Alpha Van: The Ultimate Ford E-350 Overland 4x4
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Ujoint Off-Road is known for its 4x4 van conversions and incredible builds. This 2003 Ford E-350 was one of it's most involved transformations to date. We catch up with Ujoint owner Chris Steuber as he walks us through the company's latest customer build.
This van was built from the ground up to be the ultimate off-road van. The axles have been given plenty of beef, with a Dana 60 up front, along with a Detroit TrueTrac and 4.10 gears. For helping it get over obstacles, the Ford 4x4 van has been given custom 6-inch lift springs and some helper airbags out back.
The 7.3L Power Stroke engine, built by Swamps Diesel, puts out 435hp and 850 lb-ft of torque, but it has also been designed to be super reliable, since it doesn't matter how much power you put out if you break down in the middle of nowhere. To help put all this power down on the dirt is a set of Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.
Up on top of this overland van build is a 24-inch fiberglass top made by Fiberine. It even has a custom rack with solar panels on top of it. The inside of the van was made by Sportsmobile in Texas to include both the necessities like storage and creature comforts like a fridge and sink.
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My wife and kids and myself have a 2008 Quigley we made into our camper. Did the lower 48 states, Florida keys, and Canada twice.... In 90 days, this summer. It was GREAT!
@superMan-ve5hd
5 жыл бұрын
Chad Merkley I can only imagine an alternate reality where I had a family like that
@chadmerkley9465
5 жыл бұрын
@@superMan-ve5hd we both work from home and have RAD kids and I've got the best wife..... The stars aligned, I guess :)
@thomasrobinette3227
5 жыл бұрын
Good for you bud. That sounds so cool!
@chadmerkley9465
5 жыл бұрын
@SoloSail Boat .... Nope. Not even close
@dgarcia4919
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see pics of it
My God.....this is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of these days i dont how yet.....i will have one of these. I have waited years to get out of debt and almost there! I will continue to hold out and budget desperately for something like this. Baby imma commmin!!!
Hey! I live less than a mile from your shop and I pass by these vans every day. Cool to see you guys on KZread!
@derekschaefer3561
5 жыл бұрын
Where I'd it
@kalebstout7673
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky man
Wow. That is an incredible van. Excellent work. What a dream!
Great build, especially being paired with the 7.3
This get my blood pumpen. He must be all smiles as I am, with our 4x4 Class B van.
@karendiaz5254
5 жыл бұрын
VanoRama RV anda
Awesome build, as always, Chris.
Awesome build, Chris and the UJOR gang! Great video as well!
When I retire in 20 years this is EXACTLY what I need for the cross country and backroad places I want to go see
@AnAbortiveRomance
5 жыл бұрын
it's too big for any really cool backroad places, especially in the rockies and southwest.
@Adiscretefirm
5 жыл бұрын
Better get your base vehicle before then, they won't be making the E350 in 20 years.
@mrdarby1387
5 жыл бұрын
Won't be any back roads in 20 years
@tonyinfinity
5 жыл бұрын
This will be outdated in 20 years
@whoodiestyle
5 жыл бұрын
In 20 years you could be dead better do it now
I love these 4x4 van RV’s. So bad ass!
Awesome build! Love it!
I'm in love!!! This is the perfect Wheel Estate..
Beautiful vehicle, I will like have one like that, good job awesome.
WOW. Awesome rig.
Love my 95 Cherokee XJ, but damn I sure want a 4x4 Ford Van
Awesome as hell
I being a Chevy guy would Rock this Awesome Ford!!
Man that's bad ass!!!
By far the best one Ive seen so far🙌
It's perfect!
That's a *P R E T T Y N I C E* van, to say the least. I'd say the owner threw a few Benjamins into that build, especially since it was all farmed out. But hey, that's doing it up right. If you got it, flaunt it. I'd guess that ride would go anywhere except a car wash, or a drive thru. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy.
Badass van
I DailyDrive Ford E350 for plumbing. so when I'm done using it for that I'm definitely going to turn it into this.
YES PLEASE. I need one of those
Daaaammmmnnnnnn beautiful build!! WOW
I love that its on 03 with the newer front end and lights on it
Wonderful device.beautiful
God that's such a beautiful van and great platform. I wish my RAM had a solid front axle.
@cjjenson8212
3 жыл бұрын
Not difficult to change out. But do your self a favor you'll never regret, put on expedition portal axles! Helps with top heavy vehicles.
Very VERY nicely done!!
ein super geiler van. love it. Greetings from Germany.
Nice video, keep the videos coming!
This is AWESOME! Exactly how I would like to convert my 2003 Ford Econoline....just need a shit ton of money
Beautiful ! Could never 'Afford' something Like THIS!! Go ANYWHERE....Apocalypse Survival 'MACHINE'!
Yall should drive mine once its fully complete in a couple weeks, 2005 E-350 6.0 Diesel w/U Joint Offroad 10" Lift on 40s
built very cool!
