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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    If you can find a used set of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Ford-F-350-1953-1978-Alcoa-16x7-Classic-8-Polished-Outside-Wheel/233243618456?hash=item364e672c98:g:~MUAAOSwLBlc8VWO (early f250/f350s had them) they would be a great look and fit for you. They are 16x7 with 4.3" BS....they are...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    gm wheels pictured above are "PYO"s and come in 16"x6.5" with 4 7/8" backspacing only I believe.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    ram 2500 wheels with a 1" spacer are an option as well
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    Express/Savana Swing-out Tire Carrier DIY Starter

    spare tire carrier...I had to miter the mount plate attachment to get the tire to follow the shape of the carrier/body...I employed the same limits as the other side, I moved it as far to the left as I could. The total width from the outside of the tire to the outside of the box is 82" which is...
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    Express/Savana Swing-out Tire Carrier DIY Starter

    initial fit up of my Buyers tool box, I wanted it as far to the right as possible without going outside of the hinges giving myself as much room in the center as possible, I also wanted it as close to the body as possible. First mock up with it showed that because I tucked it close and followed...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    The pumps usually have a very small thin spring sheet metal retainer...they break all the time. On the 261/263 cases the extra movement of the pump causes the dreaded "pump rub" failure where it actually rubs a small hole in the housing and the fluid leaks out. I don't think that happens on the...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    nice and clean...lots of life left there.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    Typically the extra length is offset by the extra angle producing the same amount of clearance(horizontal distance from mount to BJ center), you would have to increase the height of the mounts though, not sure if that is an issue or not(adding a second set of mount holes up higher would allow...
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    https://www.americantrucks.com/rough-country-silverado1500-forged-upper-control-arms-for-25-35-or-7-inch-lift-27801.html something else to look at..
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    Teraflex makes a few of these https://www.amazon.com/Teraflex-990175-Tapered-Steering-Insert/dp/B00S1AWE50?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_8488513011 and may have the one you need, just bore the hole in the knuckle up and tap them in. Ruff Stuff makes a couple different ones as well...
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    Chevy Express Van DIY spare tire carrier

    Passenger door operation is not impeded at all with the single drivers door hoop. You should PM him about buying them, I'm sure he's not wanting to violate any forum rules for selling stuff. I'm very happy with mine. They are what he says they are and he got it shipped out quick.
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    Express/Savana Swing-out Tire Carrier DIY Starter

    Latches are functional now...these are a few more bucks than some but really are the best I've seen. I had to miter the handles to get some clearance and prevent any finger smashing. I was able to keep it all flush with the rear of the bumper.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    I'd make that your backup plan, any solution that puts a bigger joint in there would be at the top of the list.
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    There are a bunch of 4x4 fab shops that sell taper adapters, I'm sure you can find one that has what you need..
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    there's a lot of offset ball joints out there, just look on summitracing.com see if you can find some for a heavier truck, here's some from a Ram 3500 which would have a beefy BJ https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k7448/applications At worst you'd have to open up the hole on the control arm...
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    Express/Savana Swing-out Tire Carrier DIY Starter

    Finally got a little time to work on this again, still away's to go, but I figured out how to make a latch anchor to the body(rather than the bumper) using some 3/8" x 4" flatbar, also got the new latches roughed in, hopefully this coming weekend I can finish up the latch anchor mount and get...
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    Chevy 155" LWB Off Road

    I had an 06 CCSB 2500hd silverado before my 155" Express, there isn't much difference to me, either on or off road, I've got enough lift that the break over isn't much concern and having the rear axle so far back makes it better for towing and departure..
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