The Tan Hot Dog Build

[Brianjwilson]

The angles look great!

I've had people look at me sideways when I tell them they need to torque down suspension parts at ride height many times. A lot of people don't understand the concept that they are preloading the bushings by torquing them at with the suspension drooped. But it does make a big difference if you let the rig sit on its own weight and THEN tighten everything up.

[Jsweezy]

Ya, I didn't even think about it until MG told me to do it this way. Makes a lot more sense.

Update!

I've always loved the Jeep wranglers (and even had one for a little while) and thought the freedom editions were cool. But unfortunately they didn't offer the amount of space I needed, neither did the truck I had and loved so that's how I fell into the van world.

Well today, I made my own Ford E350 Freedom Edition!


Got the decal from Alpha Vinyl. Was super easy to apply and even came with all of the stuff to do it which was very nice. I only screwed it up a little bit and unfortunately I noticed ha ha.

[ranchero]

Josh - Sweet - looks great!

Have you regeared yet? Anything difficult in getting a front driveshaft to mate with that newer Dana 60?

Do you think it sits pretty level with the UJOR 4" rear springs?

[mgmetalworks]

Originally Posted by ranchero

Josh - Sweet - looks great!

Have you regeared yet? Anything difficult in getting a front driveshaft to mate with that newer Dana 60?

Do you think it sits pretty level with the UJOR 4" rear springs?

The driveshaft won't be any issue. You can get one that fits the same F250/F350 that the axle comes out of and then have it rebuilt to the right length. The stock driveshaft part number is 5C3Z-4A376-G.

[Jsweezy]

Originally Posted by ranchero

Josh - Sweet - looks great!

Have you regeared yet? Anything difficult in getting a front driveshaft to mate with that newer Dana 60?

Do you think it sits pretty level with the UJOR 4" rear springs?

Thanks!

I don't think I'm gonna regear. 3.73 with the 5 speed and 285/70/17s is actually pretty decent all around. If I towed more I would totally go to 4.10s in a second but I only tow a smaller trailer here and there. I haven't worked on getting the new driveshaft yet because we are still ironing things out and I just haven't gotten around to ordering one.

I think it sits slightly higher in the rear with the 4" UJoint springs or its dead level but either way I really like it. I wouldn't go any lower or higher.

[Backcountry Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Jsweezy

Hey, No problem. I am just glad this thread is helping others like I wanted it to. I really didn't think it would turn into an MG kit sales pitch but I can't help it if the product is that good.

Well, when you are first one with something this anticipated, it's going to generate some interest!

[Jsweezy]

Got it washed today so obviously that means more pictures!

And before you ask, there is a small incline where I am parked so no the back is not lower, just kind of looks like it.





And here is a picture of the new front end under it, this is what a track bar and draglink are supposed to look like.

[Jsweezy]

Oh and I added a steering stabilizer last night, tightened up the steering but other than that, no noticeable difference in handling. If you like your steering wheel to turn easily then I'd say just go without it, but if you like that stiff steering wheel then it's good to go.

[ranchero]

Sweet Josh! Just committed to order a kit from the first batch. Pick up axles this week!

[Jsweezy]

Originally Posted by ranchero

Sweet Josh! Just committed to order a kit from the first batch. Pick up axles this week!

Nice! I know you will love it.

If ordering springs from UJoint make sure you do it now so you will get them in time.