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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Simsbury, CT
Diffenatly the truck door, ive had two body shops quote me at $1500 for painting and all that on a salvaged door! Since it still closes im waiting until i find a black door so i can just swap it on.
Diesel Van Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: ~ Qatar ~
Introducing the 'marshmallow' aka the 'Michelin Man' as the family refers to my ride.
The are more pictures in my Gallery.
I'm hoping I can fit Michelin XDE2+ 285/70R/19.5 M+S (10.9" by 35.4") without adding any additional lift to the van, nor trimming of the cab's sheet metal.
I don't have any qualms about opening up the fiberglass for the box-body.
The conversion rims are available through Rickson Truck Wheels and so too are the Michelins.
The are more pictures in my Gallery.
I'm hoping I can fit Michelin XDE2+ 285/70R/19.5 M+S (10.9" by 35.4") without adding any additional lift to the van, nor trimming of the cab's sheet metal.
I don't have any qualms about opening up the fiberglass for the box-body.
The conversion rims are available through Rickson Truck Wheels and so too are the Michelins.
Diesel Van Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 5,147
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From: ~ Qatar ~
Thanks Joe:
And I want to say that to each of us our ride is awesome.
And like a ship our vehicles are referred to in the feminine out of deference to their temperaments.
Yes dear, you are still lovely after all these years.
And I want to say that to each of us our ride is awesome.
And like a ship our vehicles are referred to in the feminine out of deference to their temperaments.
Yes dear, you are still lovely after all these years.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Connecticut
After I saw this thread I went looking for pictures and realized that I don't have any of my new truck, just a boat load of my '79. My wife had taken a couple with her cell phone on the long trip home from the dealer at a rest stop just the CT side of the MA border on 84, so it will have to do for now. If it really hits 50 this weekend I may wash it (again) and take some better ones.
The color looks REALLY bad in this pic
Here is me and my daughter on that same day last April eating something off the back of the truck. The color came through a little better on this one but its still not great.
I will try to get some better ones this weekend if the weather holds out.
Greg
The color looks REALLY bad in this pic
Here is me and my daughter on that same day last April eating something off the back of the truck. The color came through a little better on this one but its still not great.
I will try to get some better ones this weekend if the weather holds out.
Greg
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From: Waterford, CT
Brian:
I saw the note in your gallery.
For a sagging rear end I presume you are aware of AirLift helper airbags, I used them on my old pickup truck when I went to Alaska, I was about one ton overweight. Firestone also has a airbag helper product too.
Because I have a van, I'll probably go with the Talon replacement (leaf spring delete) air suspension system.
Hellwig also offers an air assist suspension product.
Kelderman offers a leaf spring delete air suspension system too, but their method doesn't appear to adapt well with my van.
Of note though is that Helderman has a front coil spring delete air suspension system too (versus the coil spring air assist bag that goes inside the coil), but be careful with the front air systems as proper pressure (height) is critical else your steering geometry degrades.
I saw the note in your gallery.
For a sagging rear end I presume you are aware of AirLift helper airbags, I used them on my old pickup truck when I went to Alaska, I was about one ton overweight. Firestone also has a airbag helper product too.
Because I have a van, I'll probably go with the Talon replacement (leaf spring delete) air suspension system.
Hellwig also offers an air assist suspension product.
Kelderman offers a leaf spring delete air suspension system too, but their method doesn't appear to adapt well with my van.
Of note though is that Helderman has a front coil spring delete air suspension system too (versus the coil spring air assist bag that goes inside the coil), but be careful with the front air systems as proper pressure (height) is critical else your steering geometry degrades.
btw, everybodys rigs look great. now im motivated to go wash mine. lol
Diesel Van Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: ~ Qatar ~
Brian:
In the event that you do add helper springs, then check out this solution:
springsupport
(This is the home page Larry)
In the event that you do add helper springs, then check out this solution:
springsupport
(This is the home page Larry)
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From: Waterford, CT
Brian:
In the event that you do add helper springs, then check out this solution:
springsupport
(This is the home page Larry)
In the event that you do add helper springs, then check out this solution:
springsupport
(This is the home page Larry)
hmmmm. see i wanna run overloads like that with a new spring pack. thatd be the best option that doesnt involve buying an F250/350. i like his idea, i wish he gave the dimensions out.
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and btw, i had probably 1/2 ton of woodchips in the bed when i took that picture. when its empty it sits fine. (slightly higher than the front)
oh btw. i forgot to add that my truck is 2wd. for some reason it wont let me go back and edit.
