Krew Kab Klogger

[eight]

I was thinking of questioning your putting of good drivetrain components in that thing. If you put them in a smaller rig, it would be more capable than mine is. You'll have 42s, you could run whatever Davido runs.

I think I'd like to see the explorer done. I would not swap the doubler in, you know what that thing weighs. Sell it to some stupid fullsize guy and find a used Atlas or Stak. I see them come up pretty often for things that aren't a jeep. This way you are not bastardizing anything to do with engine/transmission. You can also keep booze wheeling the klogger until you are almost done and need to steal the rear axle, as that's the only part you would need from it (or find another sterling). I bet the explorer will lighten up quite a bit when you chunk the doors, lift gate, and anything that sticks up above the dash (yes, chop the whole roof and windshield off)

Formula for Explorer build.
- Buy explorer
- Remove doors, hatch, windshield, roof. Gut AC (keep compressor for OBA), heater, all other junk that isn't needed. If it has weight and isn't needed, pull it.
- Build cage
- Swap transfer case
- Swap axles
- Add driveshafts
- Install 42s
- Add other stuff
- Kick Ass

Oh, leaf springs don't belong on serious trail vehicles, especially with the badassness of 42s.

[mudtoy67]

1. Buy Lurch
2. Install Ford parts
3. ???
4. Wife profits from life insurance money when Fred kills you.

[davido]

I like the idea of building a different rig on the side and then getting rid of Klogger (if you want). That way you're not down for the time it takes to build it. You're thinking in the right direction of not building that platform up anymore though. I think either buggy like Scott said or find a cheap stripped down rig and buy a wiring harness. I only paid $200 for my body/frame and it might have been worth that. Freddo has a cool green Scout too.

[Sharpe]

There's a scout (800 I think) for sale on the side of 2818 near the Hall. Havent stopped to check the price.

[redcagepatrol]

I like the idea of building a different rig on the side and then getting rid of Klogger (if you want). That way you're not down for the time it takes to build it.

I third that - keep wheeling that while you build mystery rig. I bet you beat Krebs!

[tigweld]

the ford 203 is the same as the chevy 203 in reguard to the adapter patern(doubler side), so you could do a chevy motor/tranny/first transfer case and still us the ord adapter to the ford transfer to be able the use the ford 60

[robertf03]

It must have been that u turn trail, I've been thinking about the same thing lately.


I say explorer

[JB]

By no means am I suggesting you continue along the fullsize route, but I have only broken 2 shafts in 6+ years, both in weird situations, both used stock 30spliners. I still run stock 86 Bronco driveshafts too.

[Hot Pocket]

I hear that H3's are pretty capable

[mudtoy67]

I hear that H3's are pretty capable

Get back in the box!

[KrazyKarl02]

Good points by all, especially Sharpe. I agree with Scott, if a unicorn buggy popped up I would be all in, but I just do not see that happenning a lot.

A cheap V8 explorer would be a good deal since there would be less wiring voodoo, but I am still not pleased with it's weight. I could lessen that somewhat, but not entirely. If a Bronco II was not such a complete bastard to swap a V8 into, it would be a good deal.

I do not know what to do...

[sam_hodnett]

Good points by all, except Hot Pocket

FIFY

[85cj7]

I believe Garrett is doing this same thing (also with Ford crap...). He got wise - even with a capabale narrow EB

Kinda. . . Garrett is swapping the drivetrain from the Bronco into the new two seater buggy to have something to play with while he is putting the 40"s, stak, and 609s into the EB. Then he is gonna sell it.

Karl, you need to go something like that. Just find a good tube chassis like garrett did. He payed around the 1.5K mark for the two seater with ford drivetrain mounts and 3/4 link parts.

[stx4wheeler]

Leave the floor(what's left of it) and firewall and tube the rest out. This way you can still wheel and use your current cage seats till you figure out what design you like.

Bronco two's are homosexual and 4dr explorers aren't far behind that.
A 2dr explorer or explorer sport trac would be alright.

Keep it below 5k lbs and I think you will be fine with current axle/DriveTrain/tire package.

[JB]

Leave the floor(what's left of it) and firewall and tube the rest out. This way you can still wheel and use your current cage seats till you figure out what design you like.

Bronco two's are homosexual and 4dr explorers aren't far behind that.
A 2dr explorer or explorer sport trac would be alright.

Keep it below 5k lbs and I think you will be fine with current axle/DriveTrain/tire package.

Are you on crack? 2DR explorers and sporttracs are thuper There are some decent looking B2s on the pirate ford board.