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Four Wheeler Magazine ForumsJoin the 4x4 Trucks & SUVs Forum at Four Wheeler Magazine Off Road Forums to discuss your 4x4 truck, off road vehicle experience, sport utility vehicle modifications & lift kits, latest news, shows & 4x4 events, and more.http://forums.fourwheeler.comhttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7997562/project-vehicles/1976-gmc-camper-special/index.htmlSun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:51 -08001976 GMC camper special
I have a GMC 3/4 camper special full time 4 wheel drive automatic , that I want to convert to a roller cammed 350 and back that up with a 5 speed manual tranny the truck has 410 gears.

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About the 5th or 6 th time doing it this time I put a video on it...and did not lose any leg hair this time... :shocked: http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/Docfranco/th_IMG_07563.jpg

]]><![CDATA[How to reseat with ether..]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7921033/california-chapter/how-to-reseat-with-etherhttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7996437/jeeps/got-a-jeep-2005-wrangler-x-and-got-some-queations/index.htmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 02:11:18 -0800Got a jeep 2005 wrangler x and got some queations.
I traded my 07 chevy 1/2 in for a 05 wrangler x mainly because cause the truck was not 4x4 and having no 4x4 was becomeing a pain when hunting and so on. First whats the best way to take the hard top off? Also how do i get the windshield and doors down and off? Also we have had some rain so me and my cousin went out to do some mudding. Figured it was semi clean and the car lot is detailing it tomorrow for free so why make it easy on them. Well i went over a 1 foot to 2 foot bumb and got stuck it was a humb on the ditch of a road. I figured it bottomed out but it had not as i could run my hand under the oil pan though the grass was touching so it was close. My front driver wheel was in air and it was spinning the tires. It may have been sitting on the driver axle but with three tires firmly on the ground and low lock it should not have got stuck i would think. SO i need some good off road/ road worthly tires. I want something i could drive to say florida but go offroading and alittle mud nothing serious just some light to med. stuff. I was thinking the thornbirds as a few friends recommended them on my 85 3/4 ton. Are they a good offroad/road tire. I called the local tire barn and he recommend mud kings as there good on the road and good in mud and general offroad. What would your recommend? I can deal with some noise if that is a issue with the thornbird just not sure if there ok on the interstate at high speeds will they shake? But even with dealing with the road need i do not want to get stuck. Also how big of a tire can i use on the stock wrangler without clearence issues.

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Wow. I hate seeing news like this.

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Crazy. Since when is this a problem though? There are millions of vehicles on the road with no transmission temp sensors that aren't burning to the ground. Bah, stupid government. Does this mean I can make Ford put trans temp gauges in my trucks?

]]><![CDATA[Jeep recalling over 161k 2007-2008 Wrangler AT models due to]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7949012/jeeps/jeep-recalling-over-161k-2007-2008-wrangler-at-models-due-tohttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7918612/california-chapter/moggys-getting-new-tail-lights/index.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:11:23 -0800Moggys getting new tail lights...
I found a great deal on new (take off) trucklight LEDS for about 20.00 a set. Moggys factory tail lights SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK. These are what they use on the new mogs... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120494911478&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123 Just need to pickup some load resistors for the turn signals and viola.... :grin:

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well here's the story: this is a project that was started 4 years ago it's a 70's CJ-7 that was purchased as a condition un-known for $1000 and a case of beer by my partner at work, with a little tinkering he was able to get it running for a short time (about a month) untill the fule pump snapped on the side of the I-6's block, at which point we decided to start building it. so far we have plated the intire body tub with 7ga AR steel plating after removing the cancer it had accumulated during it's life here in Iowa, we also removed and re-built the floorpan with 7ga, we trimmed the front fenders and custom tube fenders is in the works, we also re-located the front springs outwords to mount the dana 60 under the front, an the next few weeks we intend on installing the motor and trans so we can determan what we need to do with spring rates and such to handel the extra weight. we also primed it olive drab so the plating wouldn't start to rust we are also planning on eventually scratch building a new fraim using factory specs for dimentions and possably heaver meterials depending on how the tired old fraim handels the motor. the parts list which we have accumulated to date: 468ci 450hp Big Block Chevy crate motor witha power-matched Edelbrok intake and cam SM-265 Chevy 2wd trans NP-205 Devorced Ford T-case Dana 60 ford front with 4:10 ratio Sterling 70 rear with 4:10 ratio 38-12.5 16.5 Super Swamper TSL's on 2 mish matched sets of rims Clutch Masters dual friction clutch set Aluminum rear corners and accents http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0253.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0254.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0255.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0256.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0257.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0258.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0259.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0260.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0261.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0263.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0270.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0266.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0265.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0264.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0240.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0241.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0242.jpg http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr266/Tex50613/PICT0243.jpg there will be more pics soon but if anybody has any suggestions, or comments they are welcome

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will the front diff housing from a 91 chevy k2500 fit in a 95 chevy k3500 diesel dully?

