OG 94 Explorer Build

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Those look really really good.
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Finally getting around to finishing up the rear. Still need to do anchor points for ratchet straps, get some new carpet, & fit the panels back in, but it's air tight & coming along good.

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Upped the cooler size. You can never have too big of a cooler. Also did a test run in the dirt, it's so nice to finally have a sealed cab and all my cargo anchored down.

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Good call. Next upgrade should be a fridge. You'll never look back!
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I would LOVE to have a fridge, so many things on the list though!
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Baja never ceases to amaze, a 3 day weekend is just not long enough
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I love what you did with the wheels! What did you use? Also you said you punched the rivets out. Did you put new ones in after painting? They look awesome
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OG 94 Explorer Build

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Just tapped them out and rattle canned the wheels. I was afraid that powder coat would be too thick. They aren't really rivets, so yeah I can just tap them back in.
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Like. Thanks for the pics. I'll be down there early next week.
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One thing I really love about this truck is I can pretty much hop in it at any time and hit the dirt. Headed up into the hills with my son yesterday for a little fun.
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My transmission was not pumped after Baja. It got hot on me and boiled over (common A4LD issue). I've also been dealing with it slipping every morning when it's cold (another common A4LD issue). Threw in a new filter, a big Hayden trans cooler meant for a Class A RV towing 10,000, pounds, and installed in a drain plug so that I can keep the fluid fresh in the future. Trans is happy now, cold slippage issue is gone, shifts nice and solid. Also threw on a spare black grill, and put some little daytime runner leds in the valance. Got about a 200 mile dirt adventure planned for this weekend, good times!

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Really pumped on this new drop center hood from McNeil Racing. Should give it a great look and keep it OG!
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Don't think I've ever seen one of those before, it a new product?
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It's on their website, but it's a horrible picture. A lot of fiberglass companies seem to have older websites. It's always worth a call!
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Well, my weekend run turned into a day trip after my buddy broke his rear shock mount. Truck did great, but this trip really made me want to cage it. The body is just rattling around so bad!
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Man, I love that you are getting out so much in your explorer. You're putting a lot of us to shame! I really dig the drop center hoods. Nice job.
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Had a blast with this thing in the snow, didn't skip a beat & the heater kept me nice & warm.
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Snow pictures look great!!
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Thanks Tony

Little tough to see, but I finally got the Currie spring plates installed, so no more funky stock lower shock mount and long U-bolts. Also did some bedside supports to the rear lower wheel well to push them out about 3" and make them nice & solid.

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Solid day run with my son. Finally got to run with a Raptor. As expected he got me in the flats, but couldn't hang in the big stuff. Nothing is set in stone, but I got an offer on the truck that I am really considering. I have mixed emotions about it. I love this thing, but it's only a bunch of metal and parts, I could always build another one!
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