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    TMC'S XJ project "Fire-Road Runner"

    If you want, you can do a cheap semi quick disconnect for the front sway bar by using wing nuts on the top of the sway bar links.
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    SOLD! 2006 ROADTREK (CHEVY EXPRESS 3500) 4X4

    Thanks - the bed size isn't going to work for us. Coming from a standard queen size in the popup camper, even a standard double (full) is getting a little cramped.
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    SOLD! 2006 ROADTREK (CHEVY EXPRESS 3500) 4X4

    I found an old Roadtrek brochure online -- PDF here: http://www.lichtsinn.com/IRV/Files/286034_1.pdf Does your Versatile have the cross-ways bed in the back? From the old brochure, it looks like it's a double/full size bed as the standard layout, which might be a little short for us (me: 6'0"...
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    SOLD! 2006 ROADTREK (CHEVY EXPRESS 3500) 4X4

    Thanks again for the info - maybe I missed it somewhere, but do you have the 4th seat also? (the one that goes in place of the cabinet behind the driver's seat)
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    SOLD! 2006 ROADTREK (CHEVY EXPRESS 3500) 4X4

    Thanks for the updated info. In all likelihood, I think I'll have to pass on this. I spent a lot of time going through the pics, and searching for more info on the Roadtrek. For our use, the smaller water capacity and lack of the 4th seat (where the optional cabinet is on yours) are probably...
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    SOLD! 2006 ROADTREK (CHEVY EXPRESS 3500) 4X4

    This is tempting... On the fresh water tank(s) - was that a typo? Only 10 + 15 gallons? Roadtrek's page indicated a 31 gallon tank, but that was for a 170 Versatile, and different model year. On the vehicle itself - any rust issues, particularly underneath? Has it been a southwest vehicle...
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    Q on H3 bulb and HID conversion: can I use a spacer under the bulb?

    For future reference (for anyone considering this) -- it's doable, but kind of a PITA. The PIAA 510 (or 520, etc. -- any of the small PIAA lamps) is just a very shallow enclosure, and there isn't a lot of space inside that housing. A M12 metric washer fits as a spacer between the HID bulb and...
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    Q on H3 bulb and HID conversion: can I use a spacer under the bulb?

    Thanks - and good point on whether I'll end up with a big dark hole in the middle of the beam pattern. That wouldn't be good. I think I'll try making a spacer, plug it all in, and see what the beam pattern looks like. The lens is glass, and the backside of the reflector is metal -- I assume...
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    Q on H3 bulb and HID conversion: can I use a spacer under the bulb?

    ^^ It's for an offroad driving light -- I want a wide flood of light, and have no misconceptions about whether this is going to be street legal or blinding to oncoming drivers. The stock PIAA halogen 55W bulbs are kind of pathetic. Had I known how weak these lights are in stock form, I...
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    Low-Profile roof boxes?

    Packasport roof boxes are fiberglass and rear-loading. Some are fairly low profile. More expensive than the plastic Yakima or Thule offerings, but they are quite well built.
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    Q on H3 bulb and HID conversion: can I use a spacer under the bulb?

    I'm trying to convert a set of PIAA 510 driving lights to HID. The PIAAs come with H3 bulbs, and I bought an H3 HID conversion kit from XenonDepot. The problem I am running into is that the H3 HID bulb is quite a bit longer than the PIAA halogen H3 bulb, and the tip of the HID bulb touches the...
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    Wanted: 17" Toyota stock wheels

    I have a set of the machined stock wheels already, which I think are the same as the Tacoma sport ones.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    On all 4th gen (2003-2009) 4Runners: 1) 4WD was optional, vs. 2WD. You could purchase a 2WD (rear wheel drive) 4Runner. 2) 4WD with V8 = fulltime 4WD. Transfer case switch on dash allows selection of high or low range. 3) 4WD with V6 = transfer case switch on dash allows operation in 2WD...
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    Wanted: 17" Toyota stock wheels

    I'm looking for a set of 17" stock Toyota 6-lug wheels. There are two styles I'm interested in: 1) FJ Cruiser -- this type: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/want-sell-fj-related-items/22278d1207674935-5-stock-fj-wheels-bfg-265-70-r17-snb13100.jpg 2) Old Tundra/Sequoia -- this...
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    Any decent priced light weight winches out there? how about using a 6k winch?

    I had similar concerns to yours when winch shopping -- wanted light weight, and relatively low cost, as I don't go wheeling enough to need to use a winch often. I bought an Engo 9000# winch with synthetic line. While I didn't weigh it myself, the quoted total weight for winch, synthetic rope...
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