Recent content by rex_1_mn

Don’t act like your not impressed!

I’ve never done anything special when changing the filter. Maybe disconnect the battery. Obviously gas fumes are dangerous so watch for fire. You are going to get gas on you that’s how they go. I think it is one of the most neglected maintenance items. Keep the tank above a quarter and...

I can tell you that newer rubber hoses for things like the radiator hold up much better than what we were using 30 years ago. If the hoses is what you are worried about unless they show obvious signs of problems or are starting to feel very soft I would leave them be. At most buy a spare and...

Those are coopers right? That’s what I had on my van before the joint kit and they were doing to same thing pretty bad. Tire guy said that tread design does that if not rotated every 5k. With solid axle front and KO 2’s I haven’t seen that at all

Good story and a good start! Looking forward to watching your progress.

Trutrac! I put one in my old 2wd g20 Chevy. Great LSD. With these heavy vehicles keeping momentum up is key though. Once you stop getting them moving again can be tough. If you keep a little speed up with moderate throttle you can push through quite a little. I also picked up a set of...

I have been using whatever the calipers/pads come with. It’s a thick silicone brake lube of some sort. This problem is rampant on early 2000’s heavy fords. I have read quite a few pages on forums without finding a general consensus on a good fix. Some talk about brake line obstructions, the...

Does anyone have a lead on rear calipers for the sterling 10.5'' that last? I have been chewing through one about every 5-10K miles. Its a joke and an obvious bad design. They stick just a little and heat up. I am sick of bleeding brakes.

I beg to differ. Make sure you have a way out but push it, have fun. Don’t be too scarred of getting stuck to have a good time. After all you have a van with a bed. You can sleep/stay anywhere.

By the way sweet rig

It’s a “bolt in”. Requires you to re-set the ring and pinion. Not sure what the cost is for a Dana 60 rear but I did exactly this to my Chevy van a couple years ago. I would say I had 700-800$ into it when I was done and did the work myself. If you paid someone and didn’t do a gearing change...

Mine is for sale. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2006-ujoint-e350-chateau-v10.202156/

I would get a Detroit tru trac in the rear. Go until you get stuck and use chains to get you back out. Chains will get you in deep if needed but then if you get stuck you are in some trouble. Pick your lines and use momentum to carry you through.

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Per Ford they went back to pushrod for better fuel economy at low rpms and heavy load. More for commercial and heavy duty vehicles.