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Just with you "bro" or insert your cool guy phrase here. To the OP, I've offered up my two cents, take it for what it is, I will cease to hijack your thread. Hope your van projects works out well.

That statement was on the OP's idea of installing larger tires on an Econoline van. Lifting it with a SuperDuty axle or having a beam axle fab'd up without the centersection would probably net good results over spending big money on a custom I-beam set up. You would gain reliability, strength...

So given a TTB/TIB is going to be comparable to a beam (whether driven or not) as far as maintenance, durability, and road feel? I would certainly advocate that the I-beam suspension is just about up there in terms of sheer awesomeness with any modern IFS system when it comes to something being...

A 1/2 ton Suburban leaves a lot to be desired in the strength category, especially with bigger tires and loading up to the GVW. Plus the Vortec 5.7 has a lot of problems such as troublesome fuel injection. Not a bad motor but every one I've ever touched came in needing a retrofit EFI kit...

I would probably just keep what you have and invest in good tires, a rear locker, and chains if you really run into trouble. Do you have a bumper and winch yet? I think the same rules apply with a 2wd van that any other offroad rig. The bigger equipment just gets you stuck further. You...

I'm not sure I like the look of those...it's like a normal 4Runner got into an accident and became smushed. Probably because of the gigantic rear side glass. Anyway, does a D4D engine communicate with a conventional OBDII scanner? If so, you are probably looking at one of the sweetest...

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There are some awesome rigs in this thread. Love the old iron! I saw an FJ55 pig the other down down here in Wilmington...looked better than new. Of course I'm only 31 so it's pure speculation :) Here is my old girl, a few years out of service. She lives the retired life now just running around...

Plus driving a new VW Bug is even less manlier than driving a Subaru Forester :)

I think Subaru is the exception for some strange reason. My 07' Forester with a 5 speed will never get above 28mpg on a good day going down the highway. Mixed has been 20-24mpg average. The new models are into the 30's all day long. I guess you nailed it with reduced drag and better engine...

I think that is the point. Things are so skewed towards luxury and performance yet the market complains about fuel consumption being the biggest issue. We want our cake and eat it too. I do think pre 07' diesel economy cars like the VW Tdi cars really had everything dialed in with performance...

Hybrid technology only really works for city and rural folk who spend a lot of time in traffic or slow speed commutes. I personally love seeing these guys tool down the highway under the speed limit staring at the display. Cars requiring fuel will only get so much in economy from an internal...

Wow that is one heavy girl...I thought my M1031 was a beast. Good looking ride!

Those old trucks remind me of an Iron Pig (FJ55) I saw a few days ago own in Wilmington. It was absolutely mint shape. It just had that old classic styling...I think they call it character :) I think Toyota just kinda blended everything together and made them in different sizes. I mean look at...

Oh man, can't even compare them. Those trucks are works of art compared to anything modern. I think back then they actually chrome plated metal instead of plastic :)

It all started with the Ram redesign in 94'! The back then new Ram I think actually looked good and was proportional to the rest of the truck. The 97' SuperDuty upped the game and to me is still relatively decent in styling although the cabs started to get way oversized (unfortunately the...

Awesome adventure! What beautiful terrain... I think your Cruiser 150 is basically the same as our US Spec 4Runner except it gets a 4cylinder gas engine. I couldn't imagine how sluggish that must of been. I'm always impressed with these posts. It reminds me of so many on Pirate4x4 of regular...

Just moving around a bit over the last couple of months. Down in NC now for a new job...certainly going to miss Romp and playing with the Rovah crowd! Eat some extra Big G's breakfast for me :)

I don't disagree that quality has been slipping overall across the brand, they are no longer the 3rd world country serviceable yet heavily refined style vehicle. They have turned into luxury at the expense of it period. I just compare it to lots of other vehicles and manufacturers. Perfect...

Frame rust has nothing to do with quality of manufacture...it has to do with the slurry most places use and the fact that no one actually washes a car anymore. Yeah some frames are poorly made and have little lips where **** collects but overall the recall had nothing to do with quality. That...