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
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2005 E350 Standard Cargo Van, 6.0 PSD, 4.10 L.S., Quigley 4X4 New on 11-18-05
(seems to manufacture oil....1 Qt per 4000 miles)
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
Transfer Flow 46 Gal.***Delaminated***Replaced 8-29-06 UNDER WARRANTEE
XM Radio, Alpine GPS Nav. System 7.5' Western Snow Plow
Quad Captain's chairs and Espar Furnace
OX cable locker on front
ARB locker on rear
BTS Tranny 9-29-07 @55,000 miles
Aluminess Bumpers
Mile Marker 12,000 pound hydraulic winch
2000 F250 ...... just cuz people are dumping them for the fuel bill. Got mine on ebay for $8749 with 116K on the clock. Go-fast mods to follow.....
2003 F350 Lariat, 4x4, CC, SRW, Dark Green Fx4 SOLD
1995 C3500 6.5l work trk, 2x4, CC, DRW, white DECEASED PREMATURALLY
2003 JEEP WRANGLER, ooooops, not anymore!
1986 26' Seaway Northstar w/ 454 Mercruiser
2008 Montana Mountaineer 332PHT
1991 GMC Topkick, CAT, 4' vert. gang boxes, 12' dump. if only all were as reliable!
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 (I plan to convert to 4x4)(I purchased van in August of 08)
1995 F-150, 5.8, 159,000 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!!
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Do it nice or do it twice!! Van sponsors: Mickey Thompson, Warn, RBP, Bilstein, Detroit Locker, Atlas Spring, Tuffy Security, Line-X // 06 E350 6.0, Sterling 10.5" rear axle w/Detroit locker, Dynatrac Pro60 front axle w/F550 knuckles & brakes, Knoll Racing front Powerlock, ORU/Lee hydraulic ram assist, Bilstein 5150 series shocks & Nitrogen bump stops, custom dual shock hoops, rear overload airbags, custom front bumper, Warn 16.5 winch,1350CV's front & rear, 1410 yokes, long travel front shaft, RBP 4" stainless exhaust, Atlas custom leaf springs, synthetic winchline, Line-X interior, M/T 38/15.50/20 MTZ's on M/T 20x10 Classic Locks. Thats all I can think of right now!
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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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