Powerram Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looks good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Ugh ... Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Found me some goals for the Exploder specifically the motor....aw what the heck, the rest of it too LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Haha, yep, mostly stock haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Installed my Daystar 2 inch pucks. Fought a lot of rust issues and I broke one of the very fragile brake lines, so got no brakes at the moment. I'm going to have to re-do all the lines I think as they're pretty bad. Still waiting on my body lift. Next step is to make the shackles and buy some hard line and order some brake lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 3/8" , wow, the shackles are Heavy Duty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Ugh brake lines ... I started that battle on the Miata to put on my Wilwoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Powerram said: 3/8" , wow, the shackles are Heavy Duty!! They're a copy of Warrior 153 shackles https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/warrior-153-shackles-install-with-pics.212451/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, autumnwalker said: Ugh brake lines ... I started that battle on the Miata to put on my Wilwoods. I dont mind, but I wouldn't want to attempt them on something as low was your Miata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 3 hours ago, autumnwalker said: Ugh brake lines ... I started that battle on the Miata to put on my Wilwoods. Would love to see some pictures of this. I miss my Miata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Daystar body lift came in today. It comes with relocation brackets and a steering column extension. Now I can try and clear some space in the garage and tackle these old body mount bolts LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Probably end up doing some welding on the body mount holes on the frame, the mounts tend to drop through them or collapse. Hopefully they arnt too bad for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Ordered Doorman 381184 & 381186 F250 flex lines, and to my disappointment the line with the built-in tee, doesn't have the built-in tee, so I'll just have to buy a tee. Lines are nice and long tho at ~ 24" Just need a roll of 3/16 hard line and some connectors and I'll start ripping out the nasty. I'll also bypass the RABS modulator (Rear Antilock Brake System) as I think that's the cause of my long brake pedal travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Is RABS actually a thing? Do you have a FABS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 2 hours ago, autumnwalker said: Is RABS actually a thing? Do you have a FABS? LOL ....no FABS, just rear ABS in the 1991,1992 Exploders. I'm guesing it's just rear ABS as a hangover from the Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 My parts hoard has hit a critical mass and I now have enough to get cracking. I finally made some room in the Garage to get the Exploder in...which was interesting with a burst brake line and no brakes as I drove it into the back wall...oops lol. Started tackling some rust on the roof. These are bad for it up there, and mine has some light rust in one of the channels. So got most of it off with the wire brush, then treated it to some acid rust remover which made it come up nice and clean before I hit it with red oxide paint. There are a couple of bad rust spots near the plastic runners around the rivets which will be a PITA to fix, so I'll sort them out later. Break lines next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 11 hours ago, jay said: Help me out @jay, what are we looking at here? Coil spring, brake line ... what is the blue / gray starting in lower left corner and travelling up over the spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 bad photo I know, but it was just to show the corroded brake lines coming from top, to the tee built into the flex line and out to the flex line and passenger brake....all rotten. blue/gray is the Krown covered frame rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Bad photo for sure! The brake line lines up with the something or other, can't make it out. But I did get your point. The brake line is severely compromised and has already failed it looks like. Fix 'er right, before you hit someone........... BTW, I Krown several different vehicles (not all mine), the newest having been Krowned annually for 11 years. And I've never seen a colour to Krown. But I'll just chalk it up to a bad photo. Maybe I'm becoming a keyboard wheeler. I dunno! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 Replaced all the front hard and flex brake lines. Gonna need at least 1 new caliper. Traded a spare odd tire and rim for 4 XJ rims for the 33s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 Seems I have a transmission oil leak, so I've ordered a new pan with drain plug, filter and gasket. Previous owner had replaced the radiator and the oil lines were loose. So I'll have to go over it all to make sure it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 New calipers just came in pre-powder coated from RockAuto. @ $40 each they cost a quarter of the local price (unfortunately) Let's see how they shape up after months of mud. I'm not a huge fan of coloured calipers either, but at least they match my interior and decal LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Those look great @jay! I'm really curious to see how they hold up. I'm all about buy local, but when you can buy comparable product for 50% online ... that's a no-brainier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Exploder is sold....gone to a new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 3 hours ago, jay said: Exploder is sold....gone to a new home. Man, that didn't take long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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