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Great pics! My colors are a little different from Peak 10 above Breckenridge Saturday...
http://starkman.smugmug.com/Other/Wheeling-Pics/i-QMMv2tP/0/M/image-M.jpg

I have a model of that engine on my desk, coolest engine of the time....

Had a great time! Thanks to all for welcoming me. I even have some sunburn on my face. The drive down was as much of an adventure as the trail ride. I saw a Grand Cherokee up side down after loosing...

Those are sweet, I hate to be a dumpster diver but I have a project in mind to use Tacoma shocks and springs so if you are just through ing away I would love to get them.

You are right, the week will read with a 0 in front like 02 for second week. Even still a 20 year old tire is suspect in my mind. They look like they may be retreads, so changes things somewhat.

This was caused by cranking the torsion bars to give lift. With Explorers and Rangers the shock is the droop limiter. There is a rubber bump stop to limit compression but the only thing that stops...

I was surfing Craig's list and came apon this;

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/4357969594.html

Look at the pic with the build date, the stamp tells the story (DOT PJHH WA2484) if you don't...

I'm planning on it, I'll have my daughter so only staying for a few minutes.

I was thinking fruit salad and some loose fruit to take with.

Hey, I'll must likely be by myself but may have a guest. I'll bring fruit in salad form and other. Does that work?

So, progress!

December 2012
http://starkman.smugmug.com/Cars/2000-Ford-Explorer/i-kFsctpZ/0/M/Explorer%20stock%201-M.jpg

Feb 2014...

Looking back through this thread I realized I never added my rear bumper pics.

Rick, I copied your rear bumper......

Here is a few shots of the sliders, they bolt to the body not the frame. I'll be sure to test them this summer.
http://starkman.smugmug.com/Cars/2000-Ford-Explorer/i-ng9bPTq/0/M/Sliders%20up-M.jpg
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Behind the plate is a 2" receiver to mount a winch.
http://starkman.smugmug.com/Cars/2000-Ford-Explorer/i-np7scnn/0/M/receiver%20hitch%201-M.jpg
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Here is a side view, I highly modified the factory spoiler to fill the lower fender that the factory bumper covered before. ...

Well, I started to build a ARB style bumper but got side tracked. I stopped by 4 Wheel Parts and they had a display bumper sitting there and I bit. I read a thread on Explorer Forum about someone who...

I'll be there!

I too had a good experience there, and about three miles from my house. I asked them if they did small amounts and the answer was "that's our specialty". I'll go back for sure.

Looks good!

That makes 3 gen 2 Explorers on here, and the fun begins...

BTW, against all safety recommendations I run without a front sway bar. Mine rusted off too and I just removed it. It's on my list to...

A good motorcycle friend of mine is heading this movement, with the historic railroad group. He is friends with one of the commissioners so this has the best chance so far. I'm going to the meeting...

Thanks for the pics, I read you thread before. My concern is that plate has a big gap from the front. I appears to be made to fit the stock air opening in the factory valance.

I can see the extra frame crossmember your Ranger has between the frame horns, here is the Explorer tender underbelly.
http://starkman.smugmug.com/Cars/2000-Ford-Explorer/i-VtJhf3G/0/M/image-M.jpg

Thanks for pics. Definitely not worth $312 from Ford. Once I get my bumper mounted I'll be building one. I think I want to continue the plate under the crossmember back far enough to protect the diff.

I'm planning to race at the Our Gang ice races next Sunday at Georgetown Lake. Anyone else want to join me?

I'll be running my 2000 Explorer and I'm looking forward to doing the slow dance of the...