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4x4 vans ?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Colt1195, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. Jan 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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    Colt1195

    Colt1195 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does either Ford or Chevy make a full size van in 4x4 from the factory ? I know Sportsmobile does their conversions but I wanted something basically stock in 4x4.
     
  2. Jan 18, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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    Chevy has AWD and a rear locker. :notsure:
     
  3. Jan 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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    do you know which model ?
     
  4. Jan 18, 2013 at 10:58 AM
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  5. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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    i just wonder how capable the all wheel drive is.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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    The tv show top gear had one that went through moab trails like a boss. Depends on what you plan on doing with it. Snow and light mud is fine.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM
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    Eventually, someone was going to go here. Figured it might as well be me. :D
     
  8. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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  9. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    4x4 van? Trying to pick up kids off road too?
     
  10. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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  12. Jan 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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  13. Jan 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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  14. Jan 18, 2013 at 1:51 PM
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    vans have MUCH more space than pick up trucks.
     
  15. Jan 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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    ink junky I love tacos too!!!

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    Well, these are not mine, but I took them while I was out. Didn't try to get a full fontral. :p

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  16. Jan 18, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    I had an '85 Econoline with solid axle 4x4 Quadravan conversion by Pathfinder.
    This thing was a beast. If it was diesel or didn't keep burning the C6 trans I would have kept it for sure.

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  17. Jan 18, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    ink junky I love tacos too!!!

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    That econoline van had an option for a 460 I think... I drove one that was super fast... chateau wagon.... :D
     
  19. Jan 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    I would def rock that out!!!!!
     
  20. Jan 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    I had a 460 (carb) in mine .. it was super powerful with 4.11 rear, but my trans was old and rebuilds weren't cutting it. Decided if I was going to get a new trans that I wanted a Diesel as well, and I just didn't have the money to keep that going. So I sold the van and started upgrading my Tacoma
     

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