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Knut Orloff's
MONSTER

1991 Explorer
Front


This rig has been built for the gumbo mud of Northwestern Washington State. It's more than obvious that Knut can keep up with the best of the breed!


This rig isn't for show... it's for GO


Stretching out the suspension


Front Suspension


Stretching out the suspension

 

Technical Information


Motorvation

  • 1979 Ford 302 V8: Professionally Built by Lane Automotive Machine Inc. Block: Bored .030 Over & Surfaced, Coated Piston's, Crane Cam & Lifter Kit, Double Roller Timing Set, 302 Head's with Crane Spring's.
  • Bell Housing: Out of a 1986 F250 w/Hydraulic Slave Cylinder
  • Exhaust: James Duff Headers.
  • Misc: Radiator, Motor Mount Kit and Oil Filter Relocator from James Duff Ent.
  • Clutch: 11" Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch.
  • Front Suspension: Dana 44 w/4:10 gear's out of a 1977 Ford F250. Added 4" Skyjacker Leaf Spring's.
  • Rear Suspension: Dana 60 w/4:10 gear's out of a 1977 Ford F250.
  • Tires: 42" Swampers
  • Transfer Case: Dana 24, Out of a 1969 F250


Does that look mean, or what!!