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  1. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from above.... Removing the struts. I marked them as they came out so they can go back in on the same side. Note, I also used a scribe to mark the lower bolt locations so I can get the alignment close again upon re-installation. I'll have the van re-aligned once everything is...
  2. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Well....time to get rolling on the front lift kit install. I installed the front lift and shock upgrade mostly by myself over a couple days this past weekend. The Vancompass instructions were spot on and very well done! I'll also compliment VanCompass on the quality of the kit, everything...
  3. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from above..... Now it's time to mount up the new rear tires/wheels. Just a bit of difference! Installed. It's got that 70's hot rod vibe going on lol. I will fix that soon! The 285/75-17's and Arsenal wheels play well with the sliding door....but only by...
  4. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from above.... With the bracket bolted in place it's time to re-install the rubber bump stops. These are an extremely tight fit! After coating them with Windex to allow them to slip a bit they are inserted into the brackets. The first one I used a quick clamp and a flat blade screw...
  5. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from above.... Removing the alignment pin that's holding the two OEM leafs together. Here I'm using some Aero-Kroil to assist in removing the nut, the bottom portion of the pin can spin freely so a pair of vise grips keeps it from spinning while the nut is being removed. Notice the...
  6. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Time to get this suspension install going! First up I jacked up the rear of the van and supported the van with two 5 ton jack stands, since I'm working on gravel (Yeah I know not ideal) I cut a couple pieces of 3/4" ply to support the stands. I put another pair of 5 ton jack stands on the...
  7. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    I've seen that setup, It's awesome but WAAAAY out of my budget! Hodakaguy
  8. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Thanks Mate. Nothing wrong with Bilstein's (y) Hodakaguy
  9. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Oooohhhhh yeah. The UPS man brought me some goodies today! Vancompass 6.3 kit that I ordered from Cory at Peak10Customs showed up today.......Now it's just a LOT of work and it will be all installed. ;) All laid out on a table to take inventory and prepare for install. Rear lift kit...
  10. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Went from a 24 gallon to a 47 Gallon tank, the extra range will be nice! The wheels are Faux bead locks ;). Hodakaguy
  11. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Teaser pics......New tires mounted up! Oh Yeah!! The smell of fresh rubber! Going from 235/85-16 up to 285/75/17. This will give us a bit more ground clearance and traction for our off-road adventures.........plus I just love the looks of this combo and let's be honest; that's always a huge...
  12. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from Above..... Not a lot of difference in ground clearance, maybe about an inch lower than OEM. And installed! The install process took about 3 hrs and was pretty easy over all. One of my tank straps was bent a little long from the factory (The 2nd strap from the front) and...
  13. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Continued from above..... Performing the pressure test. With the fuel pick up assembly installed in the new tank we covered the ports and used some low air pressure to test for leaks around the O-ring seal, all good! The instructions from S&B said that the tank comes with a rubber cap to put...
  14. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Range Baby!! A longer range fuel tank has been on our wish list for a while now. We love to travel to remote areas, and not having to worry about fuel is a Huge benefit when traveling away from civilization. The larger fuel tank also allows us to skip areas that are high priced and fuel up...
  15. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Nope still loving the van, but it's been a while since I've been working on it. Back in the game now! :-) Hodakaguy
  16. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Parts are starting to show up, lot's of mods coming soon! While I'm waiting for the new suspension to show up i decided I would make some progress and get the new tire carrier installed. I wish all products came packaged with the care and detail that the OWL setup showed up with. You...
  17. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Just returned from a 4100 Mile road trip with my father following us.....I'll have to get all the pics posted up but here are some teasers. Hodakaguy
  18. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    They make great stuff, hopefully their customer service will improve with the change. I haven't talked to a single person at shows that's had anything good to say about their customer service. Hodakaguy
  19. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Yeah I think it's eventually inevitable that one will eat some pavement on one of these :) Hodakaguy
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