Forum: 4x4
10-21-2020, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 30,779
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...
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Forum: 4x4
03-17-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 30,779
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...
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Forum: 4x4
03-21-2019, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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Forum: 4x4
03-14-2019, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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Forum: 4x4
03-14-2019, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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,...
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Forum: 4x4
03-13-2019, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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Forum: 4x4
03-13-2019, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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...
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Forum: 4x4
03-13-2019, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,955
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...
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Forum: 4x4
03-13-2019, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
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Forum: 4x4
03-13-2019, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,001
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Forum: 4x4
01-11-2019, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 14,576
Weight is your enemy! [like in real life]
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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...
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Forum: 4x4
07-16-2018, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,742
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...
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Forum: 4x4
07-15-2018, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,742
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...
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Forum: 4x4
01-26-2018, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,880
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...
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Forum: 4x4
01-26-2018, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,864
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Forum: 4x4
01-26-2018, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,864
... 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...
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Forum: 4x4
01-26-2018, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,023
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...
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Forum: 4x4
11-27-2017, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,765
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...
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Forum: 4x4
11-27-2017, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,765
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Forum: Van Body
10-20-2017, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,255
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.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
12-08-2016, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,232
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
12-07-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,330
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...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
12-07-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,232
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...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-27-2016, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-27-2016, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,647
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