Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forum and thought that I would share a few pictures of my van. I have been reading posts on this site for about 2 months now. It has provided me with answers to some questions that I have had. This site is full of people that like to help each other out, that's great. I have never owned a 4X4 before so this is all new to me. I have seen others post picts of non SMB vans and thought I would do the same. While it's not a SMB it has just been converted to 4X4 by Sportsman 4X4 in Kamloops, BC. The van is a 2006 E250 5.4L gas that I have owned since it was new. I live in Kelowna, BC and in the winter can't make it up some of the hills in the mountains around here so I pulled the pin and had 4wd added to my wheelchair van. All I can say is WOW! The difference that it has made is awesome. It rides better, turns nicer and looks good too. I drive from my wheelchair and I think that this is a great safety addition plus as an added benefit I can get into places where my 2wd van couldn't go. There is some amazing scenery around here that was previously inaccessible to me.
The conversion details:
-Clydesdale 4WD Conversion
-Independent Front Suspension
-Dana 44 TTB open carrier
-Borg Warner 1356 part time
2 Speed low range 2:69 to 1
-Re-geared diff's from 3.73 to 4.10
I still have to do rims and tires but that may have to wait till next year. I have to save some money
. I will be getting Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's 275/70R18 tires and Eagle Alloy Series 079 18X8.5 Black wheels with a +20mm offset. They should fit nicely and still clear the sliding side door.
Here are a few pictures and there are more in my gallery. I hope you all like it.
Cheers
Darryl