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  1. BigDan

    Chevy Avalanche overland possibilities

    Been a while , I have a 2003 chevy Suburban 1500 4x4 that I use for overland ,nothing radical just a 2,5 lift and 32 inch tires ,quite practical I’m wondering if I would be better with an Avalanche Is there any camper that could fit on the back part ,or any kind of space kap or similar that...
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    2003 Suburban ABS delete

    1500, 2003 chevy suburban 5,3L It has ABS So many brake lines , and I keep fixing some , they rot Id like to cancel ABS and reroute lines like pre ABS models , anyone did this ? Thanks
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    2003 suburban abs delete

    1500 ,2003 chevy suburban 5,3L I have abs on it There is so many brake lines under this rig , ( I keep on changing some ) Id like to cancel that abs and redo all my brake lines like the pre abs models Anyone ever did it ?
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    2003 Suburban project

    Bought a 2003 Chevy Suburban 1500 LTZ , 5,3L , 3:73 gears , rear G80 Eaton gov lock diff , 4x4 , in quite good shape ....... Wanted to get an overland project , looked at some Grand Cherokees , most are rotted under and minimal space to live in.... The Suburban has 8 feet floor , can slide...
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    Chevy Express / GMC Savannah lift kit

    last year I lifted a GMC Savannah around 3.0 inches ( coil springs + spacer ) result was negative no more suspension deflection due to upper A arm contacting bumper stop ......removed the spacer , found the ride to be too harsh removed the springs and reinstalled the spacers ,,,,better but...
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    E-350 twin axle beam ,,,,,,

    My Class C is based on a E-350 ford chassis .... It has the twin axle beam that all the Econoline series have ..... Am I the only one who hates the way it acts on rough roads .....As soon as the road conditions get bumpy, rough or even sligthly deteriorated, the steering gets so unstable ...
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    LED headligths

    I have some originals 9007 headligths bulbs on my 96 E350 based RV .... I`m looking for some new LED headligths ,,,, what a confusing situation !!! they range from 35Watts to over 500 wattss .........................hey 500 watts ( 70,000 lumens ) , Is it possible ? Imagine the glare ...
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    new project Class C 21 feet

    Just bought a 1996 21 feet class C from triple E it`s really clean it has a 460 with OD auto tranny ,.... I bought this to pull my modded Jeep in AZ,CA, UT in the winter ,,,,, ( we are snowbirds now ) . My project with it ,for now is to install a front Hitch so I could use my 80000 winch...
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    SylDan ( new project )

    We passed the whole winter around South west USA ,,,,( Yuma Arizona, South California, Moab Utah ) I liked so much my trip but I saw so many Jeeps or any type of offroad vehicles when I knew that mine was home !!!! we made the trip in our Rialta ( VR6 ) that could not pull the Jeep ...
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    Starcraft pine mountain starmate

    I was offered a Starcraft Pine mountain Starmate ( 9 feet floor) pop up camper ....it`s a 2008 pristine ....has toilet & shower ! furnace , stove , fridge etc... The price is good, Is it a good buy ? are these Starcraft pop up campers any good ? I just cant afford those top quality...
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    93 W250 cummins Ram project

    Possible new project orientation , instead of putting the ram pick up mechanicals in/under the Econoline , I might build an RV out of the pickup .... this thing is built like a tank : good old fashioned diffs & T/C It has Dana 60 front diff, positrac Dana 70 rear diff , NP205HD Transfer case...
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    why a po up camper

    I have this new project , a camper in an 8 foot box 4x4 cummins powered pick up we plan to go "mild" offroad trails .....I had in mind to convert my Econoline van first but changed my mind .... being an absolute newby in campers , why should I go for a popup one ..... I understand the lower...
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    88 Econoline best setup for 4x4 conversion ....

    As the title says , I have an 88 Éconoline E-250 with 351W & C6 ..... I want to convert it to 4x4 ...... before I start ,may as well ask here what should I look for .... Ill try to get a complete F-250 with 351W & E4OD ( I was told only one that would do the job ) ...... I want free hubs ...
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    AWD , front diffrential

    Planning to buy & build up an AWD Express/Savana van,bus,cube, preferably a 2500 ..... Did a search and found that the front differential has only 7.5" ring gear....... 1) anyone had problem with the AWD front diff ? I plan to put bigger tires , I`m scared that the diff wont hold up ...
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    offroad RV project !

    Sold my TDI converted westfalia 2 months ago ....bought a Rialta for this year vacations ,but I`m planning to build myself an offroad capable vehicle 3 options come to my mind : 1) A modified high roof Suburban , 6.5 L diesel , already 4x4 , lifted on 36" , with lockers .....I would remove...
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    rapid wing or supa wing awnings

    I looked at those two awnings on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GupmncYds&list=FLWQygSWLFOQR83Fk_r07_gw the pivot point is in two parts extending outwards from the pivot .... contrary to the rhino rack awning that all the poles are on a central pivot .... both are australian ...
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    sunday campers ....

    anyone has a sunday campers awnings or heard of experiences with these ? it looks similar to rapid wing & supra wing ? thanks Dan
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    best awning fabric ?

    I looked all over the site for this .... I`m looking for a typical foxwing shaped awning .... after doing lots of search , I noticed two main fabrics used ; 1) 420D polyester oxford 2) ripstop poly cotton is there one better then the other ? thanks
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