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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Booster, Those are good points. I always did...

Booster,
Those are good points. I always did final tightening at ride height, for those reasons.
I knew the harder materials would transfer more road noise into the cabin, but I did not consider...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-01-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
No wear issues from the suspension lift. With...

No wear issues from the suspension lift.
With the extra RV weight in the front suspension, I think we are getting more wear on the lower control arm bushings. I am thinking about installing...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,907
Posted By Photog
Not much arch in those leaves. Looks like very...

Not much arch in those leaves. Looks like very little room for suspension travel. May cause a rough ride.
I am interested to see how this works out, as I need rear leaves for my RT 190.
Forum: Places & Routes 04-25-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,051
Posted By Photog
Agreed. We use the iOverlander App every trip....

Agreed. We use the iOverlander App every trip. Saves a ton of money. We usually stay at a state campground once a week, to plug in, dump, shower, reset our gear, etc.
Forum: Places & Routes 04-24-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By Photog
We visited Zion and Bryce last year. You will be...

We visited Zion and Bryce last year. You will be driving from one spectacular canyon to one spectacular canyon/rim. The area is all beautiful, but you won’t be missing anything on the drive between...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-10-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By Photog
Where is the 12V buss bar located in these rigs? ...

Where is the 12V buss bar located in these rigs? Somewhere near the fuse panel?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-10-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By Photog
:facepalm: Of course. Thanks Booster, that...

:facepalm: Of course.

Thanks Booster, that is a simple install. We have two batteries. I suspect they are wired in parallel, prior to the Inver/Charger system, so connecting to either one...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-10-2020, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By Photog
Connecting Solar to 2009 R/T.

Hello everyone. It has been a while since I last posted anything.

I have recently retired and and now modifying our 2009 R/T Versatile again.

I am looking for the best point to connect the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Thanks Mat, I just came across WeldTec, when I...

Thanks Mat,
I just came across WeldTec, when I was looking for custom lower arms, to see if there is a way to use custom coil-overs in the front suspension. They had built a complete suspension...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,346
Posted By Photog
I am liking this thread. All this time, I...

I am liking this thread.

All this time, I figured the Tow/Haul mode would keep the converter locked most of the time.

I will be nice to set up a proper converter locking schedule, and extend...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,460
Posted By Photog
GpnAZ, What leaf spring changes did you make to...

GpnAZ,
What leaf spring changes did you make to the rear?

Do you have any idea what your front and rear weight is?

Last question: Is your rear axle a semi-float or a full-float design?
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,771
Posted By Photog
The gas tank fills much easier, if you can get...

The gas tank fills much easier, if you can get the front of the van to be nose down. This can be done if the ground at the station is not level, or you can pull up onto a set of your leveling blocks.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-16-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Here is another supplier of a 3" spindle lift....

Here is another supplier of a 3" spindle lift. This one is welded chro-moly steel, instead of the cast ones from Boulder Off Road, that I have. They are expensive, and they won't solve any of the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-15-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Booster, Wow, that is a bit ugly! Way...

Booster,
Wow, that is a bit ugly!

Way back, when I first started messing with the springs, I acquired a set of aluminum spring spacers. I believe they are 1" thick. This may lift the front...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-15-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
The only difference from 2012 is the use of Tuff...

The only difference from 2012 is the use of Tuff Truck modified (set down) 1618 springs. Honestly, I don't know if TT makes any springs the same as these TTC-1618-Mod or the old TTC-1617's. I think...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,116
Posted By Photog
I couldn't actually measure the hub directly, as...

I couldn't actually measure the hub directly, as there is a plastic hub-cover. I measured the lug nut and center of the wheel, to estimate the hub temps.

They were within a 1 degree of the tires.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,116
Posted By Photog
Incomplete testing, but I did get tire and hub...

Incomplete testing, but I did get tire and hub temps, front & rear.

Front temps 71-72 degrees F
Rear temps 81-83 degrees F

Ambient 62 degrees F

About 10 degrees difference,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,116
Posted By Photog
I have been out of the loop for a while. I will...

I have been out of the loop for a while. I will try to stay ion touch better.

We will be out on a trip in a couple weeks. I will record temperatures for the ambient air, tires, hub and diff. ...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-11-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
My 3" lift spindles came from Boulder Off Road. ...

My 3" lift spindles came from Boulder Off Road. They look like the ones in their photo, using 4 bolts to retain the bearing unit (you can see the square, 4 bolt pattern on the spindle). This would...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-11-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Fenix, Sorry for the delay, it has been a while...

Fenix,
Sorry for the delay, it has been a while since I had time to check in here.
I removed my front sway bar, and added a rear sway bar. The front sway bar made the ride very harsh, on rough...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-01-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,867
Posted By Photog
Re: Axle weight capacity (GAWR)

A Dana 70 has a monster size differential housing. Any idea how much the ground clearance will change under that particular point?

There is a factory axle that can be purchased from GM that bolts...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-12-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 185,850
Posted By Photog
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Also, did you do anything to lift the rear, matching the 2" front lift?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,900
Posted By Photog
Re: Weight

Ref: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1802 (https://www.classbforum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1802)
I suspect the van is nearly the identical, B250 or B350.
The big difference will be the springs, axle,...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-04-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By Photog
Re: Lift '95 RoadTrek body (Dodge chassis)?

If you are upgrading the front coil springs, it is not likely that you will need airbags in the front.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-03-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,836
Posted By Photog
Re: Lift '95 RoadTrek body (Dodge chassis)?

On our Chevy vans, the front shock absorber is mounted up through the center of the coil spring.
If your dodge van has the front shock mounted outside the spring, there is an airbag that can be used...
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