Benefits to lift, bigger tires and impact on MPG

[pjpvi]

[marret]

Originally Posted by hogasm

97 7.3 3.55 2wd
305 70 16”
Did not change ratio from 3.55
Lost 1 mpg
Still get 18mpg with 603350 miles

Awesome, thanks.

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Sure, I think you're on the right track dealing with Weld-Tec. He is the man on GM vans. I would stress to him that your biggest goal is better ride though. Lots of the converters think kind of extreme when they're spending a customer's money who says he wants to go bigger. I'm not saying Jeremy does.

Keep us posted!

Agree and will do. Plus as he is developing products for our community I'd like to support him. I've already discussed this with Jeremy and will definitely stress my goals. He told me if I was happy with my van and I do have Agile Offroad's RIP, I should take a ride in their van with the upgrades.

[marret]

Originally Posted by pjpvi

Yep, for sure on that

[wish41]

Do it, Marret! Looking forward to seeing the result.

[WeldTecDesigns]

Ya .... DO It Marrett.... LOL...
Thanks for the kind words guys we really appreciate it and we are working hard at making great products for all of you Chevrolet Van owners.
Our 3" lift is very similar to what Quigley offers from the factory however for many of you its not an option from them due to the age of your van. What makes ours different is the Fox Shocks and the ability to add custom springs that are progressive. We suggest a 33" tire with this kit without rubbing issues.
If you guys have more questions other then MPG which i have no clue because i don't own a Chevrolet Express with a WeldTec Designs 4x4 conversion yet......

[marret]

Originally Posted by WeldTecDesigns

Ya .... DO It Marrett.... LOL...

LOL.

[BenJJ]

I just recently added a 3" lift, LSD, 33" tires, and re-geared from 3.55 to 4.10.

Average MPG went from between 18-20 down to about 16. Van is an '03 Ford E350 7.3 PSD. So not a huge drop but definitely noticed it. I typically drive between 70-75 on the freeway.

[killacks]

Another plug...

Take a ride in a WTD van. I did over a year ago. Ended up making my mind up for me. Mine's a ford though.

Jeremy and WTD were responsive, helpful, not too pushy with the sales, and super cool before, during and after getting my suspension work done there.

Happy holidays

[marret]

Thank you much BenJJ and killacks, helpful information.

Thanks for that "do it" Wish41. I sure wish the guy I bought the van from did it, would have saved me some money. LOL.

Happy Holidays as well.

[marret]

All right. Moving forward. Will likely be Feb 18 before the install will occur.