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I got my kit yesterday. Very nice. Good looking welds and sturdy construction. I've replaced only one side. tonight I'll try to do the other. The hard part is removing the original hanger. Not too bad, just takes time. I used an angle grinder. Unfortunately I've only gained 0.5" since my goal...

As I understand, they designed the US van by a committee, trying to make everybody happy (I want a long hood, no engine inside, body on frame, V8,....) and the result was a pick-up truck with a hunch. I wonder the same about a Euro version instead of an specific model. they already have a van...

Door blockage, departure angle, moving it back and forth... Carrying it in the back sounds like a PITA. mounted up front on a narrow carrier with an upward offset may work better. What generator are you using? https://www.harborfreight.com/300-lb-capacity-atv-cargo-carrier-69858.html

New Springs are in (cc860S) new height is 23.5" at the front fender corner vs 21" with the CC880. Note how the suspension arm is less than horizontal on the before pic. After. Note how the suspension arm is pass the horizontal. This is with the springs just installed. Once I finish all the...

The hydroboost is becoming more headache than I expected. The connectors are becoming hard to find and when finally I've identified the right connector for the HB return, Amazon is taking almost three weeks to deliver it. Hopefully the brake upgrade will be worth it. In the mean time the...

Anywhere in the Gulf Coast in Summer ( and I do not care what the calendar says, summer here is between late April and November). BTW. Do we realize that we are giving advice to an individual that only have the the two post that started this thread and has not been back ever since?

I just placed my order for the 4.5" shackle flip kit. Hopefully it will not take too long. Again, thank you Jsweezy for the information and all the help. I am removing the cc880 front as they have sag and the lift is not enough to keep the axle from hitting the engine cross member. I had...

I did that change (CC880) on my 2000 E150 v8 5.4. I used Bilstein for E350 RV. I was very pleased with the changes. Full details here: Forum Post Post #19 has the links for the shocks

Lunch box locker at front? I’ll love to hear how it performs on road. E-locker and that will make you unstoppable off road.

Moving slowly. The Hydraboost upgrade is turning a little bit more complex. I can not use the master cylinder so I need to buy a new one that has a an extra port so now I need to plug it. Also Hydraboost do not come with the pushrod and springs so I need to get them on ebay... and wait for...

Looks good. Is that a dorm fridge or a 12v one? You may want to double check if it was build to be encased.

Ready to start putting things back together. Hydroboost should fit with no problem, but when you get a re-build unit, you are supposed to use the pushrod and springs form your old hydroboost :mad: . Found a place on ebay, hopefully it will work. Most likely I'll need at least one custom made hose.

Major project. My steering box was leaking so I need to change it. With the track bar, front axle etc. it was not looking too easy. Since I want to replace some cooling hoses, and re-evacuate and fill the AC after the questionable job done by professionals last summer, I decided to go big...

Not a big project, but after hitting a tree with the passenger mirror on a narrow creek, I tried to fix it before replacing (there will be more narrow trails). I used a piece of left over plastic from the Tahoe seats and ABS cement. I just need to paint it. Next project is to replace the...

That suck. This was one of my favorite builds. They need to offer more, but you may try to negotiate a very low buy back price so at least you can get the parts back for another van or fix it a re-build vehicle

Discovery Channel restorations are awesome. Strip the chassis, new engine, new wiring, neat paint job.... Shade tree mechanics are a little bit different. You are not going to strip and replace everything so the better your starting point is, the better the project will go. I started my 4x4...

I run a dorm fridge with no solar. Just two house 12v deep cycle batteries charging from the alternator. I don't do long stays in one place so they charge while on the road. It is 4 of us traveling so a good 12v fridge the size I need is more expensive than i can justify. I've tried to insulate...

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Weekend at the Texas Hill Country. Great time with Houston Overland group.

I love it. This was another option I considered before going for the second row. These are the main seats for my daughters on long trips. Once they decided they are too old to go camping with us i may go your route.