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19524
Here is a picture of the radius arm bracket. Rory ... From: 4x4van@yahoogroups.com [mailto:4x4van@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of scottezgo Sent: Wednesday,...
Timko
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Nov 13, 2008
7:44 pm
19525
Rory, what transfercase is that? -Robert...
Robert Mann
cobra46v82003
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Nov 13, 2008
8:15 pm
19526
.Dana 20, gear drive two speed Rory ... From: 4x4van@yahoogroups.com [mailto:4x4van@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Robert Mann Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008...
Timko
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Nov 13, 2008
8:37 pm
19527
Does it make a difference putting the RA ends inboard or outboard? The ones on our pathfinder are outboard? ...
Mark
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Nov 13, 2008
8:38 pm
19528
My radius arms are stock Ford F150, I assume Pathfinder uses a custom arm and bracket to keep them under the frame. I have had no issues with mine. Rory ... ...
Timko
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Nov 13, 2008
10:25 pm
19529
Do I see a single track (panhard) bar? I would love to see a pic of the other (passenger) side. I have a Pathfinder with those double track bars that I want to...
James Decatur
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Nov 16, 2008
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19530
Here is a picture of the panhard bar, passenger side. It is bolted to a large boss on the axle tube. Hope this helps. Rory ... From: 4x4van@yahoogroups.com...
Timko
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Nov 16, 2008
8:10 pm
19531
Thanks so much. Thats exactly what I wanted to see. I think there have been others in the group that were interested in seeing that too. That panhard bar looks...
James Decatur
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Nov 17, 2008
7:31 pm
19532
If you're changing to coils because you are looking for a better ride, forget it. A solid axle rides the same, leaf or coils. It's not worth the time and $$$$....
cfh420
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Nov 18, 2008
4:38 am
19533
Hey guys, Phase #1 is done! I just finished my single track bar conversion on my '85 E350 Diesel. I originally used the Pathfinder set-up, which I didn't like....
Mark
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Nov 18, 2008
1:00 pm
19534
Hi Jim Vic and all, I am mike and I was the one inquiring about the Bracket for the 7.3L in a E-350. The short story, I built a bracket Like the one I found on...
mike merbach
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Nov 18, 2008
11:32 pm
19535
... very low? (it is not an unplugged connector) you are out of fuel. ROTFLMAO! That is just priceless! Great writeup, and thanks for the great info. What...
Joseph Kaye
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Nov 19, 2008
11:03 pm
19536
Hi Joseph, Funny thing about the starter, is that the new motor spins over way, way faster. (same starter) The sucky part was the two wires on it and if you...
mike merbach
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Nov 20, 2008
12:51 am
19537
After challenging the van to some worthy offroad terrain this last weekend it has become obvious that it could benefit from some help in the suspension...
Ron Corselli
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Nov 20, 2008
3:11 pm
19538
Where are you in Cali? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 20, 2008, at 9:11 AM, "Ron Corselli" <rcorselli@...> wrote: After challenging the van to some worthy...
Chris Steuber
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Nov 20, 2008
6:09 pm
19539
I'm in Northern Cal between San Francisco and Sacramento but I go to Southern Cal frequently because most of my relatives are down there. So it doesn't really...
Ron Corselli
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Nov 20, 2008
8:05 pm
19540
Do you know what you want? ARB air locker? Front Posi? Better Shocks? What are the details on your van... (axles, conversion type, etc..) Chris...
chris steuber
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Nov 21, 2008
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19541
ARB air locker, Bilstein shocks, different or added spring leaf in rear to give more clearance for rear wheel bottoming(??), change coil in front(??), longer...
Ron Corselli
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Nov 21, 2008
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19542
Forgot to mention: 3.75 limited slip diff (likely need to change this gearing also); Dana 60 full floating rear and front. Can post pics if you want....
Ron Corselli
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Nov 21, 2008
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19543
Just a suggestion,, get rid of the 16.5, two reasons, firstly, no bead, so you cant air the tires down, secondly, slowly, but surely manufactures dropping that...
Victor La Fountaine
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Nov 21, 2008
4:17 am
19544
Here's what I would recommend for the best overall performance & bank for the buck. First, have the front fenders opened up so you can clear a 285/75/16. For...
chris steuber
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Nov 21, 2008
2:02 pm
19545
Tell me about the Detroit Trutrac for the front-what does it do? Alternatives? Is it an internal add-on to the existing diff? Also, what is the reference to...
Ron Corselli
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Nov 21, 2008
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19546
Tell me about the Detroit Trutrac for the front-what does it do? Alternatives? Is it an internal add-on to the existing diff? Also, what is the reference to...
Ron Corselli
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Nov 21, 2008
4:38 pm
19547
The true trac is a limited slip, and works well in front axle applications. Not too agressive, but way better than an open diff like you have now. You don't...
chris steuber
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Nov 21, 2008
5:16 pm
19548
Chris, are vans breaking Dana 60's when locked on 295's? I might have to re-think my ARB up front....
Baitfisherman
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Nov 21, 2008
5:25 pm
19549
Under the right conditions, yes. I always tell people that if I'm somewhere in my van that I need a front locker, I shouldn't be there anyway.... The dana 60...
chris steuber
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Nov 21, 2008
6:07 pm
19550
16.5's are being slowly dropped, and more importantly,, NO internal bead, so you cannot air them down if you need to without rolling the tire off of the rim.. ...
Victor La Fountaine
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Nov 21, 2008
6:23 pm
19551
Further to Chris' comments, the Detroit Truetrac uses helical gears and runs on regular axle weight oil. There are no clutches; that need changing/servicing...
Mark
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19552
Where the traction met its match was in the really loose sand or off- camber stuff where one wheel couldn't get traction to start momentum for the others....
Ron Corselli
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12:50 am
19553
Nice kingpin 60 you have there!!! Yes, for the best all around setup, ARB rear, trutrac front. You'll see a major improvment with just he front limited slip,...
chris steuber
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