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Forum: 4x4 03-13-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Buffalo, that's a bit of a sad story. I do...

Buffalo, that's a bit of a sad story. I do think though that you should have let them kmow about the shock problem, and gotten some compensation. (perhpas through your credit card company?) Anyone...
Forum: 4x4 03-10-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
[QUOTE=Nrobert10;198561]You might want to check...

[QUOTE=Nrobert10;198561]You might want to check out Gitt Springs in Auburn WA. /QUOTE]

I knew someone would come up with a solution that works for me. I actually had heard of Gitt once before...
Forum: 4x4 03-10-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
I'm sure your correct. Mine are secured with zip...

I'm sure your correct. Mine are secured with zip ties top and bottom, but have drain holes at the bottom, which no doubt let in dirt and moisture. Still, that's probably less of an issue than one...
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Universal boots are available all over, you will...

Universal boots are available all over, you will have no problem finding some. I used the ones off my old Rancho's.
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
[QUOTE=Glider;198541]In response to #28-31: ...

[QUOTE=Glider;198541]In response to #28-31:
Shocks: current shocks appear to be original, with a bolt-on shock relocation mount per MG's comment in #31. I have heard great things about Agile's...
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
That sounds like a good solution, but my...

That sounds like a good solution, but my re-arched springs have begun to sag again. Never the less, it's been a few years and a lot of off road miles, so it was totally worth it. As a matter of...
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Currently I'm not too unhappy with the rear...

Currently I'm not too unhappy with the rear springs I have. Ramsey added a leaf and it leveled up. It doesn't bottom out either, but I'd like to have the more progressive spring rate of a multiple...
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Thanks, I'd forgotten about Jeremy. I paid him a...

Thanks, I'd forgotten about Jeremy. I paid him a visit last time I was in town, but I wasn't in the market for springs at that time. My guess is that it's best to have the van available when...
Forum: 4x4 03-09-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
No hi-jack discussing springs, I started the...

No hi-jack discussing springs, I started the thread and the discussion of springs. I already have Agile's shocks, and they added a leaf on my rear springs already. My biggest concern about springs...
Forum: 4x4 03-08-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
I am amazed that springs are such a mystery. The...

I am amazed that springs are such a mystery. The good news for me is that adding a bit of Caster was a winner. With new U bolts and shim's under the leafsprings, I ended up at 4 and 4.5degs, up...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Thanks Eric, that was a great help. You reminded...

Thanks Eric, that was a great help. You reminded me that I need to look at all the bushings. If I'm getting new springs, I can spec out urethane bushings, but I hate to put money into old springs,...
Forum: 4x4 03-06-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
I made it to the alignment shop today, and my...

I made it to the alignment shop today, and my caster came in at 2.5deg's on the drivers side and 3 deg's on the passenger. Ball joints, tierod ends, and the steering box all seem to be reasonably...
Forum: 4x4 03-04-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Most excellent. As far as re-arching, I've...

Most excellent. As far as re-arching, I've already done that once,(in the front) and it lasted a couple years, but they are beginning to sag again which is why I plan to replace them and get rid of...
Forum: 4x4 03-04-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Wow, thanks I had not heard of Right Way. It...

Wow, thanks I had not heard of Right Way. It seems like the discussion you had was the exact same discussion I need to have. Did you discuss a multi leaf, progressive pack with enough arch to...
Forum: 4x4 03-03-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
I pretty much addressed your questions in my post...

I pretty much addressed your questions in my post above, but I won't know what the alignment specs are until Monday when I take it to a frame shop. To start, I'll have them do what it takes to get...
Forum: 4x4 03-03-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
No trac bar. Since I got the van, the steering...

No trac bar. Since I got the van, the steering has been what I call busy, requiring constant input to mostly go straight. Take your eyes off the road for two seconds and the van is off somewhere...
Forum: 4x4 03-03-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,076
Posted By arctictraveller
Improving the steering on my van

This started as a PM between MGmetalworks and me when I asked him about the ramifications of increased drive line angle when adding wedges under my leaf springs to improve Caster and hopefully calm...
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