There is a lot of freedom driving a "Pre-Dinged" vehicle. Sounds like fun.

Being busy is a good thing .

I could see it with a phantom grille. Like a lowrider truck. But with tons of offroad lights tucked behind.

Doood… that thing is BOSS! Greetings from East Tennessee….

Wow! Beast! Looking forward to where the “Turd” ends up. Cool plan in mind too to handle some of those “hold my beer” moments 😂

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Exactly!

I remember when mine was that clean 🥲

Those 38s look fantastic!! 35s are good. 37s are really nice. Those 38s just look extra beefy, for some reason. Maybe because they're 13.50s vs the 12.50s. Do you think they'd run on your 5-inch kit, or do you pretty much need the 8-inch kit to run them? It'll be cool to have a van to go play hard with. Hope you're able to get the electronics sorted out sooner than later.

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

I agree! Won't fit with our 6" kit, need the 8" to flex it out but 37s will go under our 6" kit with only minor rubbing at full stuff.

@mertonallowicious

14 күн бұрын

Nobody ever talks about 36” tires 🛞 do they even exist?😂

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

@@mertonallowicious Not anymore (that I know of) but I'm sure there are plenty of 37s that actually measure out to 36!

@mertonallowicious

14 күн бұрын

No kidding! I just know my low budget is keeping me on 34s for now…😢 wheelin and dealin on CL got a set of 285/75/17 toyos on rebel rims for my Ram, and a set of bfg ko2s now in storage both sets almost new for less than 1 set of either tires in 35” 🤷‍♂️

Love it!

Nice. Rig. F550 axle is super 😎 cool

Dream to drive this one day 😍

Bad Ass ride 👍

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Also good luck on the wiring… keeping an eye on this build for a whole bunch of reasons. After Justin is done with my van in Colorado im going to be trying to fab my own rear bumper with an integrated high clearance hitch like that and a step… and also some heavy trimming/mod on the rear rocker panels to improve the departure angle on my EB for some of those “gatekeeper” obstacles on these trails out west. My van on 37s should end up living somewhere between your beautiful DD that you don’t wanna scratch the paint and damage the body, and this “turd” van that you plan to beat on. Just want to go places those 4wd and AWD eurovan guys aren’t willing or able to go. Keep the content coming as you can 🤙🏽

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Sounds good!

Do you guys just do the bumpers and rear boxes?

Next. 44” super swampers 😂

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Nothing cooler than the sound of boggers at speed

Looks Sik! What brand/model wheels are those?

@ujointoffroad

6 күн бұрын

Thanks! They're from Raceline

Did you/are you going to have to open up the rear wheel wells for when the rear is at full stuff? I guess same question about the front wells for when it’s stuffed and turning especially…

@feed_defend_evolve

14 күн бұрын

I’m hoping to run 37 either yoko MTs or Baja Boss MTs as my “off road shoes” and I’m guessing I’m probably gonna have to do some trimming cuz I WILL BE FLEXING that suspension out!

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

We've already stuffed/articulated it and clearance is good. The rear quarters are being trimmed and I'll cut the front if needed!

What’s the difference with the Alcan spring hangers? Any ride quality/flex improvements?

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Much stronger than stock, especially in the shackle.

I guess you CAN polish a turd! It just requires a particular skill set!

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Yep! Absolutely!

Is the 5R10 transmission really that big a deal compared to the 4 speed? You seem to go through a lot of trouble and expense to get that upgrade when possible. Is it that it gives an overdrive thereby improving fuel economy? The 4 speed is strong enough for a stock 5.4 isn't it? {especially for a vehicle no longer hauling heavy loads as a work truck} Also if the F550 front axle is 3" wider, even with the Sterling in the rear, doesn't that make the front axle wider than the rear? I thought the Sterling was only an inch wider than the standard rear axle.

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Yes, the 5R110 is worth it. In hindsight we should have gone with a closer year but as I stated, hard to find what we needed and also the reason we don;t do this often. The 5R110 is MUCH strong and longer lasting than the 4R75 the van came with and can be converted to 4wd w/o a tear down. The front axle is wider than the rear, not a problem. The Sterlings are several inches wider than the front axle depending on the year. Another # adding to the width of this particular rig is that the wheels have 3.5" of backspacing.

As usual, premier!

Approximately how much does this kit cost for just Parts?

@ujointoffroad

12 күн бұрын

With no axle or T-case ~8k

What's the price range just to convert one into a 4x4 No lift or No offset wheels Just 4x4, what's the cost..?

@ujointoffroad

12 күн бұрын

Has to be lifted with new wheels & tires to be made 4x4. We have DIY kits and also turn key swaps here in NC & CO. Full turn key swap are ~30k

I hate Fords, but I love a solid front axle.

Ugh short van ugh I’m looking for the extended van

Lift is awesome but can’t stand the short vans ugh

@ujointoffroad

14 күн бұрын

Well get ya an EB!

@justinmeyers4764

14 күн бұрын

I got an EB I’m willing to part with! Lol

Looks Bad Ass