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Hello from Va......well Florida Keys right now!
01-17-2012, 07:53 AM
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Anyway, just joined the site, but I have been lurking for a while and find this to be the friendliest rv site so far. I have a 36' Kz Sportsman Toy Hauler with three slides. I am about half way through a make over of sorts. I full body painted it, graphics are cut but not laid yet,(Appendectomy cost me a week before trip) replaced all the trim, latches (still waiting for a few things) and did 19.5" wheel swap! I got tired of unexpected blow outs ruining trips, so no more!!!!! This required moving the leafs to the lowest hole on the hangers which I drilled 1.25" farther apart to get proper wheel spacing and going with longer shackles. I then welded steel channel from hanger to hanger to compensate for the added stress of the lift. I went ahead and put good shocks on at the same time. I modified the bay to fit our pwc (removable bump out in tailgate) with a winch inside to facilitate pulling it in. I also added a hitch properly with welded frame tie ins while replacing the rear floor with 3/4 marine grade plywood. First 1300 mile trip, night and day difference from 16" wheels. Best modification yet! I'll get some pics up ASAP 
Steve
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01-17-2012, 08:16 AM
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Welcome Steve. Sounds like youv'e been busy for all the right reasons. Congrats and waiting to see pics of all your hard labor....
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01-17-2012, 08:28 AM
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Hi Steve! Welcome to IRV2! Good luck on the upgrades! Have fun and God bless!  
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01-17-2012, 10:28 AM
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Hi Steve and welcome to the forum! Sounds like you have been very busy! Get those pics posted up; we love seeing mods.
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01-17-2012, 10:31 AM
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Hello Steve. Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your 5ver. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your mods and upgrades.
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01-17-2012, 10:38 AM
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Hey Steve! Welcome to IRV2
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01-17-2012, 10:47 AM
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01-17-2012, 07:27 PM
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Hello and welcome to iRV2...
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01-17-2012, 08:11 PM
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Thanks for the greetings and well wishes Going to try to post some pics tomorrow, Internet is not the greatest here, using wifi tether on my phone. I'll give it a shot in the morning.
Steve
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01-17-2012, 08:17 PM
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Welcome Steve,I look forward seeing picture's too
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01-18-2012, 10:28 PM
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Dang, thought it would show the images.....
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01-18-2012, 10:29 PM
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Try this....
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01-18-2012, 10:31 PM
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K, if I have time tomorrow I'll fix that, sorry y'all, gotta get some sleep, busy day on the water tomorrow! 
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