MG Metal Works DIY kit knowledge share

[mgmetalworks]

Originally Posted by b. rock

Brake question - for a 2013 SD axle, I see that the factory rims are usually 17". Is that the minimum rim size? I'm always a fan of less rim and more rubber.

Some 17s fit no problem, some I've seen are a little tight and require some of the casting ribs on the caliper to be ground down. There's not much chance of a 16 fitting over the larger brakes.

[b. rock]

Gotcha. Sounds like 17s it is then. Thanks

I'll search around, but I'm assuming we need a different offset than the trucks?

[mgmetalworks]

Originally Posted by b. rock

Gotcha. Sounds like 17s it is then. Thanks

I'll search around, but I'm assuming we need a different offset than the trucks?

Truck wheels work just fine on the vans. Lots of folks have used factory Fseries wheels.

[Houstonredrider]

Originally Posted by mikejana

Interested in taking this project on. I have a lead on a 4.10 axle out of a 2016 cab/chassis with 40kish miles. I'm told the hubs are different but think it may be easier to swap hubs, than it is to regear.
I'd appreciate opinions.

I got my axle from a 2008 Dually. The scrap yard took the dually spacers out. The difference was that the studs are M14 but coarse thread and slightly shorter that the single wheel. I didn't know and stripped the threads. By the time i was to change the lugs, I decided to put new hubs (new bearings).

If you want to put spacers, the shorter studs will work great, just mind using the proper nuts.

[Megalovon]

I just received good news, my motor is ready for pick up!! Going to get it today after work.

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by b. rock

Gotcha. Sounds like 17s it is then. Thanks

I'll search around, but I'm assuming we need a different offset than the trucks?

b.rock,

I have 5 of these, brand new in the box!
https://www.methodracewheels.com/pro...=8428848939044

Method Trail(701)
8x170mm
17x8.5
0et/4.75"backspace
BeadGrip technology!

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by Megalovon

I just received good news, my motor is ready for pick up!! Going to get it today after work.

Dayumm!!!!!!!!!!

[TXTOM]

Getting ready to install the MG kit on my 1998 E350/Airstream B190. This install thread is pretty good. Has anyone done a video of the install? The brackets and info provided by MG seem pretty straight forward. I could use some clarification on how the hardware gets allocated.

Can anyone clarify the how/where the M20 bolts for the lower spring keeper are used?

How does the Ford steering stabilizer bracket F2UZ-3E652-A mount?

I will try to document my install and add these tips into some form of installation directions for the kit.

Thanks,
Tom

[Lilnuts2]

Originally Posted by mgmetalworks

^^^ Yeah...considering that I designed all of the brackets around the installed height of the cc880s springs, I'd say start there. They work really well on most vans.

I put a set of super heavy springs in the Cummins van (5000lbs springs)
https://www.truckspring.com/suspensi...450-Super-Duty

They are a little stiff, maybe because they're new and not a lot of miles yet. Ride is firm but not too jarring...but they're the only spring that holds up the hefty Cummins/Allison at the right ride height. If you have a very heavy rig with heavy steel bumper and the CC880S isn't cutting it, these SSC-31 work well.

I know the CC880s springs a variable rate but how does that rate compare to a stock E350 spring (say for a 7.3 van). And then how it compare to the SSC 31 MG used on the Cummins build (5000#).

[mgmetalworks]

In the service manual I think there is a chart of springs and spring rates. I know I’ve seen it somewhere like that. Maybe it’s in the body builders info.

I have the Moog catalog in a filtered spreadsheet if that would be helpful.