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by TiredIronGRB
Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:17 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Flipping tubes
Replies: 4
Views: 5708

That's a job, you would be better off selling the Jeep and using an FJ80 for the conversion :wink:
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by TiredIronGRB
Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:12 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Caster angle
Replies: 2
Views: 3904

I think 3 degrees positive caster is recommend, mine on the FJ80 are at 2 degrees positive caster. And yes on the rear.
by TiredIronGRB
Sat Apr 01, 2006 5:58 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Michelin XZL 11.00R16 - few questions
Replies: 5
Views: 14132

Sorry, I just saw this post. I ran the XLs tubeless at 15 psi, they ran ok on the highway but were rather stiff when on rocks and totally worthless in mud. I went with the 38.5x11x16 TSL Boggers sure they aren't very good on the rocd but man they are great offroad. I also un them on my Volvo Portale...
by TiredIronGRB
Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:04 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: CV-joint replacements & upgrades?
Replies: 5
Views: 5806

Got anymore axle donors?
by TiredIronGRB
Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:38 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Tyre(tire) pressures
Replies: 1
Views: 3613

I wouldn't go less than 15psi since the wheels don't have a bead lip.
by TiredIronGRB
Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:53 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: INSURANCE
Replies: 14
Views: 9479

Re: insurance

you HAD state farm.they wont insure military here in the middle of the country anymore I called.it seems the insurance industry is getting away from military trucks thats what they all told me.I even tried to insure commlercialy but that didnt work either.I did have every single company that I call...
by TiredIronGRB
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: INSURANCE
Replies: 14
Views: 9479

I had State Farm and they insured my 6X6 no problem.
by TiredIronGRB
Tue Oct 18, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Steering Knuckle Bushings
Replies: 1
Views: 2473

Steering Knuckle Bushings

I need a set of the lower knuckle bushings (ball joints?). Does anyone know where I can get some?

George
by TiredIronGRB
Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:35 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Volyota
Replies: 11
Views: 8062

Dennis, you can just email me the pic.

Thanks,
George
by TiredIronGRB
Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:49 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Volyota
Replies: 11
Views: 8062

I would like to have a picture of it, the rust box that is.
by TiredIronGRB
Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:02 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Volyota
Replies: 11
Views: 8062

Volyota

I just finished up my FJ80 portal conversion...
http://tired-iron.mounet.com/Grace4x4/G ... efault.htm
by TiredIronGRB
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Odd peice of loom ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2080

Battery Heater
by TiredIronGRB
Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:01 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: C306 Top Highway speed RPMs and towing capacity
Replies: 3
Views: 4056

Yes, about 60 mph is top (comfortable) speed with 38" tires. Remember these vehicles were made for (slow) extreme off road use. If you need a tow rig I would suggest a Dually Chevy or Ford pick up.

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by TiredIronGRB
Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:41 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X series Engine and Driveline
Topic: Need Parts
Replies: 9
Views: 5084

Thanks Roy, let me know the price before you get it.

George