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| | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 | Thanks! That is a great link! While getting the wheels off the van last night, I realized that the passenger wheel had significantly more brake dust on it than the driver's side. (closer wheel has more dust than the further) The pads seemed to be wearing evenly so It would seem that I caught it pretty early, but I'll be replacing the 6 month old caliper under warranty while the wheels are off. I believe it's hanging up slightly. Debating about replacing the hose too just in case We'll see how things go. Time is an issue this week. It was weird because it wasn't pulling to the right or anything.. Who knows. Also got some help from my son. At only 11 months, he already prefers my tools over his toys.
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| | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 | Good job Jason, and Fam! Great track action! Plus the fun of the Van rides. Enjoy every minute.
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BBC Blue 1990 Chevy G30 L19 7.4 EXT Church Van, maternity division DogVan 1988 Dodge B250 LA series 318 Wedge 5.2 TBI A500 Cabin Cruiser '94 Dodge B350 www.xplorermotorhome.com/Xplorer MH model 230 230 hp LA series 360 Wedge MPI 5.9 A518 OD auto Old vans are getting pricey! | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 | Great pics Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 | I got the 255/60 Cooper Cobras mounted and installed last night. The front stance is much better now. It's a little bit lower and has more rake as well as having about an inch more room between the fenders and the tire. I might pull them back off tomorrow and hammer on the fender lips a little bit more just for peace of mind, but I think all will be good with these.. Plus the white letters look sweet! It's really making me want to pick up a set of 10" rally wheels for the back and get another wider pair for back there! I'll try to get better pictures in the daylight.
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| | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 358 Likes: 3 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 358 Likes: 3 | Yea hoses are cheap insurance, I need to do all three on mine.
2004 Ford E250 5.4 4r75w dana 60 with 3.73;'s (Current) 1992 Dodge B350 360/46rh non lockup /9.25 rear with 3.90 cogs (sold) 1986 GMC Vandura 2500 305/TH350/3.08 rear (Sold) 1994 G20 Ex Virginia DOT crew van 305/4l60/3.42 G80 10 bolt (Sold) 1969 Chevy G20 Sport van 230,3 on the tree, 12 bolt with 4.11 cogs.(Sold) 2004 Chevy Express 2500 4.8,4l80E,3.73 (sold) 1990 ford e250 club wagon 460.E4OD,dana 60 rear 4.11's (sold) | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 | I had done the calipers and hoses 6 months ago, but the one caliper went bad. You can check which item is bad. pump the brakes a few times. (The stuck side should be significantly harder then the other side to spin even after letting off the pedal). Then loosen the bleeder on the caliper. If it frees up immediately, then the hose is bad. If there is no difference and is still stuck, then the caliper is bad. I was prepared to warranty both if needed. | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,536 veteran | veteran Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,536 | The new tires look great, | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 358 Likes: 3 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 358 Likes: 3 | Tuner I was going to tell you the same test..lol
2004 Ford E250 5.4 4r75w dana 60 with 3.73;'s (Current) 1992 Dodge B350 360/46rh non lockup /9.25 rear with 3.90 cogs (sold) 1986 GMC Vandura 2500 305/TH350/3.08 rear (Sold) 1994 G20 Ex Virginia DOT crew van 305/4l60/3.42 G80 10 bolt (Sold) 1969 Chevy G20 Sport van 230,3 on the tree, 12 bolt with 4.11 cogs.(Sold) 2004 Chevy Express 2500 4.8,4l80E,3.73 (sold) 1990 ford e250 club wagon 460.E4OD,dana 60 rear 4.11's (sold) | | | Re: Tuner4life's Big Ballin, Racecar Haulin, 4 Speed Manual G20 | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,015 Likes: 19 | Quick update.. Not much to mention about the van. It did what it is supposed to do. Pulled the car to and from the track and gave us a place to setup base camp. The car on the other hand had it's share if issues from chassis parts, to cooling fan relays, to the transmission.. Yep, had to swap out the transmission at the track on Sunday. Despite all the issues, I was able to get a bunch of track time throughout the weekend and had fun. Now I need to fix all the issues with the car before we go back to Indianapolis next weekend.. Also think I have nailed down the paint color for the van. Just working out some details at this point. Hoping to paint it this winter if I can stop spending money on the race car.. | | |
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