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    Considering 1993 7.4 Suburban..... looking for input...

    Figure better to ask here, than a GM specific forum. The issue is, we have a Charger, and my WJ. Neither of which, can tow. Projects around the house are a chore if I need material, etc. So, I've been somewhat searching.... Then, the discussion came about the need to tow something next...
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    JK/JKU, auto vs manual

    This may be as simple as elementary preference.... But, with the new autos out there.... I've been toying with getting a JKU for a while. I prefer a stick. Always have. My wife on the hand, while suddenly having an interest in learning how to drive one, doesn't know how. So, in looking...
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    Give up my Cummins for a big block Suburban?

    Look, I need input on the 91-00 model year Suburbans.... My wife and I will be welcoming daughter number 3 in June. She has a car, which is fine. BUT, my truck very rarely sees any road time, as I cant take everyone with me. It MOSTLY sees duty grabbing sheetrock and lumber. I have found a...
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    Chevy Express winch mounting?

    I have seen a van or 2 on here with a winch mounted in the factory bumper. DeWalts van comes to mind.. This is a company van... the stipulation of the winch, I need to find a way to mount it, while retaining bumpers, air bag, blah blah blah. Oh, and esthetics are important as well.... I did...
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    Flatbeds... Wood or Steel deck? Regrets? Concerns?

    I am ACTIVELY trying to locate a flatbed for the truck... things being as they are right now, I cant modify anything to work, and cant justify the cost of paying someone. Biggest issue, I PREFER a steel deck. But, they are just REAL HARD to find up here.... and, prime example, someone wants 650...
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    PC or Tablet, for WORK, but, our vans see plenty of off pavement....

    FIRST OFF, I have to say, we are finally getting away from our current way of doing paper work... which, doesnt involve ANY paper... we use a Windows Mobile program, that the software developer does not support any more(or the hardware developer?), which, makes ALL of us VERY happy... finicky...
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    96 ZJ, built... school me Jeepers...

    Hey all.... Not a Jeep guy... used to work for Jeep in the 90s...but, that is about it... Came across a 96 ZJ, guy wants to trade across, with 1k cash towards my Cummins... I am hesitant, and know I will be taking a hit... The 2 big pluses are, 1, I dont have to deal with trying to sell...
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    12v Build thread, round 2....

    I started a thread a couple years ago... it is still there... but... I would rather start the build fresh.... Well, the truck is a reg cab, 2001 Cummins... started out with a 24v, and an automatic.... went to swap a p-pump in, and found other issues... Now, it has a 12v, and NV4500 5 spd...
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    24" bubble top for daily driver?

    Okay, found a van, and I am still on the fence, so... trying to work out a few more details... Original thread Anyway, I dont know how some use their fixed hi tops, but, this would be replacing our car, making it out daily driver. I will be shooting Chris @ Ujoint an email, but, I am hoping...
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    Found a van....a little insight(please)

    Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, but, I dont know where its supposed to go... the only van section is labeled 4wd now.... Anyway, found a van, that the wife and I are going to look at today http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2169763095.html There isnt much in the way of an interior...
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    79 Quadravan....

    I was scoping out a 79 Quadravan today... E250, 351w, C6, w/ 205, D44 and D60.... Frame is solid, body needs some serious help, which sucks, as I dont know diddly about body work.... Wired for 120v, and 12v.... How hard is it to swap a body on one of these? I have done body swaps before...
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    Older Chevy AND Ford van ?s....

    Okay. I'm in the market for a van... I want a Ford 93+.. but..being realistic.... I want 4wd.. but... people are on crack around here..... SO... What kind of support is there for GM vans(G series).. And for Older Ford Vans pre 93... My REALISTIC goals/ requirements, are a decent sized tire...
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    Difference between 92+ and 92 down E Vans?

    I have been in the market for a Van for a while.... just cant pile everyone into my Ram... Looking to get rid of my boat, and get a Van... Of course the E Van has a HUGE support group in the aftermarket... BUT, I am trying to find out why all the MFRs list the suspensions for 92 or 93 and...
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    Tire preferences, Northeast?

    Yeah, I know... another Tire thread... if I read anymore on this, I am gonna go blind. Plain and simple... its time for new rubber on the truck... FINALLY. I am going 315-75/16 or LT equivalent. Would REALLY like Load Range E.... Truck is NOT driven to work or anything, I have a company...
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    Cap or Hard tonneau?

    Okay, I'm not all for asking anyone elses opinion on my junk.... but.... I have a cap, and I am just plain.... over it... but, I need to have some sort of dry secure storage for the bed.... SO.... those that HAVE had both.... please, chime in....BUT, all thoughts welcome. The particular cap I...
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    A little help regarding a child, and Veteran Homework

    Okay, now that I have your attention... I need a little outside help... My 6 y/o daughter came home from school today with this homework assignment. For the Parents, to talk with their child, about what a Veteran is, and what he/she has done for our country. They also want the names of 3...
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    Just had to post this... DROOOL

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Humvee-Command-Communications-Vehicle-M997-M998-HMMWV_W0QQitemZ140322301347QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMilitary_Vehicles?hash=item20abdc65a3&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 This would be TOPS.... Chase
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    Another Cummins Ram thread....

    Well, I dont have much done as of right now... but.. Truck started out as a 24v, automatic 4x4, Reg Cab, long bed... had a POS VP44(went through 2), and the block cracked... So, around Xmas time, we put a P-pumped 12v with a NV4500 behind it... planning at the time to make this a Puller...
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