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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-16-2020, 04:43 AM
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Posted By BrianW
My point was maybe you could look up the specs of...

My point was maybe you could look up the specs of the OEM wheels online.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-15-2020, 08:09 PM
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Posted By BrianW
The old style alloy 16” Alcoa wheels should fit....

The old style alloy 16” Alcoa wheels should fit. I’m guessing the steelies should too.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-13-2020, 05:14 PM
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Posted By BrianW
That's definitely the way to go. Did that to my...

That's definitely the way to go. Did that to my 98 van 8 years ago and the best upgrade I've made. Much better brakes and handling. And if you need ball joints anyway it's basically a wash compared...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-06-2020, 01:04 PM
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Posted By BrianW
If you have any 4x4 converters near you contact...

If you have any 4x4 converters near you contact them for take-off parts.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-23-2014, 09:43 AM
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Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished Now With Photos!

^^ Yikes! Good thing you caught the break. How did you notice it under the hubcap?

These are the rims I have from a 2012 take-off:
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-23-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished Now With Photos!

Google helps :b1: took me 3 minutes :a1:
https://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/north_america/en/pdf/LT_Fitment_PDF.pdf[/quote]

That doesn't answer my particular question that you quoted, although...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-23-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Brake Upgrade discussion

^^ I got my rear swaybar off an E450 and put it on my 98 E250. $35 at the junkyard including the swaybar, links and bolts. I had to drill holes in the frame to mount and also had to get u-bolts to...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-22-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished Now With Photos!

Does Alcoa make the newer "mag" style alloy wheels too? That's what I have from a 2012 van. I always associated Alcoa with the deep dish with holes in it style.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-07-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished Now With Photos!

1998 E250 EB SMB with 76,000 when I did the swap.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-07-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished Now With Photos!

I did the same upgrade back in May and now have 9,000 miles on the swap. I did a complete front swap though, brakes and suspension. So far so good. For wheels I got a set of OEM Ford 16" alloys from...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-06-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished!

Ah, I thought you did the full front swap, not just brakes. Buying all the suspension parts, arms, etc., would easily push $2k I assume.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-05-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,185
Posted By BrianW
Re: E250 Brake Upgrade Finished!

Congrats on finally doing it, and welcome to the "club."

A write-up is always a good idea if you have the time, as it creates a great resource for folks. At the very least, might be helpful to...
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