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I don't know, it's alright
I've been dealin' with some things like every human being
And really didn't sleep much last night (last night)
"I'm sorry", that's fine
I just think I need a little me time
I just think I need a little free time
Little break from the shop and the short drives (short drives), yeah
[Record scratching noise].....
Too much in my head to not share something, and it's time. We're changing up the build to a new one 3/4's of the way through it because needs change, experience, and damn it, I like being one of the few people that likes to spend some money on good products and ideas. Besides tired of reading about you old farts on here talking about the costs of an oil change back in the day..
That being said, reeeeeeeeewind !!
"When I first made my purchase (2012 - 167,800 miles), she was a dirty 1993 Ford Ranger XLT with a standard cab, 4.0L Manual trans and 2WD Virgin.., shy of the bunk audio gear the previous owner stuffed in it. No armrest console/center seat back, no OEM jack... SOLD as is"
AGAIN ABOUT THE PRODUCTS
As usual, the products I use are generally multi-purposeful, of middle to middle upper end quality, most of which have been supplied or installed by one of two of my trucks current sponsors.., Myself and as always 12° North Industries, which has remained generously helpful with time, resources, guidance. Other companies are in queue as we get to each phase, I wouldn't dare leave anyone out, there is too much support here that could not go unrecognized ever.
I look to only use the products that fits the needs and the means of the situations I create with the rig and those associated with it to chase the experiences and adventures that connect me with nature, loved ones, my poor man's traveling, and the many people I meet everywhere.
NOTE:: Generally it's against most forum policies to engage in outright site commerce without permissions from the Administration so that we are CLEAR; it is not my goal to sell anything here by this Thread. My goal here is to showcase what has been done to a now 31 yr old truck. It is also my intention to always spark up ideas and or the engagement of conversations of the How, What and Why the truck is set up the way it is. Just a man doing my thing cause I can. There is a personal and master goal at work here, an overly thought out theme and well defined purpose with much ingenuity & creativity behind it all. I never look down..
Like what you see so far? Come join myself and others as we evolve on our journeys.
> Curious about the process and adventures I take this on?
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BASELINE INFO:
93' Ford Ranger XLT
DRIVETRAIN:
4.0 Liter V6 OHV
5 Speed Manual
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Daystar 2" Leveling kit
Stock 2WD Coils
Fox 2.0 Smooth Body Shocks
REAR SUSPENSION:
OE Ford 8.8 28 Spline Rear Diff: 3.73, Open
Universal Group HD Leaf Pack (1750lb @ 1.7" of lift)
Deaver 10" U-bolts
Fox 2.0 Smooth Body Shocks
WHEELS / TIRES:
17x8.0 02'-05' Ford Explorer AWD Takeoffs
LTS 285/75/17 Hancook Dynapro MT2 (33.8" 10 ply tires)
Bronson 1.25" spacers (front/rear)
Hawk Brake Pads - Frt. LTS HB279Y.594 / Rr. Stock 10" Shoes
ARMOR/PROTECTIVE GEAR:
32oz of Ride-On Auto Tire Sealant/Balancing Fluid ea. tire
VEHICLE EXTRAS:
12° North, Ind. Custom Big 3 Wiring Upgrade [Battery(s), Alt, Starter, & Grounds]
12° North, Ind. Custom Jumper Cables Kit
12° North, Ind. Under-Hood Light
BoltLock(s) (keeping gear secure)
Hi Lift Hood Mount Kit
ARB Breather kit (for rear diff and Trans, plumbed for future Transfer Case/Front Diff)
AVS Ventshades (Front Windows)
Spare fluids: (1) gal Antifreeze, (1) gal MOTUL oil w/OE filter, (1) lrg bottle brake fluid, (2) qts ATF Mercon IV
Spare Parts: Serpentine belt, (1) upper/lower rad hose, (2/1) upper/lower ball joint, misc fuses, few screws & bolts, cable ties, scrap wire, etc
MAC Tools tool bag kitted out for longer/farther adventures
PERFORMANCE:
ARB/Safari snorkel kit
K&N OEM box style filter [sealed to accommodate ARB/Safari snorkel kit]
Flow Master 40 Custom Cat-back W/downturn before axle
NGK DIS Ignition Coil
NGK Wires
NGK Iridium plugs
Mishimoto Magnetic Oil-Drain Plug
Mishimoto Magnetic Trans-Drain Plug
Mishimoto 2 row HD Radiator
Mishimoto 1.3 BAR Radiator Cap
Mishimoto 179° T-Stat
