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ujoint
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A 1st for us, the guys quadruple teamed this RV and got the lift installed in a day. We usually just do the front axle install on day 1 with 2 guys, now they've created a higher standard for themselves.
The NJB190 went home a few weeks ago, he had the top wrapped and changed the headlights, what a difference!
The NJB190 went home a few weeks ago, he had the top wrapped and changed the headlights, what a difference!
Corneilius
Adventurer
ha! Chris probably got blown away by that hurricane.
another_mike
Adventurer
He has been posting on Instagram
thescottgivens
New member
How is the storm Chris? Are all your vans out doing search and rescue??? Large enough tires will make a 10k lb van float correct??
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Ha, basically nothing happened here. Drizzle all night Sat/Sun and rain all day sunday.
ujoint
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The ? got asked on a FB group I don't participate in anymore about why we move the axle forward so here's a re cap
1. Bigger tires with less lift
2. Better steering angles
3. Van doesn’t look like it’s walking on it’s tippy toes
4. Full wheel travel with no fender contact (16” total on our 6” kit at the hub)
5. It looks bad ******
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6. More diff clearance to the engine x-member (less cutting)
7. Helps maximize front leaf length
8. Nice approach angle!
TN 5.4 we did last year came in for some wiring, rear bags and a general ck up.
TN RV is mobilized, ready for road miles and then to the Van Life Rally this weekend.
1. Bigger tires with less lift
2. Better steering angles
3. Van doesn’t look like it’s walking on it’s tippy toes
4. Full wheel travel with no fender contact (16” total on our 6” kit at the hub)
5. It looks bad ******
6. More diff clearance to the engine x-member (less cutting)
7. Helps maximize front leaf length
8. Nice approach angle!
TN 5.4 we did last year came in for some wiring, rear bags and a general ck up.
TN RV is mobilized, ready for road miles and then to the Van Life Rally this weekend.
onemanarmy
Explorer
what do you do with all the old wheels and tires?
Do you have 'universal' front and rear driveshafts (with enough slip) already made up or is each one made to order? I guess the fronts can all about be the same.
Do you have 'universal' front and rear driveshafts (with enough slip) already made up or is each one made to order? I guess the fronts can all about be the same.
brushogger
Explorer
That NJB190 is AWESOME! Do you know of any retractable steps that would tuck up behind sliders. I’m getting ready to have sliders built, but don’t want steps permanently reducing my ground clearance.
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Some go home with the customer, most get broken down so the wheels can be scrapped and the tires sold if they're good. We do keep driveshaft specs on everything we build but do't pre make shafts for a few reasons.
ujoint
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Yea, turned out great! That top wrap made a huge difference. May not help keep the temps down but it sure does look cool. I don't know on the sliders, would depend on the design and how much room there is to play behind/under them.