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Forum: 4x4 10-17-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By Buji
Tough to say as I haven't wheeled it into a...

Tough to say as I haven't wheeled it into a position where either front wheel would leave the ground, plus with the air ride suspension there's a articulation strap which will keep the wheel from...
Forum: 4x4 10-16-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Here's an excerpt from my invoice for the...

Here's an excerpt from my invoice for the standard part of the conversion:
1, 2007 ( build date, 4-07 ), E350 extended cargo van, Sportsmobile
class B motorhome, 6.0 diesel, 5R110 automatic...
Forum: 4x4 10-16-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By Buji
Just a quick reply from me, I think I covered...

Just a quick reply from me, I think I covered most of my opinions with S&K in the titular post, but for me it was mostly cost and flexibility. S&K had no problem designing a 4x4 upfit the way I...
Forum: 4x4 10-15-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Depends, if they have other stuff scheduled and...

Depends, if they have other stuff scheduled and how complex your build is going to be. Are you going with their standard 4x4 upfit?
Forum: 4x4 09-13-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Those are the Toyo Open country tires. SK really...

Those are the Toyo Open country tires. SK really recommended them, and since I couldn't get my preferred tire (wrangler MTR) I figured I'd try them.

They are quieter than my goodyear MTRs, for...
Forum: 4x4 09-12-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By Buji
In addition to the air springs, SK also added an...

In addition to the air springs, SK also added an additional leaf. If I lower the front bags to 15 psi and raise the back bags to 60 or so, I get about an inch difference where the rear is actually...
Forum: 4x4 09-12-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
It's the firestore ride right system. The front...

It's the firestore ride right system. The front bags go inside the coil springs as seen in the previous pictures.

The rears mount atop the middle of the leaf springs and mounts to the frams.
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Forum: 4x4 09-10-2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
ok, I'm back. I'm going to do a more in-depth...

ok, I'm back. I'm going to do a more in-depth review post of the 4x4 system and how well it worked on my inaugural trip, but here's the 5 cent version:

Awesome. The airbag suspension REALLY made a...
Forum: 4x4 08-31-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
That's just my exercise routine :D As tall as I...

That's just my exercise routine :D As tall as I am (not) I'll just have to get my shoulder under it. Those big tires take a while to air up tho. They were delivered with 45lbs of pressure because the...
Forum: 4x4 08-31-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
It's the raysat in motion satellite dish. Works...

It's the raysat in motion satellite dish. Works AMAZINGLY well, once it's locked onto a satellite. I can flip a u-turn, navigate around town etc and it hangs onto the signal, unless something comes...
Forum: 4x4 08-31-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
It's here, and it's BIG. The girlfriend took off...

It's here, and it's BIG. The girlfriend took off this morning without helping me take any pictures, but I'm spending the day loading it up and getting ready for the inaugural trip so I'll get some...
Forum: 4x4 08-29-2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Good news! They got the airbag springs in and are...

Good news! They got the airbag springs in and are wrapping it up. Hopefully I'll have it for tonight (we have another big dinner group going out for seafood).
...
Forum: 4x4 08-28-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
hahah... I just hope it doesn't look like I'm...

hahah... I just hope it doesn't look like I'm compensating. I'll just have to make sure it's always muddy.

I ended up not picking up the van on Saturday, there's a few little issues that still...
Forum: 4x4 08-23-2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Re: Front suspension

Yep. That's a fairly large sway bar (1.3"), something I think S&K does on a normal basis. The front suspension will be coil, with the airbag springs (the red bits) for dial-a-ride and leveling. The...
Forum: 4x4 08-23-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
Here's a couple of shots of the front suspension...

Here's a couple of shots of the front suspension for those who are interested:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/album_mod/upload/5f3d05e9bd375adf10ae47053dd01d64.jpg...
Forum: 4x4 08-19-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
!!! How long was your van there? I'm...

!!!

How long was your van there?

I'm currently scheduled to pick mine up on the 26th.
Forum: 4x4 08-01-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,919
Posted By Buji
My experience with Salem Kroger

After starting a conversation in another thread https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1307#1307 I decided I better move my long-winded posts to the area I originally intended them to be...
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