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Forum: 4x4 09-02-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,078
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Tire size upgrade and 4x4 alignment question

My car has a Dana 60 and its not at all cobbled together.The spacer wasn't because of randy's work; but my silly wheel order. But the boys made it work and I haven't had any issues.

My brakes...
Forum: 4x4 09-02-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,078
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Tire size upgrade and 4x4 alignment question

PS let me know what you find out about the 5 tune- I had been thinking about that as well...
Forum: 4x4 09-02-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,078
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Tire size upgrade and 4x4 alignment question

Thanks RedRock!...thats excellent feedback...I after lots of research but limited knowledge of wheels ended up buying the Mojave wheels...correct lug pattern, but I had not taken into account this...
Forum: 4x4 08-31-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,078
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Tire size upgrade and 4x4 alignment question

Hmmm looks like a lot of things to consider....when I got my van from randy he said 285 would not be a problem for clearance but I guess it won't hurt to double check again with him directly. I must...
Forum: 4x4 08-31-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,078
Posted By Whistler40
Tire size upgrade and 4x4 alignment question

Ok I am sorry to post yet another tire size question, alas I am so in over my head and you guys are always so dang good at answering my questions ;) :t1:

I have actually a few questions ..in...
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-24-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

While I have your guys attention :)...
What cost could I expect to pay for re-gearing a 4x4 conversion? from 3.73 to 4.10

Thanks
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-24-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

Thanks for all the feedback...and it looks like the toyhauler is back on the table...afer a quick check with the checkbook holder....apparently 10K is a bit more realistic then the 20K the...
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-23-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

Thanks Jage, I will actually look into the whole re-gear thingie..I'm well not much of a cat expert, but learning as I go and this forum has been more then helpful...next step goggle gearing...:)
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-22-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

Wanted to get the toyhauler, to have a place to sleep with the option for cooking and of being able to plug in for some comfort while camping.

we travel in general with 4 mountain bikes (inside,...
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-21-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

Sorry, just realized that my above description of the van is incorrect...My van is a 12 Passenger E359 RB but only 4x4 converted, so not build out and the seats have been removed.

Been giving the...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 10-20-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,236
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Transformer Conversion with Pop-Up?

Thanks for the link...that is exactly the rig that got me thinking about adding the transformer gallery conversion!...got an email out to sportsmobil for details
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 10-20-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,236
Posted By Whistler40
Transformer Conversion with Pop-Up?

Does anybody have pics of their Transformer conversion...looking to do a minimal conversion...

such as add a transformer gallery , pop-up and swivel captain's chairs on a 12 passenger...not very...
Forum: Towing and Toys 10-20-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,969
Posted By Whistler40
Towing a 5000pound trailer with a E350 5.4/3.73

Hi there,

I was hoping somebody may have some experience towing a lightweight trailer behind an E350 5.4 (12 passenger, 4x4 but camper converted..just removed two rows of seats to fit more...
Forum: 4x4 08-08-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,704
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Increasing your Tire size and ABS?

Thanks guys!

I have a stock 2008 12 Passenger 5.4 V8 and its being converted next month. I was considering waiting to change my tires/wheels till next year as the dealer had just put 4 new nice...
Forum: 4x4 08-06-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,704
Posted By Whistler40
Increasing your Tire size and ABS?

Hi there,

Planning to upgrade my stock 225/75/16 to 285/75/16 and according to the all knowing internet this is not recommended as it interferes with the ABS. Counting you guys all run big badass...
Forum: 4x4 07-18-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Anybody from British Columbia?

Thanks everybody!!..I will have he guys in SLC give me an invoice for the parts and pay HST on the border and have Canadian Tire do the inspection. If ICBC doesn't need it fine, but at least I'll...
Forum: 4x4 07-15-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,414
Posted By Whistler40
Re: 16" versus 17" Wheels? Pro's Con's

Dang, I never even imagined a wheel blowin off :(...makes me wanna go check our current wheels right now...

Our Van will be 4x4 and Penthouse, but no SMB convert...just filling her with bicycles...
Forum: 4x4 07-15-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,414
Posted By Whistler40
16" versus 17" Wheels? Pro's Con's

Hi there..I'm stuck trying to decide between 16 versus 17 " wheel's...
(was going to mount them with 285/17 Nitto Terragraplers), so 33 inch total for the 16 or 34 inch total for the 17...
...
Forum: 4x4 07-06-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,428
Posted By Whistler40
Spare wheel?

This may be a very silly question, but when upgrading the wheel from 16 to 17 " and getting bigger tites (285/75), does the spare wheel still fit into its original space? or will it need to be...
Forum: 4x4 07-01-2011, 02:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,750
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Too Ignorant to pick Wheels/Tires

Nice Mike!!!..
I think I will go with the 17 inch Mojave as well..and hopefully Nitto Terra Grappler's 285/70/17
Forum: 4x4 06-29-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Anybody from British Columbia?

The Van was purchased in Canada, and I'm just getting the conversion done in the US.
I was wondering if I needed to get it re-inspected and registered as a modified vehicle ?
I had asked a...
Forum: 4x4 06-29-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By Whistler40
Re: Black Rim Suggestions?

Thanks, just a little pointing helped :)...I like both the ATX chamber and the thugs...will get quotes for both..

THANKS
Forum: 4x4 06-28-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By Whistler40
Anybody from British Columbia?

Hi anybody on here from BC? I'm getting my Van 4x4 converted by advance 4x4 this fall and was wondering of anybody had experience with ICBC inspection needs post conversion?

Cheers
Chantal
Forum: 4x4 06-28-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By Whistler40
Black Rim Suggestions?

Hi there,
Just got a 2008 Ford E350 12 passenger, which will be 4x4 converted by Advance 4x4 this fall....looking to upgrade rim and tires at the same time...found lots of good tire treads on the...
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