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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 had to get rid of the campers shell. Having climbed through the cab into the camper one to many times and I've broken a few interior pannels. I've also decided that there must be a better way for me to store items safely and still keep them from the elements.

Some drastic changes are in store for the MX2. Check back for news!

Details   Model 2001 Ford Ranger XLT "Custom Cab" Drivetrain 2.3 Liter I4 5 Speed Manual Transmission Front Currently IFS Fabtech 3 Inch Spindles Rear Axle: Ford 7.5 Solid Diff: 4.10, Open Procomp Leaf Springs Custom Lift Shackels 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   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) T-Mobile G1 (Google Android) 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 - Sand body filler - Primer & paint cab - Interior panels - Head liner - Floor board - Install seats & seat belts - LED white/red dome light - Instrument ranel conversion to red - Get split rear window Bed x Clean rear fender trim x Finish camper supports - Body filler - Primer & paint ped - Fill front support with foam - Spray Line-X on bed floor and wheel wells - Rubber seals on tailgate Camper - Power to camper - LED conversion for camper light fixtures - LED lights on overhead tent supports - LED lights on exterior - Wire rear reverse/floor LED light - 12v and 120v recepticals - Gear storage system Rear Bumper - Lock open & close tabs - Bump stop for over opening x Body protectors (side bars) - Top plating - Reciever hitch reinforcing x Upper hindge x Foldable shelf x Stove adapter - Cap all tubing ends - Fuel can holders - Spare tire lock - Shovel & axe holder - Powder coat bumper Front Bumper x Design bumper x Create upper loop - Box frame ends - Build brush guard hoop - Powder coat Bumper - Install winch & lights Frame - Strip & sandblast frame - Reinforce body mounts & spring perches - Remove spare tire essembly - Build auxillary fuel cell brackets - Move charcoal canister - Finish shock support Front Suspension   Rear Suspension - Heavy duty leaf springs - Build new shackles - Get Ford 8.8 axle - Install new bearings - Install gears & locker - Weld on new spring perches - Weld on new shock tabs - Install remote reservoir shocks - Install limiting straps - Build heavy duty diff cover with fill and drain plugs

MX2 Highlights