Mishimoto 38mm water-temp sensor adapter
Volvo 940T E-Fan w/Shroud upgrade w/2 speed fan [OEM Clutch Fan Delete]
LIGHTING:
12° North, Ind. Hood light kit
12° North, Ind. Flip-Pak/Camper Shell light kit
Flip-Pac LED upgrades 5w Red frt/7w white rear
GG Lighting LED 40" SRS [Forward Facing Roof] (Not Installed yet)
GG Lighting LED 20" SRS [Forward Facing Bumper Mounted]
GG Lighting LED 2x2 Cubes (4) [Pillar/Ditch lighting]
GG Lighting LED 2x2 Flush mount (1) [Reverse Light]
AUDIO SYSTEM: (Temporarily Removed)
Alutek Bluetooth/RCA Module
Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0 / 23.4GB music, Pandora, Spotify, etc
Q-Forms kick panels w/DYNAUDIO 4" Midrange /DYNAUDIO MT171 2" Tweet
DYNAUDIO 7" Midbass Factory door locations custom mounts
One (1) Diamond Audio CM3 Subwoofer 4ohm, in down-firing sealed enclosure
Audio Control EQL
Audio Control LC-5.1300 [100w x 4, 300w x 1, 700 watts total]
AudioQuest Diamond RCA [1 @ 4m pair, 2 @ 1.5m pairs]
AudioQuest Type II - IV Speaker cables
INTERIOR:
OHC (Overhead Console w/dual lighting mirrors, compass/temp, from Explorer Sport)
Birdawg Industries Rear view Mirror Riser & Toyota Dovetail Mirror Bracket mod
Coolgear 12v/110v USB Charging Hub 7 USB Port
StreamLight Strion LED [glove-box mounted]
LED bulb dash lights upgrade
Custom switch setup with coordinating color identifying legend of use
Bench seat to Sport Bucket seats
Partial interior color swap [I/P not swapped yet]
COMMS/NAVI:
Uniden CMX560 Citizens Band Radio
Midland MXT105 Micromobile 2-way radio
US Topo Maps App [Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0]
FIRST-AID/SAFETY:
First-Aid Vehicle Kit [Chinook Medical Kit under passenger seat]
First Responder Field Trauma Kit [Chinook Medical Kit mounted in Flip-Pac]
Fire extinguisher [4 lb. mounted in Flip-Pac]
Element 50 [(2) (1) Seat mount Passenger side, (1) Secondary mounted behind first unit]
Element 100 [(1) Flip-Pac mounted]
RECOVERY:
Hi-Lift Extreme Jack
Factor55 Hitchlink PRO 2.0
Factor55 Standard-Duty Tow-Strap 2"x30' (1)
ARB Snatch-Strap 30' (1)
ARB Snatch-Strap 20' (2)
Factor55 (2) Rope Retention Pulley
Factor55 3/4" Crosby Hard Shackles (2)
Factor55 7/16" Soft Shackles (2)
ARB Quick deflator Air Gauge
ARB Tire repair Kit
Full Size Spade Shovel w/Quick-Fist Mounts
Zippo 4 in 1 Woodsman Axe/saw
INTERIOR FLIP-PAC/BED: Flip-Pac Specs
Dometic CFX3 45 w/Mount
StreamLight Stinger LED HL [Flip-Pak/Camper Shell mounted]
Charging Station for GoPro Cameras
OVERLAND GEAR:
Flip-Pac shell with options
Road Shower II (Currently Still Not Installed)
TOTE: (a) His
Sleeping bag [Can compression zip to TOTE b bag]
Queen Sized Pillow/Blanket
2 Person Military Ground Tent [Back-up ground tent]
7 x 10 Tarp
TOTE: (b) Hers
Sleeping bag [Can compression zip to TOTE a bag]
Queen Sized Pillow/Blanket
1 Person Military Ground Tent [Back-up ground tent]
7 x 10 Tarp
TOTE: (c)
Calif-King Electric Blanket
Reserve stove fuel
Stanley Base-Camp Pots & Pan Kit (1 set)
Stanley Camp Coffee Pot & Cups (1 Set)
Waterproof Case (Spare AA, AAA Batteries)
Waterproof Case (Reg & Canvas Sewing kit)
TOTE: (d/e) ((2) Wolf Pack PRO's - Front Runner)
Dry Foods; Ready-made meals
Cereals, pretzels, pastas, rice
Dried fruits, soup mixes
Water, tea, instant coffee
Foods (Other)
(2) 72 Hour Bags W/3L Source Tactical [Contents in a later update]
INTERNET/WIFI:
HP Pavilion Laptop 15Z-EH100
CAMERAS:
GoPro Hero III (x2)
What is changing? EVERYTHING!
Well almost but a great deal of 80-85% in every aspect and on every level.. Might turnout to be the only 31 year old vehicle to be S.E.M.A. worthy and never get there, despite being 12 miles down the road from me. We'll see.
Guess you'll have to SUB to see.. PROJEKT - acta non verba
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"Be never first, never last and never noticed." - Unknown
"The slave is held most securely when he is held by the chains of his own will and of his own fears, and when he is locked down by his own slavish desires for a comfortable life." - Michael Bunker
"Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur. Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur" - ~ attributed to Petronius (Gaius Petronius Arbiter (ca. 27–66 AD))
Roman courtier during the reign of Nero.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." - Thomas Paine
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