Raul
Adventurer
I just started a new project. The goal is a 4x4, 4" lift, 275/70/18 tires and a mild camper conversion that allow going from 4 people camping to 10 people passenger, to cargo without much complications and still be able to park on my driveway without irritating the HOA.
I've started to hunt for a front axle and transfer case. I have emailed Chris for all the parts I can get from him, waiting for his reply.
For 12 years our family has enjoyed the Monster Truck in our ski trips, road trips, Home Depot runs. It is a 2000 E150 5.4. Over the years I've added LSD, Upgraded springs that provide about 2" lift, Bilstein Shock and 265/70/17 Cooper AT3 tires. Inside has a mild camper conversion with sleeping platform in the back, fridge, Microwave that can run out of the running alternator, outdoor shower, mosquito screens. I never really "needed" 4x4. We live north of Houston and we do just fine when in Colorado or NM for ski trips but... I want a 4x4 so I can push a little bit further or not worry about the road conditions.
This led to the new addition to the family, The Rig Runer. It is a 2010 E350 XLT with 200,000 miles :Wow1: It started its life as a crew van servicing the oil rigs in South Texas. The con, the interior is pretty trashed, and the miles. The good, it was fleet maintained and was run with a black box monitoring the driving.
I do like the bumper even though I've never been fan of big pedestrian killer bumpers. Paint is pretty bad. I am thinking a full body Monstaliner treatment.
No carpet. Bed liner on the floor. Good
South Texas dust packed on the passenger entry step. The every corner of the van is covered in dust. I am considering taking the dash out and blow everything.
This is the differential. It looks that I have an open 3.73. I guess I need to start shopping for an LSD carrrier
As I search for parts, I am having some questions:
1.- Front Axle: I want a coil conversion so I will need a 2004+ front axle. 2012 will give me bigger brakes that I think I can do without but what is the minimum I need to retain the RSC functionality.
2.- Transmission. I am pretty sure I have a 4R75something (4 speed). It seems that sourcing a 4x4 transmission may save me some time but, how hard is it to make a 5r110 work on this van?
I've started to hunt for a front axle and transfer case. I have emailed Chris for all the parts I can get from him, waiting for his reply.
For 12 years our family has enjoyed the Monster Truck in our ski trips, road trips, Home Depot runs. It is a 2000 E150 5.4. Over the years I've added LSD, Upgraded springs that provide about 2" lift, Bilstein Shock and 265/70/17 Cooper AT3 tires. Inside has a mild camper conversion with sleeping platform in the back, fridge, Microwave that can run out of the running alternator, outdoor shower, mosquito screens. I never really "needed" 4x4. We live north of Houston and we do just fine when in Colorado or NM for ski trips but... I want a 4x4 so I can push a little bit further or not worry about the road conditions.
This led to the new addition to the family, The Rig Runer. It is a 2010 E350 XLT with 200,000 miles :Wow1: It started its life as a crew van servicing the oil rigs in South Texas. The con, the interior is pretty trashed, and the miles. The good, it was fleet maintained and was run with a black box monitoring the driving.
I do like the bumper even though I've never been fan of big pedestrian killer bumpers. Paint is pretty bad. I am thinking a full body Monstaliner treatment.
No carpet. Bed liner on the floor. Good
South Texas dust packed on the passenger entry step. The every corner of the van is covered in dust. I am considering taking the dash out and blow everything.
This is the differential. It looks that I have an open 3.73. I guess I need to start shopping for an LSD carrrier
As I search for parts, I am having some questions:
1.- Front Axle: I want a coil conversion so I will need a 2004+ front axle. 2012 will give me bigger brakes that I think I can do without but what is the minimum I need to retain the RSC functionality.
2.- Transmission. I am pretty sure I have a 4R75something (4 speed). It seems that sourcing a 4x4 transmission may save me some time but, how hard is it to make a 5r110 work on this van?
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