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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Shipping 3rd member [Re: Lou Bell] #378580 01/13/04 02:59 AM Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,191 Austin, TX Dok OP Body Damage is Cool Thanks for all the suggestions, it just so happens we got a shipment of stuff from mcmaster at work today and one of the boxes was the perfect size. I built a bottom support with 2x4 and packed it with paper so I should be good to go. '87 4-Runner--DD/wheeler, 4.3 swap coming soon '89 Supra--E85 powered 2jz NA-T Swap, 533rwhp 497ft-lbs '89 Festiva, turboed BP swap powered by megasquirt Re: Shipping 3rd member [Re: Dok] #378581 01/13/04 03:26 AM Anonymous Unregistered Lou, I was unaware that the "USPS" would even take anything like that.Every mailman I've ever talked to always tells me I'm glad I don't have to handle all the big $#!+!!!LOL Dok, The 2x4 on the bottom is fine,but what happens when it gets tipped on it's side?I'm sure the paper won't support it.That may work for across the state but I doubt it will make it across the country.How far do you have to ship it? Re: Shipping 3rd member #378582 01/13/04 03:44 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler I've received 2 and shipped 4 in cardboard boxes w/ wood bottoms. Pack the sides w/ cardboard to make a multi-wall box and maybe strap the diff to the wood. Never had any problems. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Shipping 3rd member #378583 01/13/04 03:48 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 394 central CA Lou Bell Mudrunner Quote Lou, I was unaware that the "USPS" would even take anything like that.Every mailman I've ever talked to always tells me I'm glad I don't have to handle all the big $#!+!!!LOL Well, you actually have to take it into the post office and stand in line <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. Well, at least where I live there isn't much of a line there (reason # 652 why I left smelLA <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.) After 9/11, anything over 16 oz must be brought in to the post office. '87 4runner 37x12.50x15 MTRs SAS, 4.88's, rear+front e-lockers 4x4Him --- Christian 'wheelin 4x4Him National Forum Re: Shipping 3rd member #378584 01/13/04 05:36 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 166 5spd Wheeler Quote Lou, I was unaware that the "USPS" would even take anything like that.Every mailman I've ever talked to always tells me I'm glad I don't have to handle all the big $#!+!!!LOL Yea, but we will still get it delivered without breaking it....LOL Re: Shipping 3rd member [Re: 5spd] #378585 01/13/04 01:25 PM Anonymous Unregistered Quote Quote Lou, I was unaware that the "USPS" would even take anything like that.Every mailman I've ever talked to always tells me I'm glad I don't have to handle all the big $#!+!!!LOL Yea, but we will still get it delivered without breaking it....LOL I can't argue with that!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Re: Shipping 3rd member [Re: cronustrd] #378586 01/13/04 02:45 PM Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 159 O-town MD cronustrd Wheeler It wheels cherry since it hasn't moved more than a couple feet in over two years...lol Gonna strip it down into a 3/4 seater buggy after I finish playing with my Taco. 2000 Toyota Tacoma TRD: 5" and 35s, Winch, Snorkle, Custom Sliders/Bumpers, Dana 44 and dual cases in the werkz... 1988 4runner: Formula Toy Meat...Got Sawzall? Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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