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Stats for Rick's 1993 Explorer XL
Engine 4.0 Liter V6 EFI, Pro Dyno custom exhaust, KKM True Rev Intake Kit, Hypertech Computer Chip
Transmission 5 - Speed Manual
Transfer Case BW 13-54 Manual Shift
Front Suspension Rough Country 3 1/2" Lift brackets with Superlift 5-1/2" Springs, Custom FST shock hoop, dual Rancho 9000 shocks, FST extended radius arms.
Rear Suspension Springs Relocated Over Axle, Explorer main leaf has had it's eyes cut off and a Ranger main leaf was installed on top for extra wheel travel, Rancho 9000 Shocks, FST shock mounts. Relocated swaybar.
Ramp Travel Index 803 on a 24deg ramp. A stock Explorer scores about 440.
Differentials ARB Airlockers Front and Rear 4:56 Gears, Warn manual hubs.
Axles Front Dana 35 TTB, Rear Ford 8.8"
Communications Icom 2800H VHF/UHF Transceiver, Icom 706 HF Transceiver, Garmin GPS III+
Winch Ramsey Pro 9000
Electrical Dual Optima Batteries,
Tires/Wheels BFG MT 33x12.50-15 On 15x8 Steel Wheels
Air Supply Dual ARB Compressors with 6 gallon tank, FST Air Source 5lb CO2 tank.
Skid Plates Front Differential, Transfer Case, Fuel Tank
Bumpers Front Smittybuilt, Rear Tire Carrier - Gas Can Carrier - Bumper by FST
Nerf Bars Custom FST Nerf Bars, 1/4" wall rectangular tubing.


Many People have asked for a list of equipment I 
carry when we're out on the trail. Here it is:

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

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