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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-04-2024, 04:08 PM
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FYI, more Starcool info ...

FYI, more Starcool info
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f9/starcool-info-26005.html
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-18-2023, 11:14 AM
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Rearched the rear springs and added one more...

Rearched the rear springs and added one more leaf. All new leaf spring bushings front and rear, new propane tank, new brake calipers, pads, parking brake shoes, and rotors, in the rear, new rear axle...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-17-2022, 06:35 PM
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When in doubt add more lights

Winter is coming so a light bar on the roof seems appropriate (for off-road use only)
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-27-2022, 10:56 PM
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Very creative Greg….

Very creative Greg….
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-14-2022, 01:24 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
[QUOTE=gcvt;309872]Got my new auxiliary condenser...

[QUOTE=gcvt;309872]Got my new auxiliary condenser mounted up today.../QUOTE]

Just in time for summer....:cool:
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-22-2022, 10:37 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
In preparation for getting on the road, I changed...

In preparation for getting on the road, I changed the engine oil and filter, lubed all the zerk fittings, did a rear brake job, changed the oil in the transfer case, changed the oil in the front D44...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-21-2022, 11:25 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
I ended up adding a third slide on both sides, it...

I ended up adding a third slide on both sides, it really helped.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-13-2022, 02:49 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Now that's funny...........

Now that's funny...........
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-17-2021, 10:24 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Kibo, great job on the window covers, I look...

Kibo, great job on the window covers, I look forward to future developments. Meanwhile I wonder about your failed spring bushings. I too have Alcan springs and have noticed some cracking of the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-11-2021, 01:13 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Ray, I have extensive experience using...

Ray, I have extensive experience using Sharkbite's in the marine industry and I found them to be very easy to use, even in tight spaces, and super quick to connect \ disconnect, but quite expensive. ...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-21-2020, 07:49 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Well, not just today, but being stuck at home for...

Well, not just today, but being stuck at home for the summer resulted in all new suspension front and rear, (ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, bearings,etc) new remote reservoir Fox shocks, new...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-24-2020, 09:13 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
I am getting ready to install a new D60 full...

I am getting ready to install a new D60 full float, so I removed the old semi float and the springs. The springs are going back to Alcan to be modified.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-15-2020, 07:52 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Here's an old thread addressing that question If...

Here's an old thread addressing that question If you want to get right to the definitive answer, scroll down to post 36. Chris Ridgway probably has more experience with this than the rest of us...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-07-2020, 04:49 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
I wonder if dirt and grit stuck to the weather...

I wonder if dirt and grit stuck to the weather stripping will wear the paint even more? It will probably depend on how hard it rubs on the hood, but it's worth keeping an eye on. I once had a bra on...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-22-2020, 03:16 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
It looks like you have two of the same monitor,...

It looks like you have two of the same monitor, is that the case?
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-15-2020, 10:44 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-18-2019, 10:27 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
It's likely you will end up blinding oncoming...

It's likely you will end up blinding oncoming traffic unless your housings are designed specifically for LED bulbs. You may also be at risk for a ticket. Here's a good explanation of why that is. ...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-18-2019, 11:08 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Most interesting. I experienced just the...

Most interesting. I experienced just the opposite. After replacing everything but the ball joints on my front end (including shocks, the steering box, leaf springs and a Fox stabilizer) the steering...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-22-2019, 12:01 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Aluminess latch replacement

About once a year, one or the other of the Aluminess swing out latches fails when the return spring breaks. I carry spares, and while on the last trip, I needed to replace one, but when I tried to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-20-2019, 05:13 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
[QUOTE=shadetreevanman;253024]Pulled the trans...

[QUOTE=shadetreevanman;253024]Pulled the trans back to replace the starter ring today. A whole bunch of fun./QUOTE]

For a moment I thought you had a photo from under my van as I had the same exact...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-13-2019, 10:02 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
I took a trip to the local Pick and Pull, and...

I took a trip to the local Pick and Pull, and scored a molded carpet kit that cleaned up like new, a couple molded plastic door sill inserts, a handful of injectors and coils, some dash parts, and a...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-13-2019, 09:48 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
I have one that's yours if you want it.

I have one that's yours if you want it.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-14-2019, 04:47 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Sorry for the slow reply, I just saw your...

Sorry for the slow reply, I just saw your question. It's a stock under seat drawer for a jeep. It's designed to mount using the Jeeps seat bolts, but obviously that wont work on the van. I just...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-31-2018, 12:50 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Good job, but it does look like you could have a...

Good job, but it does look like you could have a bit of a cold solder joint there. You may need a larger wattage soldering iron.

https://www.wellpcb.com/special/cold-solder-joint.html
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-31-2018, 12:38 PM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Thanks. So far, it's just some crappy hand bends...

Thanks. So far, it's just some crappy hand bends in EMT tubing, a temporary aid to save the canopy before the next trip. I'm looking forward to making the real thing once I clear some space and get...
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