Amazing rig
Ya boy thats sweet. I've been interested in building a killer mud van in the monster truck style.
@Ahhdjx
5 жыл бұрын
Yeshhh I will do this next year if i can acquire this already beautiful 1990 e350 beforr someone else does
this thing is awesome...
Nice man
Beast Mode!
Such a beauty 😭
wow wish I had money for this, this company sure builds them tough...I'd live in it.
@dylanmacaya9166
4 жыл бұрын
Down by the river even!
The most beautiful sound of a purring diesel
AMAZING
Beautiful
AWESOME!
Very, very cool!!!
I'm from the Mountain Home area and these guys do beautiful work and very knowledgeable .
I see that van in ujoint very nice
This van is awesome but one thing I was always concerned with when I was building my van is height. I bet this van can't fit I most parking garages or drive thrus you also have to watch out for low hanging branches and bridges. I would definitely trade my van for it any day of the week though
That’s awesome
Van life !
AWESOME 👌
One day, I'll own a cool van I can load up a motorbike on and travel around North and maybe South America.. #Keepingthedreamalive 😎✌🤙🏼
I love it
God damn beautiful
Perfect
My dream Van I always wanted this I am still a kid thro but My dad wants one really bad
Badass.
I'd prefer this over a traditional RV ANYDAY!
UNCLEDOUG IN BOONE N.C. SAYS VERY NICE BUILD !!!
Here's a question why not make it an all wheel ( is that an option how much more or less is it if it can be done? Seem's having all the tires moving (all wheel drive) instead of 2 tires moving ie: driver front (left ) passenger side rear (right) if there's deep mud, snow, super wet conditions, from rain ect...all wheel drive is the tits imho. Thanks I'm in boone nc by the way. Also wondering what you can do to a 2017 Subaru Outback Touring model can you fit into tires on it too?
This is bad ass
I want one!
if it has an aftermarket engine how does it work with fitment, sensors, ecu etc?
The next best thing after an RV!
I think I just she's a year how beautiful this is.
omg!! i think i saw this van about two weeks ago here in tijuana just by the otay border going into the gas station... talk about weird!!!
@ujointoffroad
5 жыл бұрын
Probably, it's currently in Baja.
Is there a way to increase ground clearance without going that high ?
I am in love
Love this and want one! However, 50k is going to be my budget lol =(. Awesome van!
@12pawsinn
3 жыл бұрын
Can be done for 15 to 20k
So bad azz!!!
I want 1!!!
Sweet...
Anyone know where I can get those rear interior door cards with the tray?
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lord would I love to have this.
@DrivingLine
2 жыл бұрын
Right!?
Could you provide the brand and part #’s for the bench to sofa?
Darth Vader van intro... sickness. love U joint offroad!
does it have a airconditioner for the living area
Es magnífica!!
Super nice where is the 50 mount?
@sostrucking
5 жыл бұрын
We don't want big brother knowing this.
@jacksaysfuk-u4863
5 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@MopSpadowski
4 жыл бұрын
Ma Deuce!
Nice, how much did that cost?
Nice...approximate cost to reproduce?
I live in Florida now from Greensboro. About how much would that setup cost me?
I’ve always wondered if that newer front end is and exact fit to the older body?
@ujointoffroad
5 жыл бұрын
Mostly bolt up
Do you have a video of how you did the intercooler ?
@gearheadsquaretable5829
5 жыл бұрын
There are some details on the ujoint website/youtube channel
Add 1 pair of rear shock absorber, remove the rear air suspensions. Add 1 shock ab in the middle of rear axle - body dance negated, less strain on chassis gvm, improved off road and road comfort
@ujointoffroad
10 ай бұрын
Not enough real estate for all of that
I would still spray-paint “free candy” on the side...
@christophercamargo4560
4 жыл бұрын
Fbi open up
@johnnytooby9980
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 15 passenger when my kids raced bicycles i told them they could put what they wamt on the plate i was so glD dmv found frecndy offensive!
Good job indeed Any idea about the cost for all of this upgrading
U guys do 2001 Dodge Ram van 3500 conversion to 4x4 ??? Plz let me know it my dream
Nice. I wonder what's better the 7.3 or 6.0 Ford Diesels?
@ujointoffroad
Ай бұрын
7.3
Six more years and this is me!!!
шикарный кемпер!
I want one. Still, it needs bugsoc window screens.
Dang, man! Dang...
Made in California you gotta love that!
@gearheadsquaretable5829
5 жыл бұрын
Nope, NC & TX
how much does this Ultimate Rig weigh all fueled up ready to go? how much towing capacity does it have left ?
@ujointoffroad
5 жыл бұрын
~10k. I'd strap another 10k behind it and hit the road
Can you give me a Guesstimate on what this bill cost don’t mean to be rude but like to see if I could work on something similar
Must have been top dollar wonder what the final price tag was??