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Old 07-23-2019, 06:43 AM   #11
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My front mounts

Hey vanbros this is how I build my front leaf spring brackets a look on the inside before Assembly. I weld a added washer on the inside of the brackets for the front leaf spring bolt , so it give the front bolt 3/8 thick of material on each is of the bolt
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Old 07-24-2019, 06:41 AM   #12
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Leaf spring pad and front mounts welded up
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Old 07-25-2019, 07:27 AM   #13
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The lift kit

A few pictures of the lift kit -
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Old 07-26-2019, 07:58 PM   #14
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Axle is looking good under the van
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Old 07-27-2019, 10:17 AM   #15
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Panhard bar installation is pretty straight forward- match up the angle to your steering and welder up
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Old 07-27-2019, 01:34 PM   #16
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I like the looks of the DIY kit. Do you have a website with pricing for the brackets yet?

I’m interested.
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Old 07-27-2019, 06:12 PM   #17
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I’m currently working on a website, but you can find some of the parts I’m building on eBay. Along with my van ladders. THanks. My eBay is orangeclay2005
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Old 07-28-2019, 03:46 PM   #18
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Very interested here, I'll keep tuned in for complete kits.
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Old 07-29-2019, 12:02 PM   #19
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Thanks for the interest vanbros! Few pictures with different tires sizes and a few measurements
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Old 07-29-2019, 12:33 PM   #20
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Where are you?

I’m looking for someone who can install one of these
in Chevy Express van.
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