Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-26-2015, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,080
Re: wheels n tires on a 2wd e350
Yes I put Nokian Rotivas 245/75/16 recently. I could probably fit 235 85 16 but it would be close and affect your drivability due to gearing and torque behaviour.
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Forum: Van Body
01-17-2015, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 25,730
Re: Suspension/lift
Great thread am also in 2wd 2002 e250 2inch lift zone.
My front axle is listed as GAWR 3700lbs my rear is GAWR 4265lbs
I am thinking of getting Moog 880S springs(progressive)
here are the specs...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-17-2015, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,385
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-17-2015, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 32,760
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-08-2015, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,312
Re: VW Eurovan Camper into Sprinter
Here is video from a local company that has been doing van conversions for a long time.
Getaway RV. Check the shower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyynYuQAgMw
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-08-2015, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,334
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
01-07-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,429
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-04-2015, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Re: thinking of getting a new air pump
Too funny I was talking to my wife about onboard air and mentioned being able to do that. We do that in our basement all the time so she loved the idea of being able to do it in the van too!
I would...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-03-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,020
Re: Tire suggestions please
Thanks for the heads up, would be good road trip ,maybe do some surfing and mountain biking.
I check out the websites, really liked the look of the TR base model bumper and the baja..drool
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-02-2015, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-01-2015, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-30-2014, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 25,295
Re: 5.4 vs 4.6 ford engine
I used to drive it to get to kelowna Every dec22 in my old 94 b250 camper van to go spend christmas with my wife's parents in Kelowna.(ihave no family out west). Its a scary road and those 18...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-30-2014, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,020
Re: Tire suggestions please
Hi Brent I am also in North Van, I was going to wait to get tires after I get a small lift, but I got caught up the tire slashing incident on dec4 so I had to get tires asap. Kaltire said 235 would...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-30-2014, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,020
Re: Tire suggestions please
Hi Brent I am also in North Van, I was going to wait to get tires after I get a small lift, but I got caught up the tire slashing incident on dec4 so I had to get tires asap. Kaltire said 235 would...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-29-2014, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 25,295
Re: 5.4 vs 4.6 ford engine
Well said chance: :u1:
I don't need a v10 for my 2wd e250 5.4 but I would not want a 4.6 for driving in the mountains where I go a lot.
Ie The TV show "highway to hell" =Coquihalla Highway in BC
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
12-29-2014, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-27-2014, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 25,295
Re: 5.4 vs 4.6 ford engine
I agree but will add that for the "balance" you refer to to have value it has to be evaluated or compared in similar context. Without similar context conclusions can be misleading.
As an example,...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-23-2014, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 25,295
Re: 5.4 vs 4.6 ford engine
Great thread Guys
I think what engine size is about is balance.
Too small of an engine you will be revving higher using more gas and wearing it out sooner.
Too large for what your weight is and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-23-2014, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
Re: looking at new front springs need some input
His van is a 2wd and your's is a Quigley 4X4.
We have not used the CC880S but it should give him about 1.5" of lift and ride good.
SMB's FOX shocks are not the same either - they are for their...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-22-2014, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
12-21-2014, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
looking at new front springs need some input
Van is a 2002 e250 RB 2wd GVRW 7900
Goals put 2inch blocks in rear
Put new springs in front lifting about 2 inches
After looking online at Moogs website and here
Im thinking
Moog CC880s...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
12-07-2014, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,355
Mounting a generator box
I have a dilemma. I have underneath mounted spare. I don't plan on moving it from there.
If my bed didn't cover the area needed for built in vasement storage id do it.
My van has indoor cooking ...
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Forum: Van Body
12-07-2014, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,084
Re: Choosing van
I have a pleasure way traverse and I love it.let me tell you the interior build is very high high quality and well thought out.
However
For shower a portable pan or rubbermaid a shower curtain...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
12-06-2014, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 75,990
Re: Small Projects Thread
Ive got the same 12V usb all over my van too. I did however leave the rubber covers on.
The blue led in them is very bright at night and any blue light at night will give you bad sleep.
Blue...
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