E-Series VansTechnical discussion of topics related to vans powered by any of the Navistar engines. This covers a broad number of years, but there isn't enough demand to split it any further.
Even though the van is not a 4x4 yet (I still have the transmission part remaining) I feel that I've done the hardest part of the Ujoint conversion by getting the the axle installed with it driving great. I don't think that I'll get around to doing the full conversion until the end of summer. I just got the van back from the wheel alignment and they said that all turned out as expected (great!). I ended up gaining a little over a 4" lift in the front and using 3.5" blocks out of a Sportmobile in the rear. I'm really liking the way that the van drives, and looks. You would actually think that I knew what I was doing . I've included a few pictures of the build that show the "glory shots" - its not the ideal conversion location, but it worked out much better than expected. You're next Wade!
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2000 E350 Chateau, 7.3 PSD, Ujointclothing DIY 4x4 conversion, Amsoil dual bi-pass oil filter, Amsoil Blue Air Filter, Reunel rear bumper, Bushwacker Fender Flares, and leaf spring front brackets
__________________ 2005 E350 Standard Cargo Van, 6.0 PSD, 4.10 L.S., Quigley 4X4 New on 11-18-05
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Warranty Turbo 7-07 22,000 miles, Warranty A/C compressor 10-07 25000 miles
2003 E350 Extended Cargo Van, 7.3 PSD, 3.55, Quigley 4X4 New on 2-1-04 Some Pix New Pix 9-12-2010
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2000 F250 ...... just cuz people are dumping them for the fuel bill. Got mine on ebay for $8749 with 116K on the clock.
1-1-09 BTS Tranny, 500+ HP at the rear wheel
Thanks for the compliments! I was worried about the angle, but I'm thinking it might work out fine without the pitman arm (but I've only driven it about 100 miles so that could change). I've ordered a larger adjustment sleeve since I don't feel like I have enough bite. It should be here tomorrow. I also picked up my steering damper. I can't wait to get it installed.
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2000 E350 Chateau, 7.3 PSD, Ujointclothing DIY 4x4 conversion, Amsoil dual bi-pass oil filter, Amsoil Blue Air Filter, Reunel rear bumper, Bushwacker Fender Flares, and leaf spring front brackets
There's definitely a lot that goes into a 4x4 conversion. I was wondering if you you have any detailed pictures of your brackets, and how it all fits together?
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2000 E350 Chateau, 7.3 PSD, Ujointclothing DIY 4x4 conversion, Amsoil dual bi-pass oil filter, Amsoil Blue Air Filter, Reunel rear bumper, Bushwacker Fender Flares, and leaf spring front brackets
Im lovin this, Im snoopping around for axles right now. So, Ive just got some questions.....
Looks like a SD front axle. What type axle did you use, Dana 50 or Dana 60?
Ive heard about problems and high cost replacment issues with the unit bearings on those. Yours looks like a unit bearing with a warn hub lockout but I cant tell for sure. Do you have the unit bearing or is that a dynatrac spindle and hub kit?
Did you retain the standard lug pattern with the front hubs or did you switch to the metric SD lug pattern?
I cant tell from the pictures if you have the ABS wire hooked up, do you?
Thanks in advance for any info you've got. I cant wait to do the conversion on my "new to me" 2000 E-350
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2000 E-350, 7.3 PSD, 154,000 miles, mostly stock besides muffler that was replaced with a straight pipe and some fancy rims.
1995 F-150, 5.8, 161,000 miles, D44 solid front axle, 4.56 gears, Detroit lockers, 37 inch tires, about 8 inches suspension lift, 12,000 lb. winch, custom bumpers & suspension
The Ford unit bearings usually last 100K depending on the conditions. What I recommend is to install the Dynatrac free spin kit and use an 8 on 6.5" hub instead of the 8 on 170. This eliminates 2 problems with the conversion. (better hubs/servicable bearings & bolt pattern) Dan went with rear wheel spacers that converted the rear bolt pattern to match the front. Nothing wrong with this, it makes the front & rear track width the same.
p.s. I'll have a brand new website up & running by the end of the ear!!
Thanks U-joint. Im picking up a front Dana60 tommorow hopefully. Now I just need to park the van and start taking it apart. I believe the rear end in my van would be the full floater Dana60, Is that right?
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2000 E-350, 7.3 PSD, 154,000 miles, mostly stock besides muffler that was replaced with a straight pipe and some fancy rims.
1995 F-150, 5.8, 161,000 miles, D44 solid front axle, 4.56 gears, Detroit lockers, 37 inch tires, about 8 inches suspension lift, 12,000 lb. winch, custom bumpers & suspension
It might be, it might not. My van came with a semi floater D60. The easiest way to tell is to pull the wheel cover (if it has them) and see if there are bolts holding the axle shaft in, or if it's just flat. Someone may offer a better explanation. Or just post a pic. I''m getting ready to make more kits!!!
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. I've included a few pictures of the build that show the "glory shots" - its not the ideal conversion location, but it worked out much better than expected. You're next Wade!
I'm picking it up on Monday. By the time I got things wrapped up it was too late to pick one up.
), frame cover. maybe a Herd front bumper.
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