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Expedition Vehicles - MX1
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Click on photos above for detailed photos per each item.
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Overview
The MX1 was our original vehicle used for the North America trip. We learned a lot and have rebuild the truck completely.
Literaly, the truck was cut in half, extended and rebadged as the MX2.
MX1 has been decommissioned as of 6/13/2008. See MX2 page for modifications.
Details
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2001 Ford Ranger |
| Drivetrain |
2.3 Liter I4 DOHC
5 Speed Manual
Rear Diff: 4.10, Open
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| Front Suspension |
Fabtech 3 Inch Spindles
Custom A-Arms
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| Rear Suspension |
Procomp Leaf Springs
Custom Shackels
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| Modifications |
31x10.5r15 BFG All Terrains
Stock Wheels - Painted Flat Black
Mobil 1 Lubricants (Motor, ATF, Gear)
K&N Air Filter
Performance Radiator
Optima (Red Top)
Secondary Battery
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| Misc |
Fuel Range: 700 Miles (Fully Loaded)
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| Part Pics |
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Roof Rack
Camper
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Gear
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Four Hella 500 Lights
Two full size spare tires
4 Scepter Fuel Containers (5gal)
Axe and Shovel
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Full Tool Kit
Air Pump and Gage
Spare Parts and Fluids
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| Kitchen |
Scepter Water Container (5gal)
Igloo Ice Chest
Stove and Grill
Cooking Utensils and Supplies
Citronella Candles
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| Camper |
Ozark Trail 0 deg Mummy Bag
Two Coleman 20 deg Sleeping Bags
Heavy Blanket and Pillows
Roof Net (Storage)
Clothing Bags
Air Mattress
Coleman Catalytic Heater
Sun Shower
Toilet (Bumper Dumper)
Foldable Chairs
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| Part Pics |
Gear Layout
Shower
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Electronics
| Navigation |
Lowrance 3200 GPS
Delorme Earthmate GPS
Paper Maps & Compass (Never overlook!!!)
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| Communications |
Uniden PRO538W CB Radio (NOAA WX)
Cobra Radar 9CH (NOAA WX)
Motorola RAZR v3 (T-Mobile)
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| Laptop |
Dell Inspiron 1150
Averatec 7100
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| Photography |
Cannon Rebel XTi
Olympus SP500
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| Radio |
XM Satallite Radio
Kenwood CD/MP3 Player
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Electronics Layout
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