Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-19-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,950
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
11-19-2013, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,333
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Forum: Van Body
11-19-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,600
Re: E350 Ford frame from a dually ambulance
I like how Chris (Ujoint) did his using a different camper with the Chassis Cab. Also look at these to convert to a truck type cab. the make them in lots of lengths too....
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Forum: 4x4
11-19-2013, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,604
Re: Sway bars on lifted/4x4 vans
I have the one on the Front from the F550 that the axle came from and have very little roll but do remove a link when going off road. Ujoint offroad kit
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
11-19-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 19,606
Re: Alaska 2014
Would be Happy to join you on the trip but I am already here! I am traveling as much as possible in the Summer but might be able to meet up somewhere (schedule permitting) I Ride the Motorcycle into...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-19-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Campfire
10-12-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 185
Views: 28,978
Re: 'Splain yer handle
Been called "Bones" for years (Last name is Longerbone, Bones was the safer nickname) and first forum I was a big part of involved Suzuki GSXR's (have 5) and so I use that name on all forums to make...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-10-2013, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 213
Views: 66,468
Re: MG Metalworks Build
3" would be great and would clear my current tyre and amy differences in new ones as long as I don't go bigger than my current 37x13.50x20. I am in no hurry as I have not really used it much (the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-09-2013, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 213
Views: 66,468
Re: MG Metalworks Build
Man I take a couple months off of here (it was Summer in Alaska) and miss a nice Van and fab job! I need a sliding door extension want to help out?
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Forum: 4x4
07-01-2013, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,215
Re: Starting to suffer from 4x4 envy
You caught it in front of the house. It belongs to the Owner of the Shop I work at. Aluminess shipped the rack up and it does not fit. We are waiting for a fix now. It also seems like the Ladder is...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-01-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,886
Re: Hydroboost brake upgrade question...
I just used the F550 front axle (Dana 60 HD) to get the Thicker tubes and 35 spline axles. Down fall is to do a "High Steer" on the F550 Knuckle it has to be welded on where the F350 bolts on. I aslo...
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Forum: 4x4
07-01-2013, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,215
Re: Starting to suffer from 4x4 envy
Yes it is 4x4 and is a Whitefeather conversion. Ford Front end on a custom subframe. Drives nice. The only thing I don't like is that he uses the MB rear axle and the Ford front and the two have no...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-30-2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,886
Re: Hydroboost brake upgrade question...
I switched to Hydroboost when I switched to the F550 front axle. Big difference in Braking force and distance but also went to 15in rotors and bigger calipers but happy with everything. I do not know...
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Forum: Campfire
06-30-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Re: Dyna Beads
Have them in all my Bikes (18) and in both my Summer Hancook DynaPro MT and winter Studded and Sipped Kuhmo's 37x13.5-20's for the van If you loose a bead probably won't loose the beads as the lip is...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
06-30-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,658
Re: New Toy
It's Amazing how many of us also have Bikes. I have a couple of Dual Sports (currently have 3 ATK's and a KTM 950SE) and use my van to base camp out of.
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Forum: 4x4
06-29-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,215
Re: Starting to suffer from 4x4 envy
I like to inspire Van Envy
https://bones-gsxr.smugmug.com/Other/4X4-Van/i-NZVMQjP/0/L/IMG_0359%5B1%5D-L.jpg
https://bones-gsxr.smugmug.com/Other/4X4-Van/i-4kgZXcG/0/L/IMG_0260%5B1%5D-L.jpg
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-29-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,297
Re: THE RIGHT TIRE & WHEEL
Just switched to the Hancook Dynapro MT in 37x13.50-20. with 12oz of Dynabeads in ea they are quiet and handle great on and off. Switched from Kuhmo (studded and sipped them for winter) and had my...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-29-2013, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,317
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-29-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,713
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-15-2013, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,086
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-13-2013, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,086
Re: Webasto Heater Air Top 2000 Gasoline Mode.
I have a AT2000 Gas in my 01 and works great. you do have to restart every once and a while. It attemps to start and then defualts. if you cycle it it starts fine the second time. This happens one...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,230
Re: DeLorme InReach
I use DeLorme software on my tablet (DRS XRT) with a US Golbalsat antenna. I like it and use the same tablet on both my Motorcycle and in my Van. The InReach looks like it will have to be on my Xmas...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-12-2012, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,550
Re: one more time.......Sprinter 4X4
My Boss is having a T2 done right now. I know that White Feather does the T1 Sprinter.
I can't tell you how his new Sprinter drives yet but (just got the message that it arrived in the US)I will...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
11-05-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,662
Re: Swingers
Like the design as well. I am doing a custom as well but need to be able to open my doos all the way so doing mine different. Did you build some give/flex in the brackets on the doors? with the body...
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Forum: 4x4
10-29-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 29,462
Re: Downside to E250 5.4 conversion to 4x4
My van as I got it:
https://bones-gsxr.smugmug.com/Other/4X4-Van/DSC00940/467277340_Rkcuf-L.jpg
My Van Today:
https://bones-gsxr.smugmug.com/Other/4X4-Van/i-zLzF7cQ/0/L/IMG02601-L.jpg
It is...
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