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03-18-2019, 11:42 AM
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I guess 17x9 -14mm is 4.45” backspacing so they should work fine since 4.5”-5.5” backspacing is recommended. Thanks for your help I just didn’t want to order wheels that wouldn’t work.
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03-27-2019, 05:58 AM
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#122
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@MG Metal works:
First of all i have to say that the work and all the information MG Metal works gives here is amazing!
I realy appreciate this and i love how extremly professional the work is done!
I am wondering if and how the crossmember is reinforced after cutting. I never saw a picture of this from you. I would like to see this
Thanks
Didi
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2001 SMB E350 4x4 7.3 Powerstroke
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible ,1978 Peugeot 504 Convertible,1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2,KTM 300 EXC,BMW G/S Paris Dakar,BMW "Diabolo"
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03-27-2019, 11:11 AM
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This is how it was done with my van. A little cut here, weld there.
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03-28-2019, 02:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsweezy
This is how it was done with my van. A little cut here, weld there.
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Thanks but i mean the crossmember under the oilpan. This normaly has to be cut because of the front axle.
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2001 SMB E350 4x4 7.3 Powerstroke
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible ,1978 Peugeot 504 Convertible,1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2,KTM 300 EXC,BMW G/S Paris Dakar,BMW "Diabolo"
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03-28-2019, 07:42 AM
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#125
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Oh gotcha. It's not that difficult really, I just kind of followed the brake line but I know MG has some sort of template. Just make sure all your corners are rounded when you cut so they arent weak spots later on.
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03-28-2019, 09:23 AM
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Thanks for the kind words schluchtenflitzer!
We do have a trim template that we send out. It's a PDF file that you can print and cut out.
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03-30-2019, 09:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgmetalworks
Thanks for the kind words schluchtenflitzer!
We do have a trim template that we send out. It's a PDF file that you can print and cut out.
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Thanks @ Jsweezy and mgmetalworks
so no reinforcement is necessary?
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2001 SMB E350 4x4 7.3 Powerstroke
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible ,1978 Peugeot 504 Convertible,1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2,KTM 300 EXC,BMW G/S Paris Dakar,BMW "Diabolo"
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04-04-2019, 05:21 PM
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#128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by schluchtenflitzer
Thanks but i mean the crossmember under the oilpan. This normaly has to be cut because of the front axle.
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Crossmember cut went much easier than I expected. Initial cut using 4.5" 60 grit cut-off wheel (Harbor Freight), followed by grinding wheel to knock off and shape a little, finished with sanding wheel. Light sand and paint.
I had limited access for the initial cut from the front, so transferred line to rear of plate being cut and cut from rear. Disadvantage of this was a face fill of sparks.
See more at https://www.facebook.com/4x4-Expedit...1379148121143/
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04-04-2019, 05:28 PM
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#129
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Sway-bar instal.
Sway-bar final assembly. Moved the OEM E350 sway bar chassis attachment point 2" forward for sway-bar ends to clear coil springs and allow for full travel movement around installed track bar mount.
Extended OEM F350 sway-bar linkages (Ford part # PSA55939) from 4.25" to 7.5" to raise linkage / sway-bar attachment point allowing for an optimal vertical linkage and horizontal sway-bar configeration.
Van drove ok without the sway-bar, but the installation is very noticeable with significantly less to no body roll while cornering. In general van now drives better than pre-lift.
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04-20-2019, 06:52 AM
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#130
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Location: Queen Creek, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wild-kiwi
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are these the shocks needed if you're switching to the sterling 10.5 rear? thank you
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