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  1. Heloflyboy

    Will an F550 front axle work for a 4x4 conversion?

    I just found a 2009 f550 that had an engine fire. Not sure what the mileage is on it being most of the interior was burned. Does anyone know if the front axle would work for a conversion? It has 10 lug wheels, I am not sure if the hubs or disc could be changed to 8 lug. The locking hubs and...
  2. Heloflyboy

    Diamond eye exhaust install help

    I am installing a diamond eye exhaust on my 1997 E350 7.3 (part#K4324A). I am finding the flange that sits against the turbo does not sit perfectly flush Its not bad but the turbo V band does not grab around flanges correctly. I have been screwing around with this for longer then I should have...
  3. Heloflyboy

    AWD astro van

    I found a good deal on a 1999 awd astro so I had to buy it. It needs a few things, so here are my questions for the astro guys. How big of a tire can I fit stock height? If I went with a lift what would be the best way to go? What are common problems with these vans. It has 81k miles on it and...
  4. Heloflyboy

    Lead acid batteries inside a Van

    I have a van conversion and want to run two deep cycle batteries to power my inverter. I currently have two deep cycle batteries from my boat and am wondering if it is a bad idea to put them inside van. I know it would be better to have gel cells but I can not afford to spend $400 on those right...
  5. Heloflyboy

    4x4 Van what do you think on selling price?

    I have a 1994 Ford E150 4x4 van conversion. It has a 351 with 128k miles, new transmission at 101k I am the second owner and have records from original owner. It was converted for a wheel chair lift, so the center floor was cut and dropped down 3"( lift has been removed). The 4x4 conversion was...
  6. Heloflyboy

    Body lift on Van

    Has anyone done a body lift on a van? I have a 1997 Diesel Ext Van and was thinking of putting a body lift on it. I have done body lifts on many other types of vehicles just not a van. I know not the preferable way to get a lift. I was thinking about a 2" I know I will have to lower radiator and...
  7. Heloflyboy

    New to me diesel van

    I just picked this up. It is a 1997 ford E350 7.3L. It has 173k miles on it. It came with the front and rear bumpers in pictures and it also has a detroit locker. The interior is pretty gutted so I will be working with a clean slate. The exterior also needs a little help with a few dents but the...
  8. Heloflyboy

    Where can I find a cap to make my ford van a high top?

    I have been looking for a conversion top,but have not had much luck locating any. I am looking for options. Thanks
  9. Heloflyboy

    Towing Question

    I have an E150 4x4 with a 5.8L and an 8.8 rear axle and the tow capacity is pretty low. So I have a dana 60 sitting on the garage floor(it was for another project) and was thinking of throwing it under my E150.( Yes I was planning on changing the front axle ring and pinion to match rear). It...
  10. Heloflyboy

    Triumph Tiger

    Hello everyone, I am having a bit of a dilemma. I used to have a 1995 tiger and I loved it, when I sold it it had 51k miles on it. Fast forward 5 years and wife said I can get another dual sport type of motorcycle so naturally I thought another tiger. I just happen to work with a guy who is the...
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