Recent content by Icebox

Hey Keyblazer, Here is a link to a company I found awhile back: http://differentialeng.com/Home.htm I have not dealt with them so I cannot endorse them, nor am I affiliated in any way with them, but their products look good. Your van is really cool!!! My girlfriend is wanting more (read...

Blank canvas alert, blank canvas alert!! Just found this: http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/1402308586.html My opinion is keep your Roadtrek intact, build off a blank canvas.

But if ya gotta have a Suzi, I thought this was interesting: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1407966202.html

Jeep. Parts availibility and aftermarket support are excellent. It's street legal. It's a backup car and a toy all at once. Although I like the old jeeps [60's and 70's], a TJ makes the most sense. Rubicon if you can find one. If not, make sure it has a Dana 44 rear as d35's are weak and...

Incidentally, Rubicon Express has alot of high quality "builder parts" for those looking......well........to build stuff. Here's a link: http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/ZJ/Products.aspx?folder=ZJSbd Pay close attention to the u-shaped stud mount conversions. This pivoting action will help...

Limit straps are always a good idea not only for the rear bags, but the front shocks as well. Especially considering the mass of a loaded SMB. 99.9999% of the time you won't need them but when a shock tops out suddenly, it may rip the end off. Vans with missing shocks are not fun to drive down...

Just found this. Not affiliated but used to own one similar. http://www.race-dezert.com/cgi-bin/trader/atl.cgi?ct=4&md=second&id=99301

Well done!! I have had a similar idea in my head evolving for three decades from seeing countless vehicles with their strengths and weakneses and owning nearly a dozen. I am always drawn back to relatively small multi-purpose self contained durable units mounted on highway worthy 4wd chassis...

What seems to make sense to me would me a 94-up Dodge 2500-3500 doner with a Cummins but use a 4bt in place of the 6bt (because of length). I've never done it and don't know if it has ever been done, but if you can find a wreck/rust bucket, you could sell the 6bt and fund the 4bt with the $$$...

I agree with Ujoint in that ride quality is subjective. I will also add that you get what you pay for as well. Since there was never a "factory" 4wd van and that all are conversions, still everything in most conversions are built for a price. Meaning if you get a cheap spring and a cheap shock...

Cool thanks!!! I'll check out their site. I learned at Doheny in '69 but soon graduated to San Onofre and then Trestles. A neck injury in the 80's put a stop to it unfortunately. Paddling causes a sharp knife-like pain at the top of my right shoulder. That's why I got into the camper/jeep combo...

......... Open the garage doors and flood the ballast tanks with money.........and tell my wife I'll be late for dinner......:snorkel:

I concur Captain, The message is authentic. Proceed with launch sequence...

Besides, I'd rather build it in my driveway than fix it on the side of the road. Does that sound right???

Here you go. And it's cheap. And relatively close. Take it to a GOOD DIESEL mechanic first (many are mobile) to diagnose the "runs hot" issue as that may mean a new/rebuilt motor. pretty stealth for the 3rd world though. Could tow the Jeep too. http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1245391405.html...