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So, she should be a pretty good platform to build on then right? The NP 241 is a good tcase right? I know i can beef up a 700r4. the truck already has a full K and N, and headers back custom exhaust. the thing runs decent, but every now and then, the oil pressure gauge fluctuates, drops real low, and then comes back up. but the motor doesn't run funny when it does that. anybody know anything about that? which way should i go with this thing first? I'm thinking solid axle up front....

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I say rebuild and beef the engine/tranny/tcase or swith the 241 out for a 205 wth an adapter. Then throw a dana 60 up front with 4.88 or lower gears and a 14 Bolt FF (not a Semi floater!!!) and lockers front and rear. 8" lift and 38" boggers!! Im sorry, thats what I would do. LOL.

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BTW, depending on mileage..I would have the Engine rebuilt (cheap! for a 350) and go through tranny and tcase before I built it for a mud machine. The tallest Id go with the 10 bolts is 35's..ONLY IF YOU REGEAR! My .02

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Well, I am a ford, go-fast offroader. my other trucks are two explorers, a ranger, and an expedition.....but my explorer is a long travel truck, Equal length Ibeams in the front, with Swingset steering, bypasses, full engine cage, 4link rear. 37's, with about 20 inches of travel up front and about 30 in the rear. so i don't know if i'll ever build a ten foot tall mud beast. i like my trucks low and fast, with lots of travel, so they stay multipurpose. everybody looks at the explorer like i'm an idiot when i show up to go crawling, but it has made a mockery of the rubicon twice!

I agree with the engine rebuild, because i don't know where this thing has been. can you suggest a good performance rebuild source for the motor and tranny?

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If you find a reputable shop near you, you can have them do whatever you want that engine. I wouldnt get a "crate" motor bc they are crap, in my opinion. Id have your guy go through the engine top to bottom w/ performance mods etc. Youll save money. Goto www.coloradok5.com . They were an excellent source for me when I had my K5 Blazers (77 and 83). Not to steer u away from this awesome forum, but they are all about BLazers and knowexactly what to do.

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