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Introduction:
I have set up this website to detail my modifications, provide some
step by step instructions for many of them, list my tips for general
maintence procedures, and even throw a writeup or two of anytime
I decide to subject my truck to the abuse of off-pavement driving.
Hopefully you can find a usefull tip or learn a little bit about
your Mountaineer or Explorer. If you have a question, feel free
to email me, or even check out the www.explorer4x4.com
forums. |
Truck as Purchased, Christmas Eve, 2002 |
Got lost on the way to the mall... New Hampshire 4wheeling,
November 2003 |
Now the Disclaimer:
If you follow any of my writeups or tips, I take no responsibilty
for damage or injury you may encur. Always double check your work,
and make sure everything makes sense. Never work under a truck that
is only supported by a hydraulic jack - use jack stands! Remember,
some systems, such as brakes, can affect others if you are not careful.
Have fun, and get greasy. Make that truck your own. |
Specifications When Purchased:
Year, Make: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
Color: Black, with gray trim and body cladding
Engine: 5.0 Liter 302cu in. V8. GT40p Heads.
Battery: Optima Red top, custom wiring
Transfer Case: Borg Warner 4404 Viscous Copupling AWD
Front Drivetrain: Dana 35 SLA, 3.73 Open Differentail
Front Suspention: Torsion Bar Lifted 1.5"
Rear Drivetrain: Ford 8.8" 31 Spline, 3.73 Track-Lock
Limited Slip
Rear Suspension: Leaf Springs, lifted 2" with Add-a-leafs
and extended shackles
Tires: BF Goodrich All Terrian TA KO tires mounted on
Stock Mountaineer "Teardrop" Alloys.
Interior: Gray with Leather and Mountaineer stitching
Options and Creature Comforts: Power Seats, JBL 6CD Premium
Audio (now removed), Alarm system, remote keyless entry, power locks,
power mirrors, overhead console with Autodim mirror, outside temp, compass.
Rear Air.
Modifications:
- Ford OEM Class III trailer hitch installed 1/10/03
- Rancho 9000x 9way Adjustible shocks installed 2/14/03
- Aux reverse lights installed 2/15/03
- Oil Pressure Sender conversion in progress 3/14/03
- Front Tow hooks installed 3/31/03
- JC Whitney Full Brushguard installed 3/16/03
- Hella 500 Driving Lights installed 3/17/03
- Audio System including: Pioneer MP3 headunit, Pioneer 12 disc changer,
Alpine v12 Mono Amp, Dual 10" Rockford Fosgate Subs (Now removed),
Sound deading insulation installed 3/18/03
- Explorer Express Swaybars installed 4/13/03
- MAC open element Air Intake installed 8/15/03
- Ventshade VentVisors installed 8/15/03
- Custom made Stealth Subwoofer Box with Kenwood eXcelon 10" DVC
woofer installed 8/17/03
- Warrior Shackles installed 11/20/03
- Aux Transmission Filter Installed 12/20/03
- Autometer guages (oil pressure, oil temp, trans temp) Installed 12/21/03
- Custom steel front skidplate
- Torsion Twist front Lift and Rear Add-a-Leafs
- BF Goodrich 31x10.5x15 All Terrian TA KO tires
Planned Mods:
-Dynamat
- Dual Flowmaster Exhaust, 2 50 series delta flows with 2.5" piping
and H pipe. Headers if I can find them...
- Baumman Shift kit
- Conversion to digital climate control
- Part time (2hi, 2hi, 4low) manual shift transfer case
Future Mods .....I like to dream!
- Ford Racing GT40 345hp Crate 5.0 Motor with E303 cam
- Manual Tranmission
For more information:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73405
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4Wheeling, November 2003
Took the truck up to Brookline/Mason, NH for some offroading
with fellow Ford Explorer and Ranger drivers.
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Maintence Log
Master list of all modifications and maintence procedures.
Complete with Milage and dates.
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Supsention Lift: Add-a-Leafs, Shackles and a Torsion Twist
The rear leaf-sprung suspention of the mountaineer was lifted
2.5" using extended shackles and Add-a-Leafs. The front was
lifted simply by turning the torsion bars. Click for a writeup on
installation.
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Subwoofer Stealth Box
Pictures and information on my custom subwoofer box for the
rear quater. Completely hidden and stealth, the 0.7cu ft box holds
a Kenwood eXcelon 10" DVC woofer.
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Learn About My Automotive Workshop:
Click below to find out where I work on and customize the Mountaineer.
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