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Click on photos above for detailed information per each item.
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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
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| Front |
Currently IFS
Fabtech 3 Inch Spindles
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| Rear |
Axle: Ford 7.5 Solid
Diff: 4.10, Open
Procomp Leaf Springs
Custom Lift Shackels
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| 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
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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
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| Living Space |
AT FlipPac Camper
Custom bumper with folding kitchen
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Electronics
| Navigation |
Lowrance 3200 GPS
Delorme Earthmate GPS
Paper Maps & Compass (Never overlook!!!)
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| Communications |
Yaesu FT-1802 (2 Meter)
NOAA Weather satellite reception (Custom)
T-Mobile G1 (Google Android)
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| Laptop |
Compaq Presario (OS: Kubuntu)
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| Photography |
Cannon Rebel XTi
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| Entertainment |
XM Satallite Radio
Kenwood CD/MP3 Player
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Front Bumper |
x Design bumper
x Create upper loop
- Box frame ends
- Build brush guard hoop
- Powder coat Bumper
- Install winch & lights
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| Frame |
- Strip & sandblast frame
- Reinforce body mounts & spring perches
- Remove spare tire essembly
- Build auxillary fuel cell brackets
- Move charcoal canister
- Finish shock support
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| Front Suspension |
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| 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
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