4x4 Trucks · Thrandur Arnthorsson
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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2001 Ford · by Thrandur Arnthorsson
4x4 Story
This is the story of my Ford Explorer Sport Trac, modified for 38 inch tires in my own garage. Follow every step in the build log below and come along on the trips we have taken.
“A 4x4 truck is built, not bought.” At least that is true for this Sport Trac.
Before: a stock Ford Explorer Sport Trac is pretty good on the highway in the USA, but can it be made ready for rough Icelandic snow and ice?
The plan: a Dana 44 front axle with a disc brake kit, and the Ford 8.8 kept in the rear. Both axles with air-lockers and 4.88 gears. Four-link suspension in the rear and classic Bronco suspension in front, with air-bags front and rear.
After: finally ready to take on some serious off-roading.
Build log 8 steps
Preparing The Front Driveline
Preparing and building the front driveline on the custom Sport Trac is going to be the most work. Dana 44 Front axle (closer) is…
38 inch tires tried out
Putting the large tires in place helps in figuring out how the planned modifications will be implemented. More cutting… Oli is…
Fitting Air-Bags Front
Fitting air-bags shouldn't be more complicated than fitting coil springs… … but there are a few not so minor details to take care…
Removing the Rear Axle
Custom Sport Trac: Removing the Ford 8.8 Rear Axle Removing the rear axle is necessary because the suspension will be a four-link…
Rear Four-Link Setup
Rear four-link suspension setup is necessary for the air-bags. Rear axle in place Already the basic parts of the four…
Turning Trac
Now that the major buildup has been taken care of… …some work still has to be done. Still some cutting to fit the tires and…
Testing the Suspension and Steering
You might as well ask: "Is it going to work?" and even "How good will this prove to be?"… …These are…
Fender Flares
Final touches to make the Custom Sport Trac ready for the streets… …made out of fiber glass fender flares for a Nissan Pickup…
