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Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
Very controversial wheels here..... going on a van that we're building right now that is headed to a hunting camp in KS. The entire van will be wrapped in the same pattern.
I think William Gibson said that Camouflage (in fashion) was going to be remembered as the "Paisley" of the 2010's. If that's so, then Realtree is probably the 2010's automotive equivalent of that color-change pearl paint from the 1990s.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
That's a great looking wheel. Too bad XD doesn't make them in all black, I'm not a big fan of the chrome dots around it. We need a "wheel" thread for these vans. I'm having the toughest time deciding on a wheel. Sorry to derail the thread. Back to more ujor goodness.
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Very controversial wheels here..... going on a van that we're building right now that is headed to a hunting camp in KS. The entire van will be wrapped in the same pattern.
What wheels? I don't see any wheels.... :ylsmoke:
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Very controversial wheels here..... going on a van that we're building right now that is headed to a hunting camp in KS. The entire van will be wrapped in the same pattern.
Would be curious to see(if we can
) the rig when complete.It's all done! Huge thanks to Chris at for putting up with my calls and questions. He kept me up to date on everything and delivered an awesome kit. Couldn't be happier with the work Jeff and his team at Built to Last in Durango did installing everything. This was his 3rd Ujoint conversion and he knows what he's doing.
I've put 620 miles on it so far and the difference between it and the Quigley both on and off road is very noticeable. No more death wobble, steering feels more direct and sharper, the ride is firmer but takes potholes and sharp edges so much better. I took it on my least favorite washboard gravel roads and my silverware didn't even rattle. It's not cheap, but this is how 4wd conversions should be done on these vans if they are going to see more rough terrain.
6" lift, 35" KO2's, Stage 2 axle, 4:10's, Fox remotes all around with duals up front.
Here's a few quick pictures.
I've put 620 miles on it so far and the difference between it and the Quigley both on and off road is very noticeable. No more death wobble, steering feels more direct and sharper, the ride is firmer but takes potholes and sharp edges so much better. I took it on my least favorite washboard gravel roads and my silverware didn't even rattle. It's not cheap, but this is how 4wd conversions should be done on these vans if they are going to see more rough terrain.
6" lift, 35" KO2's, Stage 2 axle, 4:10's, Fox remotes all around with duals up front.
Here's a few quick pictures.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
nice van
patoz
Expedition Leader
A question about the Toyota Sienna Seats...
If I may change the subject for just a second, a quick question about the Toyota Sienna Seats...
Are they balanced and stable enough, both in the upright and reclined positions, to be self supporting if they were mounted on a portable base of some sort instead of attached to the floor, so they could be moved around?
My Ambo build is in the form of a camper trailer vs. a complete vehicle, so the seats would only be used when the trailer was stopped and set up in a camp.
Any info would be appreciated!
If I may change the subject for just a second, a quick question about the Toyota Sienna Seats...
Are they balanced and stable enough, both in the upright and reclined positions, to be self supporting if they were mounted on a portable base of some sort instead of attached to the floor, so they could be moved around?
My Ambo build is in the form of a camper trailer vs. a complete vehicle, so the seats would only be used when the trailer was stopped and set up in a camp.
Any info would be appreciated!
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Best to discuss here instead; http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ot-so-definitive-guide-to-Sienna-seats/page22
From my own experience, Upright yes. And I believe in Reclined position yes too(based on pics I've seen).
patoz
Expedition Leader
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Yes sir.
It is tough! Usually the most time consuming part of every build plan.
Possibly! V7 has 4" springs in the back.
Would be curious to see(if we can
You know I'll post when we get done, I'll ask him to send me pics once the wrap is final.
Looks great! Glad to hear the performance is better too.
V4 with the Sherpa, V7 and SteelBlue.
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Expo East Rigs------
In the booth we'll have V7
V4 w/Sherpa
And SteelBlue (for sale)
Somewhere in the camp area will be this van, super cool 7.3 SMB we recently built
And thats all I can think of right now! Jed works for the event and his van will be tooling around too. Green 7.3 RB.
In the booth we'll have V7
V4 w/Sherpa
And SteelBlue (for sale)
Somewhere in the camp area will be this van, super cool 7.3 SMB we recently built
And thats all I can think of right now! Jed works for the event and his van will be tooling around too. Green 7.3 RB.