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by 4x4Pinz
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: New front brakes (part 3)
Replies: 3
Views: 4567
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Re: New front brakes (part 3)

there are many reasons you now have much better brake performance. The original pads were very hard and did not provide the best braking possible although they last forever. The booster we have seen make a HUGE difference in performance especially if it had been contaminated by brake fluid. Proper a...
by 4x4Pinz
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Rubber shock cord
Replies: 2
Views: 2960
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Re: Rubber shock cord

rubber shock cord is the best option. many have tried other items with no better results. I saw a truck rope used but the top took one heck of a beating as the rope did not flex so the top had to do all the work, which it did not do very well. Just remove all the cordage and measure for length. Sugg...
by 4x4Pinz
Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Least expensive tires?
Replies: 2
Views: 3881
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Re: Least expensive tires?

I recently put a set of American Tourer SL369 tires on my G. Wanted to see if the tire size was in the range I was looking for and did not want to spend a ton of money if they did not work out. These tires are 10 ply and have exceeded my expectations for even name brand tires. I have been out in the...
by 4x4Pinz
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Expedition Imports Acquires EuroTruck’s Parts Operations
Replies: 5
Views: 4344
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Re: Expedition Imports Acquires EuroTruck’s Parts Operations

I really have been enjoying the G I purchased from Scott. I am thankful he is going into the G parts business as the local Mercedes shop around here did not want anything to do with mine. The counter guys could not find it in their computer so did not want to waste any time looking up parts.
by 4x4Pinz
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Swamp cooler/Portable AC for camping in rear bed...
Replies: 3
Views: 3592
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Re: Swamp cooler/Portable AC for camping in rear bed...

I built my swamp cooler utilizing the electric fans from the radiators found on landrovers. they handle the moisture very well and draw relatively low amount of power. The problem is you are in a humid climate so swamp cooling benefits are limited. AC the next option but like vince said it would mea...
by 4x4Pinz
Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Expedition Imports Acquires EuroTruck’s Parts Operations
Replies: 5
Views: 4344
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Re: Expedition Imports Acquires EuroTruck’s Parts Operations

The real question is "will we be seeing more G wagons anytime in the near future brought in?" I know the weakening of the dollar makes it more difficult but I wonder what the market here can handle.
by 4x4Pinz
Mon May 27, 2019 10:50 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Great Dometic fridge deals!
Replies: 4
Views: 2323
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Re: Great Dometic fridge deals!

would be great if there is another option in hi performance fridge/freezers for the trucks. have been using and still use a couple of engel fredge freezers in my pinz and G. Ultra low power consumption and works on all three power sources 12/24 or 120. If you have not been considering a fridge for y...
by 4x4Pinz
Mon May 27, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Lots of bucket seats for ...?
Replies: 4
Views: 2803
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Re: Lots of bucket seats for ...?

yes that is the tight side. Most would like their seats to match and there are plenty of them out there. I am getting pretty good at finding seats that fit and can be mounted at or lower then the stock set. Most owners for some reason still want to be able to slide the drivers seat forward which is ...
by 4x4Pinz
Mon May 27, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: Has a Pinzgauer ever been taken on Die Trying trail in Colorado?
Replies: 1
Views: 3772
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Re: Has a Pinzgauer ever been taken on Die Trying trail in Colorado?

I highly doubt it. I have done Chinamans gulch and was considering Carnage Canyon. Even had my lines picked out but was not going to run it alone especially that far from home. As is the case with the hard core trails out of state, no support and being alone is not the best scenario.
by 4x4Pinz
Sat May 11, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Lots of bucket seats for ...?
Replies: 4
Views: 2803
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Re: Lots of bucket seats for ...?

Waaay too wide for front seats. Need to be less then 19" overall.
by 4x4Pinz
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Master ground switch operation
Replies: 0
Views: 3850
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Master ground switch operation

I know there is a relay under the drivers seat that protects the electrical system in case the ground switch is turned off while the truck is running. What I don't know is what exactly happens when the ground switch is turned off to the electrical system. How/what does the relay do?
by 4x4Pinz
Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Torque for Transit Wheels?
Replies: 6
Views: 5058
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Re: Torque for Transit Wheels?

it also should be noted that some folks who thought tighter was better had to buy new rims. You can search and see where they cracked the rims at the lug holes from being too tight and also using the wrong lug nuts.
by 4x4Pinz
Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: That alternating harmonic of the drivetrain
Replies: 12
Views: 9576
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Re: That alternating harmonic of the drivetrain

well I am down the well worn road. To date I have no known ill effects but I am sure it is causing faster wear on other parts of the differential and transfer case. Replacing them is on my VERY short list of things to do. I had the work done on my 710 and I would venture that over 80% of the issue w...
by 4x4Pinz
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: That alternating harmonic of the drivetrain
Replies: 12
Views: 9576
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Re: That alternating harmonic of the drivetrain

from what I have seen it is a combination of a couple things. The driveshaft was not balanced as well as you would think, in most cases just a piece of metal welded at a point determined by a rough balancing system. the compounding issue is the carrier bearings getting a little sloppy form wear. the...