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heya guys Yep it's that time. We're starting to plan for Moab 2010. the dates are being sorted out now but it's been held the week after the Jeep Jamboree, which would be April 17-24 but we're also looking at the first week of May. So if anyone wants to come, have a great time wheelin' and experience Moab before it gets shut down (as it's part of a new wilderness bill) then post up. Also, we run all kinds of trails generally from 5-10 (on a scale of 1-10) so a rig with lockers and all the skid plates would be ok. And to put things in context for those that are wondering about carnage, I did more damage in 2 days on the Rubicon than a whole week at Moab.

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What is the thinkness of most after market or stock skid plates..

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I will be up in big bear that whole weekend. Id really like explore the east valley out of Rose mine. Ive spotted a couple trails i wanna do and maybe check out pioneer town at the bottom. Post up what days your available and lets hit the trails. I wheel multiple days if i can.

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New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 11/09 Posted: Today 04:07 AM I also bought a Whiplash Suspension. I got a 14" to put on my 2002 Escalade EXT. I was told by Karie at Whiplash that the kit and everything I got from them would be complete enough to work with my truck and its computer system, the level ride, the stabilitrac etc. However, the parts were not complete and I had to call her every day for two weeks to get the rest of my parts. The first shop said they would not even put the poorly made and un-safe kit on my truck even if all the parts were there. The second shop said the exact same thing and both said they heard nothing but bad things about Whiplash, from poor customer service, absolutely no return policy, bad welds, incomplete, missing bushings, jam nuts etc. etc. Once they get your money your screwed, you owen it even if you cant use it. I was defrauded by Karie and by her husband Shawn. No shop in the state of Illinois will even touch this stuff and five shops even the two that Karie recomended refuse to install it on my Ecslade. For one thing, it will throw off all kinds of codes and the truck will have all sorts of legal issues regarding every day street use of which I told Karie I was using it for. She sold it to me anyway. Whiplash (Karie) is a lier and only wants the money and told me after I wanted to return the kit for a refund she said they have no money to give me and my money was gone and I am stuck with it. DONT USE THEM EVER! I wound up using a 6" BDS lift kit and instead of 40" tires I put on 35" Toyo O.C MT's on 20's. The 6" BDS was the ONLY suspension I was told by both shops, would work with my Caddy and not destroy the factory shocks and level ride etc. I would imagine that knowone wants my unused 14" kit now? If you want it, email me at ginsberghomes@comcast.net SCOTT

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niiiiice keep posten up updates.

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twin89xjsI forgot my password for xjdualsport so I have become reborn as twin89xjs. So in realizing that 2500hds get horrible mpgs, and enjoying the fact that xj's are the most amazing suv's ever built. I have sold my truck and I have purchased a wonderful 89 4 door Inline six, aw4 auto beauty. It is the limited edition, I get to enjoy the creature comforts of pleather :) and powered mirrors those are the only things still working lol. But for 800$ couldn't pass it up. :) Being able to swap parts is sweeeeet.The xj really gets much better mpg than the 2500?? My 89xj with the 258 6 only got 9-11mpg, and my 2500 duramax got 14-17.... ;) I won't touch the part about "most amazing SUV ever built" that is just asking for trouble.... :grin: :grin:

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1986 1 ton f-350 single cab long bed. with a 460 engine. Wanting ideas an "how to *** if u have any ideas that would really make this truck stand out let me know thanks.

]]><![CDATA[What should I do to my 1986 f-350]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7990422/ford-trucks/what-should-i-do-to-my-1986-f-350http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7912792/california-chapter/wheeling-this-weekend/index.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 05:11:33 -0800Wheeling this weekend!!!
SO where do we wanna *** big bear, cleghorn, Asuza, ???? what day is everyone available???? I got my jeep all welded up and am game for whatever.

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Just a question but how hard would it be to put a 1967-72 chevy truck body on an 1984 chevy 4x4 frame. Ive tried looking up the frame designs but havent found anything useful, or would it be easier to put the front and rear end under the earlier frame??? any help would be great.

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so i bought an78 bronco frame with a 351m in it it has a 78 250 cab and front clip my question is this i have about 4 diffrent wiring harnesses in it does anyone know where i can find a wiring diagram for the motor its just a beeter so the engine is the most important thing right thanks in advance

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You know I AM IN!!!!!!!!!!!! for those who miss out on this ride you are crazy. one of thee most fun runs we do annually. POST UP and no backing out hahahaha someone needs to make a run to the avi and buy more fireworks!!! http://www.vimeo.com/4485266

