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Expedition Vehicles - MX2
Info on our vehicle and gear used.

Adventure Trailers Flip-Pac

Kitchen

Gear Storage

Rear Bumper

Front Bumper

Suspension

Drive Train

Electrical Systems

Cab Extension

Bed Shortening


Click on photos above for detailed information per each item.

MX2

Overview

 

My goal for the new modifications to the MX2 is to give a little more comfort for our next trip. This time, I am planning a trip of over 50,000 miles that will go around the world. To begin with, I extended the cab thirty inches for additional storage of gear that I wanted within an arms reach. In the extended portion I will have a refrigerator, my camera gear, clothing and food storage. Adventure Trailers supplied us with a custom AT FlipPac camper that has a huge bed and when open doubles the living space. The camper alone will make the journey much more comfortable. For equipment storage needs we picked up four light weight composite drawers from Adventure Trailers and installed them in the bed of the truck. More to come as the build continues.




Details

 
Model 2001 Ford Ranger XLT "Custom Cab"
Weight Vehicle: 3400 lbs
AT Flippac: 290 lbs
Drivetrain 2.3 Liter I4
5 Speed Manual Transmission
Front Currently IFS
Fabtech 3 Inch Spindles
Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 Solid
Diff: 5.29, Locker
Procomp Leaf Springs
Custom Lift Shackels
Firestone Air Bags
Fox Shox 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks
Modifications 31x10.5r15 BFG Mud Terrain KM2
Rock Crawler Series 97 - Black Wheel
Mobil 1 Lubricants (Motor, ATF, Gear)
K&N Air Filter
Performance Radiator
Deka Intimidator Starting Battery
Deka Marine Camper Battery

 

Gear

 
Vehicle 2 Hella 4000 Rallye Lights
Full size spare tire
20 gallon custom auxiliary fuel tank
5 gallon Swiss Army fuel can
Axe and Shovel
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Full Tool Kit
Air Pump and Gage
Spare Parts and Fluids
Living Space AT FlipPac Camper
Custom bumper with folding kitchen

 

Electronics

 
Navigation Lowrance 3200 GPS
Delorme Earthmate GPS
Paper Maps & Compass (Never overlook!!!)
Communications Yaesu FT-1802 (2 Meter)
NOAA Weather satellite reception (Custom)
Google Android Phone
Laptop Compaq Presario (OS: Kubuntu)
Photography Cannon Rebel XTi
Entertainment XM Satallite Radio
Kenwood CD/MP3 Player

 

Build ToDo List

 
Cab x Body mounts
x Weld inner structure
x Gusset inner structure seams
x Weld seat belt holes closed
x Gas tank access panel
- Wheel well covers
- Wheel well mud flaps
- Noise dampening
x Sand body filler
x Primer & paint cab
- Interior panels
- Head liner
- Floor board
x Install seats & seat belts
x LED white/red dome light
- Get split rear window
Bed x Clean rear fender trim
x Finish camper supports
x Body filler
x Primer & paint ped
x Fill front support with foam
x Spray Line-X on bed floor and wheel wells
- Rubber seals on tailgate
Camper x Power to camper
x LED conversion for camper light fixtures
x LED lights on overhead tent supports
x LED lights on exterior
x Wire rear reverse/floor LED light
x 12v and 120v recepticals
x Gear storage system
Rear Bumper - Lock open & close tabs
- Bump stop for over opening
x Body protectors (side bars)
x Upper hindge
x Foldable shelf
x Stove adapter
x Cap all tubing ends
x Spare tire lock
Front Bumper x Design bumper
x Create upper loop
> x Build brush guard hoop
x Install lights
Frame x Strip & sandblast frame
x Reinforce body mounts & spring perches
x Finish shock support
Front Suspension  
Rear Suspension x Get Ford 8.8 axle
- Install new bearings
- Install gears & locker
- Weld on new spring perches
- Weld on new shock tabs
x Install remote reservoir shocks
x Install limiting straps
MX2 Highlights