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Forum: 4x4 01-02-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
Posted By UJOINT
Not sure, I don't get MPG feedback. For a...

Not sure, I don't get MPG feedback.

For a 35" tire we'd run a 4.56 gear.
Forum: 4x4 01-02-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
Posted By UJOINT
We've done several over the years, give them...

We've done several over the years, give them lower gears and good to go.
Forum: 4x4 07-21-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By UJOINT
Thanks! It was a fun build!

Thanks! It was a fun build!
Forum: 4x4 07-20-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By UJOINT
Part2! ...

Part2!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcO0DHbx9lM
Forum: 4x4 07-20-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By UJOINT
[hoonigan] van!!!!

Episoide 1 of the Hoonigan build is up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyZ7M_Ajqyk&t=118s
Forum: 4x4 06-29-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By UJOINT
Your Dana 60 is most likely a Kingpin with GM...

Your Dana 60 is most likely a Kingpin with GM outers so our SSBC brake upgrade won't work. I don't know of any brake upgrades for the setup you have.
Forum: Show & Tell 02-23-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,616
Posted By UJOINT
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/1...

https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/195127171_4458848250801035_1534563529998606852_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=U6RHcQfSFFYAX_qa8Ma&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA...
Forum: 4x4 08-11-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,115
Posted By UJOINT
Who told you that? Not true, sorry.

Who told you that? Not true, sorry.
Forum: 4x4 06-21-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,115
Posted By UJOINT
All excellent points, thanks! Yes, our vans spend...

All excellent points, thanks! Yes, our vans spend most of their time on road but they are able to out flex everything else when the wheel travel is needed. The Offroad pics we post (not often enough)...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-28-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Mine was 35k, the DRW axle wound up working...

Mine was 35k, the DRW axle wound up working perfectly for us so I'm not bummed anymore. But, if you want SRW don't select 4.56 gears! That should work.



Just got my crate engine on 37s :)

...
Forum: 4x4 12-30-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,164
Posted By UJOINT
Different animal, completely different suspension...

Different animal, completely different suspension setup from what we see on any of these vans.
Forum: 4x4 12-23-2020, 05:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,164
Posted By UJOINT
Massive leverage on that upper trac bar mount,...

Massive leverage on that upper trac bar mount, only so much real estate to beef it up. Ford can't even figure out DW, guys with brand new trucks get it with this suspension style being in production...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-04-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Well, it wasn't supposed to be DRW! I think when...

Well, it wasn't supposed to be DRW! I think when we selected 4.56 gears it bumped us up to the higher GVRW and DRW. This axle is going to work for me, it's .5" wider than V4s current Sterling with 2"...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-04-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Oh yes! 5Star is getting 120HP from a basic tune,...

Oh yes! 5Star is getting 120HP from a basic tune, crazy #s for a NA gasser. I plan to add a whipple charger too. Should get up north of 600hp.

We'll build as many flat beds as guys are willing to...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-04-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Yea it came with a test stand. Ha

Yea it came with a test stand. Ha
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-04-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Got my 7.3 crate motor! :D ...

Got my 7.3 crate motor! :D
...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-19-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,516
Posted By UJOINT
Instead of attempting a swap (Ford still doesn't...

Instead of attempting a swap (Ford still doesn't have a control pack option) I decided to just order a 21 E350 cutaway 7.3.
Forum: 4x4 07-17-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,320
Posted By UJOINT
I wish! We average ~35 installs a year here in...

I wish! We average ~35 installs a year here in NC, with mail order kits our #s hover ~100. Yes, we get them shipped in from all over, have several west coast rigs here right now and we're about to...
Forum: 4x4 05-23-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By UJOINT
Could it be done? Maybe but I don't think the...

Could it be done? Maybe but I don't think the juice is worth the squeeze if you can find someone to do it. The method I described works and has worked on hundreds of vans so I personally wouldn't...
Forum: 4x4 05-23-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By UJOINT
The transmission will need a 4wd tail housing and...

The transmission will need a 4wd tail housing and shaft that has the truck style tone ring & VSS. The stock E series VSS is different so the truck sensor will read SUPER fast. The conversion box...
Forum: 4x4 05-22-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By UJOINT
This was our version, it braces the back of the...

This was our version, it braces the back of the upper trac bar mount to the engine x-member to keep it from flexing.
...
Forum: 4x4 05-21-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By UJOINT
Long story, I don't feel the need to get into it...

Long story, I don't feel the need to get into it or explain it again. Do your research and make a decision that makes you warm & fuzzy.

Money is not #1 for either of us, we're simply doing what...
Forum: 4x4 05-21-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By UJOINT
Just to clarify, high steer moves the tie rod and...

Just to clarify, high steer moves the tie rod and drag link up, crossover steering just moves the drag link.

Our fix it kit was no less custom parts than the brackets to make it 4wd. All wearing...
Forum: 4x4 05-20-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By UJOINT
True, I agree 100%. Everyone drives differently,...

True, I agree 100%. Everyone drives differently, I also avoid turning the wheels at a stop unless I absolutely have to.
Forum: 4x4 05-20-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By UJOINT
1st off, sorry you're having an issue, wish you...

1st off, sorry you're having an issue, wish you had reached out to me to help.

1. "If" this is the problem why don't you try some steering stops to isolate it? The difference between the stock...
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