My experience with Salem Kroger

[airsick]

yah it will be the standerd 4x4 with the 4 inch lift and 33's toyo's. like your's thay make your van look so good i hade to copy you

[smb4me]

buji,airsick
may i ask why salem kroger, or what made you go with salem kroger per-se over smb?
does salem kroger have an option list/component list of what they have/offer?
thx

[Buji]

Just a quick reply from me, I think I covered most of my opinions with S&K in the titular post, but for me it was mostly cost and flexibility. S&K had no problem designing a 4x4 upfit the way I wanted it etc, and it cost less than SMB.

@airsick hehe.. I wasn't the first S&K customer either, but I've certainly recommended a few after me. I'm not done working with S&K yet, either, as I have a few ideas they're working up for me (body plating to protect the starcool, espar components, front skid plate etc.

[smb4me]

do they have an option list or do they pretty much offer stock ford components for their 4x4 system?
thx

[Buji]

Here's an excerpt from my invoice for the standard part of the conversion:
1, 2007 ( build date, 4-07 ), E350 extended cargo van, Sportsmobile
class B motorhome, 6.0 diesel, 5R110 automatic transmission. 4.10 gear ratio rear axle VIN, xxxx STANDARD CONVERSION TO INCLUDE FOLLOWING 2008 F350 PARTS, 6,000 lb. Dana 60 Super mono-beam front axle with 7,000 lb. disc brakes ( requires minimum 17 inch 8 on 170 MM wheels to fit over rotors ), manual hub locks, drag link, tie rods ( converted van turns tighter than a stock van ), coil front suspension with bolt on frame mounts, 2 speed NV271 "shift on the fly " transfercase, manual floor mounted shifter ( not in way of rotating drivers seat ), 4 wheel ABS.
STANDARD CONVERSION TO INCLUDE FOLLOWING NEW NON FORD PARTS,
3.5 inch lift, steel transfercase skid plate, L.E.D. dash mounted 4x4 light, 1.375 inch dia. Roadmaster chrome-moly front sway bar, 1.500 inch dia. Roadmaster chrome-moly rear sway bar, set poly sway bar mounts, set Rancho RSX99900 adjustable shock absorbers, steel rear axle lift blocks, Tri-8 rear u-bolts, air filters on front axle, rear axle and transfercase air vents, Salem Kroger HD track bar with replaceable poly end bushings, pair rear axle billet adaptors, set 5, BFG LT245/75R17E tires mounted on 5, black steel 17 X 8 wheels.
PRICE FOR ABOVE CONVERSION,
$13,200.00

Then as far as options go, with S&K your imagination and budget seem to be the limits.

[smb4me]

buji,
how much wheel travel do you have on the salem kroger?

[Buji]

Tough to say as I haven't wheeled it into a position where either front wheel would leave the ground, plus with the air ride suspension there's a articulation strap which will keep the wheel from dropping more than what appears to be about 10 inches.

[Anthony93]

Hi guys I am doing a similar swap to my 06 e350 with a 06 f350 donor. I am doing a king coilover with 6" lift. Where did you get your spring perches? Also I am having a hard time getting my track mounting bracket to work. I can send pic if needed. I was just curious if you had any pics of the track bar while it's all put together?

[Lilnuts2]

Have you seen the info in this link.

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...ans-17822.html