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Why not hit up a junk yard and find something that you can embed into the windshield cowling area? You could T them into the factory feeds or run an aux pump when the windshield is muddy. I put a set on my Samurai since the factory single on the windshield frame was junk and the hose is...

T100's are quite the bastard child of Toyota...that is why I like them :) Expect near zero aftermarket support in terms of bumpers, armor, etc. since not enough exist to create a market for them. I think TJM was the only company to offer a decent off the shelf bumper, good luck finding one in...

Aside from suspension modifications and compatibility, I would think most people fall into the categories of "I want a simple non electronic 1 wire diesel" or "I want an overdrive and lots of power". Not really wrong on either side of the camp but different beasts that both can be built to...

I think Ford is referencing the CoG as if the suspension height and spring rates remain the same but you are shifting weight around due to alterations. Essentially the CoG as I see it will go up if you increase ride height but the van's yaw/roll/pitch will be altered if you are going to change...

I say this as I am no Ford van expert... What about interchangeability across the higher GVW van series like an E550? I know they make coaches, RV's, and bucket trucks out of them. I would think a bucket truck has a much higher COG than an E350 does. Since they have the same body/engine/trans...

That .pdf sounds like a CYA document. Since these trucks come in a C+C model, I wouldn't be surprised if a technician with a factory scanner couldn't get in and turn that system off for that particular scenario. Be interested to hear anyone that knows first hand what an ambulance or bus company...

Any way to possible simulate the yaw/roll sensor output to a fixed amount as if the vehicle was traveling in a straight line down the road and maybe remove the steering angle sensor and just fix it so the module thinks the wheel is straight as well? Not sure if they are some type of variable...

I'm not too familiar with the power programmers since there are so many and they change so quickly. Do any allow you to disable some of the ABS/TRAC/SKID features or reprogram them at all?

I hate to say it but at that price point I'd rather take a Suzuki or Kia for $1500 and chop it up.

I would think as long as the wheel speed sensors read similar to stock and the same amount of roll compared to steering input then the RSC would be happy. I don't think the computer really cares where the suspension mounts are nor does it know. If you are running softer spring rates then you...

Convert to a center mounted driving position like a McLaren :)

I would rock one of those all day long. Basically a side by side with a real engine that can be street legal in any state that allows low speed vehicles on road and gets 40-50mpg. The feds will never allow it because it doesn't "pass emissions" even though they are equipped with EFI, EGR, and...

This is how I understand it which could be wrong so anyone feel free to jump in and correct... CO2 can only expand so quickly in a given situation so worst case you knocked the valve off the cylinder, the contents can only come unglued so quickly. This means that it won't become a missile and...

Since you have a newer rig and a van body I would think that another engine driven compressor for air is going to make things pretty tight under the hood. With smaller tires and the fact that you want to use rails or maybe the chain thing, you probably don't have a huge demand for air...

I've had zero issues with freezing of my cheapo regulator. Smashed plenty of gauges though! My tank used to frost which was nice to see what level was left inside and the regulator would get a nice coating but never froze up. I was also drawing into a yellow flexy hose with little flow so maybe...

I'd have to say my favorite and probably towards the higher end of cost is the engine mounted compressor. You can use an existing A/C compressor and build it dirt cheap or do a York which requires a bit more leg work to find and get appropriate brackets. I've literally ripped off my A/C hoses...

I've wheeled with lots of traction diffs, the TruTrac is great as long as you aren't rock crawling or lifting tires in the air. Very streetable and I remember laying number 11's in the snow up long steep grade with no problem. One of the best diffs ever made for the money that doesn't wear out...

Personally if I were you I would get some sliders, a winch (maybe a multi mount so you don't have to commit to a full front bumper plus being able to move it out back has its advantages when wheeling by yourself), good set of rubber, and a rear traction diff. I think a TruTrac if you don't plan...

It boils down to what you want to do with it long term, budget, and what can be afforded at the moment. The arms are a waste regardless of money spent if you plan on going 4wd down the road. A SuperDuty axle is a waste if the OP never plans on converting down the line. Sure you can recoup costs...

All of it is grey in terms of the law, make no mistake though...the feds will not be grey if THEY decide to do something about it. It's a shame because the rig is unique and would be cool to have just on being different round these parts :) I went through this when someone asked me to help sell...