What is your hunting rig?

[Lawnboy]

It's an upgrade from the 1980 model (in photo). It's tough to beat a hatchback though maybe a mini van could top it.

I was using this rig for awhile. Greenhorns on to me now though with the minivan.

 

[Elkhunter24]

2013 Ford F150 with ecoboost. Love this rig!!

 

[Rob Allen]

1994 f-150 supercab long bed.. yes that's right you can put two big cots in the back ans sleep comfortably just don't try to turn around on a narrow cliff hugging road.. 5.8 automatic 260,000 ,miles

 

[Brando]

Its got a Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift (PA70023, $300). While you're doing it, change out the body mount bushings since the foam starts to decompose after 15 years (about $100). This will improve ride and its easy to do while you're doing the lift.

The lift/bushings make a huge difference on the vehicle for a relatively small amount of money. To level the front end, just do a torsion twist of an inch or so.

There is a great forum (explorerforum) that will give you tons of info on what parts to use and how to do it. Just make sure you get a 2001-2005 model since after that they switched to a unibody style and went away from a body-on-frame truck.

The nice thing about the Sport Trac is they share parts with pre-2001 Explorer's, so parts are cheap and easy to come by. Here's an older pic after a wash, I think she turned out pretty sweet.

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Thanks Grizzly!! I really like the look of it. Plus I have 3 young kids so I want something they will fit in comfortably. I drive a Crew cab F-350 and it is very hard to get around in the woods and in town. I think the Sport trac just might be the ticket. Thank you very much for the info.

 

[Bowhunter60]

I've been using my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Turbo Diesel since, well, 2005. It's got 150,000 miles on it and it's been a tank. It's taken me where ever I've needed to go with no difficulties.

 

[Bowhunter60]

I was using this rig for awhile. Greenhorns on to me now though with the minivan.

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HYSTERICAL! Brother I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you. I very well remember a deer hunt I did back in 1984 in California. Didn't have a truck, I had a brown Datsun 210. Drove it up to my honey hole and wound up killing the biggest deer I've every killed on this trip. In fact, the warden who validated my tag told me it was the biggest Mulie he'd ever seen taken in California. But, best part is, I had to stuff him in the trunk of my car and drive him home. What a memory.

 

[el unit]

1985 Toyota 4x4 EFI with 160,000 miles. Bought from original owner in 2000.
2008 Dodge 3500 diesel with 114,000 miles. Bought brand new in Steamboat, CO
Love them both, but the Toy is my favorite!