]]><![CDATA[Mojave Rd 2010]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7989840/california-chapter/mojave-rd-2010http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7989315/project-vehicles/2008-escape-project/index.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:37 -08002008 Escape Project
http://usera.ImageCave.com/secross2/erancho1.jpeg http://usera.ImageCave.com/secross2/erancho2.jpeg http://usera.ImageCave.com/secross2/erancho3.jpeg Carl Jantz-Jantz 4X4 Engineering) " Who would of thought that rear shocks need every tool in the shop to install. The picture with the shock and stud shows the set up. Procedure, drill out 16mm shock stud hole in rear control arm to 11/16", this allows an old school mag lug nut to fit in the hole and screw onto the 1/2 threads on the back side of a standard shock mount stud. Then take the shock mount stud and turn the shoulder on a lathe to press fit into the 11/16" hole. See step in stud next to knuckle on thumb. Then just bolt it all together. Later we figured out that a shop without a lathe could have taken standard shock mount studs and sawed them in 1/2 and welded them butt to butt so that 1/2 could sit in the stock mounting hole and the other half would hold the

]]><![CDATA[2008 Escape Project]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7989315/project-vehicles/2008-escape-projecthttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7988865/4x4-tech/98-ram-1500-noise-binding-while-turning-in-4wd/index.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:23 -0800'98 Ram 1500 noise/ binding while turning in 4wd
I have a '98 Ram 1500. It is equipped with factory differentials (9.25 limited slip out back and open 44 up front), factory NV 3500 5-speed, and factory NP 231. The only mod that I have done to any of that is the addition of a 4X4 posi-lok kit when my factory vacuum disconnect failed a few years back. Recently, I had to replace the cable for the posi-lok after it got melted (long story, now fixed). By the time I got around to changing the cable, I drove the rig all summer (probably a couple thousand miles) without one (2wd only). Upon installing the new cable, I now notice that when I try to turn in 4wd (either direction on my gravel driveway) I get a loud metallic "clang" in my drive-train. This occurs with just a modest amount of turn (probably 30% from center to lock on the steering wheel). When the noise occurs, I can feel the steering wheel twitch. I am at a bit of a loss what is causing the problem and it sounds terrible, much beyond any normal binding for the rig (I've owned it since factory new). I have removed the axle disconnect housing and verified proper installation of the Posi-lok, cable, fork, etc. I have no reason to believe anything is wrong here. I checked all of the U-Joints from the T-Case forward for any signs of slop and found none (the steering U-joints on both axle shafts were replaced about a year ago and have very few miles on them) I jacked up one each front wheel individually. With either wheel off the ground and the T-Case in ANY position, including neutral, I can only turn the wheel a partial turn. This raised a red-flag to me since my front differential is open. Next, I got the whole truck blocked up, engaged 4wd and let it run in gear. Both back wheels would spin, as expected for a functional limited slip. On the front, one wheel was spinning, as expected for the open diff. When I stuck a 2X4 under the spinning wheel, it would stop and the other wheel would begin spinning. This leads me to believe that my front open diff is functioning properly. I also noted that with all 4 wheels off the ground and the rig running in 4wd, I could turn the steering wheel lock to lock with no sign of the binding/ noise. I’m at a loss what the problem is at this point and have no idea how to proceed with the diagnosis. Anyone have any suggestions? (sorry for such a long winded post)

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1500 i can sell 18in wheels but not with those tires i have a set of 15 in with 35s ill put on it cd/mp3 pwr locks and windows i wanna trade for small car or 1500 PM me for info http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd336/leitnom/86K5blazer.jpg

]]><![CDATA[86 K5]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7912009/4x4-trucks-for-sale/86-k5http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7912003/4x4-trucks-for-sale/97-tahoe-for-sale/index.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:24 -080097 tahoe for sale
144 miles mp3/usb pwr everything lowjack asking 2500 w/o wheels ill give you old 15 inch wheels and tires 3500 with 18in custom boyds and toyos new tan leather owner before me kept every record ever in a folder which i give new buyer PM me for details http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd336/leitnom/97tahoeside.jpg http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd336/leitnom/97tahoefront.jpg

]]><![CDATA[97 tahoe for sale]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7912003/4x4-trucks-for-sale/97-tahoe-for-salehttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7944179/4x4-tech/how-do-i-lift-a-1986-ford-f-350-and-make-it-a-head-turner/index.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 02:11:32 -0800How do I Lift a 1986 ford F-350 And make it a head turner
Yes im new to mudding an i have a 1986 Ford 1 ton F-350 witha 460 engine...I was wandering if someone could tell me how to lift this thing an fix it so when i enter into this springs mud bog where I live, I'll see everyones head turnin my way in aww.Im jus an o'l farm boy who wants to fix up his first mud truck an show some mudding spirit. If anyone has any suggestions at all please let me know I want something that stands way out an goes threw everything....thanks Nickoli

]]><![CDATA[How do I Lift a 1986 ford F-350 And make it a head turner]]>http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7944179/4x4-tech/how-do-i-lift-a-1986-ford-f-350-and-make-it-a-head-turnerhttp://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/7910737/ford-trucks/2-wd-to-4-wd/index.htmlSun, 15 Nov 2009 18:11:46 -08002 wd to 4 wd
does anyone know if a ttb 4 wd axle from an 88 f150 will directly bolt into a 93 flare side 2 wd ttb i want to make it 4 wd because its a sweet truck and the 4 wd ext cab flare sides are hard to find here

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