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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 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