Recent content by Len.Barron

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    why is Express van carpet only available up to 2002?

    I didn't, just the basic...it's plenty for what I wanted.
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    24" Hightop Express Rear Build-out

    after just two years of use two of the four panels have failed, no visible issues, the surface still looks like new and I popped the top off the junction and saw no moisture or corrosion...just making zero power...so I'd say "buyer beware" on these unless they've been improved.
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    Can either E-series or Chev vans have dual swivel seats and 4x4?

    Roadtrek makes excellent swivel based for the Chevy Express, I got a set from a salvage roadtrek to put in mine..
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    Silverado spindles on Express 1500 2wd

    Use a longer swaybar attachment bolt/spacer and you should clear up that potential interference..
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    GM G80 locker axle transplant on Sprinter along with 4x4 conversion

    it's the kind of thing many find out the hard way..
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    Where are all the 6.6 duramax vans?

    I saw the CL ad for this when it came up...I considered buying it just to flip...that was a good price.
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    2020 Ford Transit AWD

    if they would put the 5.0 cummins in the NV I could probably overlook the ugly...but while the nissan v8 makes good power...they are terrible on mpgs.
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    2020 Ford Transit AWD

    I group the NV in with the other dinosaurs...and it's butt ugly.
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    2020 Ford Transit AWD

    none of the modern vans are designed to tow (heavy), so, you either stick with the old stuff or get something else as a tow pig. My jeep is 5700lbs, so even with a lightweight aluminum trailer after I'm loaded up with tools/spares I'm at 8000lbs and have to climb the Cajon Pass or Grapevine to...
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    New Here. Searching for the perfect camper van, looking for guidance

    I squeaked out 15mpgs last year on a 3500mile trip starting here in socal and looping through Yellowstone, Rushmore, Badlands, etc...but...it was a lot of hwy cruising at 65mph that got that done..
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    you're right, I had to look at your pics again on something larger than a phone screen..
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    Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

    That looks like "Toe-Heel" pattern, you would need to go deeper with the pinion.
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    Ford E-Series Rear Shackle Flip

    It's not the issue of it being coil sprung, it's the use of a radius arm link set up and then lifting it, you are then multiplying the forces on the track bar. A triangulated 3 link system would be more stable. I struggled a bit with DW on mine right after I finnished it, thankfully the addition...
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