Big Import Order and Hard-to-find-Parts

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We're doing big orders for Korea, Japan and Taiwan and we wanted to reach out first to forum members to see if there's anything they need/want?

Also what are the big items that users are finding hard to find on the US market that you would like to see us inventory for y'all?
 
Well, previously in my bulk orders it was mostly...
  • DelicaWorks 2" lift kit
  • DelicaWorks dual core radiator
  • DelicaWorks side exit exhaust
  • DelicaWorks bash plates
  • FTS Ladders
  • FTS sliding window louvers
  • replacement Headlights and side marker lights
  • Updated L300 Tail Lights (No Amber Top Section)
  • L300 Replacement Ignition & Keys With Door Lock Cylinders
  • Rear Handbrake Levers (New Longer Design) L+R
  • Door Seal Tape (Both Front doors)
  • Simota Air Filter
  • Front & rear fly screens
  • Side door fly screen (one side only)
 
definitely always interested in

DelicaWorks 2" lift kit
DelicaWorks dual core radiator m/t
DelicaWorks side exit exhaust
Cooling Fan / Fan Clutch / Fan Clutch Oil

Front / sides / rear fly screens
Side Step - chrome (or anything that could be polished)
Rain Guards for the side windows
Sliding window seals and tracks

Long shot but
rear leaf springs for 89' L300?
 
ericpmasters said:
Long shot but
rear leaf springs for 89' L300?
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I've been seeing this come up more and more recently. And unlike a lot of the parts mentioned here, there's no good known replacement. Meaning: everyone knows you can get the T3 dual core radiator, everyone knows where to get the radiator, seemingly no one knows where to get replacement rear springs.

With these vans being up to 35 years old now, and people putting more weight in the back with build-outs, this one seems like it should be a high priority.
 
natematos said:
I've been seeing this come up more and more recently. And unlike a lot of the parts mentioned here, there's no good known replacement. Meaning: everyone knows you can get the T3 dual core radiator, everyone knows where to get the radiator, seemingly no one knows where to get replacement rear springs.

With these vans being up to 35 years old now, and people putting more weight in the back with build-outs, this one seems like it should be a high priority.
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+1 for rear spring options!
 
It was fairly easy to have a spring shop build me a pack. They just copied my old pack, I had them add a captive eye or "military wrap". https://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/...f-springs-101-talking-with-deaver-suspension/

If I had to do it again I would look for a place that could stack more thin plates. My springs cost me about $750 shipped with new u bolts. The packs ended up being too stiff so I removed 1 leaf. having that leaf left out of the build would have saved me about $80.

Support your local leaf spring builder :)
 

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speedyquest said:
Replacement wheels, used otherwise. I've been looking for awhile.
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Where are you looking? Any rim/wheel store can sell you 6x5.5 (6x137.9) rims.
Why not just go to one of them and buy/order what you want? They don't have to be OEM rims to work. You just need 6 holes and the correct spacing between lug nut holes.

I have some spare steel ones I took off my '93, but tires are still on them and they're a bit crusty. By the time I paid to remov the tires and shipped them to you, you could have bought a brand new set of nice ones.
 
Sputnik said:
Where are you looking? Any rim/wheel store can sell you 6x5.5 (6x137.9) rims.
Why not just go to one of them and buy/order what you want? They don't have to be OEM rims to work. You just need 6 holes and the correct spacing between lug nut holes.

I have some spare steel ones I took off my '93, but tires are still on them and they're a bit crusty. By the time I paid to remov the tires and shipped them to you, you could have bought a brand new set of nice ones.
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I would actually highly recommend on getting a sexy set of period correct wheels from Japan or maybe already over here but will be hip taxed
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Sputnik said:
Easier access to T³ radiators, and silicone radiator hoses would be nice.
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I have finally started building my inventory up again with enough to not have to be feeling like t3 walked into my turn key business model without why foot work. My personally developed parts are of a higher standard
 
Can the Australians still get the dobinsons or iron man leaf packs? If there are enough interested maybe shipping would look more reasonable
 
paul said:
We're doing big orders for Korea, Japan and Taiwan and we wanted to reach out first to forum members to see if there's anything they need/want?

Also what are the big items that users are finding hard to find on the US market that you would like to see us inventory for y'all?
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Hey Paul,
I’ve tried going direct to OEM Japan for driver side window glass but they will not ship. Do you know of a better resource or would this fit in this proposed order from you? I have a 92 Starwagon GLX with the sunroof. Any input would be hugely appreciated as winter is coming and a bear broke mine!
 
DelicaWorks said:
I have finally started building my inventory up again with enough to not have to be feeling like t3 walked into my turn key business model without why foot work. My personally developed parts are of a higher standard
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I contacted you via your website 'Request a Shipping Quote' when you updated your Instagram with a new radiators post on Sept 27th and never heard back from you. I've also emailed you previously, when your site was more active and got nothing but crickets. <Shrug emoji>
 
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