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Forum: 4x4 10-21-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 30,779
Posted By derJack
I cannot recommend anything. But your engine...

I cannot recommend anything.
But your engine type can lead to something. Mine is the old 7.3 IDI - a really heavy pig.
The 5.4 is wayyy lighter, smaller and alu heads + alu Radiator, mine is...
Forum: 4x4 03-17-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 30,779
Posted By derJack
Kibo, thanks for sharing! I own these 880s...

Kibo, thanks for sharing!
I own these 880s also, since 3 years, not installed.

I can also tell that a Quigley axle does not easily drop, depending on setup. Unfortunately my very early 1994...
Forum: 4x4 03-21-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
THANKS for all your replies - anyhow I did not...

THANKS for all your replies - anyhow I did not notice new replies for some days.

Here are some - maybe better viewing angles:...
Forum: 4x4 03-14-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
https://www.derjackistweg.de/wp-content/uploads/201...

https://www.derjackistweg.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quigley-Datenblatt-1992_Seite_2.jpg
Forum: 4x4 03-14-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
Thatīs what I thought as well - but didnīt had...

Thatīs what I thought as well - but didnīt had the hardware to do that so far [and the motivation :cool:].
There is a rubber piece between the washer and the coil - this will be meld. What is that,...
Forum: 4x4 03-13-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
The coil is held in via a bold and a big washer...

The coil is held in via a bold and a big washer into the axle /quigley mount. That bold seems to be heavily rusted.
That's the problem, otherwise I could get tge coil out.

I ve seen how Ramsey...
Forum: 4x4 03-13-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
I know spring compressors, extremely dangerous....

I know spring compressors, extremely dangerous. But mostly that does not directly solve the problem itself, the extremely tight screw.
I will have better access with an impact gun, though. Not sure...
Forum: 4x4 03-13-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
Posted By derJack
How to loosen Quigley/Ford Coil Spring

I have an early Quigley with the square tubes and the higher shock mount.
I bought Super spring 880s and some Bilstein 5100 shocks [which NOT fit, as I have the high mount nobody has ever reported...
Forum: 4x4 03-13-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By derJack
can you precise the name of the thread? Nobody...

can you precise the name of the thread? Nobody will ever take a profit of the thread via a search, because this says just nothing.
Forum: 4x4 03-13-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,001
Posted By derJack
We have a 2 year technical inspection that every...

We have a 2 year technical inspection that every car needs to pass.
I can tell this does not come all of a sudden. Has this track bar been inspected anytime before, new bushings?

My BMW e36...
Forum: 4x4 01-11-2019, 05:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,576
Posted By derJack
Weight is your enemy! [like in real life] ...

Weight is your enemy! [like in real life]

Weight will kill your milage, results in more ware of all parts from engine, to tranny, to suspension to tires. Makes the handle of the car worse.

My...
Forum: 4x4 07-16-2018, 01:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,742
Posted By derJack
For sure a bad design! Here in Germany a...

For sure a bad design!

Here in Germany a manufacturer has to withstand a certificate that makes any change on engine, suspension etc. street legal.
This especially means you cannot mount...
Forum: 4x4 07-15-2018, 11:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,742
Posted By derJack
Wow!! In Germany this frame would be marked as...

Wow!!
In Germany this frame would be marked as gone - as no welding would allowed. Probably not in the states though.

That's the reason why everything MUST be controlled by TÜV (German technical...
Forum: 4x4 01-26-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,880
Posted By derJack
What about pre 1995?

Why are no pre 1995 mentioned on agiles page?

As we all know the 4th Generation of Econolines was introduced in 1992.
and YES Quigley started conversions earlier than 1995. I personally know...
Forum: 4x4 01-26-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,864
Posted By derJack
btw IF there is an obstacle hitting your...

btw
IF there is an obstacle hitting your (strong) bumper it will probably also hit your unprotected steering as well - unless the obstacle is flying.
Forum: 4x4 01-26-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,864
Posted By derJack
... of course

ok I am from Germany - maybe that makes a difference ...
I really donīt get why would anyone like to have a new bumper and spend thousands of $$$? For what? I really donīt believe anyone here is...
Forum: 4x4 01-26-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,023
Posted By derJack
The calculation is the correct direction, but...

The calculation is the correct direction, but instead of guessing I would suggest to take a look into the power diagram of the 5.4 engine. I own the 7.3 IDI so therefore I do know how much power my...
Forum: 4x4 11-27-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,765
Posted By derJack
a Sprinter is a total different animal! You...

a Sprinter is a total different animal! You cannot compare this to an E350 - if its a sportsmobile or not.

A truck with solid axles front and rear will ALWAYS run different. You will never get...
Forum: 4x4 11-27-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,765
Posted By derJack
E-Rating is a synonym for max load (in the US) if...

E-Rating is a synonym for max load (in the US) if I am correct. BUT max tire load directly depends on PSI! So if its rated for e.g. 1 ton @ 80 PSI it will NOT hold that at 50 PSI.
plus it all...
Forum: Van Body 10-20-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,255
Posted By derJack
The stock Bumper is way lighter! I just...

The stock Bumper is way lighter!
I just measure, as its sitting around here: 15,60 kg or double + 10% - so 36 pounds. Thatīs the front bumper, the rear should be not much more.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-08-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,232
Posted By derJack
That's an interesting one, I've not seen so far. ...

That's an interesting one, I've not seen so far.

Regarding more airflow because of tuned engine: I doubt that air is missing on an forced inducted engine. Because the turbo has enough power to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-07-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,330
Posted By derJack
I agree totally and I think a lot of people...

I agree totally and I think a lot of people doesn't want to hear that (NO gains by vents).

I work in the industry and I can say that there is soooo much engendering and testing you cannot think...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-07-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,232
Posted By derJack
This is an upgrade to suck hot air instead of...

This is an upgrade to suck hot air instead of cold, like the OEM one.

I never get it: spending money to make the airflow worse. Worse because you get worse air density with warmer air.
Air needs...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By derJack
The door is done out of sheet metal. In general...

The door is done out of sheet metal. In general 0.7mm thin! Whatever you bold through this, will not hold.

Maybe if bolded through ghe hinges.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,647
Posted By derJack
These mentioned 85% is just Marketing! As they do...

These mentioned 85% is just Marketing! As they do ned the new customers willing toby the new Plattform, obviously the Sprinter gets an "almost identical" capabilities.

What does percentage mean?
...
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