Recent content by Van_Diesel

Since mine is a GM I used a Astro pitman arm Moog K6653 . I cut the larger taper on the opposite site of the pitman arm to raise the drag link as high as possible. I have about 8000 miles on it since i put it together. The front is a little lower since i posted the build. The springs settles...

If it was me, I would pop the drag link off of the pitman arm and verify how much you need to raise it before you spend the money. I have the same front axle and I set mine with a digital angle gauge from harbor freight. Just zero it on the track bar and move the drag link up until it reads...

Modified the stock one. shorten it 1.5 inches and re-thread. That is the only modified part on my conversion everything else is off the shelf Ford or GM part. I have a build on diesel place. Mike

I had a free alignment at the regional tire chain where i bought my tires. I had them align it based on the front suspension not the vehicle. It was aligned as a 2006 Ford F250 and not as a 2006 3500 express van.

OK, you had me at "6bt, 5 speed 4wd". :) Mike

If you are thinking DIY than the 05+ superduty axle is the way to go. check out johny5s-stealth camper van build. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/johny5s-stealth-camper-van.146009/ I did the same swap , my build is on Diesel Place forum in the van section. Not sure if I am...

I ordered the dorman 38455 from Amazon. I think there were $25 a set.

Instead of making special shipping wheels why not just buy a spare set of steel rims and install them without tires. You could also use your rims and throw the rubber back on when you unload.