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We've only been rock crawling for about 3 years. Confidence definitely come with seat time. Every outing we goto i get more confident as I learn more about the boundaries of our rig. I still get gut feeling about putting tires on something jt just doesn't feel right and back dien even though spotters say I looked fine. I have full width axles for the next upgrade being wider will help stability. Also need lower the ride height but that means more cutting and modifications im not ready to do.

Both Brian and I are still currently running gen1 width hp d44. Our buddy John just transitioned to full width. Which is better, really depends on what it will be used for. Our builds are primarily for rock crawling. I have full width welded "C" that if all goes right will be getting put in not this winter but next winter also with 3 linking the front. Johns B2 already has the full width, will be doing 3 link be first. Our other buddy Dan was instrumental in getting my rig 4 linked with coilovers and when do thecfrony on mine. Basically very similar to his gen1 explorer 1 ton build. I also have a full width 9 in once the front is complete. I may have to consider full hydro when doing g my front as I want to move the axle forward at least 2-3 inches. I'm currently at 104 wb. I'll talk to the guys about maybe doing another q&a video related to suspension

Full width will offer greater side to side stability but tires will stick put further and could cause legal issues depending on your laws. Full width also will allow better y pipe clearence as I had to limit down travel on the drivers side as the yoke on the axle hit my ypipe. Full width will also low more clearence if you decide to go to a 4 speed auto like a 4r70w.

You definitely don't need to go to the extreme we did for overlanding. James Duff stage 3 5.5 inch lift is what we had prior to going straight axle and would be a great way to go and still be able do some rock crawling.

⁠@@bradleygt302none7. Thanks for the great reply. I planned the James Duff and I have a d44 I believe it came from a 78 Bronco with cast wedges. I have a 8.8 in it along with almost everything else from a 2002 explorer. I’ve posted a few non edited videos on rumble on my progress. Again thank you 👍🏻

@@AmericanPrideHB message anyone of us anytime

Yes sir. Stroked to 347 to be exact! Its a mild build but makes lots of torque. No dyno sheet but picked a low rom cam with moderate lift and alum heads. Explorer efi intake controlled by microsquirt.

@@randumadventures I know right?! But it was the 1st day and we certainly didn't want to break something when there was so much more to do!

@@BuildItWheelItExploreIt yes! Now that I've seen it on video we just need a more angled approach going in & then turn back straight to climb & that drivers rear tire should stay on the rock to make the climb!

Agreed!

@@issacissac1327 hard to say. In that video we're on 37s. 1 inch body lift and suspension is on coilovers and probably had approx 6-7 inches of suspension lift.

Everything was custom made for the coilovers front hoops and rear towers. Rear was stretched 10 inches and 4 linked.

@@BuildItWheelItExploreIt Hey if you can't laugh at yourself 🤣 besides they came at me from all angles!

@@davebakker6522 you'll have to bring back in black out to play one day 😉

@@randumadventures My pleasure!

@@BuildItWheelItExploreIt You couldn't have asked for a better day!

@@bradleygt302none7 We might have to bring more than 1 vehicle to show off next time 😉

Having a job does help!

@@bradleygt302none7 That is usually how good things go bad. But fun at the time!

@@CraigS_427 That's probably how long it's been bad & squealing too 🤣

@@ridingshotgunadventures 🤣🤣

Flux capacitor is shorted out....and can't find a Mr fusion.

Thanks! I hope you enjoy your new ride!!!

We can't wait for the Badlands trip! Excited to wheel there for the 1st time and see what challenges they have to offer.

It was fun time for sure!

Everything was replaced. The Detroit locker was acting funny

I can only see by the video and it looks like opinion float and if its less than 8 thou its normal ware on a Detroit have you marker tested in forward and rev to see where it is should be in the center in forward and slightly off center in reverse motion but hold one wheel when you spin it

Lol just a little

You might stretch it .015" but it's way past that.

yeah i always check the diff before buying a car from anywhere

No that's not normal. Basklash is typically like 0.008-0.012 of an inch

Definitely not normal

@ridingshotgunadventures thanks! That's good to know. Hopefully I'll be doing the swap in a few weeks. Going from a 3.55 to a 4.11 I know gas mileage will be worse but I only drive 3-5 miles daily. Going in a 2000 F150 with the 5.4L 2V

@@jimijamesnoob685 you'll be happier with the 4.10 gearing especially if you've already put larger then stock tires.

It's narrowed 78/79 full size bronco hp d44. If I were to do it again it get a non narrowed one. We have a full width version from a easier f series that has the welded wedges as there are thoughts of either 3 or 4 linking the Front some day.

It's definitely ever changing!

Was a fun day

20 psi was alittle much should have started at 15max but no mess and sure beats pumping it with a hand pump.

That's exactly what I said while filming him lol!

@@ridingshotgunadventures 😁

Yes he does indeed build dams

About there being a legit beaver on the trail? Nope and he was not happy to see all of us there.

@@ridingshotgunadventures been there . The one I saw had the right of way, didn’t even acknowledge me.

@@davidconaway239 He hissed, growled & eyed every single one of us lol!

Thx for watching. No those are separate sound clips. 1 with just the Jones glass pack and 1 with just the Flowmaster

The Stillwell Stompers Off Road hold 2 events each year and they announce them on their Facebook Page. Follow their page to get more info.

Yea I'm sure it was how John had the 360 camera set up.