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Wow. Been a while since I've been on TvT. Stoked to see its still going. Back from overseas and dusting off my van. Just had a shop rebuild my g53 trans. but they left me with out the bolts to attach...

I'd be interested if you ever find some time. Thanks! Gearing up to tackle the master and clutch cylinders and slave asap.

Many apologies about the delay in response. Somehow I missed the notification . Been way too busy. I beleive if my memory is right I ended up taking the incorrect rack back and having the OG rebuilt....

Turns out the rack with tie rods still connected will slip out the top end with radiator removed. Figured I'd mention it if anyone else encounters the same question when going to replace steering...

Hey Ian- Just curious how your travels have gone and how is the transfer working these days? I ended up with the trans that was paired with your transfer and all goes well, wondered if your transfer...

Had a few postings on a similar thread and Tim pointed this thread out instead . Hoping to find some light on my next course of action for rack removal. I've got the rack completed unbolted from tie...

Thanks Tim I'll follow your suggestion. I'll be digging back in tomorrow eve. Thinking maybe going up through radiator may be an easier route... 🤔haven't given it too much thought though... haven't...

Sourced a rack finally buut I think its the wrong one however, now that I have it next to the one in my van. grrr.:wall:. I have begun to tear the bad one out but have hit a wall. I'm stuck...

Ok thanks for the confirmation. I was gettting a different number from a guy on phone with that website mentioned above. And from some of the other parts websites I was getting dif numbers. I'm...

Getting a few conflicting part numbers for this complete unit for 4wd. What's the updated part number for complete rack and pinion set for 88 4wd mnl ?

Good to know about the difference. Yeah the ebay listing is the same company looks like as their main site. But I found they are under an umbrella of a larger auto parts brand it seems. Kind of a...

Thanks Tim- I know you do a lot of heavy van loads. I recently have had to use the van for a lot of heavy transporting and wondered if it contributed to rack failure sooner than later. Hmm.

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I figured this thread would be the best to inquire this. I've got a bad leak somewhere on my 88 4wd steering rack. Both boots are ballooned up and full of fluid! Is dropping rack necessary to...

I appreciate the input. Turned out to be fuel related. Went through all the easy things with out anything obviuos standing out. I thought maybe fuel related.Drained fuel, put a fresh gallon in and no...

What on earth TVT! This one has me really scratching my head. Today had to get towed home cause every left hand turn the van would act up as if it was running out of gas. I've got about a half tank...

tim- ive got an old version gopro still works i dont use i can send your way if your seriuos about needing one to document van projects

- thanks for write up, just got my compressor in mail as...

Congrats on the van.:thmbup: The manual states that's OK to use. But personally I only use that if it's on sale and the hot months of the year. Normally I grab 10w-40. I'm not an expert but with my...

Thanks Burnt. Finally back in town and its time to get this figured out. I used a sniffer I found at a friends shop and seems only location of leak is compressor pulley. I never made the conversion...

Just about to order this compressor as well thanks for info Tim. Any tips/tricks for the process of swapping this out is greatly appreciated! Just got back into town from driving across state with...

Ya for time being id like to get it back functioning. I'm torn on what to do...

I see part # 88320-0101-84 for the compressor. That correct ? I'm guessing here but since the clutch engages...

Ya that really is tempting to do. I think ill eventually get to that. Hard to beat a fresh r12 charged system though. This week i'm driving from CA to UT and have to pass through 112 Vegas...

I've attempted to recharge my r-12 A/C (4WD, dual A/C) that stopped working. A/C worked great only for about an hour after the successful charge. Thinking I didnt fully charge I did it again and same...

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If there's doubt about the current trans, and you have a compatible swap in that will be donated...just going off my own recent experiences, I'd do the trans while it's all open and out. I...

Thanks tim. I dropped it by a trans shop to open it up to inspect wear and tear and make sure there wasn't anything catastrophic about it before the swap. Turns out the tip of input shaft if effed...

Michael don't go to much trouble, you answered my question if the middle bench was less wide than the rear. I figured it would be but couldn't tell exactly from pics. If they don't get picked off I...

Any pictures with them in the van? wondering how you get around the middle bench or do you climb over to sit in the back....:bored:

I've got a used G53 trans being delivered this week (Thank you to Ian here on the forum for the lead. The transfer from the donor went to his van..I guess we're kind of related now right? ). It's...

To follow up on this..It's been a while and the DIY harness build and fusible links and work I did has held up fine. The issues I continued to have were due to aftermarket alternators. To date I...

Hey ACE where'd you pick up the snorkels from? Did you have to cut into the body? What kind brace did you come up with to lock it to gutter? Looks good man

hmm. must have been the flu..it's that time of year you know. Thanks for the time on it Tim and llamavan!

Anyone else seeing a warning page coming up when trying to access TVT website :

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As a quick fix and to save a buck would it make sense to hack of a muffler from a junk van and weld on? Any issues I may have using a muffler from a junked van? I've suddenly developed a huge hole in...

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Kinger - how was making the swap? Straight forward with the appropriate donor parts?

FCDRIFT, did you get your snorkel ?

As I was driving out of state I had a rear tire blow to bits. By the time I could get to the shoulder I was on rim and tire was so shredded I couldn't tell why it happened. This is a different tire...

Isaac...any update on what you ended up doing? I'm also curious about the tranny rebuild and also have heard mixed comments...

Thanks OG. I'll be sure to check the dates, that's good to know. I've been going through Americas Tire Store. Luckily the guy at the shop yesterday ordered a new one w/o hassle to replace the...

Anyone else have issues with the General Grabber AT2's? I'm about to head back to the store right now with a gold ball sized bulging side wall on drivers side front tire. I just purchased 2 new ones...

Looks great. That's what I was thinking but hoped someone has tried it. Wondering if interior of van is same width and what not.

Well finally I think I've got the issue solved. After going component by component in hopes to know exactly what was going on, I think I had more than 1 issue to begin with. Either way I have peace...

With some modification to floor..anyone know if these seats can be fitted into the US vans? Driver and passenger too... I would love to have some fresh seats and I have always liked the set up in the...

I appreciate the clarification! I had read through so many different threads and experiences this last week it was all getting blurry.

Got it, thanks for suggestion. Can you explain a little more what you needed to do to modify the lower mount? Are you running stock height with the KYB's from the Durango or are you raised via the...

I'm slightly confused... fuquan in this thread says Gabriel part # G63612... these also are mentioned in another thread as someone bought and installed ...but originalkwyjibo you show in the picture...

I was going to say I'll take it but skateboard wasn't included....what other parts you fixin' to offer you think?

Anyone seen a front mount on these before? Brain storming if I should go rear mount, up top , or in front. Leaning toward added protection for kiddos sitting in rear with a rear mounted rack. hmmm

Rad. Thx for providing that. Do you remember if there was hassle from the tire place mounting these Bighorn on the stock rims?

Found some time to dig back in over this weekend to hopefully squash the issue. Thanks for input. makes perfect sense as I have had a leak there in the past. Everything has been swapped out except...

Ian,
Thanks for the input. I was just about to drop into the shop when I saw you may have had some issues with them. Hope you guys are cruising well on the trip.