EXTENDING the Explorer frame WITHOUT CUTTING it.
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- With factory 4 wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion, 30 spline axles and limited slip, the Explorer chassis need very little to become the best DIY swap frame.
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Thanks for sharing this is what us ruff necks need more of on UA-cam
I have always had more time than money. But I still like building 😃...
Interesting process thanks for showing us it’s easy enough for the average guy to do-just requires a little thought. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build.
Thanks. It really was a straight forward conversion once I decided where to mount the crossmember.
That a good build
Thanks
The truck arm rear suspension is still used in nascar with great success.add a watts link instead of a panhard bar,cant get no better or reliable susp.
😊 When you have a good design don't mess with it. I really like the simplicity and strength of this design. I am working on a jig to fab new arms. All of mine are pretty rusty.
Valuable information for attempting a similar build. Do they have drop spindles for explorers? I am not seeing any advertised online.
I have not seen drop spindles for the 4WD. I think that you would need to replace the 4wd spindles with 2wd spindles to get lowering spindles. I have not done this swap but I think that they will swap. You would lose 4wd (RWD only) and need to change the wheel hubs also.
Ok...You learn something new every day. Since where I live the roads can be a little rough, I don't think too much about lowering my trucks. I assumed that the aftermarket would have produced a drop spindle. However, I have not located a source for dropped spindles. If someone has a source post it here. After studying the spindle design, it may be challenging to raise the spindle 2" with the original Ford design.
@@RandomRodShop Thank you...cool build.
Looks good
Thanks. I am very happy how well it worked. But, I am anxious to get the front sheet metal changed.
@@RandomRodShop are you going to paint the international.
Yes. My son is still deciding the color.
Why not use the chevy frame cab mounts
In general, I just use the prothane universal mounts. That way I don't have to remember what cab mounts I used on each project. I usually have a set or two in the tool box.
I figured the Ford Explorer trackwidth would be narrower than a Chevy truck. What year chassis was the donor?
Thie frame is a 1996, but I think 1995-2000 are the same. The wms to wms on the explorer is 59.5. The 1955-59 is 62". Since I want to use wider rims, I don't think the 1 inch per side is a problem.
1/2 ton hood and fenders are shorter arent they?
I think that the 1/2 ton hood is mostly taller because the fenders are shorter top to bottom. The two hoods are laying within 10 feet of each other,. I will put them side by side and check out the lengths tonight. Thanks.
I just measured along the side of both hoods they seem to be the same length. They appear to be the same dimensions overall, 😊😊