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Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-13-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 914
Posted By deserteagle56
Don't rule out the GM 4x4 vans! If your primary...

Don't rule out the GM 4x4 vans! If your primary use is highways with occasional trips onto sandy beaches the GM van would be a better fit. With their independent front suspension they have much...
Forum: Show & Tell 03-31-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By deserteagle56
You are running 15" wheels on an E350???

You are running 15" wheels on an E350???
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-29-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 784
Posted By deserteagle56
If you want a set that will never wear out, go...

If you want a set that will never wear out, go with Marathon. Expensive but they will outlast the van and the way they're installed they WILL NOT shift around on the seat....
Forum: 4x4 03-25-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By deserteagle56
There's a thousand "Grass Valley" locations in...

There's a thousand "Grass Valley" locations in this country...you need to be a bit more specific.
Forum: Show & Tell 03-25-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By deserteagle56
"Hi-mpg"?? Good luck with that, especially after...

"Hi-mpg"?? Good luck with that, especially after it is built and towing the Samurai!
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-07-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,269
Posted By deserteagle56
^This. I use 4Lo hubs unlocked a lot,...

^This.
I use 4Lo hubs unlocked a lot, especially going down hill where I want to hold down the speed but not keep riding the brakes. Low range and the tranny in 1st or 2nd keeps the van MUCH...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-26-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,134
Posted By deserteagle56
Unless you download an app AND the maps for the...

Unless you download an app AND the maps for the area you are traveling in you will not see any details!

A "suitable" GPS system depends on the user. We all have different ideas of the information...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-26-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,134
Posted By deserteagle56
That is an ancient Garmin Montana 600...don't...

That is an ancient Garmin Montana 600...don't remember but it has to be at least 10 years old. But it still works fine. I still use it...I'm part of a Search and Rescue group and in certain cases...
Forum: Campfire 02-26-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
The part I just can't understand is what I will...

The part I just can't understand is what I will "gain a lot" if my favorite areas are closed to vehicular traffic. WHAT have I gained?

And it has been my experience that "giving up a little" is...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-23-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,116
Posted By deserteagle56
I retired 7 years ago. At first it was...

I retired 7 years ago. At first it was wonderful. I still love being able to take off whenever the weather is good...but I get bored to death during the long winter months when I'm stuck inside and...
Forum: Campfire 02-22-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
My experience here in northern Nevada is that...

My experience here in northern Nevada is that road neglect is intentional. When I moved here 50 years ago every back road would have a grader or other piece of road equipment pass across it at least...
Forum: Campfire 02-21-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
^This! A scientist can't close off public...

^This!

A scientist can't close off public land. But politicians can and do...and the deciding factor is campaign contributions, NOT science.
Forum: Campfire 02-21-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
Oxymoron. You want to "protect" those areas we...

Oxymoron. You want to "protect" those areas we want to be in by closing the roads that access them. How then are we going to get to those places we want to be in??

I've not seen too much of...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-20-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,134
Posted By deserteagle56
The compasses you have pictured all have one...

The compasses you have pictured all have one problem - they are affected by all the metal and the electronic fields of your vehicle. Which compromises accuracy. I far prefer the compass built in to...
Forum: Campfire 02-20-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
This is the goal: 49866 49867

This is the goal:

49866

49867
Forum: Campfire 02-19-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By deserteagle56
Read the article. Obviously written by a...

Read the article. Obviously written by a thoroughly biased tree hugger.

" Roads, with their deadly traffic, noise pollution, chronic erosion and attendant humans, are among the most ubiquitous...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-05-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,225
Posted By deserteagle56
That's pretty funny! Last time GM made a...

That's pretty funny! Last time GM made a dependable tranny was way back with the Turbo 400 and that was a long time ago.
Forum: 4x4 01-20-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 89,902
Posted By deserteagle56
It pains me to see rear shocks mounted like in...

It pains me to see rear shocks mounted like in the above photos, with no protection to the shaft especially.
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At least on my van, the rear shocks are constantly blasted by a spray of rocks...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-05-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 24,585
Posted By deserteagle56
Can't speak for any other Econolines...but my...

Can't speak for any other Econolines...but my 2007 sure has the problem. If the outside temperature is over 50 degrees I can't just run fresh air through the vents. I have to have the a/c on also,...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-15-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By deserteagle56
My 2007 has something over 70,000 miles on it. I...

My 2007 has something over 70,000 miles on it. I change the oil every 3000 miles using the Motorcraft semi-synthetic 5W30 oil. It uses no oil between changes.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-14-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,507
Posted By deserteagle56
True even for paper maps. I create tracks for my...

True even for paper maps. I create tracks for my GPS units using Google Earth because I think that's the most up-to-date...but even those images are out of date. Worst is when you get to the road...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-14-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,507
Posted By deserteagle56
Can't speak to all of them of course...but my...

Can't speak to all of them of course...but my Montana 600 is 11 years old now and still working fine...even after some hellacious wrecks with it mounted to my handlebars.

Another source is Used -...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-14-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,507
Posted By deserteagle56
Unfortunately there's nothing out there that will...

Unfortunately there's nothing out there that will do all you want, in just one unit.

I tried some of the apps that can be used on Android devices and found them buggy and lacking...reading on...
Forum: Show & Tell 11-07-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,171
Posted By deserteagle56
Camp at 8100 ft elevation Nevada's Independence...

Camp at 8100 ft elevation Nevada's Independence Mountains:
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Forum: 4x4 11-06-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,748
Posted By deserteagle56
For the cost of having a conversion like that...

For the cost of having a conversion like that done I think you'd be better off just finding a rear axle out of a wrecked Superduty and stuffing it under there. Much stronger axle, full floater, with...
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