad · 03-22-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfresh90

not sure what sas is lol

pm fatdan or leave a visitor message.

hes currently online so im sure hed gladly help

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/priva...newpm&u=158768

OffRoad · 03-23-2012, 04:50 PM

what the other said. hog out the fenders for 33s and beat it.
change the oil
weld the rear

02-21-2012, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	Weekend wheeler Today I got a pleasant surprise, a 95 explorer for free. The catch no reverse and 200k on the OD. So first of all any ideas on the reverse problem, it went out gradually then went to nothing. (automatic trans) Recently I had the planetary explode in my ranger and it went out straight away so i'm thinking something else. Now the fun stuff, what should I do to it for CHEAP off road fun (aside from fixing the trans) its pretty much stock and will be used primarily off road in the desert and maybe some light rock work. Any ideas welcome!

02-21-2012, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
kentucky4x4 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Member # 211063 Posts: 152	cut the fenders out, slap on some 33s and beat the shit out of it till it breaks. __________________ 78 f150 351m 4 speed 4x4

02-22-2012, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
kentucky4x4 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Member # 211063 Posts: 152	that was meant for after you get the trans problem situated. post up some pics! __________________ 78 f150 351m 4 speed 4x4

02-22-2012, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
dieselboy740 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168108 Location: Ramona Posts: 1,230	Wheel, break, fix, wheel, break, upgrade, break something else, learn to search, gain common sense, fix, __________________ 97' f-250, 7.3psd, extracab, 30" out of frame, dana 60 e-locked, 10.25", rear disc conv, 14'' profender shocks, 37s dbl beadlocks, intake, 3" dp to 5", dpf5 tuner, 12k winch '90 f-250 project, boat sides, 3/4 link, cage etc '91 Volvo 940se holset turbo, olive drab, lifted rally car

02-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
FordX4-offroad party wagon Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 202878 Location: jojah Posts: 2,225	see a man by the name of fatdan on here.. hes got some thornbirds hes trying to sell suck it fatdan :toymotoflipoff: __________________ jeep is getting a new home! NEW PROJECT ON THE HORIZON!!! E-350 12 valve cummins, 2006 F350 axles, 6" lift and 37's ...

02-22-2012, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	too late i already have to replace the bands in the tranny so it'll move

02-22-2012, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
fordtrucknut77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Member # 178499 Location: good ol beford va Posts: 571	yea I here he only wants 200 bucks for them and they are like new on explorer wheels

02-23-2012, 02:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	i'll be picking it up sunday, so pics then. As for upgrades this is 100% a project, and having previously driven through the desert here what could I do to make the ride better? its a 95 and I think its got torsion bar suspension which is hard to find any kind of kit for anybody heard of a kit for these, or would a kit for a 96 and up work?

02-26-2012, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	Here it is, new problems tho only one door opens, the trans has two gears (2 hour drive at 4500 rpm), and the 4wd engages but doesn't work. any ideas on the 4wd?

02-26-2012, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
EricsGreen98Tj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 187456 Location: Elkins WV Posts: 771	If it had the push button 4x4 then the accuator usually sticks. crawl under the rig and beat on the "shift box thing" with a hammer while somebody hits the dash button. happened to my 93 ranger all the time and the "fix" worked about a dozed times...just start out tapping it lightly and then really wack it if it doesnt start working. Oh and you should really check on those Thornbirds, FatDan is a kind manered person....easy to deal with. __________________ [QUOTE=bigford;10609690]On a side note: I remember telling my second ex wife " My truck comes first, then my job, then you " I never liked that woman. [/QUOTE]

02-28-2012, 06:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	Ok so I got it up on jack stands today to remove the trans, but before I did I ran it in 4x4 and the front drive shaft turns but not the CV shafts. There are some vacuum lines going to something on the axle shaft on the passenger side. 1 what is this thing, 2 could it be the reason I have no 4x4?

03-03-2012, 12:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
rabbit91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 213169 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2	ya it has vacuum disconnect front axle search the explorer forum, unlimited amount of info for you

03-03-2012, 07:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
IROK Cherokee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77718 Location: Preskitt Posts: 1,097	Fatdan loves the PM's as well, so I'd try that first. __________________ '89 B2 with slight modifications [QUOTE=AZFord4x4;8084876] I really shouldn't download so much porn while I'm trying to ban people.[/QUOTE] Last edited by IROK Cherokee; 03-03-2012 at 07:06 PM.

03-04-2012, 06:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
dieselboy740 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168108 Location: Ramona Posts: 1,230	This thing started life like yours.. Cept its a 5.0 Explorer jump - YouTube __________________ 97' f-250, 7.3psd, extracab, 30" out of frame, dana 60 e-locked, 10.25", rear disc conv, 14'' profender shocks, 37s dbl beadlocks, intake, 3" dp to 5", dpf5 tuner, 12k winch '90 f-250 project, boat sides, 3/4 link, cage etc '91 Volvo 940se holset turbo, olive drab, lifted rally car

03-05-2012, 10:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
77mud Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 147501 Location: Stella, NC Posts: 62	There was a set of 33" thornbirds near me for sale, i can get ya the number, id also put a minimum of 6" suspension lift preferably blocks in the rear, and put in 6" body lift that way you'll have plenty of clearance __________________ 77 F-150 BBF C6 205 5.13's Locked rear 15/38.5 out back 38.5x11's up front

03-22-2012, 11:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
BennyBooster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Member # 186066 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 251	Solid Axle Swap __________________ 1996 Ranger Caged, 1 tons in progress 1986 F350 gave 1 tons to him^^

03-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	Thanks all for the help and comments so far, I'm not to the point of new tires just yet but good info and I will definitely use it in the future. An update, the 4x4 problem seemed to be a blown fuse, but the trans is out so I will find out this weekend if thats the fix. only one door still opens and it still smells like sour milk. A little closer to getting her out in the desert, and I can't wait. Also sick jump with the explorer what year is it?

03-14-2012, 07:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	Got the transmission in monday night/ tuesday morning, has some issues but better than what I had. I have to sell some motorcycle parts then the fun stuff begins.

03-14-2012, 09:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
kentucky4x4 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Member # 211063 Posts: 152	sas?? __________________ 78 f150 351m 4 speed 4x4

03-21-2012, 08:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
dfresh90 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190959 Location: ABQ Posts: 11	not sure what sas is lol

03-23-2012, 04:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
OffRoad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63800 Location: NB, Great White North Posts: 425	what the other said. hog out the fenders for 33s and beat it. change the oil weld the rear

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