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It does decrease cooling slightly but overall hasn't been an issue for me. I have an aluminess front bumper.

Long time but finally back to the van. Removed the front and have the front axle mostly out together. Going to replace the oil cooler o rings while I have great access. Then it's time to install the axle.

That's terrible. At least you get to continue on.

Judging by the other products, $1600 https://flarespace.com/collections/flares

Looking good! Would love to get close up pictures of your setup for the speed sensor (Abbott / Dakota / etc) for my conversion.

Same, if these were within a 6 hour drive I'd be heading over. GLWS looks like a good buy for someone

That is a very interesting vehicle. Curious what conversion is on it. Looks to be aftermarket radius arms.

Got it. GLWS

If you have an Android, I've been very happy with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011NSX27A/ and Torque

Take some photos when you get it wired up. Sometimes a photo is worth a thousand words.

I'd appreciate it. I'll add the info to the massive spreadsheet I have as well to share for others.

Interested. Do you know if it's able to be registered in CA? I thought I read somewhere F450/550 of that vintage needed to be retrofitted to be registered in CA, but not sure.

Interested in this as well. About to do the same thing. Have you tried calling Abbott?

Dialed in the preload for the pinion at 10-12 in/lbs. With the old bearing as a setup bearing. Replacing that should bring it up to spec in the 20-25 in/lbs range. It's amazing how a few hundredths in shims makes a huge difference. Carrier is up next.

Diff regear continues as well. Disassembled the old pinion and removed the gear from the carrier. Awaiting a shop press to finish the assembly. Highly recommend a 12" brass drift for getting pieces out. Next to impossible with a 6" or 7" drift.

Refreshed the ball joints in the front axle. The top ball joints were original and totally shot. Not hard to replace if you're already tearing the axle down. Which you basically are required to inorder to do the replacement. Replaced with Moog ball joints as I don't want to ever tear this axle...

Doesn't the idi have a heater in the fuel bowl?

You mean drop the transmission cross mount right? Timberline suggests a 2.5" drop, it used to be 3" but they found 2.5" to be a better fit. Couple questions: Who what where did you get your driveshaft? Did you angle the rear at all on springs? What rear end do you have? (F250/350, E150 w/ spacers?)

My bad, I knew I should have looked it up before commenting. I have a D2 with high altitude sensor that is fantastic. Also tried two different Chinese knock offs but they both had issues between controllers, pumps and failed seals. Friend has one that works perfectly and adjusts for altitude...

Rather than the diesel air heater, you could use something like Espar Hydronic D5E to heat the coolant directly. That will be very efficient in heating up the block.