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Old 09-24-2014, 08:36 AM   #1
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van frames

are the ford van frames the same in a e150 and a e350?

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Old 09-24-2014, 08:46 AM   #2
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Re: van frames

Generally no, except for the '07+ e150s and E350 RB wagons. E350 EB wagons and all E350 cargo vans have a heavier frame. Earlier e150s had even smaller frame rails.

Basically, the frame splits are: below 8500, 8500-8800, 9000-14,050 and 14,500 GVWR.
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Re: van frames

there is a 2008 Ford E150 with a Tuscany conversion but its weird it has the older dash in it. on ebay I was looking at with low mile"s on it.. and I would do a 4x4 conversion...
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Re: van frames

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there is a 2008 Ford E150 with a Tuscany conversion but its weird it has the older dash in it.
If you are referring to the 1997-2008 dash as the "older dash," then I believe that is normal. As I understand it, the 2008 E-Series got the new front clip and suspension components, but the dash/interior stayed the same; then in 2009 the new dash/seats/etc. came along.
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Re: van frames

An '08 would be an 8500-8600 GVWR van. I would not be at all concerned about chassis strength. Also being a 150 means you get 35-spline axles which makes lockers much easier to find.
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