Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-14-2014, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Just an update, I did buy one from a junk yard going off what they told me I had. I had it delivered to a buddies repair shop and it was about 2 months before I could make it up there (100 miles or...
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Forum: Van Body
04-14-2014, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 22,291
Re: Bed lining the side or rocker panels.
You have to sand and ruff up the paint for the liner to stick well. Not much beyond that, but it is critical.
I know there was some talk about painting fiberglass fender flares on the jeep...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-05-2014, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,888
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-01-2014, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Re: HF OBDII Is it worth it?
This is the one I started out with and it works fine. I "upgraded" to a $20 bluetooth adapter and the torque app on my android phone for about $8 and it is a much better solution.
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Forum: Van Body
12-06-2013, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 22,291
Re: Bed lining the side or rocker panels.
on mine, I didn't feather any thing. Just sprayed on 2 or 3 coats and pulled the (normal) tape. But the stuff isn't as thick as you would think, or at least not as thick as a commercial type bed...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-05-2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 309
Views: 302,861
Re: Accrete's 2010 Chevy Express AWD project
now you are making me wish I didn't swap out your style of grille and lights, for the composite grille and lights on my express van. I have also been following along on your build and have been...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-26-2013, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Ok, I ended up buying a used rear axle assembly from a junk yard. I am having it delivered to a buddy that owns a mechanic shop. I hope to get it installed next week or the following.
I did...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-23-2013, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
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Forum: Van Body
11-23-2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 55,057
Re: Late Model Front End Conversion
it is more due to the age. For it to be in a junk yard, the vehicle most likely was pretty smashed up to not make it worth putting back on the road. And front ends are most likely to be the reason...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-23-2013, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Ok, one more question. Will an axle assembly from an extended van, fit on my regular wheel base van?
Thanks,
Brew
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-22-2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Thanks, I know I don't have a full floater now, and I think I have the Dana 60 10? (I thought 12) bolt. here are some pics,
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-22-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Ok, sorry for my ignorance, but I want to make sure I get everything correct.
I don't have anything right now, it is completely plain jane '06 cargo van. My original thinking was to just...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-22-2013, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Ok, next question. can I replace my semi-floating axle with a full floating axle? If so, should I? Would it be a dumb or smart thing to do?
Thanks
Brew
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-22-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
First time it happened I just turned on to an overpass and immediately went sideways. Second one I was at a stop light and couldn't climb up the 2% grade to cross the bridge. I just know my truck...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-22-2013, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
I never did this yet, and yesterday we had a dusting of snow. I almost spun out twice crossing over overpass bridges. I am going to have to re-visit this and give something a try.
Brew
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
11-07-2013, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,169
Re: Molded front floor mat recommendations
I have had them in my truck for 12 years here in MN, so I know where you are coming from. That being said, I have never had that problem, in all honesty, once the snow melts, you never have more...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-07-2013, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,338
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Forum: Van Body
05-05-2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,501
Re: Monstaliner for penthouse?
Yup, they couldn't figure it out either. really all i got from them was, it must not be compatible.
What happened was, in the couple places I sanded through, I sprayed a little self etching...
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Forum: Van Body
05-05-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,501
Re: Monstaliner for penthouse?
I put some around the footwells and certain areas under the rubber floor mat where water tends to pool. I also put some around the doghouse since that tends to rust a little too.
Let us know...
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Forum: Van Body
04-21-2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,501
Re: Monstaliner for penthouse?
Nope.
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_97590_0_efe0fe211e4263b2e585e2e622ca060e.jpg (https://s1257.photobucket.com/user/tsbrewers/media/monstaliner1.jpg.html)
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Forum: Van Body
04-21-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 22,291
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Forum: Van Body
04-21-2013, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,501
Re: Monstaliner for penthouse?
To be honest, not good. It has started to peel off in a lot of areas and needs to be re-done. I am wishing I would have just gone with herculiner since I have had good luck with that in the past....
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-04-2013, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
Thanks, I will check everything out. I watched the videos a couple times and it helps explain how things work.
If I decide on the G80 route, it will just be an axle swap. If I can find a used...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-04-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
I honestly don't know the difference between lockers, and limited slip, factory options, etc. that is why I am asking the pros. :)
I know is my '00 silverado has a factory "locker" and in 2wd...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-04-2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 19,304
Re: Express van rear locker
So how do all these compare to a factory setup? The "G80" option? I am not totally against picking up a junk yard axle, but from what I can find (car-part.com) anything under 100k miles is well...
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