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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 03-17-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By TheLetterJ
That's pretty sweet. Alas, I already have too...

That's pretty sweet. Alas, I already have too many toys.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-22-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By TheLetterJ
I've been using the same Odyssey starter battery...

I've been using the same Odyssey starter battery for over 10 years now, so the higher initial cost has proven to be worthwhile.
Forum: Van Body 01-13-2024, 12:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,168
Posted By TheLetterJ
I regularly tow a smaller toy hauler behind my...

I regularly tow a smaller toy hauler behind my 5.4 powered (and I use that term loosely!) EB E350. Combined weight right around 15k lbs most of the time which includes 46g of water, 3-5 motorcycles...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-08-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 730,132
Posted By TheLetterJ
My in-laws bought me a set of IPCW LED tail...

My in-laws bought me a set of IPCW LED tail lights (ruby red) for Christmas so I installed those along with a pair of LED reverse lights. The tail lights are brighter from behind, but maybe not as...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-09-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 937
Posted By TheLetterJ
Funny as it may sound, the OEM Ford starter I...

Funny as it may sound, the OEM Ford starter I bought for my 5.4 van this year was actually cheaper than the house brands. To be fair, the OEM unit doesn't have a lifetime warranty, and the OEM part...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-14-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 730,132
Posted By TheLetterJ
I just buttoned up my '08+ front brake conversion...

I just buttoned up my '08+ front brake conversion on my '98 2wd. I know others have reported rust issues with Powerstop drilled & slotted rotors, but I went with their Z36 Truck/Tow brake package...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-13-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,420
Posted By TheLetterJ
Take a look at the Garmin Tread. It's the same...

Take a look at the Garmin Tread. It's the same case size as the Zumo XT, but has offroad trail maps preloaded.
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-03-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By TheLetterJ
So what is your wheel's load rating? It will be...

So what is your wheel's load rating? It will be cast into the backside, can't miss it.

What is the weight on each corner of your van? What is the max GVW listed at? At 12k lbs, it sure sounds like...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-03-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By TheLetterJ
What is the weight rating of your particular...

What is the weight rating of your particular wheel? What are the corner weights of your van? In 21 years of use, is it possible that the wheels could have ever been subjected to severe impact, or...
Forum: Van Body 08-25-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,202
Posted By TheLetterJ
Dibs on the brakes if you can't use them!

Dibs on the brakes if you can't use them!
Forum: 4x4 07-10-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,736
Posted By TheLetterJ
Even though most of the e-series came from the...

Even though most of the e-series came from the factory with a dana 60 rear axle, I'd wager that most were semi-float (c-clip) which is very failure prone under a heavy vehicle. The stronger full...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-01-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By TheLetterJ
Mobil 1 transmission fluid does the job. That's...

Mobil 1 transmission fluid does the job. That's what's in my 4r100 with ~170k miles.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-06-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,822
Posted By TheLetterJ
Something to keep in mind is your scrub radius....

Something to keep in mind is your scrub radius. As you turn, your tires will swing in an arc front to back (pivoting around the balljoint.) Even if it clears the fender opening while pointed dead...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-08-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,582
Posted By TheLetterJ
Looks very much like the jack I use on my...

Looks very much like the jack I use on my motorcycle lift table https://www.handyindustries.com/product/universal-scissor-jack/ (you can get them waaaay cheaper if you don't mind imported.)
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By TheLetterJ
As one who regularly tows with a 5.4, I can say...

As one who regularly tows with a 5.4, I can say you'll be fine, but don't be in a hurry. Coming over some passes on my way back from Death Valley (I think I had 3 or 4 passes of 5k'+ in 300 miles)...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-10-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By TheLetterJ
Making your way South anytime soon? I'd love an...

Making your way South anytime soon? I'd love an '08+ front brake setup, but it'd be cost prohibitive to ship.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-09-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By TheLetterJ
If only those of us in California could actually...

If only those of us in California could actually buy a 5 star tune! I tried, they refunded my money. That triggered many more $$$ being spent on mechanical things like a John Wood valve body (along...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-11-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 730,132
Posted By TheLetterJ
Had 5.13 gears installed on Wednesday. Now I need...

Had 5.13 gears installed on Wednesday. Now I need to figure out how to calibrate my speedo since it seems nobody will sell me a programmer anymore. Currently, I hit the speed limiter at 74mph (gps)...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 01-31-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By TheLetterJ
That's exactly what I was gonna say! I have an...

That's exactly what I was gonna say! I have an '07 525exc in my collection.
Forum: Van Body 01-25-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,088
Posted By TheLetterJ
Ugh. I really need to do this on my van. I just...

Ugh. I really need to do this on my van. I just repaired two small rust spots in the gutter this week, but need to bite the bullet and do the whole thing.
Forum: 4x4 01-20-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By TheLetterJ
I'm not a fast driver, and my wife does most of...

I'm not a fast driver, and my wife does most of the driving anyway (she doesn't drive particularly fast either) so we typically don't go over 70. I don't have a tach so I don't know the actual rpm,...
Forum: 4x4 01-20-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By TheLetterJ
A have a 5.4 with 35" tires and 4.56 gears. If I...

A have a 5.4 with 35" tires and 4.56 gears. If I never towed, it'd be about right... but I do tow a small-ish (7k lbs) toy hauler regularly and a car/trailer occasionally and while it gets the job...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-29-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By TheLetterJ
What did you use for sealing?

What did you use for sealing?
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-26-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By TheLetterJ
Looks good. I would love if something like this...

Looks good. I would love if something like this was commercially available and used the factory glass mounting holes (studs welded to the panels?), but I'm probably too cheap for what that would...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 12-15-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,849
Posted By TheLetterJ
I'm not versed in shopping on Amazon...

I'm not versed in shopping on Amazon (understatement of the year), do you have links to them?
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