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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-19-2023, 07:18 PM
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Posted By Vanguy
4.6 Turbo Build

Curious if anyone has ever done a 4.6 turbo in a 4x4 van. I saw an article about a guy that did a 5.4 turbo build for his van. I'm thinking the 4.6 might get a little better mpg when not being pushed...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-03-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
Also I might be better off trying to put some...

Also I might be better off trying to put some storage on that little one rail trailer than trying to double-up on the hitch.
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-03-2021, 05:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
I'm really liking posplayer's solotion and will...

I'm really liking posplayer's solotion and will prob try to copy that with some slight mods.
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-03-2021, 05:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
I'd much rather not drag a trailer if I don't...

I'd much rather not drag a trailer if I don't need to. The trailer in question though doesn't weigh much more than the dirt bike and prob carries about 80 lbs of tounge weight loaded. Was planning on...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-01-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
I was looking at getting the HF motorcycle...

I was looking at getting the HF motorcycle carrier. It would be fine for my dirt bike but I also have an XR650R Supermoto that might be a little more difficult getting off the carrier the way the...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-01-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
Nice! I have a bunch of 14 Ga 1" sq tubing in...

Nice! I have a bunch of 14 Ga 1" sq tubing in various lengths and several pieces that have 90° bends that I can stick together to make several different carrier racks if I want.

What exactly do...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-01-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
Ok that could work as well. What brand motorcycle...

Ok that could work as well. What brand motorcycle carrier is that? Looks like there is some storage space between the bike and the van or is that just where the ramp stores?
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-01-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,109
Posted By Vanguy
I know this is an old post but just came across...

I know this is an old post but just came across this. What a great idea! Do you still have this? I could prob build this from scratch with all the steel I have in the garage.
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-01-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,382
Posted By Vanguy
Trailer behind cargo carrier.

Would it be possible/safe to tow a small dirt bike trailer behind a cargo carrier? I'm about to make a cargo carrier to plug into the hitch receiver and was wondering if it could be made so I could...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-07-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Very nice... Lol

Very nice... Lol
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-03-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
I put the battery in the box without the lid and...

I put the battery in the box without the lid and tried to get the box mounted to the frame but the body of the battery was hitting the floor of the van before I could get the box to line up with the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-03-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
I finally pulled the battery box down and the...

I finally pulled the battery box down and the battery is a group 65. Looked online for about an hr and could not find any group 65 deep cycle batteries that were not super expensive. Also upon closer...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-27-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,955
Posted By Vanguy
Wow that looks great! I'm about to attempt the...

Wow that looks great! I'm about to attempt the exact same thing with some fabric I picked up at Walmart. What exactly is the bias tape you used for the edges? I've never heard of such a thing.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-08-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Yeah that's pretty much the plan at this point....

Yeah that's pretty much the plan at this point. Thinking about adding a second battery box anyway and getting a couple new batteries under there in the near future.

Interesting that your power...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Just double checked the battery. Seems like a mix...

Just double checked the battery. Seems like a mix up on the website as the battery is only 11" wide and just over 8" tall so would def fit inside that box!
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Yeah thought about the weight of 2 batteries and...

Yeah thought about the weight of 2 batteries and think 2 seperate boxes would be better. I could buy the cheaper box w/ no lid or prob just start from scratch. I have plenty of steel lying around to...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
This is my spare battery. I have yet to see what...

This is my spare battery. I have yet to see what I have under the van already.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Lead-Acid-Marine-RV-Deep-Cycle-Battery-Group-Size-24DC-12-Volt-690-MCA/180350522
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Posplayr I found a battery box on ebay without...

Posplayr I found a battery box on ebay without the lid for $20 plus shipping or $50 with the lid. Tempted to cheap out but maybe the lid is necessary or at least desirable? I COULD make something but...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Thanks posplayr. Sounds like my best bet for...

Thanks posplayr. Sounds like my best bet for quick n dirty n cheap is to just put the 2nd battery I have in the cab and keep it seperate as a backup to the aux battery or run the cooler off of the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-31-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By Vanguy
Adding a 2nd aux battery?

So I have a 2000 E150 with a factory option aux battery monted outboard of the frame rail on the passenger side. I also have another battery that is a deep cycle RV/Marine battery from Walmart. My...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-26-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,573
Posted By Vanguy
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-25-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Vanguy
Thanks arctictraveller I'll def keep that in...

Thanks arctictraveller I'll def keep that in mind. Carringb Im in NW Arkansas, 2,000 miles from you, so shipping from your area could be more than the cost of the rear axle. Also I looked at...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-25-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Vanguy
More good info. I'll check and see what my spring...

More good info. I'll check and see what my spring widths are. Would the 250 springs give more ride height than stock E150 springs?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-25-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Vanguy
Oh wait a minute. It sounds like I want the...

Oh wait a minute. It sounds like I want the springs and blocks from the F250 so might as well get that whole setup if I can. Can the front F250 springs be used and if so what kind of ride height...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-25-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Vanguy
Also there is almost no drop or sag in the front...

Also there is almost no drop or sag in the front it is so stiff. When going over a sudden transition in road height I can feel the whole van fall rather than the suspension allowing the wheels to...
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