New 4x4 Build/03 7.3 with SMB top - Page 4

UJOINT · 01-25-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shenrie

^^^ Id be interested in same info. most everyone tells me theres so little options I should just go with the TP 6-way plug and play setup. would love to hear your opinion about them.

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Originally Posted by copescobra

...Where would a winch be set up if keeping the stock bumper ? I have only seen them with the aftermarket bumper systems like aluminess and Ujoint version.

im not positive, but it looks like theres a receiver in the front. have a plug for power and its removable to store in a strongbox or elsewhere. we did a setup like that on a snowcat. we usually used it in the back receiver though, very rarely used it in front. it wasnt to often we wanted to pull ourselves further into the "stuck", lol.

rig looks badass. have been looking for updates on your site to see more pix and get a few more details (not that there isnt plenty of other good vanporn on there

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Correct, front receiver is installed. We'll be building them soon to sell as an upgrade. --- I've been slammed finishing up this ambo, so I'm a bit behind schedule with website updates. I generally update the facebook and portal page 1st. (much easier)

UJOINT · 01-25-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

Looks fantastic.

One nit-pic. That van is begging for a new exhuast system.

Herb

Yes sir, you are correct!

maxacceleration · 01-25-2013, 12:00 PM

There are ways to put a winch behind a stock bumper. But maybe not in the way UJOINT has his configured.
I was able to order my '10 E350 without RSC. QuadVan required it and I did order it that way. That may be on the empty commercial cargo vans though.
Not knocking your build UJOINT (!), only pointing out HOW MANY variables there can be.
That rig built up very nice.

UJOINT · 01-25-2013, 12:43 PM

Should have pointed out that copescobra van is a 2000, so there's not as much room behind the bumper as your 2010.

Is your van a diesel?

maxacceleration · 01-25-2013, 12:54 PM

No UJOINT, gas. Unencumbered room in there. The winch is a MileMarker, maybe do to fitment concerns.

carringb · 01-25-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by UJOINT

Should have pointed out that copescobra van is a 2000, so there's not as much room behind the bumper as your 2010.

QuadVan did stock bumper winches with the old front end too.

bill1929 · 01-28-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by UJOINT

This is a great example of a van with a ton of potential getting what is deserves. A SMB pop top and a UJOR 4x4 conversion! This 03 van is a gem with under 15K on the clock and it still smells new. The customer had it sent directly to SMB IN for the pop top and then we started to play with it. 6" lift, stage 2 front axle w/RSC, Stage 2 Sterling rear, all of the good stuff. There's still a lot to come like a rear skid with an interior floor box, onboard air, modified stock bumpers and some steps. I'll post pics as we move along.

vary cool!!

bill1929 · 01-28-2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by maxacceleration

There are ways to put a winch behind a stock bumper. But maybe not in the way UJOINT has his configured.
I was able to order my '10 E350 without RSC. QuadVan required it and I did order it that way. That may be on the empty commercial cargo vans though.
Not knocking your build UJOINT (!), only pointing out HOW MANY variables there can be.
That rig built up very nice.

nice pic!!