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Not sure what's up with the pictures. I have them on Google. What is a good pic hosting site?

OK, she's up in the air. Or on the ground. Whatever!

hmm. Google. I'll get that fixed

Part 1 mostly completed. MG's kit is pretty simple and the quality is fantastic, including some very thoughtful designs that make it easy to install. Working alone except for placement of the axle, I've probably spent 10 hours on it. Michael was super helpful with timely responses to questions...

OK. No time to start like the present. Made a cuppa then: In two coffees and 2.5 hours I had the suspension off. I have more pics of the process, but nothing too exciting. Lunch, then the cutting and drilling begins.

Front Axle My front axle is a Dana 60 out of a 2013 F250. Yes, it does have massive brakes! I do plan a locker for the future, but in the name of domestic tranquility I'll do that another time. I did have one big splurge though. Not really sure that it was the best idea, but it was easy enough...

Alignment specs Hey MG - what do you do for alignment specs for your swaps?

Yeah - sorry. I meant to write that up. Chris at UJOR was so good about helping me when I was going to do a full UJOR swap. When MG's kit came on the market and it seemed to fit my needs a bit better, Chris was STILL helpful in figuring out what I needed. I ordered everything I could from Chris...

collecting parts When I finally decided upon a van, I was originally going to do a UJOR swap. Having an FZJ80 (lots of flex) and a Syncro Westy (no flex), it seemed like a leaf spring conversion was the way to go. After thinking a bit more critically about how I would use this (17000 miles per...

When I drove it home a few months ago my wife said "Nice old man van!" Nothing screams retiree (or middle aged nurse) like white velcro sneakers. I'm not *quite* a retiree yet. I should have my AARP card within a year though! I'm hoping the van looks a little bit cooler once the swap is done.

I'm hoping you have your 4x4 swap going soon! I'll likely be a few weeks behind. I have most of the parts ready to go. Hope to finish by turkey day.

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...

Excellent Michael!

Excellent Tyson! Did your leaf springs show up? I should have mine up and running by Thanksgiving if the springs would show up.

I'm picking up a pallet about like that on Friday!

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.

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...

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.

Looking forward to watching this!

Looking for Aluminess Galley or Deluxe box