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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Reed #725298 July 03rd 2017 5:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Reed
I will likely download all of my photobucket picture to my computer and then pay for my own web hosting domain thing so I host my own photos. I don't trust that any free service will sty free for much longer. I imagine that there will be an immense drop in the inclusion of photos on message board posts now.


It would be nice to have control over these...this will be my third move to a "free" hosting service, if I do it again.

As a non-techie, I didn't know it would be possible to host my own photos. How does one do that?

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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #725300 July 03rd 2017 6:05 pm
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OK lets not hijack his thread ....


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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #728179 September 25th 2017 9:26 am
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Alright people.... so somebody came up with an add-on for firefox and google chrome users that allows you to see "broken" photobucket image links. Install these, then restart your computer, and you will be able to see all of the pics again...Woo-hoo!

Firefox plug in...

firefox "add on"

Google Chrome plug in...

google chrome plug in

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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #731393 January 02nd 2018 3:32 pm
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Hello vanners! I haven't updated this thread in a while so I figured I better get on it. I moved all my pics to imgur.com and will be using their hosting site from here on out. So anyway.... We've been wheeling the SNOT out of the lunchbox, upgrading and fixing as we go. I think I've got most of the mechanical gremlins worked out, she's been pretty solid lately....

I installed some 6 degree shims from WFO on the front dana 60, in an attempt to correct the caster and get my pinion angle closer to where it should be (without cut/turn). My front driveshaft is now thanking me....:sombrero:

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I've been through 2 reman steering boxes from advance auto parts (about to be a 3rd), and I went with a straight pitman arm that was an inch longer so I would get the complete "throw" from the steering. I think I may have to fab up a hydraulic assist steering ram to reduce the stress on the gear box though....

out with the old!
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In with the new
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I also put in a new power steering pump while I was there
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flat pitman arm from partsmike.com
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I was able to ditch the janky drag link end with an actual 1-ton TRE, so now it's adjustable and a readily available part!
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I eliminated my wheel bearing issues for the most part. I was killing bearings because of the mud/water so I used an old mud truck trick, we drilled/tapped the back sides of the hubs for a grease zerk (in between the wheel bearings) so I could pump the hub full of grease. After a wheeling trip I just pull out the locking hubs and squirt grease in between the bearings, which pushes all of the water out. I wipe it out with a rag and re-install the locking hubs with fresh grease and we're ready to rock again. It's also worth noting that I moved up to marine grade/offroad grease that's waterproof.

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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #731394 January 02nd 2018 3:41 pm
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We've been doing a lot of rescues too! The jeep guys love it, no matter how deep the hole is they know I'll get em' out of it. it's nice knowing you have a wrecker wheeling with you....lol

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Ran into a random quigley out in LBL one day so I HAD to take pics! No owner around though, must've been out fishing...

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Had some friends down for the eclipse. I took them right to the center of totality and we had front row seats, it was awesome! How do you like my homemade awning from crap laying around the garage?? it works great for free 99

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The "golden" hour on the beach

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Follow the leader!

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Re: 4x4 shorty van
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We've proven it's offroad prowess and know what the old girl is capable of, so now I'm trying to make it more "camper" friendly. Time to start on the interior...

I had to cut my swivel seat bases as they were for a ford van, so we did a quick chop and weld and I installed some free chevy conversion van seats. We have swivel seats up front!

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Then I started the sleeping platform in the back, using old wood in the garage. I ripped a couple of 2x12's into 2x4's and got to it! I had some leftover chip board from an old project for the top, and I converted an old DIY bookshelf into a drawer.

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Then grandpa showed up with some old carpet remnants from his house (new carpet several years back), so I broke out the staple gun and laid it down!

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So much room for activities!

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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #731403 January 02nd 2018 5:44 pm
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Looking good!


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Re: 4x4 shorty van
Lunchbox2 #731418 January 02nd 2018 8:06 pm
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Love the shot of you rescuing Jeeps with a van!

Re: 4x4 shorty van
Dyno_Dave #731420 January 02nd 2018 8:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Dyno_Dave
Love the shot of you rescuing Jeeps with a van!


It happens quite often....LOL

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