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  1. Ranchero

    Project Velcro Sneakers: A Sportsmobile/MG Metalworks/UJOR build

    A few years ago I got tired of telecommuting and decided to take a straight job in a town three hours away. I live in paradise and knew that I didn't want to move, so I rented an apartment, which I stay(ed) in 2-3 nights per week for 8 months of the year. That lasted two years and then I got...
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    MG Metalworks Van Build

    Excellent Michael!
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    MG Metalworks Radius Arm/Coil Spring Axle Conversion for E-series Vans

    Excellent Tyson! Did your leaf springs show up? I should have mine up and running by Thanksgiving if the springs would show up.
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    MG Metalworks Radius Arm/Coil Spring Axle Conversion for E-series Vans

    I'm picking up a pallet about like that on Friday!
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    MG Metalworks Radius Arm/Coil Spring Axle Conversion for E-series Vans

    Thanks for that tip! I just ordered a set of Cooper Discoverer M&S 275/70R18 (about 33s) and some Method wheels. Would love to have 35s, but snow tires are more important in the short term for me. Duratracs are a great tire! Had them on my 80 for awhile.
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    MG Metalworks Radius Arm/Coil Spring Axle Conversion for E-series Vans

    Sweet Backcountry! That seems like a good deal. I paid $1000 for a 2013 with 40k miles, but the locking hubs had been taken off and I didm't get the hardware for the radius arms. I think it was a good deal since I'm going to do a Dynatrac no-spin kit anyway, which includes the locking hubs. I...
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    MG Metalworks Radius Arm/Coil Spring Axle Conversion for E-series Vans

    Do you think 35s will clear with the 4" springs in back? I just committed to a kit. Want to go 34-35. Need to decide on rear springs and get those ordered.
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    Volkswagen Vanagon 4x4 Conversion.

    Looking forward to watching this!
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    WTB: Aluminess Box

    Looking for Aluminess Galley or Deluxe box
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    Getting a loan for 4x4 van

    Lightstream.com (Suntrust bank) will do an unsecured loan at 2.99% -3.49% for a used car/van assuming excellent credit. That way no appraisal or blue book value is needed.
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    UJOR Build Thread

    OK, I did pull the trigger! 2006 SMB RB E350 . Found what I think is a 10.5 Sterling rear out of a 2007 F250 about 3 hours from here. Parts guy says the axle code is V447M and 4L301056E11. So as near as I can figure, this is a 4.30 limited slip, but the V447M throws me off - can't find...
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    UJOR Build Thread

    Hey folks - just making sure my budget for new van will allow UJOR kit. Looking at 5.4 vans. Going with 6", but looking for slightly shorter and narrower tires, like 305/70/17 or 285/75/17. Both of those seem to be about 33.9". Local wreckers seem to have Dana 60s and Sterlings with 4.30...
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    UJOR Build Thread

    Thanks for putting my worries to rest guys. Whew. Hopefully I'll have a van to start working on soon!
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    UJOR Build Thread

    UJOR swap without lift? I'm about to pull the trigger on an E350 with plans to do a UJOR 6" swap. I've got good mechanical skills - engine rebuilds, suspension swaps, engine swaps and some budding fabrication skills, but woke up in a sweat last night thinking, holy ******t, can I do it without a...
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    2014 Express AWD cargo van PNW 4 season camper

    Great build! How much standing height do you have with the high-top?
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    4x4 Chevy van with 4BT

    No connection, but local to me. http://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/5267948441.html
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    Kelly Kettle, Large Aluminum

    Fantastic! I'll PM you with paypal address. Thanks Steve
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    15lb CO² Tank w/150psi Source Reg., Powertank Hose

    Not to poach someone's thread, but I'll be posting a power tank mount AND handle for sale tomorrow, so someone could have a complete system.
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    Kelly Kettle, Large Aluminum

    Large aluminum kit, complete except for pot support (available from Kelly for $6 http://www.kellykettleusa.com/pot-support-replacement.html). Used only to test in the backyard. $65 shipped lower 48. Steve Salida, CO
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    Recalled to life: my 80 (re)build thread

    Here are a few pics of my water system. I have a 12 gallon main tank behind the seat and a 4 gallon hot tank. The hot tank is plumbed to a heat exchanger. The water in that is circulated via a switch on the dash. The level of heat added is controlled by the heater temp slider and the amount of...
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